Innovative Approaches: Enhancing Our Care with Student Interns

NW Counseling Associates is proud to be a "teaching clinic" and contribute to the growth and development of new professionals who want to serve children and teens

Benefits of our Student Intern Program

  • Fresh Perspectives & Up-to-Date Training
    Interns are actively learning and applying the latest research-based techniques in family therapy, bringing new ideas and approaches to their sessions.

  • Smaller Caseloads = More Attention
    Because interns typically have fewer clients, they can dedicate more time and effort to each case, often offering greater responsiveness and individualized care.

  • High Levels of Supervision & Support
    Interns receive close guidance from experienced, licensed therapists who oversee their work, ensuring that clients receive effective and ethical care.

  • Collaborative & Strength-Based Approach
    Many interns are trained with a systemic, client-centered perspective and are eager to engage families in collaborative problem-solving and strength-based techniques.

  • Increased Accessibility to Services – Families who might otherwise be on long waitlists for licensed therapists can often start therapy sooner with an intern.

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Motivated & Passionate Providers

Interns are deeply committed to their work, excited to build their skills, and eager to make a positive impact in their clients’ lives, which makes them motivated and passionate providers. Since they are still training, interns are often adaptable and willing to explore different therapeutic techniques to find what best supports the family’s unique needs resulting in creativity and flexibility.

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