Expansive Therapy Internship Program

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Expansive Therapy Internship Program

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Empowering Future Mental Health Leaders

We proudly partner with top New York universities to prepare graduate students for impactful careers in the mental health field. Our internship program offers a unique opportunity to bridge advanced academic knowledge with hands-on experience. Interns benefit from comprehensive supervision, mentorship, and a collaborative team environment, along with clinical work.

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Expansive therapy is 100% LGBTQ owned and specialized.

Since 2018, our practice has been dedicated to training the next generation of LGBTQ+ and gender-affirming clinicians in California and New York. This mission is central to who we are and reflects our commitment to creating inclusive, compassionate care.

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Photos: Expansive Therapists's Intern Alumni

Internship Program Highlights

Timeline:

Commitment:

May-May schedule, in-person weeklong orientation, and both in-person and virtual hours each week of internship.

Cohort Size:

Cohort Size:

3-6 graduate students for a close-knit, supportive learning experience.

Additional Details:

We are only able to accept applicants who are on the Mental Health Counseling track in their

graduate program. Due to standards and requirements of the state of New York, we are unable

to accept students who are on the art therapy, marriage and family therapy, social work, or PhD tracks.

We are only able to accept applicants who are on the Mental Health Counseling track in their

graduate program. Due to standards and requirements of the state of New York, we are unable

to accept students who are on the art therapy, marriage and family therapy, social work, or PhD tracks.

The 2 Part program

Clinical Training

Your journey begins with an immersive, multi-day orientation to prepare you for clinical work. You’ll be matched with clients (no need to source them yourself!) and start building your caseload.

Interns will mainly see individual adult clients (ages 18+). For those who are interested, there is the possibility of seeing couples and co-facilitating groups.

Interns are expected to maintain a minimum of 12 client hours per week to develop robust clinical expertise. On average, interns dedicate 15-20 hours per week to their internship experience.

Your journey begins with an immersive, multi-day orientation to prepare you for clinical work. You’ll be matched with clients (no need to source them yourself!) and start building your caseload.

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Key elements of your year-long clinical training include:

1

Conducting psychotherapy, intake assessments, and treatment planning.

2

Completing clinical documentation.

3

Participating in practice-wide training.

4

Producing queer mental health content to educate and inform the public.

Supervision and Mentorship

Our supervision is intentionally Socratic, fostering dialogue and exploration to help you develop confidence in your unique counseling style. Individual supervisors will also share their expertise while encouraging peer-to-peer learning through case discussions and shared resources.

Our program offers 3.5 hours of supervision a week.