Empowering Future Mental Health Leaders
We proudly partner with top New York and California 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.
Expansive therapy is 100% LGBTQ owned and specialized.
Expansive therapy is 100% LGBTQ owned and specialized.
Expansive therapy is 100% LGBTQ owned and specialized.
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.
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.
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.
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
Photos: Expansive Therapists's Intern Alumni
Photos: Expansive Therapists's Intern Alumni
Internship Program Highlights
Timeline:
Timeline:
Timeline:
May 2025-May 2026
May 2025-May 2026
Commitment:
Commitment:
Commitment:
Combined practicum and internship—students must participate for the entire duration.
Combined practicum and internship—students must participate for the entire duration.
Cohort Size:
Cohort Size:
Cohort Size:
3-6 graduate students for a close-knit, supportive learning experience.
3-6 graduate students for a close-knit, supportive learning experience.
Hybrid Model:
Hybrid Model:
Hybrid Model:
Gain experience in both virtual and in-person counseling environments, with a weekly in-office requirement.
Gain experience in both virtual and in-person counseling environments, with a weekly in-office requirement.
The 2 Part program
The 2 Part program
The 2 Part program
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 10 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.
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 10 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.
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 10 client hours per week to develop robust clinical expertise. On average, interns dedicate 15-20 hours per week to their internship experience.
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Key elements of your year-long clinical training include:
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.
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.
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.
We prioritize your growth through diverse, mandatory weekly supervision formats:
We prioritize your growth through diverse, mandatory weekly supervision formats:
1
Practice-Wide Group Supervision
2
Intern-Specific Group Supervision
3
Triadic Supervision
Ready to Apply?
Due Date
Due Date
Applications accepted:
Dec 15, 2024 – Feb 15, 2025.
Details
Details
Send your resume and cover letter to Suzan@ExpansiveTherapy.com
Optional: Include a short video introducing yourself (this is not required).
Timeline
Timeline
Early applications are encouraged as interviews will begin in January.
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352 7th Ave, Suite 1201
New York NY 10001
In California
606 N Larchmont Blvd, 4 B, Los Angeles, CA 90004
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