A Thoughtful, Supportive Path to Client Work

Our student interns don’t jump straight into seeing clients. At True You Always, we take a thoughtful and strategic approach to ensure each intern is thoroughly prepared—both clinically and culturally. Before they ever sit across from a client, they are grounded in the mission, values, and high standards that guide our work. From the start, they are immersed in the compassionate, collaborative, and person-centered care that defines everything we do.

Before interns begin seeing clients on their own, they go through a multi-phase onboarding process that includes:

• Participation in Specialized Trainings: Interns complete additional internal trainings focused on True You Always’ core therapeutic approaches, trauma-informed care, ethics, and cultural responsiveness. These trainings equip them with the tools and mindset to hold safe, inclusive, and affirming space for all clients.

• Shadowing Licensed Therapists: Interns observe sessions and gain insight into therapeutic approaches, client dynamics, and how we hold space in alignment with our values.
• Co-Facilitating Sessions: They begin participating in sessions alongside licensed therapists, learning to support clients while receiving direct feedback and modeling.
• Being Observed by Supervisors or Licensed Clinicians: Interns lead sessions with a trained therapist present, who observes their work and provides in-depth supervision.

Only after successfully completing this developmental process—and with approval from their clinical supervisor—do our interns begin seeing clients independently.

Always Supervised and Always Supported

Even once interns are working with clients, they are never alone in the process. Each intern:

• Receives Weekly Supervision with a licensed mental health professional who provides clinical oversight, ethical guidance, and emotional support.
• Has Real-Time Access to Supervisors for consultation and backup whenever needed.
• Is Embedded in a Collaborative Team Culture that values integrity, creativity, and whole-person care.

You’re not just working with one person—you’re benefiting from an entire community of experienced clinicians who are committed to your healing and success.

Why Work With a Student Intern?

Working with a student intern offers a rich, mutually beneficial opportunity for growth and healing. Clients often find that interns bring fresh energy, deep curiosity, and a wholehearted commitment to holding space in meaningful, nonjudgmental ways. Interns are trained to meet you with warmth, authenticity, and a deep respect for your lived experience.

Sessions with student interns are offered at a reduced rate, making therapy more accessible while still providing exceptional care. Please note that these reduced rates are time-limited—they apply only while the intern is enrolled in their graduate program. Once an intern graduates and becomes a licensed clinician, their rate may increase to reflect their new role and credentials.