Training Site
We highly value teaching and training the next generation of counselors to provide excellent care to those who would seek our help, and are proud to welcome new interns to our practice once a year.
We focus on working from an attachment-based perspective and teach new counselors primarily from the following therapeutic modalities:
Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP)
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy)
Somatic Experiencing (SE)
Narrative Therapy
We are committed to growing in our knowledge and expertise, expanding our reach and making counseling more accessible, and working toward setting a higher standard of excellence in training new professionals in the field of counseling
Counseling Internship Program
Our competitive counseling internship program provides excellent training and mentoring, and offers interns the opportunity to learn valuable clinical skills.
We offer internships once a year in August with a hybrid model, in-person at our Lakewood location, and/or virtually.
We value our interns, and offer weekly support through mentorship, supervision and training. Interns are also paid a small stipend throughout the duration of the semester.
Internship Structure
Students accepted to the internship program start with their respective cohorts for an intern orientation and training one week prior to internship.
Counseling Interns are expected to complete a minimum of three consecutive semesters. Social Work Interns vary based on program and focus.
A minimum of 8 hours per week is required during practicum level and 12-15 hours per week is required for the duration of the internship semesters, to include both direct and indirect hours.
Training
Orientation
All incoming interns will participate in a day long, in-person orientation one week prior to the start of practicum/ internship.
Date and time to be determined for each cohort.
Weekly Training
Interns will complete 2 hours of training with their cohort and facilitators each week. The training will be held Friday mornings from 10am - 12pm. Day and time subject to change each semester.
Internship Process
To begin the Internship process, please submit your resume to our Intern Coordinator, and then click on the appropriate links below to complete the application:
Intern Coordinator Brenna Mack, brenna@secureattach.org
Counseling Interns click here
Social Work Interns click here
After your application is reviewed by our intern team, we will contact you to discuss whether we will move forward with an initial interview, and a subsequent follow-up if appropriate.
If offered an internship spot, a background check will be completed prior to the start date.