Benefits of Seeing Our Therapy Intern

When it is time to look for help, it makes sense to want to find somebody you consider the most qualified, seasoned, or specialty trained. Searching for those attributes is not a bad idea, but that is not your only option. You may find it difficult to find a therapist meeting all of your needs or expectations. Sometimes insurance can actually be a barrier to getting therapy services. Other times the therapists with the most qualifications may not have availability or could have a long waiting list. The obstacles making it challenging to secure the help you need and deserve are real, but they do not have to be your only path forward.

At Mariposa Counseling LLC, we strive to offer as many service providers as possible, a wide range of times available, many specialties offered, and partner with as many insurance companies as we can. Sometimes barriers may still prevent you from being able to find the support you want in a way that makes sense for you. That is one of the many reasons we work to keep a Therapy Intern on our staff. We do not want anyone to slip through the cracks on getting help, plus there are many benefits to seeing a therapy intern!

Due to the frequent changes in insurance coverage and the variety of options offered by each policy, we cannot always guarantee we can accept your specific insurance provider. Even if we are partners, a high deductible may mean our services do not align with your financial needs. By offering a therapy intern we are able to overcome some of the financial barriers that may come with finding the therapy help you are looking for. Therapy interns at Mariposa Counseling LLC offer rates as low as $30, or sometimes free depending on insurance circumstances and need.

I have heard it before; “I am looking for somebody seasoned” - and we understand it. There are certainly benefits to finding an experienced therapist for precisely what you are looking for, however, when you have the opportunity to book with a therapy intern, you are getting a very fresh perspective for your needs. Our therapy interns are most recently trained. This provides them with the most recent training and education allowing them to offer you support and guidance with the newest information available. Their education gives them access to the most recent and cutting-edge research available. Additionally, they are learning based on current matters and needs.

Our therapy Interns are also in their final stages of their education. Because of this, they are required to have “supervision” with their educators. Supervision is specific time set aside for them to meet for case management. This opportunity offers them insights for your specific needs and goals, as well as those “seasoned” perspectives you may be searching for. In addition to supervision with their educators, therapy interns at Mariposa Counseling LLC also meet with owner and lead therapist Alaina Smith LPC CSAT. Double the supervision helps ensure your needs are being met, plus it is like getting three therapists all in one!

Therapy interns are deeply dedicated to their clients. They are kept to a small caseload allowing them to truly focus on their clients. Interns are eager to apply their freshly learned skills in real world situations and want to provide a positive impact as they embark on the journey of becoming a licensed therapist. Our interns here at Mariposa Counseling LLC are passionately committed to being empathetic while providing you with the skills and tools you need and are seeking for a healthy state of well-being and ability to handle what life may throw at you.

Benefits of Seeing a Mariposa Counseling LLC Intern:

1. Our interns offer low or no cost rates making them great options for those that are uninsured or under insured.

2. Our interns are most recently trained; offering fresh perspective on the services that they offer.

3. Our interns are highly supported with extra supervision. It’s like getting three therapists in one.

4. Our interns are deeply dedicated to their clients and passionate in serving the community around them with the best therapy they offer.

We love having our therapy interns available at our counseling office. They are truly an asset to the community and offer a great deal of support. They provide accessibility for therapy, current evidence-based perspectives, and most recent education that is available. We recommend giving them a try if you are in need and desire therapy now.

Emily Chivis

-Office Manager

Do you think you would benefit from scheduling with our therapy intern? Therapy interns bring significant value to our counseling practice, clients, and the community by offering specialized training, and affordable, highly supervised care. We strive to make scheduling as simple and easy as possible, and always judgement-free. Call or Text (616) 284-1329 or email echivis@mariposacounselingllc.com. We are here to help.