What does it mean to see an intern for counseling?

Are you considering counseling, but finding it difficult due to insurance constraints or high deductibles? Or perhaps you're without insurance and can only afford a small fee? In such cases, seeing a counseling intern, who offers a more affordable price point, could be a beneficial option for you.

What is a counseling intern?

Interns are graduate counseling students, which means they are working towards a Master’s degree in counseling. Most internships occur in the latter half of graduate counseling programs, which means that interns have taken several classes on various aspects of the counseling process to get to this point in their graduate school journey. Interns are well-equipped to be trauma-informed, culturally competent, and ethical counselors. Additionally, interns undergo weekly supervision from a trained supervisor at Bareiter Counseling Center and their accredited universities for extra support, feedback, and assistance in meeting their clients' unique needs. 

What can I expect when I see a counseling intern?

Counseling interns are counselors in training learning the ins and outs of the therapeutic process! To learn and grow in their counseling skills, an intern might, with your permission, video or audio record your sessions. This allows them to watch or listen to re-experience their sessions and gain a greater understanding of your time together. It’s also helpful for them to play these clips during their supervision time so they can gain valuable feedback from their supervisors. 

If you’re considering seeing an intern for counseling, rest assured that they are eager, excited, and dedicated to learning the counseling process and supporting their clients. Whether it's you, your partner, or your family, our intern at Bareiter Counseling Center is committed to providing the support you need during this time

By Madison Price - Intern