Internship Sites
We know how important internship is to students, and we know you want to make sure you’re starting of your therapist journey with an internship site that aligns with your support needs, and your clinical orientation.
If you are a Mental Health Counseling Master’s student seeking an internship site that is grounded in neurodivergent-affirming therapy, look no further! The following Members of our Cooperative offer clinical internships.
Connect Counseling and Consulting
Supervisor: Dr. Rachel Hughes, LMFT
Dr. Rachel Hughes (she/they) is a co-founder and board member of Divergent Minds Collective. She is a compassionate and experienced therapist specializing in supporting neurodivergent and LGBTQ+ people of all ages and their families. With over a decade of experience, she is dedicated to creating inclusive and supportive environments for their interns.
Rachel's Supervision Philosophy
Rachel is a supervisor that roots their interns in a foundation that supports you as you explore and discover your professional and clinical identity. They support interns in developing skills in developmental, systemic, and relational frameworks with core competencies in identity-affirming care, assessment and treatment planning, intervention skills, ethical and legal practice, and crisis management.
Rachel's Clinical Specialties
- Neurodivergent-affirming
- Children and Teens
- Adults
- Parent Coaching
- Family Therapy
- Couple’s Counseling
- Game Therapy
- Role-Play Game Group Therapy
Licenses and Certifications
- LMFT, WA State, License Number: LF60774478
- Child Mental Health Specialist in WA State
- AAMFT-Approved Supervisor
- Therapeutic Game Master Certified
Connect with an Internship Site Today
Explore the wealth of support available through our network of compassionate supervising therapists. Embrace the opportunity to connect with professionals who understand and affirm neurodiversity.