Ignite Counseling Student Interns

As an approved Clinical Internship site, part of our mission is to offer Graduate Student Interns a one-year program in a group practice setting where they build upon their counseling education and implement direct client-facing skills.

We provide our interns with the opportunity to gain experience on how to become an integral member of the Professional Mental Health Community and the importance of breaking down barriers to adequate mental health care by advocating for those in most need.

Interns provide competent supervised therapy for individuals, couples, families, and groups. They are also able to offer these services for clients covered under Medicaid State insurance and can offer a low-cost, reduced fee rates for promoting affordable access to care for all.

Meet Our Team of Difference Makers…

Emily Lutz, Clinical Mental Health Graduate Intern

I believe that our deepest wounds happen in relationships – whether that be one’s relationship with themself, others, or in community. Therefore, I think that we also heal through relationships. I approach therapy as a collaborative journey between the therapist and the client. During therapy I will create a safe, non-judgemental space for the client to bring their whole self. The client is encouraged to talk about and explore their thoughts, feelings, desires and conflicts as a way to understand painful patterns in their life. With this understanding the client and myself will partner to come up with new ways of thinking, coping, and being in relationships. Ultimately, my hope is that together we can work towards a deeper awareness that leads to more wholeness and integration within the client.

ANGIE BATES, [SHE/HER], CLINICAL MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING GRADUATE

STUDENT INTERN WITH TRAUMA CERTIFICATE AT ANTIOCH UNIVERSITY

So much of what life throws at us can leave us feeling alone, trapped, and headed in a direction that we do not want. Working up the courage to try therapy takes inner strength and the faith that something better is possible.

I want to provide you with a space where you can feel safe, accepted, and free to develop into your best self and pursue the path that makes you soar. I offer therapy to those of all ages with a focus on depression, anxiety, trauma,and neurodivergence. I would be honored to collaborate with you on a journey toward your mental health goals.

I approach counseling through a trauma informed, person centered, and cooperative lens. I wish to honor, celebrate, and join with you or your journey toward joyful wellness.

Tara, they/them .

Mindfulness Based Transpersonal Counseling at Naropa University.

To be human is to be struggling with something. Often this struggle prevents humans from achieving their desire of being happy and healthy. Why struggle alone? Humans need connection and support to thrive. My goal is to be that support as you grow, develop, and heal in the direction you want. I am not the expert of your life, you are. I strive to honor and validate your experience, while we uncover how your experiences have affected you and whether you want to do anything about that.

I use an array of modalities in my work, all underscored by a basic belief in your innate goodness. I am a firm believer in Rogers' theory that productive therapy is based on unconditional positive regard, empathy, and congruence from the therapist. I also employ CBT, DBT, Gestalt, and ACT as appropriate to the client's need. I prefer to work with teenagers and young adults. I am happy to see clients in person or via telehealth.