Internships at Flourish
Are you ready to make a difference?
Our Program:
Flourish Wellness Collective’s Intern Program allows us to:
Reach more clients
Offer deeply discounted sliding scale therapy services
Assist students in becoming competent and informed professional counselors, marriage and family therapists, and social workers
The program also provides opportunities for new clinicians to build soft-skills in the areas of time-management, rapport building, marketing of personal services, recognition of personal strengths, leadership, effective communication, adaptability, self-awareness, patience, and self-care.
Our Current Interns
Emily De La Rosa (she/her)
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Children ages 5+ and adolescents
Young adults navigating life transitions, identity development, and emotional wellness
Play therapy and expressive interventions for children
Trauma-informed care and supporting healing from difficult life experiences
Neurodivergent children and adolescents, including those with autism and ADHD
Behavioral support and skill development informed by ABA principles
Family relationships, attachment, and parent-child dynamics
Psychoanalytic and insight-oriented approaches that explore patterns, emotions, and personal growth
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Emily has a diverse educational background that reflects her passion for supporting children, adolescents, and families.
She earned bachelor's degrees in both Elementary Education and Psychology, followed by a master's degree in Educational Psychology, all from Wichita State University.
In addition, she holds certificates in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) and Special Education Services.
Emily is currently pursuing her Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Wichita State University, further expanding her knowledge and skills to support clients in their emotional, behavioral, and mental health journeys.
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Emily is a dedicated and compassionate therapist who has a strong interest in working with neurodivergent clients and embrace a strengths-based approach that honors each individual’s unique way of thinking, learning, and experiencing the world. My work is grounded in respect, curiosity, and collaboration.
Whether she is working with children, adolescents, or families, her goal is to foster meaningful growth, healing, and lasting change in a supportive and nonjudgmental environment.
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Emily is available for in-office and virtual appointments on Fridays from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM during June and July.
Additional appointment times will be available beginning in August.
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Emily is offering sessions at low or no cost for clients. Clients with the ability to pay will be charged $35-50 per session.
*Please note our interns do not accept insurance and provide free or low-cost therapy services as part of their clinical training under the supervision of licensed professionals.*
Therapy with an Intern FAQ’s:
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Internship is a rite of passage for ALL helping & medical professions. Our interns are graduate students currently enrolled in accredited programs including Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, or Social Work. Interns have finished- or are about to finish- all required coursework from their graduate programs, and are working towards completing internship hours so that they can pursue licensure in a mental health field.
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Absolutely. Interns have or are working to complete their coursework to receive their Masters degree in social work, counseling or marriage and family therapy and are now working to implement what they have learned. Many interns have previous experience in the field and are going through training to become licensed to practice independently as a therapist.
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Aside from the reduced rate, there are some strong positives of working with an intern:
Smaller caseload means more focus on your needs.
A different kind of energy and enthusiasm than someone who’s been in the field for several years.
They are actively studying the most recent developments in mental health, social work, and psychology.
Interns work closely with a supervisor which means you essentially have two therapists for the “price” of one.
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Working with a student Intern is like being able to work with multiple providers simultaneously! Interns receive required weekly clinical supervision from our licensed clinical intern supervisor Taryn Zweygardt, LSCSW, PMH-C. Supervisors are specially trained, licensed therapists. Additionally, interns are under the supervision of professors in their graduate programs. Everything discussed between an intern and supervisor remains confidential; you can be assured of your privacy.
Our interns also attend regular consultations with members of the Flourish team. Consultations involve getting feedback from peers about one’s work with individual clients. This collaboration allows exposure to many different therapeutic styles & techniques which translates to YOU having a provider who is able to meet your concerns from a variety of professional, clinical lenses! No identifying information about a client is shared during consultations.
Interns are also still students, which means that the latest clinical research is woven into their graduate curricula, beneficially informing their direct work with you during therapy sessions.
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Working with a student Intern allows for much financial flexibility. Insurance companies are not able to reimburse interns for services. This means that Flourish interns are able to schedule clients on a sliding scale or “reduced rate” basis. Working with an intern is an excellent choice if your circumstances require low cost therapy services.
Flourish Wellness Collective believes that finances should never be a barrier to getting exceptional counseling services. Hosting student interns plays a huge role in Flourish Wellness Collective being able to welcome clients to the practice who are uninsured or otherwise unable to budget for professional therapeutic support.
Working with an intern is also an excellent option for folks who do have insurance or do not want to submit a mental health claim through an insurance company.
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Interns contract with Flourish Wellness Collective for a minimum of 6 months to one year of service. Once that contract is complete, the student may leave the practice. At that time, you will be offered services with another therapist if you wish to continue. You also may be able to continue with the intern if they remain with the practice. We can also provide referrals to therapists outside the practice if necessary.
Are you in a graduate school for social work, psychology or mental health, and are looking to learn from therapists in the field?
We are currently not accepting anymore interns for Fall 2024!
Be part of the Flourish Wellness Collective team!
Incredible supervision from licensed LSCSW’s, LMSW’s, LMFT’s and more!
Participation in team meetings where you will have the opportunity to learn from therapists in the field
Develop advanced skills in case conceptualization and theoretical underpinnings of treatment approaches.
Gain experience with diagnosis, treatment planning, assessment and clinical documentation approaches.
Gain administrative and marketing skills related to working in a private practice.
Networking opportunities to build connections within community with other professionals.
Opportunity to attend free trainings alongside therapists to help advance your understanding and experience.
Opportunity for small caseload, to see individual clients (based on availablity and requirements)
What You Can Expect:
Intern Requirements:
Must be able to be in person weekly at our West Wichita office.
Be a self-starter, receptive to feedback, growth oriented and passionate about your work!
Must have liability insurance. Interns should either apply for insurance on their own behalf or ask their educational instituition if they are covered under their policy.