Clinical Counseling Intern
Position summary
Anima Child and Family Therapy, a private practice in Fort Collins, CO, is seeking a Clinical Counseling Intern who is passionate about working with children, adolescents, and families. As an intern, you’ll receive training, supervision and mentorship, while developing your clinical skills through the provision of counseling to children, teens and families. Our practice is grounded in Child-Centered Play Therapy, Sandplay, EMDR, and depth-oriented approaches, and we are seeking a graduate student who is specifically interested in play therapy and trauma-informed care.
Our values
At Anima Child and Family Therapy, we are guided by the values of:
- Inherent Goodness
- Being Seen and Heard
- Authentic Living
- Integrity
- Collaboration
- Wholeness and Healing
- Ongoing Growth and Learning
We strive to create a learning environment that supports both professional development and personal growth while preparing future clinicians to provide compassionate and effective care to children and families.
Learning opportunities
Interns will have opportunities to:
- Provide individual and family therapy services under supervision.
- Learn Child-Centered Play Therapy principles and interventions.
- Gain exposure to Sandplay and trauma-informed approaches, including EMDR-informed concepts.
- Develop skills in case conceptualization, treatment planning, and clinical documentation.
- Participate in consultation and supervision focused on developmental theory, play therapy, and depth psychology perspectives.
- Build competency in working with anxiety, depression, behavioral concerns, grief, trauma, and family conflict.
- Learn how to collaborate effectively with parents, caregivers, schools, and other professionals.
Benefits
- Pay rate: average of $23/session
- Flexible scheduling
- Paid Time Off
- Your own office space supplied with a play room and sand trays
- Professional development and support, including training opportunities
- Supervision can count towards obtaining a Registered Play Therapy credential
Supervision and training
Interns will receive supervision from Heather Truschel MC, LPC, RPT-S, RSP, a child and family therapist specializing in Child-Centered Play Therapy, Sandplay Therapy and EMDR. Supervision can also be used for obtaining a Registered Play Therapy credential. Supervision emphasizes clinical growth, self-awareness, ethical practice, and the development of a strong therapeutic presence.
Responsibilities
- Provide counseling services to children, adolescents, and families under supervision. Interns must maintain a caseload of 8–10 client visits per week.
- Complete assessments, treatment plans, and progress notes as required.
- Maintain timely and accurate clinical documentation.
- Adhere to ethical, legal, and professional standards.
- Collaborate respectfully with clients, families, and other professionals involved in care.
- Attend and actively participate in individual and/or group supervision.
- Attend and participate in staff clinical trainings.
- Engage in ongoing self-reflection, professional development, and learning.
Qualifications
- Currently enrolled in a master’s-level counseling, marriage and family therapy, social work, or related mental health program.
- Eligible for internship or practicum placement through an accredited graduate program.
- Interest in working with children, adolescents, and families.
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
- Commitment to ethical practice, cultural humility, inclusivity, and advocacy.
Ideal candidate
The ideal intern is:
- Curious, reflective, and eager to learn.
- Passionate about child and family therapy.
- Open to developmental, relational, and play-based approaches.
- Comfortable receiving feedback and engaging in self-exploration.
- Committed to creating a therapeutic environment where children and families feel seen, heard, and valued.
How to apply
If interested, please send your resume to Heather Truschel at heather@animachildandfamily.com.