Therapists: Graduate Interns
Our Graduate Interns are part of Everlasting Wellness’s ASCEND program. They are assigned an LPC or LCSW who supervises their work alongside their University. In addition, interns are consulting with other therapists at Everlasting, attending group consulting, weekly group and individual supervision, plus their own schooling, supervision, and consulting provided by their University.
Please call the office to schedule with one of our empowering Graduate Interns. Interns rates are $80/session, and they can offer sliding scales for financial hardship. Interns also accept Cigna insurance. Schedule Now with Graduate Interns If you need a sliding scale fee option, please contact us 484.706.9465
Laura Hopple
Laura is a graduate student at Chestnut Hill College pursuing a master’s degree in Clinical Counseling and Psychology. She brings over six years of experience working in community-based settings supporting children and families, along with prior experience in a school setting as a behavioral support professional.
Her work has focused on partnering with parents to navigate daily stressors, build resilience, and strengthen family dynamics. She is deeply committed to fostering supportive, empathetic environments that empower children, individuals, and families to thrive.
As a mother of three, she brings both professional expertise and personal understanding to her work. This perspective allows her to connect authentically with families and approach challenges with compassion, patience, and practical insight.
Bolatito Oyedokun
Bola is a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Student. Bola will be observing sessions and learning more therapeutic techniques during her internship at Everlasting Wellness LLC.
Melissa Polanco
Melissa is a graduate student at Kutztown University pursuing her Masters degree in Social Work who is passionate about helping individuals navigate the many ups and downs and even twists and turns of life. Melissa offers a compassionate, nourishing and unifying environment that meets you where you are in your journey. One of the things most important to Melissa is that you feel supported, heard, and seen. Whether that is tackling a new milestone in your career, moving on from a breakup, life transitions and challenges, or simply finding the strength to show up as your best self.
Melissa works to foster a safe environment where clients can speak freely about anxiety, depression, stress, and other challenges they may face. Melissa values building a genuine connection to her clients, and finding ways together to build confidence, empower, break negative patterns, and build healthy habits. Melissa is interested in working with adolescents, teenagers, young adults, and adults. Melissa is passionate about working with clients with anxiety, depression, PMDD, stress, relationship challenges, and major life transitions. Melissa is also bilingual, and speaks English and Spanish.
Bonnie Clark
Bonnie is a graduate student at Commonwealth University – Lock Haven pursuing her second master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. She brings several years of experience working in behavioral health settings, supporting individuals experiencing a variety of mental health and substance use concerns.
Her work has strengthened her passion for supporting individuals navigating substance use and recovery, involvement with the criminal justice system, anxiety, depression, and mood-related concerns. She is especially passionate about working with individuals who may have felt judged, misunderstood, or defined by their past. Bonnie believes in meeting people where they are and creating a supportive, nonjudgmental environment where clients feel heard, respected, and comfortable being themselves.
Bonnie brings a genuine, compassionate, and down-to-earth personality to her work. She values building authentic connections with clients while helping them recognize their strengths, develop healthier coping skills, and create meaningful change in their lives. Outside of counseling, Bonnie enjoys journaling, crafting, spending time with her dogs, shopping, and attending concerts and music festivals. She believes that everyone has a unique story and deserves a space where they can show up exactly as they are.