Graduate Interns

Schedule Now with Viktoriya under option ASCEND Intern

Viktoriya is a Clinical Counseling graduate student at Alvernia University with a passion for working with youth, women, and trauma-impacted populations. Her experience includes delivering school-based prevention psychoeducation and supervising preschool children in inclusive educational settings. Viktoriya has completed specialized training in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Psychological First Aid, and Youth Mental Health First Aid. She is fluent in Ukrainian, English, and Russian, and brings a culturally sensitive, compassionate, and strengths-based approach to her clinical work. She is a Ukrainian immigrant, giving her a unique multicultural perspective and a profound appreciation for resilience and adaptability. Guided by empathy and a commitment to social justice, she approaches therapy with warmth, cultural humility, and a deep belief in each person’s capacity for change, fostering a safe, collaborative space where healing and growth can flourish.

Viktoriya sees clients in-person at our Sinking Spring office, as well as virtual sessions for Pennsylvania Residents. All interns accept Cigna. 

Schedule Now with Bella under option ASCEND Intern

Bella is a graduate student at Northwestern University pursuing her Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Before entering graduate training, Bella implemented early intervention plans for children with ASD as a Registered Behavioral Therapist and provided clinical coordination as a Neurological Medical Assistant in an integrative care setting. She is currently completing her clinical internship under licensed supervision, where she draws from a psychodynamic-focused approach to support clients in understanding themselves more deeply. Her clinical work is grounded in curiosity, patience, and a deep respect for the complexity of each person’s story. Her developmental lens considers how early life experiences influence current functioning, and her psychodynamic approach offers space for curiosity and emotional exploration. She also brings personal insight into the emotional and systemic challenges individuals may face when seeking care for women’s health and reproductive concerns. Bella is passionate about meeting individuals where they are to collaboratively create a therapeutic process that feels safe, personalized, and empowering.

Bella sees clients in-person at our Wyomissing office, as well as virtual sessions for Pennsylvania Residents. All interns accept Cigna. 

Schedule Now with Ann under option ASCEND Intern

Ann is a graduate student at Holy Family University pursuing a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Before entering graduate school, Ann worked with adults and adolescents in an inpatient treatment center and facilitated a single-parent support group. Recently, Ann has been assisting college students with career planning and employment choices. She has experience with unexpected birth outcomes that fuels her passion for people in all stages of parenthood. Ann enjoys working with the neurodiverse population, specifically those with ADHD. She combines a client-centered focus with cultural humility to apply the practices of Motivational Interviewing (MI) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). With attentive listening, empathy, and humor, Ann strives to support others on life's journey. Ann is a proud parent of two adult children.

Ann sees clients in-person at our Sinking Spring office, as well as virtual sessions for Pennsylvania Residents. All interns accept Cigna. 

Schedule Now with Dashmire under option ASCEND Intern

Dashmire is a graduate student at Liberty University pursuing a Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. She is a dedicated and compassionate graduate student with over seven years of experience working with people from all ethnic and racial backgrounds and gender identities. Her professional experiences have given her the ability to empower clients to make their own decisions, assist them in developing coping skills, self-care routines, and help them heal from their trauma. She does this by using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client Centered and Solution Focused modalities. More specifically, she has 2.5 years of experience working with victims and survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault where she assisted individuals in managing symptoms of depression, anxiety, and trauma while also promoting mindfulness, self-love, self-care, coping skills, and autonomy. Throughout her career, she has always been passionate about empowering people from all walks of life, instilling resilience, self-love, and promoting positive change through a safe, confidential, nonjudgmental space.

Dashmire sees clients in-person at our Royersford office, as well as virtual sessions for Pennsylvania Residents. All interns accept Cigna. 

Schedule Now with Sharee under option ASCEND Intern

Sharee is a graduate student currently pursuing her Masters of Clinical Counseling, Applied Behavior Analysis Track, from Eastern University. Her expected graduation date is May of 2026. Sharee received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Penn State University in Psychology and Criminology. Sharee has experience working in early intervention for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Sharee is trained to support clients aged from children through adolescents and is open and eager to work with all individuals. Sharee has a passion for working with women of all ages and understands what women may go through every day. Sharee emphasizes the importance of our differences and how they create unique human beings. She also sees how having someone to listen to you in a non-judgmental, supportive environment is crucial to feeling seen and understood for who you are. Sharee has a passion for allowing others to be welcomed and accepted no matter what walk of life they are from.

Sharee sees clients in-person at our Royersford office, as well as virtual sessions for Pennsylvania Residents. All interns accept Cigna.