Lexie Miller, BA
Clinical Intern - Reading/Downingtown Office
$50/hour
Lexie is a Master's-level intern pursuing her degree in clinical mental health counseling. Lexie is eager to work with a wide range of clients and enjoys working with kids. She has over 5 years of experience working with children and adolescents, including 2 years of behavior therapy with children diagnosed with autism. Lexie is very passionate about helping children and their families.
When Lexie is not working with clients, she enjoys being outside and staying active. Lexie also enjoys sipping on coffee, reading a good book, and spending time with others. She strives to lead with happiness and grace and believes there is always room to have fun in life.
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In psychology, the title of intern does not indicate someone brand new to the field. Rather, they have already completed at least 3 years of closely-supervised field work as a graduate student (and typically held similar positions before applying to graduate school). Understandably, some families may be hesitant to choose to work with an intern over a more seasoned clinician. However, there are some distinct benefits to keep in mind:
Sessions and assessments run at a reduced rate
Interns receive regular supervision from all staff members, allowing for a lot of clinical expertise to channel through one therapist
As they are still engaging in regular coursework, interns are likely to be the MOST up-to-date on modern techniques and theories (though all staff members also receive regular training)
Interns generally have a great deal of investment and energy to devote to your therapy, unlike other professionals who work to manage burnout. We intentionally keep our interns’ caseload at a lower limit, meaning assessment turnaround time is also likely to be quicker