Build your base: therapeutic theories, ethics, communication skills, and client rapport. Learn the essentials that every great therapist needs.
Outcomes: Solid grounding in theories, ethics, assessment, and building therapeutic alliance.
Step into the therapy room: Begin supervised client sessions, group facilitation, and evidence-based interventions.

Already have clinical experience? You may be eligible to join directly at Phase II.

Outcomes: Competence in CBT, DBT, trauma-informed care, crisis intervention, and real-world casework.
Prepare for independent practice: Focus on advanced populations, licensure readiness, private practice management, and specialization.

Outcomes: Advanced clinical competence, specialization focus, professional portfolio, licensure preparation, and career launch.
Interns at GIA gain a curated library of books, tools, and research including works by Irvin Yalom, Carl Rogers, Judith Beck, Marsha Linehan, Bessel van der Kolk, Viktor Frankl, and more, ensuring your learning is rooted in both classic wisdom and cutting-edge practice.
• Aspiring therapists seeking a comprehensive, structured internship.
• Students or recent graduates of psychology, counseling, or social work programs.
• Individuals with prior clinical experience who want to enter directly at Phase II.
• Those committed to both personal growth and professional excellence.
By the end of the program, interns are:
- Confident in therapeutic skills.
- Ready for licensure and professional practice.
- Equipped with a clinical portfolio.
- Grounded in resilience, cultural humility, and self-awareness.