Clinical Internships
Clinical Internships
Council for Relationships
Our Clinical Internships program, supported by our Postgraduate Certificate Program and various Masters-Level academic programs in the Philadelphia region, aims to enhance interpersonal connections through accessible and expert therapy for individuals, relationships, and families, along with clinical training and research.
As an intern at Council for Relationships I have been able to learn so much about myself as a future clinician, along with critical skills such as proper documentation, various interventions, and what it means to truly join with a client.
CFR Clinical Interns offer affordable therapy services to individuals, couples, families, and other relationships, enhancing access to mental health care by eliminating financial barriers.
Our program’s goal is to give students diverse clinical experiences. To ensure comprehensive training and delivery of high-quality care, Postgraduate and Master’s-Level students in our programs receive supervision from licensed clinicians.
CFR has provided me with a nurturing and supportive environment…I have had the chance to conduct individual and group therapy sessions with a diverse population, including children, shelter residents, and immigrants. My experiences here have significantly enriched my knowledge and skills in addressing a variety of mental health issues.
Clinical Supervision
CFR provides Clinical Supervision to students as mandated by their academic programs and COAMFTE standards. Our supervision includes individual, dyadic, peer, and group settings to offer diverse insights and feedback to students as they start their clinical practice. The following are key elements of the supervision in our Clinical Internships Program:
- Reviewing clinical work through audio/video recordings
- Case conceptualization
- Treatment planning
- Assessment and evaluation
Students in our program have access to two one-way mirror rooms at our University City Office. These rooms allow students to engage in Live Supervision, where supervisors observe and provide immediate feedback during sessions to enhance and deepen the student’s clinical practice.
Applying for Clinical Internships at CFR
We offer hybrid clinical placements for accredited MSW, MS, and MEd program students. Initially a partnership between CFR and Thomas Jefferson University, our program now welcomes students from esteemed institutions, including Temple University, West Chester University, and the University of Pennsylvania.
We are not currently accepting Master’s-Level interns for a fully virtual placement nor postgraduate students from other programs. All postgraduate interns must be enrolled in CFR’s Postgraduate Certificate Program.
Applicants that are interested in beginning their clinical placement in Summer 2025 or Fall 2025 should send their resume, cover letter and academic program placement requirements overview to
internships@councilforrelationships.org
Council for Relationships is a nonprofit organization. Help us provide grants to clinical interns to cover the cost of their training and supervision!
Clinically and professionally, being supervised at CFR has enhanced my awareness within the field and helped me feel more confident applying therapeutic techniques in session.
CFR has significantly enhanced my clinical and personal growth with a supportive environment in which to pursue my passion for working with diverse populations. CFR’s comprehensive training strengthened my clinical judgment, improved my systemic thinking, and boosted my confidence in managing administrative tasks. I feel prepared and excited to start my career as a compassionate and effective therapist.
Featured Expert Voice Blogs
Enjoy these Expert Voices blogs by CFR Clinical Internship alumni.
Charlotte Fitterman & Sarah Bowman
Sophie Barkhordari
Kathy O’Hearn
Davina Scott
Andy Phạm & Casey Herger
Talia Higgins
Yasmine Beydoun
Questions & Contact
To learn more about our Clinical Internship program or opportunities at Council for Relationships, please contact:
Breesha Comish
bcomish@councilforrelationships.org
Breesha Comish