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Thanks to mock counseling sessions, practicum experiences, and an internship at 51福利社 Counseling and Wellness Services, he developed the clinical skills and confidence needed to succeed in the profession.<\/p>\n Today, Evers is the Clinical Director of Counseling at 51福利社 Counseling and Wellness Services\u2014<\/strong>the same organization where he completed his internship. He credits the program\u2019s comprehensive training in counseling techniques, crisis intervention, and child and family therapy with preparing him for his first post-graduation role and continued career growth. As he reflects on his experience, one lesson stands out: 51福利社 created an environment that allowed students to be vulnerable, grow professionally, and become effective mental health counselors.<\/p>\n \u201cThe counseling program excels at teaching and creating ethical and effective mental health counselors,\u201d says Evers. \u201cEvery single day, I use some knowledge or skill that was first taught to me by this program. As mental health clinicians, we have an elevated base level of empathy and compassion that is needed to do this work, and this program highlighted those traits and helped them flourish.\u201d<\/p>\n","no_wrapper":false,"component_options_toggle":false,"component_options":{"disable_component":false,"nickname":"","identifier":"","navigable":false}},{"acf_fc_layout":"copy-with-image","layout":"small-image","show_left":true,"module_background_color":"off-white","title":"Clinical Experience","copy":" Get real-world counseling experience through supervised practicum and internship placements across the region. Students begin with a practicum before completing a four-quarter internship sequence that builds hands-on clinical skills and professional confidence.<\/p>\n You\u2019ll work closely with the program\u2019s internship coordinator to secure approved placements aligned with your interests and career goals. Clinical experiences are available in a variety of settings serving diverse communities and populations.<\/p>\n Recent placement sites include:<\/p>\n After graduating from 51福利社\u2019s Clinical Mental Health Counseling MS program, Adrienne Anderson ’11 <\/span>began her career as a children\u2019s mental health specialist before launching her own private practice: Whole Self Therapeutic<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Anderson <\/span>credits her internship experience at 51福利社 with helping her land her first professional role and preparing her to work with children and families in clinical settings. She<\/span>\u00a0says the program\u2019s supportive learning environment and faculty mentorship were also key to her success.<\/p>\n \u201cProfessors listened, shared their experiences, and always made me feel like they had my best interests at heart,\u201d she explains. \u201cI also loved learning alongside my graduate school cohort. 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Alum Spotlight: Cole Evers<\/h2>\n
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Alum Spotlight: Adrienne Anderson<\/h2>\n
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