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AFC Intern & Therapist Academy

In 2 years, you can be an AWESOME therapist.

We love our Interns! We accept a few select interns each semester- and are a CACREP approved intern site. We offer unmatched supervision, training and support, for the crucial last phase of your education. 
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Therapist

Are you a newly licensed therapist, fresh out of grad school- trying to decide where to land? It's important to begin your career in a place that gives you support, guidance, balance and experience- to prepare you for your role as a clinical counselor.

 

If you have an interest or passion for couples, marriage and sex therapy, see what we offer you.

Many of our clinicians come to us with past experience of heavy caseloads, unrealistic demands, and poor support. AFC's unique approach creates an environment conducive to learning that puts your personal and professional development front and center from day one.

AFC has a strategic initiative to foster a culture of continuous professional development to help you level up professionally and clinically. We remove the barriers  that keep you from doing what you love- and do best

- seeing your clients. 

We provide you with:

  • Employment & Supervision

    • ​​Flexible client load, minimum of 15 weekly

    • Unlimited supervision offered weekly and monthly-you never have to hunt down a supervisor for an issue.

    • Dedicated supervisor to guide you through the process

    • Assistance with tracking hours and progress for independent licensure

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  • Continuing Education (CEUs)

    • We offer approximately 20 CEU's per year, 40 per license renewal cycle, free of charge. Classes focus on clinical, ethical and specialty topics in marriage, couples and sex therapy. Best practices are utilized so that you have everything that you need to become a professional, ethical therapist with a specialty focus on couples & sex. 

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  • Learning and setting intentional boundaries with clients and self

  • In person vs online best practice, ethics and professionalism

  • How to effectively use supervision

  • Learning to be confident in your skillsets and knowledge of behavioral health, using strengths and weaknesses as learning tools

  • Clinical documentation, assessments, progress notes

  • Legal & ethical issues in counseling

  • Proper and ethical use of technology 

  • Trauma-informed care

  • Cultural competency

  • Working with couples

  • Professional development

  • Gottman basics

  • Motivational Interviewing

  • Clinical models of sex therapy

  • Affairs, infidelity and emotional betrayals

  • Divorce, Discernment Counseling and co-parenting

  • Optional topics depending on interests 

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