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Internship & Practicum

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We offer a robust therapist training program...

High Quality Support

Our interns report that they feel very supported as learners and as people navigating what it means to be a therapist.

Hands-on Learning

Interns and Practicum students appreciate getting to work alongside supervisors and educators in hands-on situations.

Complete Curriculum

LFC offers a complete training curriculum with videos, resources and group discussions to ensure full readiness for client work.

Population Variety

Choose to work with children, teens, adults, families, parents and/or couples.  Clients can be using Medicaid, Insurance or Private Pay.

Cohort Model

Collaborate and learn alongside 3-5 other interns who can share in your challenges and your wins.

Community Interaction

Besides working with your own set of 10 clients per week, you will also have milieu hours in a school setting.
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From Practicum to Internship

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Practicum

For practicum students, direct hours are earned through hours at our community partner organization, The Patchwork School.

Direct client hours occur in one of their three programs (toddlers, preschool, or kinder) alongside the teachers as “Social Emotional Support Staff.” In this role, Practicum students support children with social and emotional challenges, including conflict resolution with NVC and utilizing play-based therapy skills one-on-one or in groups.

Practicum students are also mentored and observed by Supervisors. Non-direct hours are spent in bi-weekly training sessions with the practicum cohort, and by reading and watching training materials.

The bi-weekly trainings support their transition from theory into practice. These trainings cover everything from skills for sitting in the seat of a therapist and self-regulating to handling a crisis situation, to the nitty gritty of managing insurance codes and diagnoses. In addition, students share their experiences in a group cohort style to support mutual learning and develop skills for utilizing group supervision.

  • Direct Client Hours at The Patchwork School: 4-5 hours per week
  • Non-direct Hours at Louisville Family Center: group supervision and trainings
  • Triadic weekly supervision (10 sessions).
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Internship

Internship students complete their direct hours at Louisville Family Center and at one of our Partner Schools (The Patchwork School or Acorn School). 

LFC interns learn to manage their clients from start to finish (including intake, therapy and termination). Students can focus on working with a particular population (ex. children, teens, adults or couples) or they can take a mix of different clients.

Most of the interns’ clients will be on Medicaid or other insurance so interns will learn to navigate both private pay and insurance.

  • Direct Client Hours at Louisville Family Center: 10-15 hours a week
  • Direct Client Hours at Partner School: 4-5 hours a week
  • Non-direct Hours at Louisville Family Center: group supervision, progress notes, trainings 
  • One-on-one weekly supervision 

More about the bi-weekly training

Practicum students receive bi-weekly training to support their transition from theory into practice. These trainings cover everything from skills for sitting in the seat of a therapist and self-regulating to handling a crisis situation, to the nitty gritty of managing insurance codes and diagnoses. In addition, students share their experiences in a group cohort style to support mutual learning and develop skills for utilizing group supervision.

Application Requirements

In order to apply for either Practicum or Internship, please follow the below instructions:
  • Submit a resume and cover letter explaining why you are a good fit for the position to info@louisvillefamilycenter.com. Please be sure to include the start date you are applying for and your programs practicum & internship dates.
  • You can then expect to receive an email letting you know if we have availability for an interview which will be a short 20-30 minute in-person meeting with the LFC Owners.
  • Then you may be invited for a 90 minute Participatory visit at The Patchwork School.
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Start Dates
  • January Practicum with May Internship
  • August Practicum with January Internship

Partner Universities

Don't see your school below?  Send us your program's requirements to see if we can partner with them!

Naropa University

Regis University

Cumberland University

University of Colorado

Community Partners

The Patchwork School
The Patchwork School is an innovative non-profit organization promoting children’s rights and meaningful educational options for all, at the heart of which is a community-based democratic school for young children, located in Louisville, Colorado. The school’s emphasis on social-emotional well-being for staff and students is a great match for counseling students working to deepen their understanding of non-violent communication and self-regulation practices that support children in learning these tools, as well. Besides internship and practicum, Louisville Family Center also partners with The Patchwork school to offer parent & staff workshops, as well as other resources and support for the families and community of the school.
Acorn School
The Acorn School is a nurturing and supportive community dedicated to fostering the holistic development of children. Their emphasis on valuing, respecting, and nurturing each child reflects a commitment to creating a positive and conducive learning environment
The commitment to supporting social-emotional skill development is crucial, as it helps children learn to express their emotions in a healthy manner, contributing to their overall well-being. Encouraging children to take risks and discover their abilities with guidance shows a commitment to fostering a growth mindset and building confidence.  LFC also offers social emotional workshops for Acorn Staff and parents.
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