Hope Restored!
Graduate interns are students who are currently enrolled and finalizing their degrees as therapists. The graduate internship process is the last leg of a graduate school program where students are receiving hands-on practical training in the field of therapy. 510 Graduate interns are carefully selected and closely supervised to ensure that our clients are getting great care! Interns are with 510 for a limited time (usually 6-12 months depending on their respective program), but they provide sessions at a significantly reduced rate – often less than an insurance co-pay – $40.00. Interns are under the supervision of experienced, licensed therapists. So it’s kind of like a 2 for 1 deal! 😊
Andres is a graduate student studying Community Counseling at MO Valley College. He has a Bachelor’s degree in Management and Psychology and has experience working in school settings, which has allowed him to engage with diverse populations and better understand different developmental and cultural contexts. Andres is open to working with a wide range of presenting concerns with individuals 13 and up. His current theoretical orientations are primarily humanistic and existential, with an emphasis on authenticity, empathy, and the safety of the therapeutic relationship. Andres values creating a warm, respectful, and culturally responsive environment where clients feel heard, supported, and understood. Andres offers sessions in English and in Spanish and welcomes clients from all cultural backgrounds to find a safe place in therapy. In his free time, Andres loves being outdoors and playing golf, hiking, gardening, and spending time with animals. He also loves all types of music and early 2000's sitcoms. Andres is being supervised by Melissa Winston, MS, LMFT-S, LCMFT-S. Call or text the office at (816) 443-5279 to schedule an appointment with Andres!