Internship Program

Gotham Psychotherapy offers a comprehensive and enriching internship program for graduate students pursuing degrees in Mental Health Counseling, Clinical Social Work, or Marriage and Family Therapy. The program is designed to provide hands-on experience, mentorship, and professional development within a supportive and collaborative environment.

All therapy sessions are conducted in person. Gotham Psychotherapy operates Monday through Friday, from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, and is committed to accommodating students’ scheduling needs with flexibility.

Program Components

Learning Objectives

• Develop proficiency in conducting intake assessments, diagnosing mental health disorders, writing progress notes, and creating treatment plans.

• Gain experience providing evidence-based individual counseling to diverse patient populations.

• Enhance clinical skills by applying a variety of therapeutic techniques, including crisis intervention, risk assessment, and ethical decision-making.

• Understand the administrative aspects of private practice, including scheduling, record-keeping, and professional networking.

Clinical Experience

Interns will work directly with patients under the supervision of Group Practice Owner, Carla Mannino, LCSW-R, CAS, CCTP, CAMS. Responsibilities include conducting intake assessments, providing individual counseling sessions, writing progress notes, and developing treatment plans.

Supervision and Mentorship

Interns will participate in weekly individual and group supervision sessions, offering opportunities for in-depth discussion of cases, therapeutic interventions, diagnosis, treatment planning, and psychotropic medications.

Additionally, interns will attend training and support meetings with Internship Program Director, Talia Rosenberg, LCSW, to ensure a comprehensive and supportive internship experience.