Our Interns are available to provide low-cost therapy services in our Low-Cost program. Each of our interns receive EMDR training, along with additional training and support from the clinicians at our center. You can review their bio by clicking their photo.
More information about our Low-Cost Program can be found below on our Frequently Asked Questions.
About our Low-Cost Program
The Phoenix Trauma Center’s mission is to provide quality services to our clients and high-quality education for professionals. We are invested in training the best experiential trauma therapists in the field. Our internship program allows us to fulfill both parts of our mission while also providing financially accessible services. We receive a several dozen internship requests each year and carefully choose graduate-level interns that already have experience, training, or other advanced knowledge related to our work. You can trust that you will experience excellent quality clinical services provided by Phoenix Trauma Center interns.
Frequently Asked Questions
Cost: The rate for our interns is $95/session. We can offer sliding scale rates in several tiers. Our lowest rates are typically $40-$50, but at times, have a longer wait time, as these slots are often the most requested.
Insurance: We are out of network with all insurance providers, therefor we do not take insurance. We can provide Superbills for out-of-network benefits, however, we recommend speaking with your insurance provider to discuss your specific requirements for reimbursement.
Longevity: Our interns are typically with us for 9 months to 15 months. After their internship ends, we will work with you to transfer your care to another member of our intern team.
Waiting List: Our low-cost program is one of our most sought-after programs at The Center. At times, we have a waiting list to be assigned an intern. These wait times depend on intern availability, semester start dates, and our client volume. If you are placed on the waiting list, our Intake Coordinator will reach out to you when we have an intern available for you. In the mean time, we recommend checking out our free, Trauma Recovery Support Group, ever Monday evening.
Telehealth: Our interns are able to provide telehealth to clients residing in Pennsylvania, Delaware, and New Jersey. Due to state licensing laws, we are unable to provide telehealth services to anyone presently in a state where we are not licensed to practice.
Supervision: Our interns receive regular training and weekly supervision from our director Dr. Scott Giacomucci, DSW, LCSW, BCD, CGP, FAAETS, TEP. Interns also receive weekly supervision from an additional therapist at the Phoenix Center – in addition to supervision provided by their university program (professors and field placement liaison). They participate in regular trainings and professional development to increase their understanding and expertise of trauma. Each of our interns are offered opportunities for training/consultation in EMDR, psychodrama, and Internal Family Systems (IFS). Our interns support our therapists co-leading psychotherapy groups and are engaged in leading their own free or low-cost community groups.
