Graduate Internship Program

Learn the work,not just the theory.

Graduate internship and practicum placements for students becoming thoughtful, skilled, and confident mental health professionals.

Meet our new interns 2026–27 applications closed
15–20Hours per week
30+Interns since 2019
4New interns this year
River NorthOur Chicago office

A place to grow, serve, and thrive.

Ashé Counseling & Coaching was created to expand access to quality mental health care while building a space where clinicians can grow, serve, and thrive. Our interns see real clients, get real supervision, and learn the day-to-day of a working group practice, from scheduling and documentation to insurance workflows.

Welcome
class of
’26–27
Just joined the team

Meet ournew interns.

Please welcome our 2026–27 graduate interns. They'll be seeing clients under supervision at our River North office this year.

Life at Ashé

More than a placement.

Our interns train alongside each other and our clinical team, building the kind of community that carries you through the hard cases and the big wins.

Ashé interns and team smiling together
Ashé interns in a connection-building activity at the office
in it together ✦
What interns gain

Three things you'll
leave with.

01

Clinical Experience

Work directly with clients navigating a wide range of mental health concerns at our River North office.

02

Supervision

Regular guidance and case consultation with experienced clinicians who care about how you grow.

03

Practice Readiness

Learn the real workflows of a practice: scheduling, documentation, and insurance, including Medicaid.

Training focus

What you'll work on.

Clinical Skills

Individual therapyRapport buildingTreatment planningProgress notesRisk assessment

Client Populations

AdultsTeensYoung adultsTrauma survivorsLife transitions

Professional Growth

Clinical confidenceCase consultationEthical decision-making
Who should apply

Eligibility

  • Currently enrolled in a graduate counseling, social work, or related program
  • Eligible to provide clinical services through a school-approved placement
  • Available 15–20 hours per week
  • Committed to ethical practice and timely documentation
  • Open to learning insurance-based and Medicaid workflows
Past cohorts

Where it started.

FAQ

Good questions.

Who is eligible?

Students currently enrolled in a graduate counseling, social work, or related program whose placement requires academic credit.

Is the internship paid?

No. This is an unpaid placement completed for academic credit.

How competitive is it?

Spots are limited and the application process is competitive.

What's the weekly commitment?

Interns commit 15–20 hours per week.

What will I do day to day?

Provide counseling under supervision, take part in case consultations, maintain documentation, develop treatment plans, and engage in professional development.

Who are the clients?

Clients come from diverse backgrounds and present with a variety of mental health concerns. Interns are based at our River North office at 40 E Huron St.

2026–27 applications are closed

Want to be next?

Keep an eye on this page for the next application cycle, or reach out with questions about placements.

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