Counseling Intern

Lakefront Therapy | Elmhurst, IL, United States

Posted Date 6/18/2025
Description

Job Title: Individual, Couple & Family Counseling Intern
Location: Remote (some in-person availability may be required)
Compensation: Tuition Stipend 
Reports to: Clinical Director & Designated Clinical Supervisors


About Lakefront Therapy

Lakefront Therapy, LLC is a psychodynamic private practice that provides thoughtful, relationship-oriented therapy to individuals, couples, families, and children. We are grounded in depth-oriented work, while integrating mindfulness, somatic awareness, and evidence-based practices like CBT and DBT. Our team is committed to fostering the personal and professional development of future therapists through rich clinical training and reflective supervision.

We are currently seeking passionate graduate-level practicum students and pre-licensed associates who are eager to deepen their clinical skills and engage in long-term, insight-driven therapy with diverse client populations.


Internship Overview

Our internship is designed to prepare clinicians for licensure and sustainable private practice, with an emphasis on psychodynamic and relational psychotherapy. Interns gain exposure to long-term depth work while also learning to incorporate tools from trauma-informed care, family systems, CBT, and mindfulness. Our clinical training supports the development of each therapist’s unique voice and therapeutic identity, grounded in empathy, curiosity, and clinical rigor.

Interns will treat a wide range of presenting issues, including depression, anxiety, trauma, identity development, relational distress, and family dynamics. The program encourages thoughtful self-reflection, emotional attunement, and a deepening understanding of transference/countertransference dynamics.


Clients & Caseloads

Our clients are diverse in age, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, and socioeconomic background. Interns will see individuals, couples, families, and children with varied presenting concerns—from life transitions and grief to attachment wounds and complex trauma.

Caseloads are flexible and co-constructed with supervisors. While most services are offered via telehealth, interns may be expected to provide a limited number of in-person sessions depending on licensure requirements. Interns are encouraged to gradually build their caseload and clinical niche with support from the team.


Training & Supervision

Interns receive robust training in psychodynamic psychotherapy with opportunities to integrate:

  • Relational and attachment-based therapy

  • Trauma-informed and somatic approaches

  • Family systems and developmental psychology

  • Mindfulness and transpersonal perspectives

  • CBT and DBT skill-building (including optional co-leading of CBT groups)

  • LGBTQIA+ affirmative therapy

  • Child and adolescent therapy


    Supervision Structure:

  • Weekly individual supervision with experienced clinicians

  • Small cohort groups meet 4x/month for peer support and psychoeducation

  • Training emphasizes ethical practice, case formulation, and therapeutic presence

**We strongly encourage interns to be in their own therapy during the internship to support their emotional and professional growth.**


Compensation

  • Tuition stipend: interns control their schedule and client load within agreed parameters 

    Weekly Client-Facing HoursMonthly StipendNotes
    5–7 hours $200/month Introductory Tier
    8–11 hours $350/month Mid Commitment
    12–15 hours $500/month Standard Load
    16–20 hours $700/month High Commitment
    21+ hours $850–$1,000/month Max Load 

Qualifications

Ideal candidates:

  • Are enrolled in a graduate-level program (MS in Counseling)

  • Are eligible for practicum or associate placement 

  • Have a deep interest in psychodynamic therapy and relational work

  • Are committed to self-reflection, clinical curiosity, and working at relational depth

  • Have strong written and verbal communication skills

  • Are comfortable with telehealth and have a private, secure space for sessions

  • Are available 15–20 hours/week and open to giving and receiving thoughtful clinical feedback


To Apply

You will be asked to upload:

  • A resume or CV

  • (Optional) Up to two letters of recommendation from a supervisor, professor, or mentor

We accept applications on a rolling basis and will contact selected candidates for interviews.

Position Type
Part-time | Short-term | Remote only
Opportunity Type
Job opening | Internship | Fellowship

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