Ahtish Arputhan
Clinical Intern - Downingtown Office
$50/hour
Ahtish holds a BS in Psychology and is currently pursuing his MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. He is particularly interested in working with children and adolescents. He currently works in The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia in clinical research, specifically working with children with disabilities and chronic illnesses. His work in the medical and mental health field inspired his interest in the intersection and connection between physical and mental health. Passionate about trauma-informed care, Ahtish is dedicated to helping young individuals navigate complex challenges.
Outside of work, Ahtish enjoys playing video games, playing piano, reading and learning new languages.
Education/Experience - BS in Psychology, Drexel University • Currently in an MS Clinical Mental Health Counseling program at West Chester University
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In psychology, the title of intern does not indicate someone brand new to the field. Rather, they have already completed at least 3 years of closely-supervised field work as a graduate student (and typically held similar positions before applying to graduate school). Understandably, some families may be hesitant to choose to work with an intern over a more seasoned clinician. However, there are some distinct benefits to keep in mind:
Sessions and assessments run at a reduced rate
Interns receive regular supervision from all staff members, allowing for a lot of clinical expertise to channel through one therapist
As they are still engaging in regular coursework, interns are likely to be the MOST up-to-date on modern techniques and theories (though all staff members also receive regular training)
Interns generally have a great deal of investment and energy to devote to your therapy, unlike other professionals who work to manage burnout. We intentionally keep our interns’ caseload at a lower limit, meaning assessment turnaround time is also likely to be quicker