Stephanie Freedman

Clinical Intern - Exton Office

$50/hour

Mia’s (she/her) work provides children and adolescents with a supportive environment in which open expression of their emotions is encouraged in a non-judgmental manner. She utilizes a framework that incorporates aspects of person-centered therapy, along with the recognition and examination of unproductive thought processes. Mia enjoys using play, art, and music to offer her clients with a multitude of opportunities to further convey emotions. In her free time, Mia enjoys photography, the expressive-arts, going on hikes, and engaging in activities such as yoga, pilates, and meditation. Mia is passionate about supporting children and encouraging healthy expression of difficult emotions.

Education/Experience - BS in Psychology, Pennsylvania State University • Currently in an MA Clinical Mental Health Counseling program at Southern New Hampshire University

  • 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