The Center for Trauma, Stress, and Anxiety, LLC Clinical Mental Health Counseling or Social Work Intern Bel Air, MD · Intern Company website

CTSA is seeking compassionate, motivated graduate-level counseling, social work, and psychology trainees for a paid clinical internship focused on trauma, anxiety, and integrative mental health care.

About The Center for Trauma, Stress, and Anxiety, LLC

The Center for Trauma, Stress, and Anxiety, LLC, is a growing multidisciplinary group mental health practice with a mission to be the premier integrative health and wellness resource for trauma and anxiety in our community. We have three locations (Bel Air, Nottingham/Perry Hall, and Cockeysville/Hunt Valley). We partner with our sister practice, Get Centered Wellness, in Bel Air to offer vibrational sound healing, therapeutic yoga, reiki, meditation, psychedelic assisted therapy, intensives, retreats, and more. We are looking to meet the growing needs of our communities and add to our talented and passionate team. If you are looking to be part of an exceptional collective of healers, focused on treating trauma and anxiety in an integrative, collaborative setting, you're in the right place!

Description

About CTSA

The Center for Trauma, Stress, and Anxiety (CTSA) is a growing, mid-size integrative mental health practice specializing in the treatment of trauma, anxiety, stress-related disorders, and whole-person wellness across the lifespan. We serve children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families using compassionate, evidence-based, and holistic approaches to healing.


At CTSA, we believe exceptional clinical care begins with exceptional clinicians.


Our practice is deeply committed to mentorship, professional development, collaboration, and cultivating emotionally intelligent therapists who value both clinical excellence and authentic human connection.


We are not simply offering an internship. We are investing in future clinicians and future colleagues. Many of our Interns, Doctoral Externs, and Residents continue with CTSA long-term following graduation, and we intentionally seek trainees who align with our culture, values, and mission.


CTSA frequently collaborates with our sister company, Get Centered Wellness, to offer clients and trainees exposure to integrative and experiential healing modalities including:


  • Ketamine Assisted Therapy
  • Breathwork
  • Mindfulness & meditation
  • Somatic interventions
  • Therapeutic yoga
  • Vibrational sound healing
  • Wellness workshops
  • Retreats & intensives


This is an ideal opportunity for students who are passionate about trauma-informed, relational, integrative, and experiential mental health care.


Position Overview

CTSA is seeking compassionate, motivated graduate-level counseling, social work, and psychology trainees for a paid clinical internship focused on trauma, anxiety, and integrative mental health care. Interns receive hands-on clinical experience, high-quality supervision, and meaningful mentorship within a collaborative and growth-oriented private practice setting.


Interns are viewed as valued members of our team and are expected to actively participate in the culture and community of the practice.


What You’ll Experience

Interns have opportunities to:

  • Provide individual, family, and group counseling services
  • Develop clinical skills in trauma and anxiety treatment
  • Gain exposure to somatic and integrative therapeutic approaches
  • Participate in seminars, workshops, retreats, and experiential programming
  • Collaborate with a multidisciplinary and highly supportive team
  • Participate in weekly supervision, staff meetings, peer consultation, and case review
  • Build confidence in documentation, treatment planning, and ethical clinical practice
  • Receive mentorship focused on both professional growth and personal self-awareness


Compensation

This is a paid internship opportunity. Interns are compensated for direct clinical service hours using the following tiered structure:

  • 1–10 clinical hours per week: $15/hour
  • 11–15 clinical hours per week: $20/hour for each additional clinical hour beyond 10 hours/week

Compensation is processed biweekly through the organization’s standard payroll system.


Who We’re Looking For

We are seeking students who:

  • Are passionate about trauma-informed and anxiety-focused treatment
  • Have strong interpersonal and relational skills
  • Demonstrate professionalism, maturity, and emotional intelligence
  • Are open to feedback, supervision, and continued growth
  • Value collaboration and team culture
  • Are interested in holistic, somatic, or integrative approaches to healing
  • Can commit to a minimum of approximately 20 hours/week
  • Are motivated to build and maintain a clinical caseload (10-12 clinical hours per week)
  • Desire meaningful mentorship and long-term professional development


We place a strong emphasis on cultural fit, clinical readiness, humility, and alignment with CTSA’s mission and values throughout the selection process.


Qualifications

  • Currently enrolled in a graduate program in Counseling, Social Work, Clinical Psychology, or related mental health field
  • Eligible for internship/externship placement through your academic institution
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to maintain professionalism, ethical standards, and documentation requirements 


Salary

$15 - $20 per hour