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Our Internship Programs
What internships do you offer?
We proudly offer internships for concentration and foundation year MSW students, BSW students, as well as counseling students.
Our students grow and thrive in our highly rated internship program for early clinical professionals interested in trauma and attachment disorders in children and adults. Additionally, we offer opportunity for budding macro or programmatic social workers to develop skills around advocacy, program development, research, operations, leadership, and case management.
Our internships are offered hybrid in Colorado Springs to give emerging clinicians a cutting edge towards the growing market of telehealth. Preference is given to students who live in Colorado. However, high quality virtual candidates across the nation will be considered based on availability.
At this time, we do not have an LMFT on staff and are therefore unable to offer MFT internships unless you are able to provide external supervision.
Why choose The Patterson Center for Resiliency?
This is not just an internship - this is an intentionally crafted program designed to help you grow and stretch into the provider you are meant to be. We are thoughtful, reflective, and committed to serving our community and we are dedicated in mentoring the emerging providers who are wholehearted in doing the same.
We offer robust training, supervision, and learning experiences with opportunity for hire after graduation. Our past interns report that they feel ready to be an entry-level clinician after completing our program. See our program outcomes and testimonials below.
When can I start?
We start all students on the same day each semester to provide a meaningful, supportive cohort experience with peers who understand what you’re going through. Many of our students remain longtime friends and professional supports to each other after graduation. They also often remain connected to the practice, either through hire or ongoing relationships. (We love hearing your life updates!)
Students must commit to at least two consecutive semesters. Start dates usually include around the beginning of January, the middle of May, and the end of August.
Unfortunately we are unable to accommodate unique needs, such as specific start dates, long gaps in the internship, etc due to continuity of care needs with clients and the nature of our training model.
How many students are in your internship program?
Each cohort is typically 3-6 students. Summer cohorts tend to be smaller. Our program fills quickly, with August being our most competitive season and spots often filling by March. We typically accept about 1/3 of applicants to our program.
To make yourself stand out, we encourage you to take time to review our program information and fill out your application thoroughly. We want to get to know you as an individual, your strengths, and your growing areas. We seek students who have a learning lens, are curious, are committed, have a deep passion for serving underprivileged communities, and are ready to wrestle with the uncertainty of the mental health field. Students do not need to be perfect, have all the answers, or already have clinical skills.
How can I find more information?
You can find detailed information about our internship programs including required meeting times, learning activities, and how to apply by clicking the links below for your degree type.
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Testimonials
“Besides the fantastic team, Danielle is a wealth of knowledge and has built a fantastic program.” - 2022 graduate
“This internship will challenge you but, if you stay organized and do not procrastinate, the reward will be excellent.” – 2021 graduate
“You will learn so much about how mental health systems and policies impact both clinicians and our clients.” – 2022 graduate
“The level of excellent supervision will far exceed your expectations and you will have an abundance of support from your peers, social workers, counselors, and your supervisor.” – 2021 graduate
“The best part of this experience was having a caseload of clients. Having the honor of hearing their stories and seeing their strengths shine through has truly changed me as a person and a future clinician.” - 2021 Graduate
“The direction and guidance provided was exceptional and exceeded my expectations.” - 2025 Graduate
“I feel more confident and capable after this internship.” - 2025 Graduate
“I felt so prepared. Everything was team oriented. The training was in depth, the supervision was high quality, and it was a great team to be a part of!” - 2025 Graduate
“I am incredibly grateful for my time here at TPC. The internship has been a valuable experience throughout my professional career as a therapist. I learned so much about myself, the community, and the complexity surrounding eating disorders. What I valued most during my internship was the chance to be challenged.” — 2026 Graduate
“Danielle brought such intention and clarity to everything she did. Danielle taught me how to approach challenges with curiosity. Becky’s warmth and insight helped remind me that empathy and normalizing a client’s feelings can be our most powerful tools. Both their guidance helped shape how I hope to show up in this work moving forward.” — 2026 Graduate
