Internships
Learn about internships at One Eighty Counseling
Director of Internships & Clinical Development
MICHAEL GARNER
MA, LMFT, DCC
Director of Internships & Clinical Development
AAMFT Approved Supervisor
Michael Garner, Director of Internships & Clinical Development at One80 Counseling, is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Qualified Supervisor for the NC Board of LCMHC and Approved Supervisor for the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapists. Michael knew shortly after becoming licensed himself that he wanted to give back to this field and began taking on intern students shortly after becoming fully licensed in 2016.
Michael has a passion for teaching and helping intern and practicum students connect the reality of the academic classroom and the art of therapy in the office. As Director of Internships, Michael works with prominent local and online universities to recruit the top candidates each semester. One80’s internship program has become one of the most highly competitive and sought-after internship programs in our area by such universities as NC State, UNC Chapel-Hill and Wake Forest University.
At the time of a graduate student’s internship start date they have completed most of their required courses and are now adding practical experience to their resume. Graduate student interns are required to fulfil 600 direct clinical hours under the supervision of a licensed clinical therapist as part of their graduate training. Upon graduation, these students not only have a full master’s degree education, but have also built a solid reputation in working with a variety of clients with many different types of mental health issues. Through these internships the graduates know and refine their areas of expertise, know what to expect in the field, know how to handle a multitude of legal and ethical issues, and can become highly valuable associate level licensures in this profession.
Michael creates a collaborative environment for these students to learn hands-on training while implementing what they were taught in the classroom. Michael meets with the interns each week as well as works closely alongside their individual Site Supervisors to be sure every student and client gets all the support they need. This Internship Program accepts Master level MSW, LCMHC, and MFT students. For further inquiries into our internships programming please reach out to MichaelGarner@one-eightycounseling.com
Intern Team
Andrae Turner
Andrae is an aspiring therapist in training while pursuing a Master’s Degree in Social Work with an LCSW from Walden University. Andrae obtained his bachelor’s degree in psychology with a concentration in human science from North Carolina Central University. Andrae feels that mental health is a fundamental aspect of health and well-being that affects how individuals, couples, and families think and feel throughout different stages of life. Through teamwork and structured and attainable goal setting, reaching a better quality of life is inevitable. Andrae has had the opportunity to work in the social work field by directing a supportive housing program for individuals diagnosed with Severe and Persistent Mental Illness.
Andrae’s passion for mental health, fueled by personal therapeutic experiences, has led him to study social work. Through these experiences, he has developed the ability to empathize with and understand adverse issues and occurrences in individuals, couples, and families. By recognizing values and beliefs, Andrae feels that a better way of life can be built and maintained.
Alissa Dilling
Allisa is currently pursuing her Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Wake Forest University. Allisa is currently an intern at One-Eighty Counseling. Before that, she graduated with Honors from UNC Pembroke where she earned her bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education with a specialization in Special Education. She has taught 6th grade for the last four years. Alisa’s previous experience in the mental health field includes working at a community mental health agency during her practicum where she worked with adults who had severe substance abuse disorders and/or mental health disorders. This was an eye-opening experience for Allisa, while she was able to gain hands-on experience, she also found a renewed passion for the field of mental health counseling.
Allisa strongly values the therapeutic relationship and believes it is the foundation for invaluable therapeutic work to occur. Allisa uses an integrated approach best to meet the needs of each of her clients. She has a strong foundation in a person-centered approach and believes it is best practice to offer clients unconditional empathy and positive regard. Allisa utilizes a person-centered and holistic framework to combine a variety of modalities to meet the client’s needs, including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), trauma-informed therapy, and attachment therapy. Allisa has an interest in working with anxiety, depression, self-esteem, loneliness, communication and family issues, substance use/addictions, and/or life transitions.
Are You Interested
Internship at One Eighty Counseling
For inquiries into internship opportunities, please contact Director of Internships & Clinical Development Michael Garner.
Phone
919-772-1990 Ext. 229
