Masters Level Interns
We are grateful to host intern clinicians during the Fall/Winter/Spring Semesters!
These clinicians will be supervised and trained by our talented staff. They are available for reduced fee sessions of $35 (individual counseling) or $50 (couples or family counseling). Our new interns start in the Fall and will be accepting new clients, call or email with your interest in seeing one of our Masters Level Interns for a reduced fee price. To apply for our Masters Level internship, please contact Sarah Moten, Associate Clinical Director at sarah@gracefultherapy.com. Read more about our internship opportunities.
Andrea Villafuerte
She/Her/Hers
Masters Level Intern
Andrea Says: “I am a firm believer that we grow through what we go through and that empathy is essential in truly understanding one another. Everyone carries their own stories often alone, which is why I strive to meet every person with compassion, understanding, curiosity, and respect for what they may be navigating. In my work I aim to create a supportive and accepting space where clients feel understood rather than judged. Therapy is not something that I view as a place to “fix" problems. I view it as an opportunity to better understand them and explore ways to move forward. Honoring both strengths and challenges is something I value highly. I am especially passionate about working alongside children and adolescents through all challenges they could be facing. Through utilizing DBT, CBT, Trauma-informed practices, and Solution-Focused Therapy, my goal is to challenge stigma and offer a presence where clients feel seen, supported, and safe to fully be themselves."
Samantha Alvarado
She/Her/Hers
Masters Level Intern
Samantha says: "We listen and we don’t judge; I believe healing begins in spaces where you can be truly seen and heard — without judgment, without pressure, and exactly where you are. We carry different pieces of a puzzle that shape who we are — our experiences, relationships, culture, stressors, trauma, strengths, and values. I’m here to help you gently explore and understand how those pieces fit together. My approach is collaborative, trauma-informed, and rooted in understanding you, not trying to "fix" you. Together, we will improve insight, identify patterns, and develop tools that support meaningful growth and healing. I have experience utilizing Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma-Informed practices, and Solution-Focused Therapy. I draw from these approaches to help clients strengthen emotional regulation, challenge unhelpful thought patterns, build coping skills, and focus on practical, goal-oriented change — while always honoring your pace and your story. I have worked with children, adolescents, adults, and families navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, and complex stressors. No matter what brings you to therapy, you deserve a space that feels safe and supportive. Whether you are feeling overwhelmed, stuck, navigating change, or simply wanting to understand yourself more deeply, I would be honored to walk alongside you."
Angela Briggs
She/Her/Hers
Masters Level Intern
Angela says: "I believe healing is a journey, not a destination. I view therapy as a space to support you in making sense of your experiences, reconnecting with your strengths, and creating meaningful, sustainable change. My path into social work is shaped by both professional and lived experience, including recovery and loss, allowing me to show up with authenticity, compassion, and respect for your unique story.
I have a background in crisis intervention, substance use disorders, grief and loss as well as advocacy. My approach is trauma-informed, strengths-based, and solution-focused, drawing from ACT, CBT, and DBT to build insight and practical coping tools. I enjoy working with individuals, families, and couples across the lifespan, with additional interests in anxiety, trauma, ADHD, and life transitions. I also incorporate somatic grounding techniques to support nervous system regulation and overall stability."
