• Master's Level Psychotherapy Internship

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    About Us
    • New Moon Psychotherapy is a busy Psychotherapy practice located in the heart of the Fashion District in Toronto (Spadina and Richmond).
    • We focus on using evidence based treatments and specialize in trauma, relationship, and sex therapy.
    What We Offer
    • An internship at New Moon Psychotherapy is an immersion into trauma treatment. You will have the opportunity to learn and apply evidence-based modalities to treat adults experiencing difficulties related to trauma/PTSD, relationship difficulties, sexual dysfunctions, and mood and anxiety problems.
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    • A majority of the cases that you will be exposed to are likely to have experienced and continue to be impacted by sexual violence. 
      • ~ Weekly Supervision with a CRPO approved supervisor
      • ~ Training in Cognitive Processing Therapy and weekly consultation,
      • ~ Training pertaining to sexual trauma, PTSD, CPTSD, and sexual dysfunction.
      • ~ Monthly team consultation meetings
      • ~ Bi-weekly peer support,
      • ~ Quarterly Lunch and Learns.
    • There is an extensive focus on the treatment of trauma and sexual violence. If you are a Yorkville University student, you may need to request permission from your internship coordinator to complete a trauma-focused internship.
    Application Instructions
    • If you are interested, please apply by sending an application to the attention of Catarina Martins at [email protected] with the subject line “Practicum Application” followed by the practicum term for which you are applying (eg. Practicum Application Fall 2023).
    • ~ CV including a list of any trainings completed in evidence-based treatment modalities
    • ~ Copy of Transcripts
    • ~ Cover Letter 
    • ~ Photo of results from this questionnaire:  https://bigfive-test.com/result/58a70606a835c400c8b38e84
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    • Application deadlines are 3 months prior to practicum start. 
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    • Please only apply if you are able to commit to in-person appointments out of our office at Spadina and Richmond in Toronto. We are NOT taking on a virtual practicum student. 
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    • Thank you for your interest in a practicum at New Moon Psychotherapy. Please note that applicants selected for an interview will be contacted within two weeks of the application deadline.

    Now Accepting Spring 2025 Applications

    New Moon Psychotherapy is accepting applications for Spring 2025 practicum students!

     

    The practicum will involve a hybrid of in-person and online appointments.

    Meet the Supervisor: Emilia Pacholec

    Emilia is a Registered Psychotherapist who has trained with leading researchers in the field of trauma and sex therapy. She works extensively with survivors of sexual violence and individuals who are feeling disconnected from themselves, their partners, and their sexuality. Each day she helps her clients reconnect with pleasure and find healing from the difficulties in their life. 

    Emilia is accepting 1-2 students who are passionate and eager to learn about trauma recovery.