Why intern at Full Spectrum Therapy?

Full Spectrum Therapy (FST) is a trans-owned mental health company in Portland, Oregon. FST primarily serves youth and adult queer and trans clients, and our team has specialized training in providing gender-affirming services.

FST provides mental health services to a diverse population, including lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and gender diverse individuals (LGBTQ+).

Affirming care for LGBTQ+ clients and other marginalized communities is central to FST’s clinical model. FST maintains a clinical environment grounded in evidence-based, culturally competent, and affirming mental health care. 

Quality is Key: Our commitment is rooted in the pursuit of excellence. We prioritize approaches that are backed by evidence. Our actions and decisions are consistently guided by trauma-informed principles. We believe the therapeutic journey begins the moment someone connects with us for the very first time.

COMMITMENT TO LIBERATION

All work at FST is centered on our core values. One of these values is Liberation For All. We firmly believe in the power of diversity and the importance of liberation for mental well-being. Our foundational principles are built upon the tenets of diversity, equity, accessibility, and liberation. We pride ourselves on being a supportive workplace. Tailored, supportive measures are integral to our values and operations. Our dedication to the welfare of our communities extends inwards, emphasizing the well-being and care of our deeply valued staff members.

LGBTQ+ SPECIFIC TRAINING

As a student, you will learn about topics specific to the LGBTQ+ population in trainings, supervision, and peer consults. These topics include: teaching LGBTQ youth and adults adaptive coping skills and how to build endurance and distress tolerance; working with parents of trans youth; introduction to gender-affirming care; Affirming Medical and Surgical Treatment (GAMST) assessment and letter writing, and more. Training also includes monthly clinical team trainings. 

REFLECTION

In individual and group supervision, you will practice reflection on topics including: self as counselor; theoretical orientation; therapeutic approaches, perspectives on self-disclosure when working with queer and trans clients; and experiences of transference and countertransference when working with queer and trans clients.

OPTIONS

Student interns have the following optional skill development and learning opportunities: 

• Design and run a therapy group (group therapy) 

• Participate in Pride planning and join FST at the Pride Festival 

• Design and run a community workshop or event 

• Participate in community trainings led by FST

INTERESTED IN AN INTERNSHIP AT FULL SPECTRUM THERAPY?

Please complete the internship application here.

Contact hr@fullspectrumpdx.com with any questions about student internships at FST!