Therapists-in-Training

WHO?

THERAPISTS-IN-TRIANING ARE MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS WHO ARE JUST ONE STEP AWAY FROM LICENSURE. THEY ARE IN THEIR GRADUATE PROGRAMS OF MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING, COUNSELING PSYCHOLOGY, OR SOCIAL WORK, AND ARE WORKING AT SOL HEALTH TO OBTAIN THEIR REQUIRED CLINICAL HOURS.

QUALIFICATIONS?

THEY COME WITH THOUSANDS OF HOURS OF PRIOR EXPERIENCE FROM THEIR EXTENSIVE COURSEWORK IN PSYCHOTHERAPYAND PRIOR FIELD EXPERIENCE PROVIDING THERAPY TO CLIENTS. RESEARCH SHOWS THAT THERE IS MINIMAL DIFFERENCE IN CLINICAL OUTCOMES BETWEEN ASSOCIATE-LEVEL THERAPISTS AND FULLY LICENSED THERAPISTS.

ARE THEY SUPERVISED?

YES. EVERY THERAPIS-IN-TRAINING IS PAIRED 1-1 TO A LICENSED SUPERVISOR (experienced, licensed psychologists, LMHCs, or LCSWs) AT SOL HEALTH, WHO OVERSEES THEIR CARE AND TRAINING. (NO, SUPERVISORS AR NEVER PRESENT IN THERAPY SESSIONS WITH THE CLIENT - IT'S JUST YOU AND YOUR THERAPIST-IN-TRAINING!)

WHY SHOULD I SEE A
THERAPIST-IN-TRAINING
AT SOL HEALTH?

Generational Relatability

Finding a therapist who truly understands your values and your identity can be difficult. Many of our therapists-in-training are in their mid-to-late 20s and 30s (+ 40s and 50s too!), so you can talk to someone who’s similar to your age. Talking about your ‘situationship’? They’ll get it.

Cultural Competency

Therapists-in-training are the most diverse slice of mental health professionals. Across age, yes, but also across cultures, identities, and lived experiences. If you prefer someone who shares your religion, culture, sexual orientation, or who also grew up in a non-traditional household, we’ll make it happen.

Therapeutic Outcomes

93% of our clients demonstrated improvement in depression and anxiety symptoms when measured before treatment and after one month of treatment. These are measured by gold-standard clinical outcome tests. 

Structured to Avoid Burnout

Our therapists-in-training manage ~10 clients weekly, allowing more flexible scheduling, personalized attention, and off-session accessibility. In contrast, licensed therapists often handle over 40 clients weekly, leading to scheduling challenges, overwork, and reduced patient care.

Low Stakes. Approachable

We're changing the status quo. Therapy doesn't have to feel like this clinical or 'sterile' setting. We want to make therapy feel as comfortable as talking to a friend who just gets you - that is, a friend with professional training and guidance. Especially if this is your first time taking therapy seriously, you'll enjoy the journey towards your well-being so much more with us.

Affordability
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Did we mention that we're only $30 per session? There's no messy paperwork, no hidden fees, no insurance needed. We're 60-80% cheaper than all other teletherapy options out there - the most affordable in the market, by far. Here's to democratizing access to high quality therapy.

Privacy
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Maybe you're on your parents insurance and don't want to tell them you're starting therapy. Maybe you just want peace of mind. With us, everything is safe and secured on our telehealth platform and we never share or sell data to anyone, ever.