Intern Therapists
MEND Seattle is a clinical training program for graduate-level intern therapists. As part of this program, we offer low-cost counseling with fees of $70 and sliding scale rates of $60 and $50. Our Intern Therapists start at different times throughout the year, most often in September, and see clients during their internship for up to 10-18 months. After that time, clients have the opportunity to continue with their therapist in their own practice. Learn more about our Intern Therapists below.
When you're ready to take the next step, you can submit your contact information in the box next to the intern you're interested in working with (box will appear if they are currently accepting new clients).
Audrey Yang Carlsen
she/her | mixed-race Chinese-American | second-generation mmigrant | cisfemale
Audrey is pursuing her MSW at Smith College School for Social Work (expected August 2026). She approaches therapy as a collaborator in her clients’ healing – centering liberation, dignity, joy, and the body’s innate wisdom. Drawing on an integrative approach including somatics, mindfulness, and Internal Family Systems, she supports clients in navigating life’s complexities with curiosity and care. Before becoming a therapist, Audrey spent over seven years as a journalist, honing her skills in deep listening and meaning-making. Her clinical interests include racial identity formation, trauma, grief, attachment, self-harm, and burnout. Outside of work, she enjoys birdwatching, hiking, and the occasional crossword puzzle.
"What are the words you do not have yet? What do you need to say?”- Audre Lorde
I am interested in working with INTERN-Audrey Yang Carlsen (individuals, Medicaid or $50-$70 self pay)
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Eddyson Darisme
he/him | Black | Haitain/First-Gen. Immigrant | Cismale
Eddyson is Haitian-born and has lived across borders and cultures, shaped by life in both Canada and the United States. Rooted in his Haitian heritage and shaped by experiences across diverse cultural landscapes, he holds a deep understanding of immigrant, diaspora, and bicultural identities. Currently completing his MA in Counseling at Saybrook University (expected spring 2026) and pursuing LMHC licensure, Eddyson draws on his background as an educator and spiritual care provider in schools and hospitals. He approaches therapy as a collaborative process, centering connection, empathy, mutuality, and authenticity, and views himself as a partner in healing rather than an expert at fixing. His clinical interests include trauma and generational trauma, mindfulness, gender and sexuality, racial identity formation, spiritual and religious trauma, grief and loss, attachment, spirituality/meaning-making, and existential distress. Outside the therapy room, Eddyson is an old soul at heart—he collects vinyl records and practices film photography.
"There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you.”- Maya Angelou
I am interested in working with Eddyson Darisme (individuals, Medicaid or $50-$70 self pay)
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La Tonya Littleton, LMHC
she/her | black | ciswoman | hetero
* limited availability only for psychological assessments*
La Tonya is a doctoral student from Saybrook University in the Clinical Psychology program and anticipates graduating in January 2025. Her therapeutic approach is humanistic where she believes that everyone aspires to be their best self in their independent and unique way. La Tonya has experience in community mental health, in-patient hospitalization, and military intensive outpatient programs. She is passionate about working with Black, Indigenous, and People of Color and is an ally to many marginalized communities.
"Nothing can dim the light which shines from within.”- Maya Angelou
I am interested in working with La Tonya Littleton (psychological assessments only)
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Ryan Rose Rubythroat Vinson-Jacobs
they/’em | mixed-race | Black | queer
Ruby is driven by a loving curiosity and a genuine appreciation for all the parts that each human is. Their time as a teacher and parent, along with their own personal journeys through race and gender, have fueled their passion for accompanying folks through identity development and growth, becoming and rebecoming. Also an experienced performance artist, their therapeutic approach is creative and collaborative, informed by the experiential and narrative therapy traditions, as well as improvisational practices and intuitive ritual. Currently a student in Seattle University’s Couples & Family Therapy program, they aim to join clients in considering the ways they exist in and are affected by their relationships, towards a more known and expansive version of themselves.
"“All of you who love with a depth beyond recognition, nurturing freedom over understandability, valuing life as so much more than simple comprehension. Thank you. Thank you for loving me without even knowing what on Earth I am." - Alexis Pauline Gumbs, Undrowned: Black Feminist Lessons from Marine Mammals
I am interested in working with Ryan Rose Rubythroat Vinson-Jacobs ((individuals and couples, Medicaid or $50-$70 self pay)
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Susan Robb
No pronouns refused | Multi-racial | gender fluid | female
Susan’s background in the Arts taught her the power of creating spaces where people feel seen, heard, and valued. Now, she brings that same intentionality to the counseling room. Rooted in a trauma-informed and relational framework, Susan offers a gentle yet direct approach, holding space with care and curiosity, and believing change emerges through relationship. Susan is currently pursuing her MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Seattle University (expected graduation June 2026) and working toward LMHC licensure.
"Maybe the most important thing we can do is be willing to sit with the discomfort of not knowing what comes next." - Kai Cheng Thom
I am interested in working with Susan Robb ((individuals and couples, Medicaid or $50-$70 self pay)
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