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.
La Tonya Littleton, LMHC
she/her | black | cis woman | hetero
*limited availability for psychological assessments only*
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
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
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
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