Bloomington Center for Connection is committed to sharing Relational Cultural Theory with new therapists, and to creating accessible mental health care. Both of these goals are furthered through our therapist-in-training program. Therapists in their second year of counseling or social work graduate programs may apply to join the BCC staff as therapists-in-training, where they have access to RCT-informed supervision, ongoing learning groups, and community engagement programs. These therapists are able to offer low-cost therapy to the community while deepening their clinical skills.
Community members who choose to see a therapist-in-training get both the benefit of someone exposed to the newest training available as well as a seasoned supervisor assisting behind the scenes throughout the experience. For the 2024-2025 academic year, we have Sydney Hastings-Smith. They are able to offer mental health services on a sliding scale according to need. Please check appointment availability and select an intake with either one to learn more.