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At Vital Minds, we believe exceptional clinicians are shaped through education, mentorship, and clinical experience within a supportive and research-driven environment.
Our internship program is designed for graduate-level psychotherapy and social work students who are passionate about developing advanced clinical skills and delivering high-quality, ethical, and research-informed care. As a training-focused clinic, Vital Minds provides a uniquely immersive practicum experience. Through structured, in-clinic learning, students gain the practical skills and research-informed foundation to thrive as emerging clinicians. This level of hands-on training and professional development is rarely available in traditional practicum settings. Our mission is to cultivate the next generation of therapists who are highly-trained, competent, compassionate, and clinically confident.
At Vital Minds, our internship is designed for graduate students who are ready to engage in research-driven clinical training and gain extensive direct client experience in a supportive, high-development environment. To maintain the highest standards of professional excellence, applicants must demonstrate both clinical readiness and a strong commitment to evidence-based, ethical practice.
Our practicum is intensive, research-informed, and high volume, ideal for students who want to accelerate their professional growth, develop advanced clinical competence, and graduate fully prepared for a successful career in psychotherapy.
Vital Minds isn’t just a placement site. It’s a clinical training practice where learning, research, and practice come together. Our interns receive hands-on experience, continuous education, and unparalleled supervision and support.
A Research-Informed Training Environment
We are committed to bridging the gap between academic learning and real-world clinical practice. Our interns learn to integrate current research, case conceptualization models, and evidence-based interventions into their developing clinical practice.
Specialized In-Clinic Trainings
Interns receive advanced in-clinic training from highly skilled senior clinicians in modalities such as CBT, ACT, DBT, IFS, Polyvagal Theory, Somatic Therapy, and the Gottman Method. All training is delivered and supervised by experienced therapists and educators within the practice.
High-Level Supervision & Education
Clinical & Professional Development
Career Growth & Employment Opportunities
Our internship is designed not only to fulfill academic requirements but also to prepare you for long-term success in your counselling career. Exceptional students are often offered employment opportunities upon graduation.
Our University Partnerships
Vital Minds Psychotherapy is proud to partner with leading Canadian institutions to provide high-quality clinical practicum experiences. We currently welcome students from:
Don’t see your university listed?
We welcome applications from students enrolled in other accredited graduate programs in psychotherapy, counselling, psychology, and social work. If your institution requires an affiliation agreement, our team is happy to explore partnership opportunities with your placement coordinator.
At Vital Minds, we hold ourselves to the highest standards of clinical integrity, ethical practice, and professional growth. Our goal is to cultivate therapists who are thoughtful, research-informed, and skilled in applying evidence-based care within today’s dynamic clinical contexts. When you join Vital Minds, you join a community of practitioners dedicated to excellence, ongoing professional development, and the highest standards of clinical practice.
Interested in completing your clinical internship with Vital Minds Psychotherapy?
To apply, please email your resume/CV and cover letter to info@vitalminds.ca. We look forward to learning more about you!