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Discover the Value of Working with a Clinical Mental Health Graduate Student at TLCC

 

For those who know us at TLCC, you are aware that we take great care in supervising and training the next generation of healers. Our graduate students, under the supervision of licensed professionals and faculty at their university, will be offering counseling services to the community.

What Our Graduate Students Offer:

  • Fresh Perspectives and Passion: With up-to-date training and a commitment to learning, they bring new energy and innovative approaches to therapy.

  • Supervised Expertise: Every session is guided by licensed mental health professionals and faculty, ensuring high-quality, effective care.

  • Compassionate Connection: Our graduate students prioritize creating safe, inclusive spaces tailored to your unique needs.

Aligned with TLCC’s Mission:

Graduate students and provisionally licensed providers at TLCC are more than therapists—they are accomplices in dismantling systems of oppression. Guided by our mission to decolonize mental health, they work to expand access to care and advocate for equity and healing in our community.

Benefits to the Community:

  • Affordable, Accessible Care: Graduate students often offer reduced-cost services, making therapy available to more individuals and families.

    • Fees: Sliding scale $60-$100

  • Investing in the Future: By working with a graduate student, you’re supporting the development of skilled, socially conscious mental health professionals.

  • Healing through Social Justice: Their work aligns with TLCC’s commitment to fostering liberation and dismantling oppressive systems.

Meet Rosy Benitez-Perez

Hi there, my name is Rosy Benitez-Perez. I am a graduate intern here at Tree of Life Counseling Center. I'm in my last year of my program, I'm pursuing my Master’s in Clinical Mental Health & Counseling. I am a first generation Mexican-American trying to help individuals be the best version of themselves.

My focus is on empowering adolescents, young adults, and first-generation individuals to embrace their unique strengths and challenges as they navigate their journey toward personal growth and well-being. 

My therapeutic approach is grounded in the deep connection between mind and body, recognizing how our experiences and mindset shape our lives. By helping individuals understand and integrate their emotions and experiences, I strive to guide them toward greater self-awareness and resilience. I look forward to supporting clients as they embark on their own paths toward healing and transformation.

I’m thrilled to connect with individuals here at TLCC, creating a safe and supportive space is my top priority. I look forward to supporting individuals as they embark on their own paths toward growth and well-being. 




 

Hola, mi nombre es Rosy Benítez-Pérez. Soy estudiante de posgrado aquí en Tree of Life Counseling Center. Estoy en el último año de mi programa. Estoy persiguiendo mi Maestría en Consejería y Salud Mental Clínica de la Universidad del Gran Cañón (GCU). Obtuve mi licenciatura en La Universidad del Verbo Encarnado (UIW), donde me especialicé en Psicología y también en Sociología. 

Soy una Mexicana-Americana de primera generación que intenta ayudar a las personas a ser la mejor versión posible de sí mismo. Estoy encantada de conectarme con personas aquí en TLCC; crear un espacio seguro y de apoyo es mi prioridad principal. Espero conectarme y apoyar a las personas a medida que se embarcan en sus propios caminos hacia el crecimiento y su bienestar. 

Mi atención se centra en ayudar a adolescentes, adultos jóvenes e individuos de primera generación para que adopten sus fortalezas y desafíos únicos mientras navegan en su camino hacia el crecimiento y el bienestar personal. Mi enfoque terapéutico se basa en la profunda conexión entre mente y cuerpo, reconociendo cómo nuestras experiencias y nuestra mentalidad dan forma a nuestras vidas. Al ayudar a las personas a comprender e integrar sus emociones y experiencias, me esfuerzo por guiarlas hacia una mayor autoconciencia y resiliencia. Espero poder apoyar a los clientes mientras se embarcan en sus propios caminos hacia su crecimiento y su transformación.

Join Us on the Journey

Experience high-quality care while empowering the next generation of healers. Together, we can create a community rooted in equity, care, and connection.

Our graduate student providers are holistic, culturally responsive, and racial justice-focused licensed professional counselors in TX. We focus on advocacy and empowering others to discover their own gifts and strengths in order to create the life they deserve.

If you have any questions reach out to us at info@treeoflifecounselingcenter.org or give us a call at 210-570-8898

FAQs – Graduate Student Clinician

  • They’re a graduate-level intern working toward their degree in counseling. They bring valuable experience—such as school-based work, community outreach, or other relevant roles—and are committed to learning and supporting clients with compassion and cultural responsiveness.

  • Not yet—they’re completing their clinical training. They work under the supervision of their university, a licensed clinical supervisor in our practice, another licensed clinician, and a medical doctor. So they’re surrounded by a supportive, experienced team.

  • Sessions are offered at a reduced rate, currently $50-$100*—as a way to honor the shared relationship between community care and professional training.

  • Please note that we are unable to bill insurance for sessions with graduate interns. However, the reduced rate ensures services remain accessible without the need for insurance involvement, allowing flexibility in the number of sessions and the healing modalities used. This approach removes the limitations often imposed by insurance, fostering a more personalized and holistic healing experience.

  • Yes—sessions are always supervised by both an LPC-Supervisor and a university supervisor to ensure the highest quality of care and support for you. If we ever request to audio or video record a session, it’s solely for training and professional development purposes. This would only occur with your full consent. Any identifiable information will be redacted to maintain confidentiality. The recordings are used by the supervision team to help your clinician improve their skills and provide you with even better support, not for any voyeuristic purpose. Our goal is to continuously grow as a team so that we can offer you the best care possible.

  • Depending on their background and experience, we’ll assess the best fit, whether that’s working with adults, children, families, or a combination. We’ll ensure it's the right match for your needs.

  • Our current graduate students are bilingual in Spanish and English. We’ll discuss your language preferences with the client care coordinator when setting up your intake to ensure the best fit for your needs — whatever feels most comfortable for you.

  • Anything you’d bring to therapy—stress, grief, family dynamics, identity, relationships, life transitions. Our graduate interns are here to listen, walk alongside you, and support your healing.