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Insurance plans accepted: $25 per session, Out-of-Pocket/Self-Paid, (insurance not accepted)

Location: Northampton, Hybrid

Robin Wedell-Walker is in his second and final year of the Springfield College MSW program. He provides psychotherapy to adult clients, individually and in groups, employing a relational, client driven, trauma informed approach. He is committed to practicing in a way that is antiracist, feminist, LGBTQIA inclusive, and supportive of members of any and all marginalized communities. 

Before enrolling in a graduate program, Robin worked for two years as a community outreach social worker in Holyoke Mass. He provided practical support and human connection to members of the community living with major mental health disorders such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and complex PTSD. He also gained experience working with people living with addiction, both active and in recovery. 

Robin aims to combine radical honesty with affirming encouragement to create a sustainable dynamic of personal growth. He believes that false praise and comforting untruths are a profound disservice to clients and he strives to communicate compassionately, authentically, and kindly in his clinical work. Robin has lived in the Northampton/Amherst area for his entire adult life, and looks forward to the opportunity to give back to the community that has played such a large role in shaping who he is today.

Are you a good fit to see a clinical intern? 
Interns will be seeing clients for short-term work (approximately nine months, Sept-May). This is ideal for prospective clients to work on shorter term goals and for those who do not have complex or long-standing and/or severe mental health needs. This timeframe also aligns with the traditional academic schedule, which would allow for in-person work with students from the various local colleges. 

Why see an intern? 
All great psychotherapists began practicing and honing their skills during their graduate internships. APP’s clinical interns will come to the team with one year of clinical experience (some with more from previous undergraduate work and experience), and call APP home to continue their learning journey. This can enrich a therapeutic experience for both clients and the clinical intern. 

Choosing to see a clinical intern also allows you to access mental health services faster if you’ve been on a waiting list.

Can an APP clinical intern take my insurance? 
Insurance regulations prohibit clinical interns to bill private or commercial insurances.
The good news is: APP is offering clinical intern sessions at just $25 per session