OPEN EMPOWERMENT COUNSELING
Empower Counseling created the Open Empowerment Counseling Program to provide quality, accessible counseling to meet the needs of clients seeking mental health services that are uninsured and low income.
There is no charge or insurance required for the service.
Open Empowerment Counseling services will be provided by a skilled Masters Level Graduate Student for the duration of their internship.
- The therapist will receive regular supervision with with onsite supervisor with 15+ years of experience.
- The therapist will meet the client where they are at, and work towards the goals they identify together.
- Diversity of each client is valued and respected.
- Therapist will create a supportive partnership with client’s identified supports, provider, and team.
Meet Alyssa, Graduate counseling student
Alyssa is currently a graduate student at Minnesota State University Moorhead receiving her master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Alyssa earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Mayville State University.
Alyssa has experience working with children, adolescents, young adults, and the geriatric population. Alyssa works to build a mutual connection with her clients in an open, comfortable, and safe environment. She wants her clients to feel heard and supported.
Alyssa enjoys being active, reading fictional books, spending time with family and friends, baking, and relaxing with her cat named Clive in her free time.
Meet Rachel, Graduate social work student
Rachel is Empower Counseling’s Master of Social Work intern. She is currently completing her Master of Social Work from Minnesota State University Moorhead. She graduated in May 2023 from Minnesota State University Moorhead with a Bachelor of Social Work and a minor in Psychology.
Rachel has experience working with adults, children in foster care, individuals with disabilities and children with autism. She is passionate about working with all populations in any way she can. Her goal is to create a welcoming and non-judgmental environment for all clients.
Rachel enjoys painting, reading, and outdoor activities in her time outside of work. Rachel also loves traveling and spending time with her family and friends.