Cultivating Growth through Reflection

On this page, I highlight the invaluable role of evaluations and feedback in fostering continuous professional development.

Internship Site Review Visit- 2026

Candidate Competency Performance Chart

Throughout academic career at New York Institute of Technology Mental Health Counseling program, I developed strong clinical, collaborative, and professional counseling skills through my coursework, practicum, and internship experiences. I gained experience working with diverse populations, addressing crisis and trauma, creating case conceptualizations and treatment plans, and applying ethical and legal standards in counseling. I collaborated with supervisors, families, and other professionals to support client care, while also using a range of counseling approaches such as CBT, DBT, Person-Centered Therapy, Narrative Therapy, and ERP. In addition, I strengthened my professional identity through membership in the American Counseling Association, attending trainings and workshops, and developing greater self-awareness and understanding of the responsibilities of a professional counselor. Overall, my academic and field experiences prepared me for my future role as a mental health counselor.

For additional in depth understanding of my growth, you may view my Competency Chart to the right!

Feedback from Respected Professionals

"Natalya is beyond where I would expect her to be as a clinical intern. She is serious about learning and incorporates theories and evidenced based work into her clinical sessions. She is ethical, organized, and has good professional boundaries. She develops rapport with clients of many ages and backgrounds, and is able to work with clients who have high levels of resistance or who present in a more hostile or rebellious manner. She has shown particular growth this semester in her work in play therapy with young children."

Director, Dr. Sharon Grand

"You empathized very well' allowed the client to express themself, made client realize she had a support system; reflected on clients emotions; you included her spirituality, which is great and showed that you are culturally aware of how others cope with situations."

Professor, Dr. Cameka Hazel

"Natalya is a growing clinician who is working diligently to learn and acquire a broad range of counseling skills. She is working on developmental and theoretical perspectives in supervision and applying evidence-based techniques with her clients. She is doing an outstanding job with her professionalism, developing rapport, communication, self-awareness, and is highly open to feedback. She is at or above where I would expect her to be at this point in her education and career.

Supervisor, Dr. Caroline Rudin

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