Taproot Therapy's Clinical Trainee and Internship Program: 
Seeing an intern is a wonderful way to receive cost-effective, evidence-based clinical support. Taproot Therapy has a rigorous application process for interns. We select the top Master of Social Work students and Mental Health Counseling Students from the top programs in New York City. 

There are several positive aspects of working with a clinical trainee:

• Clinical trainees receive expert supervision and consultation. While you are seeing the intern, the clinical director is actively involved in your care!
• Clinical trainees are able to provide you with thorough, flexible care.
• Clinical trainees are utilizing the most current, up-to-date research in their programs. Their knowledge is fresh and current, as they work with several experts in the field, both at the internship and in their school program.

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Clinical trainees offer sessions for $75 for a 60-minute session.

To learn more about Taproot Therapy's Clinical Trainee and Internship program, or to apply for the program, contact the clinical director: [email protected]
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Izzy Michels
Clinical Trainee
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Izzy is a dedicated clinical trainee pursuing her Masters in Social Work at Columbia University. Izzy has gained a diverse range of learning and training experiences providing care, guidance and counseling to students in settings including nursery school, graduate and high school. She has worked with young adults and adults navigating challenges related to anxiety, depression, and trauma.

Specializing in psychotherapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Izzy brings a personalized and empathetic approach to her practice, recognizing the unique needs of each client. Drawing from her background in the performing arts as an actress and comedian, she skillfully incorporates humor as a means to foster trust and rapport with her clients. With extensive experience guiding clients of all ages through interpersonal relationships, Izzy provides a nonjudgmental space where individuals can explore, change and grow.

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Lexi Campbell
Clinical Trainee
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Lexi is a clinical trainee completing her Masters in Social Work at Stony Brook University. Lexi works with adolescents, young adults, and adults experiencing Autism, AD/HD, and other forms of neurodiversity, as well as those navigating anxiety, low self-esteem or low self-worth, shame, depression, social relationship struggles, and emotion regulation challenges. Prior to Taproot Therapy, Lexi provided counseling to teens and young adults with behavioral and emotional challenges at The Child Center of New York.

Lexi uses a strengths-based approach to therapy and fosters a compassionate, collaborative, and empowering therapeutic environment that validates clients’ experiences while supporting skill development such as emotional literacy, interpersonal effectiveness, emotional regulation, methods of self-advocacy, and problem-solving skills. Lexi utilizes somatic exercises, mindfulness, psychoeducation, and Person-Centered Therapy techniques. She believes in the healing power of the therapeutic relationship and supports clients in identifying their unique strengths, developing practical skills, and reaching their goals. Lexi also recognizes the barriers to mental health care often experienced by LGBTQIA+ individuals, BIPOC communities, people with disabilities, and people experiencing neurodivergence. Her wish is that you feel heard, supported, and safe while working together.

In addition to her clinical social work education, Lexi holds a Master of Fine Arts in Photography from Brooklyn College and has ten years of experience working in the fine arts industry. From this experience she learned how to confront challenges by thinking creatively— and that by remaining curious and open to different perspectives, we can often find new and deeper forms of connection to ourselves and others.

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​Nora Carnevale
Clinical Trainee
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Nora is a clinical trainee pursuing a Masters in Social Work at Stony Brook University. Nora works with individuals experiencing anxiety and depression, healing from experiences of parentification, and healing from trauma. She has prior experience working with older adults navigating life changes, as well as facilitating supportive groups. Using a foundation of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), incorporating mindfulness, and drawing on various strengths-based, person-centered approaches, Nora aims to provide tools for strengthening emotional regulation, navigating interpersonal relationships, and improving self-esteem. Nora acknowledges that therapy is different for everyone, and approaches work with clients as a collaborative process. She is dedicated to providing a supportive, trauma-informed, empathetic environment.

Nora’s prior career in media and advertising informs her understanding of the challenges that can come from corporate work, career changes, and finding one’s own path. She deeply believes in the transformative potential of therapy and the power of self exploration.