Clinical Trainee Program

CLINICAL TRAINEE PROGRAM

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.

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]

Lulu Lyle
Clinical Trainee
(She/ Her/ Hers)

Lulu is a clinical trainee pursuing her Masters in Mental Health Counseling at New York University, where she is deepening her commitment to compassionate, evidence-based care. Her therapeutic approach is rooted in person-centered principles, drawing from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) modalities to support clients in meaningful and sustainable growth. She works with children, adolescents, and young-adults who are navigating life transitions, feelings of anxiety or depression, and healing from trauma.

At the heart of her work is a strong belief in the power of the therapeutic alliance, as she understands that therapy looks different for everyone. She strives to create a warm, nonjudgmental space where clients feel truly seen and supported. She has extensive experience working with children and is particularly passionate about helping young clients strengthen emotional regulation, navigate interpersonal relationships, and build healthy self-esteem. Lulu also has experience working with survivors of domestic violence, where she learned the value of
trauma-informed and individualized care. Whether she’s working with children or adults, she aims to meet each client where they are, collaborating with them to meet their therapeutic goals and foster resilience.

Zoe Chambers-Daniel
Clinical Trainee
(She/ Her/ Hers)

Zoe is a passionate clinical trainee pursuing her Masters in Counseling for Mental Health and Wellness at New York University. Zoe has received rigorous training in culturally sensitive mental health care and respects the diverse backgrounds and intersectionality of clients. She has past work experience with children in teaching social-emotional skills that help in forming healthy relationships with peers.

Zoe centers the experiences of BIPOC individuals in her work. She understands how racial and ethnic identities impact self worth and relationships. With Zoe, you will also have the opportunity to explore the impact of microaggressions on your mental, emotional, and physical health. Your cultural identity is not a monolith, and your complex identities can exist unfiltered in your journey towards wellness.

In addition to BIPOC affirming care, Zoe also promotes the dignity of queer individuals. Zoe’s clinical training combined with her lived experiences of multiple minority intersections allows her to walk alongside her clients in navigating how their queer identities impact internal monologue, decision making in coming out, and defining what support looks like for them.

Combining a psychodynamic and cognitive behavioral approach, Zoe strives to provide neurodivergent-affirming care. Her professional and personal experience advocating for accessible and person-centered support for individuals on the autism spectrum guides her therapeutic approach. Her lived experience of identifying the effects of masking neurodivergent traits is a strength in her work with this community. Zoe’s creative writing background also informs her openness to diverse forms of expression when working with clients. Zoe creates an
empathetic and courageous environment where individuals can learn to accept themselves. You are welcome here.

Margot Gaggini
Clinical Trainee
(She/ Her/ Hers)

Margot is a clinical trainee pursuing her Master of Social Work at Columbia University, specializing in Advanced Clinical Practice with a focus on children and families. She also holds a Master of Science in Education Policy from the University of Pennsylvania, bringing a unique perspective on how educational systems may impact children and family’s well-being.

Margot brings a trauma-informed, compassionate approach to her work, drawing from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), play-based methods, and family systems principles. She works with children, adolescents, families, and couples navigating anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, emotional regulation, life transitions, or trauma recovery.

With years of experience supporting children in school settings, she understands the complex challenges young people and families face. Margot’s goal is to create a warm, collaborative space where clients feel truly heard, supported, and empowered in their journey toward healing and growth.

Allison Torsiglieri, MPH
Clinical Trainee
(She/ Her/ Hers)

Allison is a psychotherapist-in-training dedicated to creating a brave, collaborative space for clients to explore their strengths and build resilience. She takes a trauma-informed, humanistic approach to therapy, helping clients make sense of their experiences on their own terms. Depending on individual clients’ preferences and needs, Allison also draws from evidence-based modalities including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).

Allison’s background in public health provides her with a deep appreciation for the mind-body connection, and for the way our social and cultural contexts shape our unique stories. She has experience in the homeless services field supporting adults, young adults, and teenagers to navigate challenges related to life transitions, anxiety, and trauma. Allison conducts therapy in a way that is nonjudgmental and meets clients where they are.

Allison is in her final year of the Master of Science in Social Work program at Columbia University. She believes each of us is the expert on our own lives, and will strive to embody warmth, cultural humility, and a readiness to learn as your therapist.

Cathy Wang
Clinical Trainee
(She/ Her/ Hers)

Cathy is a therapist-in-training currently finishing her Master of Social Work at Columbia University, specializing in Advanced Clinical Practice with a focus on health and mental health. She is dedicated to creating a collaborative and warm space for her clients to explore their feelings and experiences, make sense of them, and learn to live more balanced and fulfilling lives.

Drawing from lived experiences as a first-generation immigrant and queer woman of color, Cathy takes a culturally-informed and person-centered approach to therapy. She also has experience with evidence-based practices like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and utilizing Internal Family Systems (IFS) and attachment theory.

With experience as a counselor for students at a Harlem high school and case manager for young women, Cathy specializes in working with teens and young adults especially those struggling with cultural and intergenerational trauma, anxiety, loss and grief, body image, and life transitions. She is looking forward to empowering her clients and supporting them with humor, warmth, and cultural humility on their journey of growth, healing, and becoming a more authentic version of themselves.

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