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Practitioner Support

for future mental health clinicians

“We are committed to creating supportive spaces for current & future clinicians to further their growth, empowering them to evolve the mental health care system one step at a time.”

  • Professional support at Autana includes:

    • Mental health training & psychoeducation for caregivers and teams

    • Clinical supervision, skill-building, and evidence-based practice training

    • School-based professional development & group therapy program design

    • Executive coaching focused on productivity, retention, and wellness

    • Burnout, compassion fatigue & secondary trauma prevention

    • Program development, evaluation, and continuous improvement

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Internship Training Program

Are you looking for a placement?

Autana prioritizes training clinicians to be equipped with tools that honor individual experiences and broader complexities, while safeguarding their own mental well-being throughout the clinical training process.

Join our internship program where you'll receive up to ten hours of weekly training and supervision, including specialized training in evidence-based practices, individual and group supervision, guidance on navigating imposter syndrome and preventing burnout, and the opportunity to master a comprehensive set of research-informed clinical skills during the course of your internship.

    • Guided training and practice in TF-CBT and mindfulness-based approaches

    • Skill-building in CBT and group therapy facilitation

    • Personalized individual supervision for clinician growth

    • Weekly reflective group supervision to nurture collaboration and insight

    • Build a small caseload of clients for individual therapy

    • Cofacilitate individual and multifamily groups

    • Shadow intake and therapy sessions with our team

    • Serve on a multidisciplinary team of practitioners with a myriad of areas of expertise

    • Learn from experienced professionals in the field of mental health.

    • Receive guidance on navigating imposter syndrome and building confidence in your practice.

    • Gain experience in using evidence-based therapeutic approaches.

    • Become a part of a network of valuable practitioners and network opportunities

  • At Autana, we believe that healing extends beyond the therapy room—it includes nurturing the people who provide care. Through mentorship, supervision, and community collaboration, we prepare emerging clinicians to serve with confidence, compassion, and cultural humility. Together, we’re shaping a future where mental health care is equitable and deeply human, with opportunities to partner in grant-funded research, publications, and presentations that move the field forward.

Interested in joining us? We’re now accepting inquiries for winter 2026!

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MHP Student Workshop

Connect with peers and experienced clinicians, explore internship and career opportunities, and enjoy meaningful conversations.

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  • Refereed Presentations

    Treharne, K., Crockett, S., & Korenchuk, J. (October 2023). Promoting Counselor Resilience Through a Components-Based Practice and Supervision Model. Association for Counselor Education and Supervision (ACES) Annual Conference. Denver, Colorado.

    Korenchuk, J., Reveley, C., & Vatter, S. (2023, October). Connection as the Intervention: Group Therapy as the Antidote for Combatting Mental Health Symptoms in Children, Adolescents, and Families. Community Mental Health Association of Michigan Annual Fall Conference: Beyond Boundaries. Traverse City, Michigan.

    Korenchuk, J., Reveley, C., & Vatter, S. (2023, May). Creating a Culture that Prioritizes Team Wellness and High-Quality Clinical Care: Practical Strategies to Promote Wellness for Therapists, Clients, and Our Community. Michigan Counseling Association (MCA) Annual Conference: Holistic Health - Taking Care of Yourself, Your Clients, and Your Community. Virtual Conference.

    Reveley, C & Treharne, K. (2023, March). Enhancing Clinical Outcomes in Children and Families Through Group Treatment. American Counseling Association Annual Conference. Toronto, Canada.

    Korenchuk, J., Reveley, C., Vatter, S. (2023, February). Creating a Culture that Prioritizes Team Wellness and High-Quality Clinical Care: Practical Strategies to Reduce Burnout and Secondary Traumatic Stress in CMH Settings. Community Mental Health Association of Michigan Annual Winter Conference: Innovation Through Inspiration. Kalamazoo, Michigan.

    Crockett, S. & Korenchuk, J. (2022, September). Pragmatic Strategies to Create Research-Practitioner Partnerships in Action Research. Association for Assessment and Research (AARC) Conference. St. Louis, Missouri. 

    Crockett, S. & Korenchuk, J. (2021, September). Improving Treatment Fidelity: Factors that Predict Practitioner Implementation of Trauma-Focused-Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) Implementation. Association for Assessment and Research Conference (AARC). Cincinnati, Ohio.

    Crockett, S. & Korenchuk, J. (2019, September). Understanding Treatment Fidelity: Barriers and Facilitating Factors of TF-CBT Implementation. Michigan Counseling Association (MCA) Conference. Oakland University.

    Professional Conferences and Presentations

    Korenchuk, J. (2023, May). Keynote Speaker. Nurturing Growth: The Role of the Supervisory Relationship and Cultural Humility in Counselor Development. Oakland Counseling Association, Professional Learning Event: Supervision and Networking. Oakland University. Rochester, Michigan.

    Marks, J., McDaniel, J., Snead, S., & Korenchuk, J. (2021, December). Professional Development Presentation for Teachers: Traumatic Grief and Resilience Building. Oxford Middle School, Oxford, Michigan.

    Korenchuk, J. & Luteran, A. (2021, March). The Trauma-Informed Classroom: Enhancing Engagement and Trauma-Informed Care for Students, Caregivers, and Teachers. Dearborn Schools Webinar.

    Korenchuk, J. (2017, October; 2015, June). Guest Lecturer. The Impact of Trauma on Development. Course: Individual and Family Development, Department of Counseling, Oakland University.