Center For Emotional WEllness Northwest Training & Development
Take Your Therapy Career to the Next Level With CFEW
The Leading Counseling Center of the Northwest Suburbs
Advanced Internship & Practicum Program
Training the Next Generation of Mental Health Professionals
This program is ideal for students and post-graduate clinicians seeking a rigorous, well-rounded training experience that blends high-quality education, meaningful clinical work, and a strong professional community.
Residents can expect a robust clinical schedule that includes:
- Weekly individual supervision (at minimum)
- Weekly intern group supervision
- Specialized didactic trainings
- Weekly all-staff supervision
- Monthly staff meetings
- An individualized capstone project
- Opportunities for speaking engagements
- Peer-to-peer supervision
The Center for Emotional Wellness offers a comprehensive and highly supportive practicum and internship program for students enrolled in Counseling, Social Work, and Psychology programs at the master’s and doctoral levels, as well as post-graduate clinicians working toward licensure.
CFEW proudly partners with Illinois-based graduate programs to provide high-quality clinical training and supervision. As a member of ACEPT, we uphold the highest educational standards to ensure excellence in training for both our clinicians and the clients we serve.
Trainees receive over 100 hours of structured, in-depth training focused on clinical skill development, ethical practice, and real-world application. Training topics include assessment, treatment planning, evidence-based interventions, multicultural considerations, and best practices for working with diverse populations. Educational seminars are led by licensed clinicians within our practice as well as respected professionals from the broader mental health community.
Clinical experience includes opportunities to work with children, adolescents, and adults through individual, group, and family therapy. Trainees may also participate in community-based work through partnerships with local agencies and schools, gaining valuable experience across multiple settings.
We pride ourselves on offering a high level of supervision, mentorship, and peer collaboration. Trainees benefit from consistent support and a learning environment designed to foster confidence, competence, and professional growth.
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Apply today: Advanced Internship & Practicum Program
To apply to our training program, please complete the form and upload your Cover Letter and Current CV:
Continuing Education & School Based Supports
It is our professional responsibility to remain current with research and advancements in the mental health field so that we can confidently deliver evidence-based care. The Center for Emotional Wellness is deeply committed to continuing education, clinical supervision, and professional training.
Trainings are offered virtually or onsite at your location and may include:
- Virtual and In-person CEU events hosted by the CFEW or through partnership
- Monthly virtual events hosted by CFEW
- School, healthcare, and agency trainings
- Professional development workshops
- Parent education events
- Parent training sessions focused on school engagement
Consultation & Supervision
Areas of Focus for Supervision & Consultation
While services are flexible and responsive to individual needs, focus areas may include:
- Trauma-informed care
- School-based interventions
- Community-based services
- Co-occurring disorders
- Crisis intervention
- Clinician self-care and stress management
- Additional clinical areas as needed
Consultation Services
Center for Emotional Wellness offers professional clinical consultation for licensed counselors, social workers, and clinical psychologists. Consultation is a vital component of ongoing professional development, providing clinicians with the opportunity to review cases, explore best practices, and engage in collaborative discussions with our experienced clinical team.
Both individual and group consultation sessions are available on an as-needed basis. Most sessions are offered during daytime hours, with limited evening availability. Group consultations are conducted as open groups to encourage diverse perspectives and collaborative learning among mental health professionals from varied backgrounds.
Center for Emotional Wellness offers professional clinical consultation for licensed counselors, social workers, and clinical psychologists. Consultation is a vital component of ongoing professional development, providing clinicians with the opportunity to review cases, explore best practices, and engage in collaborative discussions with our experienced clinical team.
Both individual and group consultation sessions are available on an as-needed basis. Most sessions are offered during daytime hours, with limited evening availability. Group consultations are conducted as open groups to encourage diverse perspectives and collaborative learning among mental health professionals from varied backgrounds.
Supervision Services
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The function of family therapy is to help provide a safe space for skill building and role negotiation. Family therapy is meant to empower family members as they work together to identify and manage inevitable life transitions, daily stresses, and significant conflicts that are often reflective of individual family member frustrations. Family therapy seeks to assist in resolving conflict between family members or when conflict arises simply from one family member’s behavior negatively impacting another family member. Family therapy is also used to help family members adjust to changes that a person in therapy is making. Family therapy may consist of all family members being present or just some; different sessions may also have different family members present. Initially sessions are held weekly, but may decrease in frequency as progress is made.
