Children’s Empowerment Group, LLC
Catherine E. Graham, PsyD
Licensed Psychologist & Director of Externship
1300 Mercantile Lane, Suite 141
Largo, MD 20774
301-583-7798
www.childrensempowermentgroup.com

There are 2 therapy positions available;:Externship is from August 1st-July 31st (there is flexibility on the start and end date); Prerequisite training is 1 year of therapy and/or assessment (depending on the track desired); At this time there is no stipend offered.

Populations served include children, adolescents, young adults, and adults with an
array of presenting issues including ADHD, depression, anxiety, grief/loss, behavioral challenges, relationship issues, and trauma.

Therapy track externs will engage in individual, family, and possibly group therapy using a variety of interventions including play therapy, expressive arts, cognitive behavioral therapy, family systems, psychodynamic, etc. Therapy track externs will have the opportunity to conduct assessments primarily consisting of mental status examinations, psychoeducational, and psychological evaluations.

Supervision is largely reflective. Externs are encouraged to reflect on what has
happened in the session and what should happen next. Externs are asked to think
about how their own experiences affect them and their work with their clients.

Potential externs are asked to submit a cover letter explaining their interest in this
training setting and goals for their externship year and curriculum vitae via email to
drcegraham@cegllc-dmv.com, two to three letters of recommendations (one must be
from a current supervisor) need to submitted Interviews can occur virtually or in person and are usually 30-45 minutes in length. Applications should be submitted as a single PDF file labeled with the potential extern’s name. Deadline for application submission is February 1st.