Meet Our Graduate Student Interns

Space Between Counseling Services is proud to offer reduced fee individual sessions for adults {ages 18+} through our graduate level interns. All SBCS interns work closely with our practice founder, Susan Stork, LCPC, in order to provide quality mental health care services in addition to receiving required supervision.

This is an ideal therapy setting for motivated individuals that can make space for weekly therapy. If you are interested in scheduling with any of the interns, call Niina Bacha, our Client Care Coordinator today at (443) 240-5207 or e-mail support@SpaceBetweenCounselingServices.com.

*Intern(s) Accepting New Clients


Meet Rylee powers, Graduate Student Intern

Rylee Powers (she/her) is a counseling intern at Space Between Counseling Services working under the supervision of Diana Harden, LCPC. She is in her third year of completing her Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Johns Hopkins University. She is focused on providing a safe, empathetic space for her clients to explore themselves through her person-centered approach to counseling. Rylee is dedicated to working with clients with anxiety, depression, and interpersonal relationship struggles. She also has a passion for women's issues and living with chronic illness. 

Rylee is also accepting teen clients 15 years old and up! 
She employs a fun and collaborative approach to counseling and is happy to sit on the floor and play card games or color with her teen clients (adults too!). She understands that the teen years can be a very difficult time and that a little extra support can make a world of difference. She is interested in working with clients who are struggling with self esteem, peer relationships/bullying, emotional regulation, and learning to build healthy routines or coping skills. 

Originally from rural Pennsylvania, Rylee relocated to Baltimore three years ago and is loving it so far! In her free time, she enjoys trying new recipes, exploring the outdoors, and spending time with her cat, Flannel. She also enjoys curling up with a hot cup of tea and reading her favorite books.

Rylee’s AVAILABILITY:

Rylee offers reduced-fee individual sessions for adults {ages 18+} living in Baltimore City and surrounding areas under supervision.

Rylee is accepting new clients

If you’re interested in working with Rylee, please contact Niina Bacha, Client Care Coordinator at (443) 240-5207 or e-mail support@SpaceBetweenCounselingServices.com.

Rylee’s SPECIALITIES:

  • Post Traumatic Growth

  • Anxiety

  • Depression

  • Interpersonal Relationship

  • Women's Issues

  • Teens

  • Chronic Ilness

A FEW WORDS FROM Rylee:

"Creating a safe and empathetic space for people to feel comfortable talking about their backgrounds and experiences is my number one goal in therapy. I feel as though when someone has the freedom to talk about their life, it can facilitate a place where they can explore their feelings, grow as a person, and begin to heal. It is also extremely important to me to tailor therapy to the individual client and find what works for them so that they can get the most out of our time together in therapy."

Rylee’s EDUCATIONAL PATHWAY TO PRIVATE PRACTICE:  

Rylee is currently enrolled at Johns Hopkins Univeristy to attain a Masters of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Additionally, she holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from York College of Pennsylvania (York, PA).


MEET OUR SUMMER GRADUATE STUDENT INTERNS 2024

 

MEET MARY CATE STILES, GRADUATE STUDENT INTERN

Mary Cate Stiles (she/her) is a counseling intern at Space Between Counseling Services under Diana Harden's supervision, LCPC. She is passionate about providing a safe space to allow people to freely express themselves without fear of judgment, and aims to provide a comfortable, energetic, person-centered approach to counseling. Mary Cate aims to make the counseling process as stress free as possible and works hard to ensure that people from all walks of life can find ease while working with her. Mary Cate is passionate about the topics of sex and sexuality, as well as she is LGTBQIA+ affirming. Mary Cate is also interested in working with clients of all backgrounds and ages, particularly pertaining to sex and sexuality, anxiety, interpersonal issues, career issues, women's issues, and everyday stresses.

Originally from Vero Beach, Florida, Mary Cate relocated to Baltimore in 2022 and has come to lovingly call it home. When she is not studying or at her internship, she can be found either reading, exploring the city and its many delicious restaurants, attempting to master yet a new hobby, or spending time on the couch with her fun-loving dog, Hoagie. A fun fact about Mary Cate is that her favorite food is hot dogs!

MARY CATE’S AVAILABILITY:

Mary Cate offers individual sessions for children, adults and teens {ages 5+} living in Baltimore City and surrounding areas under supervision on Tuesdays.

Mary Cate is accepting new clients.

If you’re interested in working with Mary Cate, please contact Niina Bacha, Client Care Coordinator at (443) 240-5207 or e-mail support@SpaceBetweenCounselingServices.com

MARY CATE’S SPECIALITIES:

  • Interpersonal Issues

  • LGBTQIA+ individuals/couples

  • Women’s Issues

  • Children

  • Post Traumatic Growth

  • Teens

  • Sex/Sexuality Topics

  • Anxiety

A FEW WORDS FROM MARY CAT:

“I am incredibly passionate about giving others a platform to explore their truths. I am fascinated and inspired by the human ability to overcome difficulties and changes in ways that are unique to each person, depending on their own unique experiences, cultural background, identity, and worldviews. Together, we will explore your thoughts, emotions, behaviors, and truths through an integrated therapy approach that works for you to achieve goals and grow. I am both excited and grateful to begin this journey with you.”

MARY CATE’S EDUCATIONAL PATHWAY TO PRIVATE PRACTICE:

Mary Cate is currently enrolled at Johns Hopkins University to attain a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Additionally, she holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and a Bachelor of Arts in International Affairs from the University of Georgia (Athens, GA).

 

MEET TAMARA HARRIS-COLEMAN, GRADUATE STUDENT INTERN

Tamara Harris-Coleman (she/her) is a counseling intern at Space Between Counseling Services, supervised by Brittany Spencer, LCPC. Tamara is currently completing a Post-Master's Certificate in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Johns Hopkins University. Tamara utilizes a social justice framework, integrating racial and cultural identity development into her treatment approach. Passionate about empowering college students and marginalized populations, especially first generation, women and BIPOC, Tamara employs culturally relevant strategies to foster optimal client development. With a multicultural, integrative, strength-based approach to counseling, Tamara aims to provide counseling to clients from diverse backgrounds.

Tamara loves to travel and has lived in many places including the Philippines, South Carolina, Illinois, England, Western Massachusetts, Brooklyn, New York and Washington DC. She relocated to Baltimore after living for almost 20 years in Oakland, California. Tamara values art, community and creativity in all forms. Tamara truly enjoys spending time with family and friends, being at the beach, and taking photos wherever she wanders.

TAMARA'S AVAILABILITY:

Tamara offers reduced-fee individual sessions for adults (18+) living in Baltimore City and surrounding areas under supervision.

Tamara is accepting new clients.

If you are interested in working with Tamara, please contact Niina Bacha, Client Care Coordinator at (443) 240-5207 or email support@SpaceBetweenCounselingServices.com

TAMARA's SPECIALITIES:

  • Marginalized Communities

  • University Students

  • Life and Career Transitions

A FEW WORDS FROM TAMARA:

“My goal is to build a genuine connection, and to create a welcoming and supportive space allowing you to bring your authentic self. I am committed to working collaboratively, and empowering you to create impactful and positive change in your life.”

TAMARA'S EDUCATIONAL PATHWAY TO PRIVATE PRACTICE:

Tamara is currently completing a Post-Master's Certificate in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Johns Hopkins University. Tamara earned her M.A. & Ed.M. in Psychological Counseling from Teachers College, Columbia University in New York City, and her B.A. in Psychology, and a minor in Afro-American Studies from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst.


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While our interns work closely with Susan Stork, LCPC, in order to receive supervision and provide quality therapeutic services, they may not be suited to work with all clients until they gain more clinical experience.

For this reason, an intern may not be fit to work with individuals with any of the following conditions:

  • Major drug or alcohol use or abuse

  • Couples Work

  • Out of Control Sexual Behaviors

  • Current or History of Physical Violence

  • Untreated Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

  • C-PTSD

  • Major psychiatric illness such as schizophrenia

  • Personality Disorders

  • Active Suicidal Ideation or Self-Harm

*Our interns do not carryout ADHD, Autism, or OCD assessments or treatments.*


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