Intern Testimonials

A few words from our current
and past Interns

“As a psychology intern, I have appreciated the rich training environment at MPSS. Working under the supervision of Dr. Khadivi and Dr. Saad has offered me a diverse educational experience that blends multiple theoretical orientations (CBT, psychodynamic, and DBT) and techniques from Traditional Chinese Medicine. This has made my learning experience as an intern truly unique.”

Anthony Boiardo

“One of the most striking things I have observed at MPPS so far is the diversity in the experience and orientation of the psychologists working here and how well they collaborate with each other. Dr. Saad provides an integrative and holistic view that brings different perspectives together to develop them into extremely useful and efficient techniques to be used in our work with patients. Supervision and didactics with Dr. Saad and Dr. Khadivi have been eye-opening, and their unique styles complement each other. “

Dan-Bi Lee

“I have found the internship at MPPS to be refreshing, rewarding, and challenging. I found Dr. Saad’s approach refreshing. She genuinely encourages and supports our personal well-being and work-life-balance so that we can bring our best clinical selves to our patients. Additionally, the training is tailored to our interests, i.e. if you want to learn more about CBT you can work with a CBT supervisor. This is one of the many benefits of working with diverse, talented, and experienced team members.”

Christina Kiernan

“My experience on internship at MPPS has been rewarding, challenging, growth-oriented, and fun. The internship focuses on learning high-level technique for effective psychotherapy, how various theoretical orientations flow through into what actually works in a given session with a patient. The practice highly values the diversity of clinical approaches therapists take and provides varied training experiences built into the internship. “

Will Holland

“I have thoroughly enjoyed my time as an intern at MPPS. The warm, open, and supportive environment at Madison Park has provided me with a very special place to continue my growth and learning as a clinician. The diversity in training and colleague collaboration has been a unique and enriching aspect of my training and has allowed me to integrate a wide variety of perspectives and interventions (CBT, DBT, and psychodynamic). “

Kayla Gottlieb

““My experience as an intern at MPPS has been incredibly gratifying professionally, clinically, and personally. I have greatly appreciated the integrative approach to clinical training which I receive through receiving supervision from a wide range of modalities, including TCM. My supervisors (Dr. Saad and Dr. Khadivi in particular), strike the perfect balance between pushing me to see a bigger picture and also helping me hone my own signature clinical stance.“

Trevor Freidman

“My internship year at MPPS has been meaningful and refreshing, and it has given me a unique perspective on clinical work. Importantly, MPPS is staffed by many diverse, experienced, and talented team members who foster a sense of warmth and community, genuinely support the interns’ work-life balance, and encourage personal and professional growth. “

Breanna Vizlakh