“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.”
“I have thoroughly enjoyed the multiple types of supervision, including individual and group, which have allowed me to think critically about my cases and challenge myself to develop new clinical competencies. I particularly appreciate Dr. Saad and Dr. Khadivi’s warmth in their supervision as it has allowed me to take risks as I grow as a clinician while knowing that I have the support of my supervisors. I have thoroughly enjoyed the weekly Team Meeting with postdocs and staff psychologists as it has enriched my ability to view cases from a number of different perspectives. I highly recommend this internship and the sense of community that MPPS offers.”
-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. “
“While we are presented with practical clinical materials on various topics, both Dr. Saad and Dr. Khadivi are also extremely committed in fostering the individuality of each person. They constantly encourage us to pay attention to internal growth as well as the learning of specific therapeutic techniques. I am looking forward to beginning a skill-based group work with a very experienced clinical psychologist next week, and am also excited to do more couple’s work which is a rare experience at an internship site. I am very much enjoying the diversity of the training and experience at MPPS, and the warm atmosphere of the community that also promises enormous growth. I feel very lucky to have this be my first workplace and a training site where I continue to develop my identity as a clinician.”
-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.”
“Dr. Saad has fostered a sense of warmth and community in the practice despite the challenges of virtual work. I feel pragmatically and emotionally supported. We have received more supervision and didactic training than I have experienced in past training programs and it has helped me to approach clients with concrete skills and direction, which I find extremely helpful and comforting. At the same time, supervisors have bolstered the skills we have already acquired and value our unique individuality. The learning curve is steep but incredibly rewarding. I feel grateful for the experience I have gained at MPPS.”
-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. “
“Dr. Saad and Dr. Khadivi are both highly committed to fostering individual clinicians’ existing strengths and adding to everyone’s repertoire, rather than changing or “fixing.” I have felt valued as a clinician and team member. The patient work is amazing, the supervision is excellent, and the intern didactics are high quality. I deeply appreciate that the community feel of the practice is warm, generous, flexible, and collaborative. I am grateful to have had an internship experience that supports work-life balance, flexibility, and discovery of one’s own clinical voice, while doing good work, learning deeply, and developing skills for effective psychotherapy.”
-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). “
“ Under the leadership of Dr. Saad and Dr. Khadivi I have had the privilege to be exposed to Eastern medicine perspectives and sharpened techniques which have truly enhanced my work with patients. The seminars and didactics have also been a wonderful opportunity to expand on my clinical knowledge and engage in thoughtful dialogue with colleagues in the practice. I feel both supported and empowered to step into my own voice as a clinician and this has been instrumental in such positive feelings towards the training year and experience.”
-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.“
“I have been proud of my clinical work here as an intern, actually helping people, and have had cases that have pushed me into new clinical territory in the best way. I also highly value the integral community aspect of MPPS, which consists of a large but close-knit network of talented and highly diverse clinicians who share a common integrative ethos. I feel so lucky to be part of the MPPS family, and I am excited to continue on as a post-doc!”
-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. “
“The variety of supervision and didactics led by Dr. Saad, Dr. Khadivi, Dr. Foley, Dr. Dayan, and Dr. Nikitiades provide a diverse educational experience that incorporates multiple theoretical orientations (CBT, DBT, Psychodynamic, Traditional Chinese Medicine) as well as assessment training. Furthermore, I especially appreciate that interns are encouraged to pursue the training and clinical opportunities within MPPS that best align with their professional goals. The supervisors and staff at MPPS have enriched my perspective and encouraged my development as a clinician, and I am grateful for the opportunity to learn from so many unique and accomplished individuals.”
-Breanna Vizlakh
“My internship year at MPPS has been gratifying, dynamic, and growth-oriented. The supportive climate at Madison Park really allowed me to explore and foster a clinical voice that feels true to me and my style of working. The variety of didactic experiences helped me to learn from an extremely skilled group of clinicians and appreciate the heterogeneity of this work.“
“The diversity of theoretical orientations at Madison Park (CBT, DBT, Psychodynamic, TCM) have helped me to expand my repertoire of clinical skills and encouraged me to practice in a way that maximally benefits each patient with whom I worked. The wide range of experiences I gained from seminars pertaining to both therapy and testing have prepared me well to practice with an integrative and holistic approach.”
-Colleen Doyle
“My internship year at Madison Park Psychological Services has been a rewarding and formative experience, offering rich clinical training and meaningful professional development. One of the most impactful aspects of this year has been the opportunity to engage in long-term therapeutic work with a diverse and dynamic patient population. Working with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds, identities, and life stages has broadened my clinical perspective and deepened my understanding of the therapeutic process.“
“I have valued the opportunity to explore and integrate a range of theoretical frameworks, including psychodynamic, CBT, DBT, and Traditional Chinese Medicine, which have enriched my clinical flexibility. Supervision has been collaborative and supportive, offering a space to reflect deeply and refine my clinical approach. The combination of didactics, case discussions, and supervision created a layered and comprehensive learning experience grounded in both theory and technique. I leave this internship feeling well-prepared to take on increased clinical responsibility and continue growing in my next phase of training.”
-Emily Chassman.
“During my clinical psychology internship at Madison Park Psychological Services, I have had the invaluable opportunity to deepen my clinical skills under the guidance of diverse supervisory perspectives. Working with supervisors from a range of theoretical orientations has enriched my understanding of case conceptualization, therapeutic technique, and the nuances of clinical judgment. Through ongoing case conferences, seminars, and individual supervision I have gained a more integrated and flexible clinical lens, allowing me to tailor treatment approaches to best meet each client’s needs. “
“In addition, I have gained significant experience treating individuals in a private practice setting, learning firsthand the unique clinical, ethical, and logistical considerations involved in this context. I have developed greater independence in managing caseloads, formulating treatment goals, and maintaining therapeutic boundaries, all while fostering strong therapeutic alliances with a diverse range of clients. The internship has offered a solid foundation in private practice work, enhancing my clinical confidence and preparing me to transition into the next stage of my professional development with a deeper sense of competence, curiosity, and care.”
-Dorin Levy.
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