Alexis Terzian
Alexis Terzian holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communication with minors in Psychology and Social Justice from Manhattanville College. Currently, she is completing her Master's in Couple and Family Therapy at Nova Southeastern University while interning in the field of Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT). Expected to graduate by August 2024, Alexis has experience working with children, teens, young adults, and families.
Alexis is a firm believer that therapy is for everyone, recognizing that personal growth is an ongoing journey. Prioritizing the establishment of genuine rapport, her approach is to create a safe space for clients to express vulnerability. She views individuals as experts in their own experiences, advocating for collaborative solutions tailored to their unique circumstances. Her therapeutic approach integrates Solution-Focused Brief Therapy and Narrative Therapy, emphasizing collaboration and customization. With a deep appreciation for the arts and creativity, Alexis incorporates innovative methods into her therapeutic endeavors.
Alexis has previously worked with clients at Nova Southeastern’s Brief Therapy Institute and Broward County’s PromiseProgram, addressing concerns such as depression, anxiety, self-esteem, behavioral issues, trauma, and relational problems.Outside of therapy, she enjoys painting, drawing, watching movies, cooking, and spending time with loved ones.
Generally speaking, our interns are students at the Master’s level who are earning hours towards their desired graduate degree. They have completed most of all their required coursework or “book knowledge” and they are in the final stages of completing their degree. They are required to obtain 700 practice hours prior to being awarded their graduate degree. They are not employees of the practice; however, they work with us as affiliates. Family Therapy Group of Weston enters into a contract with NSU and offers them a clinical site to gain experience while also offering clinical supervision at no cost to the student or the university. In exchange, Family Therapy Group of Weston is able to set a lower rate for those counseling sessions, which benefits the public and also helps cover the overhead costs of having them on site and providing them with regular, scheduled clinical supervision as well as after hours or emergency supervision.
To be an intern with Family Therapy Group of Weston, they must have had prior experience working in the mental health field, some personal or professional experience with trauma, OR possess a skill set that sets them apart from the average intern. Our interns undergo a fairly rigorous process that includes a preliminary candidate questionnaire that requires some in-depth questions around their experience. If selected, they are required to spend the first 50 hours of their placement in sessions with our seasoned therapists. This allows them to observe a wide array of clients and therapeutic styles. It also helps them begin formulating their professional identity and allows our seasoned therapists to see them in action with clients.
Interns receive weekly supervision from their university supervisor. They are also required to have weekly on-site supervision with a site supervisor for the duration of their placement (4 hours a month). They may participate in several consult groups with our licensed staff and leadership team, depending on their clients and areas of specialty. In addition, several of our interns obtain training in other treatment modalities such as EMDR, Brainspotting, Trauma-Informed Hypnosis, Gottman Couples Counseling, etc. at some point during their internship to prepare them to launch into their role as a Master’s Level Counselor.
We see having interns as the key to keeping costs low without sacrificing the standard of care. It’s also a way to invest in the counseling profession through education and mentoring.