Intern Therapists

Why choose a Graduate Intern therapist?

Choosing an intern for couples therapy offers a unique opportunity for high-quality, affordable care. Intern therapists are passionate, well-trained professionals working under the direct supervision of our experienced licensed marriage and family therapists. This means you receive the latest, research-backed techniques combined with expert oversight, giving you the benefit of two clinicians working toward your relationship’s success.

Interns are also deeply invested in their clients’ growth, bringing fresh perspectives, empathy, and dedication to each session. Plus, their lower fees make couples therapy accessible to more people, ensuring you get the support you need without financial stress.

If you are looking for compassionate, skilled, and affordable relationship help, an intern therapist could be the perfect fit for you. Call to schedule a free consultation.

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Collab Intern Therapists

Sarah Chang, MAS-MFT

$60/session

Specialties & Highlights

Immediate Availability
couples and Attachment issues
children, teens, families, & Individuals
Neurodivergence (autism, adhd, etc)
evening and weekend appointments
Supervised by Melanie Scott, LMFT

I am a student therapist at Arizona State University who is interested in the work that occurs in the intersection of meaning and identity. My interests and approaches to therapy are rooted in a belief that our struggles are not a sign that something is “wrong” rather that something important is asking to be better understood. Drawing from my previous mental health related work of providing behavioral therapy services to neurodivergent children and adolescents, my respect for different ways of feeling, thinking, and relating has been fundamentally changed for the best. This experience continues to ground my perspective in compassion and curiosity, with an understanding that therapy is not a “one size fits all model.” Each client is an individual with their own unique experiences and stories! I work with you to create a space that is emotionally honest, intellectually engaging, and mostly one that is authentic to the human experience.

Outside of being in school or being in clinic, I love to bake desserts and engage with various forms of art. Whether that be painting, coloring, or working with clay, listening to music and visiting local stores and restaurants, I love to keep a creative lens to life!

Anthony Mechfield, MAS-MFT

$60/session

Specialties & Highlights

Immediate Availability
Children, teens, Families, & Individuals
Neurodivergent children and parents
LGBTQ+
evening and weekend appointments
Supervised by Melanie Scott, lmft

I am passionate about being a marriage and family therapist, as it brings together two of my core interests: helping people and lifelong learning. My clinical background working with neurodivergent clients has helped me to see the unique strengths as well as the challenges that families can face. I am dedicated to helping my clients as I apply evidence-based systemic theories in our clinical sessions together.

Outside of my academic work, I enjoy spending time with my wife, our dogs and cats, and with family and friends. I value being active and curious, and enjoy hiking and camping, biking, indoor rock climbing, and strength training. I also love games of all kinds and immersing myself in stories through books, television, and films—particularly in the genres of biography, documentary, comedy, science fiction, and fantasy.

My life experience as an oldest child in a large family, as well as the transitions I experienced through multiple moves all over the country, helped shape my adaptability and appreciation for diverse perspectives. As a clinician at Collaborative Counseling Institute, my goal is to create a space where individuals, couples, and families feel empowered to create meaningful change in their lives.