Interns & Practicum Students
Interns
Interns have completed Master's level coursework focusing on theories, methods, and research. Interns are completing practicum hours toward obtaining a Master's degree, which can take up to a year.
The services you receive are regularly evaluated and complemented by input from a state-approved supervisor Cary M Hamilton LMHC-S, CHMS, RPT-S; and Brynn Fitzer LMHC-S, RPT.
For Interns & Practicum Students, there is a $50 administrative fee.
Danielle Rylander (she/her pronouns)
Clinical Intern
Tuesdays, Fridays
Dani is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor Intern who will be graduating from Grand Canyon University in 2025 with a Masters of Science in Mental Health Counseling. She has also achieved additional certification in trauma. Prior to pursuing her Master’s degree, Dani worked in a variety of helping professions where she learned the art of joining others in their journey and helping them discover and achieve their goals. Dani has a deep passion for helping people of all ages find their confidence, recognize their strengths, and meet their therapeutic goals.
When not in the office, Dani has a variety of hobbies including creative endeavors and making memories with her family and friends.
Cynetha Blacketer (she/her pronouns)
Clinical Intern
Wednesday & Thursday, 9-4pm
Cynetha is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor Intern who will be graduating from Capella University in 2025 with a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Cynetha also holds a Master of Science in Industrial-Organizational Psychology from Capella University and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Washington State University. Cynetha has a plethora
of professional experience, including her current work as a grant writer for a Native American tribe with a focus on social work. Above all, Cynetha’s passion for helping others is rooted in social justice, creating authentic lives and
relationships, and affirming the validity of individual identities.
When she’s not working, Cynetha enjoys reading, going to concerts, hanging out in nature, and relaxing with her family.
Emily Cox
Clinical Intern
Tuesdays 10 am-6 pm and Thursdays 11 am-6 pm
Tumwater location
Ages 3-100 years old
Presenting issues: Trauma, CPTSD, PTSD, anxiety, depression, grief, gender-affirming care, life transitions, relationship issues, and highly sensitive people.
Emily is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor Intern currently completing a Master’s degree in Counseling from Saint Martin’s University (expected graduation in July 2025). She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Gender, Women and Sexuality Studies from the University of Washington. She is a 500-hour yoga teacher, certified through the Yoga Alliance. She is also trained in trauma-informed yoga, meditation, and mindfulness. Emily has a background in social justice work and utilizes an anti-oppression lens which is aimed at being attuned to the effects social systems have on clients. Her style is collaborative, client-focused, and trauma-informed. She strives to provide a safe, comfortable, and non-judgmental space. Emily enjoys working with all ages—kids, adolescents, and adults. Emily believes it is an honor to hear clients’ stories and witness their journeys. She hopes to facilitate the highest quality of care by helping you feel empowered and more connected to yourself, loved ones, and communities.
In her free time, she connects with loved ones, moves her body, spends time in nature, enjoys a good book, cooks a nice meal, and snuggles with her cats.
Kiana Lowe
Clinical Intern
Wednesday-Friday
Thursdays Tumwater 11am- 1pm & 2pm-6pm, & Saturdays 10am-1pm.
Tumwater
Ages: adults, teens, kids 7+
Presenting issues: anxiety, depression, gender identity/sexuality, familial substance use issues, grief
Kiana Lowe (they/she) is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor Intern who will be graduating from Saint Martin's University in 2025. They have a Bachelor's Degree from The Evergreen State College with a focus in Sustainable Agriculture and Medicinal Botany. An artist at heart, Kiana believes that creativity, imagination, and growth come in cycles like the seasons. Connection with the natural world helps us to ground into ourselves and take inspiration from the awe-inspiring wildness of our non-human kin.
Lily Quist
MFT Clinical Intern
Ages: Couples, Families, Individuals, Adults, Teens (13+)
Presenting issues: Marital Conflict, Parent-Child Conflict, Life Transitions, Anxiety, OCD
Location: Tumwater and/or Telehealth
Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays 9 am-5 pm
Lily Quist is a graduate student at Northcentral University, pursuing her licensure as a Marriage and Family Therapist. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Interpersonal Communication Studies with a Sociology minor from the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse. During her time in her undergraduate studies, she enrolled in several family and couple communication classes and published her Capstone research on interpersonal disclosure of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder in the UWL Journal of Undergraduate Research.
Lily’s priority is for you to feel safe and respected as she emphasizes empathy, active listening, and collaboration in her approach. Her goal is to empower clients to build healthier, more resilient relationships with others and themselves.
Outside of the therapy room, Lily likes hiking, biking, running, and walking! She also enjoys activities such as crocheting, gardening, and loves to cook (always open to more recipes)! She values time with her husband and together they share their home with their cat, Luna, who adds joy and companionship to their daily routine.