Interns — Building Endurance, PLLC.

Building Endurance PLLC. offers a Therapist in Training Program to clinical level students attended an accredited Master level program.

Unfortunately, we are not currently

accepting interns at this time.

Trainee Program Overview

Hi there, I’m Jess, a compassionate soul immersed in the transformative journey of becoming a therapist. Fueled by gratitude for the privilege of walking alongside others on their paths to healing, I am pursuing my master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Walden University. Guided by a deep well of empathy, I am committed to creating a safe space where individuals feel heard and valued. Each client encounter inspires my growth, and I am grateful for the wisdom gained from diverse human experiences. Join me on this heartfelt exploration of empathy, connection, and the profound journey toward well-being.

I am a graduate student at the University of Kentucky studying Social Work. I received my bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Milligan University. I aspire to be a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the near future. As a native of Puerto Rico, I speak both Spanish and English fluently. I am a devoted Christian and use that as my main source of strength. My passion is to help people live their best lives. I am enthusiastic about working with all groups of people, particularly children. I believe children are the future and we must protect them physically, mentally, and emotionally. I also believe everyone is capable of overcoming the hardships and struggles in their lives and with the right attitude and mindset incredible things can be accomplished.

I firmly believe trauma or a diagnosis does not define a person. Everyone struggles and needs a hand along the way in this life journey. Everyone has the ability to empower themselves, and as a therapist in training, I am honored to help guide individuals along the way. One of my favorite quotes is, “Don’t be afraid of death; be afraid of an unlived life.” Natalie Babbitt. I am passionate about helping people live fully with the ability to embrace all parts of themselves.

As an intern at Building Endurance, I am offering individual counseling services while pursuing my master’s in counseling psychology at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. I enjoy bringing my personality and sense of humor into session, because I believe the connection between client and counselor is the highest priority. I strive to create a space where clients feel comfortable being themselves, so that I can better understand their unique life experiences and better help them achieve their goals. I am most interested in helping people with stress related to relationship struggles, but I am excited to work with a broad range of clients throughout my time at Building Endurance.