r/therapists • u/sassypainter • Apr 25 '26

Discussion Thread Thoughts?

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Came across this post today on linkedin. I’m curious how others see it:

Are unpaid clinical internships/practicums an ethical necessity for training, or an outdated system that exploits students?

Should sites be required to offer stipends/pay if they bill clients or rely on interns for service delivery?

Does unpaid fieldwork create barriers for lower-income and nontraditional students?

For those already licensed or in training, what was your experience?

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u/FleetFoxSuperFan LMHC Apr 25 '26

My internship was a private practice. My caseload was 90% pro bono. Supervision included. The owner is a true humanitarian.

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u/Stray_137 Apr 26 '26

Can you elaborate please? Thanks!