Rachel is a senior at Ithaca College in NY. She is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with minors in Sociology and Counseling. With future aspirations of working in therapy or counseling, she works closely within her college and local communities to attain her aspirations. She volunteers for her university’s mental health awareness committee, JED, along with working as an assistant at her campus’s student support center. Rachel enjoys going on mini-dates with herself, where she can treat herself to coffee and cakes, along with journaling and cooking.

Alexander Nguyen (pronouns: he/him/himself) is a student currently enrolled at California State University Fullerton, majoring in public health. He is a dedicated student who has been named to the Dean’s List in the College of Health and Human Development. Beyond the classroom, Alexander likes to volunteer and has learned the importance of fostering a community through inclusivity and support. As a public health major, Alexander's studies are intertwined with improving the physical and mental well-being of communities through health promotion. Through YourPlace Therapy he hopes to promote the importance of receiving help and guidance with mental health.

Hello I'm Miya, I go by (she/her) and I'm ecstatic to be working with the YourPlace Therapy team over the summer as this opportunity aligns well with my interests. Such interests entails advocacy and reducing the stigma surrounding mental health. With that said, I hope to be able to work well with everyone.

Hi!! My name's Christy and I'm currently a rising senior in LaGuardia High School. I have a passion for the mental health field as well as art and I'm excited to be a part of this internship! I enjoy photography (overall art is like my favorite ever), journalism, and reading. I'm looking forward to learning and connecting with all of you :)