Once Upon A Time is a place where clinicians are supported, valued, and nurtured as they grow in their craft. We believe therapists thrive when they are held by a community that offers structure, thoughtful training, and space to develop their own professional story. Our team culture is rooted in compassion, collaboration, and sustainable practices that allow clinicians to do meaningful healing work while feeling grounded, confident, and connected.

At Once Upon A Time, learning is a shared journey. We offer practicum and training opportunities that invite developing clinicians into a community where curiosity is welcomed, questions are honored, and growth unfolds at a human pace. Our team learns alongside one another—trading insight, offering guidance, and weaving together the kind of support that helps new therapists feel grounded in their craft.

We provide thoughtful mentorship in trauma‑informed care, ethical and insurance‑aligned documentation, and the steady development of clinical judgment. Here, no one is expected to navigate this work alone. You are held by a community that believes in your potential, celebrates your voice, and walks with you as you shape your own professional story.

Once Upon A Time welcomes developing clinicians into a learning environment rooted in curiosity, presence, and shared growth. We offer practicum and internship opportunities that support outside Brainspotting training and invite students to explore the craft of therapy within a narrative‑centered, trauma‑responsive setting.

We partner with your school to determine whether our practice is a good fit, with placements offered in person to honor the depth and connection of face‑to‑face work. Alignment between program requirements and our clinical focus guides each placement decision, and audio observation is available when needed.

Along the way, students gain grounding in private‑practice‑ready skills: ethical documentation, thoughtful clinical judgment, and the confidence to navigate real‑world therapeutic spaces with clarity and care. Here, emerging clinicians learn not only how to support others, but how to step into their own professional story with steadiness and intention.