About Mindful Way Therapy

Mindful Way Therapy is a private group practice located in Seattle, WA in the heart of the University District. We offer individual and couples/family; autism and ADHD evaluations; and letters to support individuals seeking gender affirming care. 

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Mindful Way was started in 2020 under the name Mindfulway Psychotherapy, and rebranded in 2023 when Ryne, the practice owner, transitioned to a group practice. Since then, Mindful Way has expanded rapidly, serving more than 175 clients, many of whom are on Medicaid (Apple Health), with the support of 12 clinicians/interns (including Ryne). 

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Our practice focuses on working with neurodivergent individuals (autism and ADHD) and the LGBTQ+ community. Almost all of our staff identify as queer and/or neurodivergent, or have family members who are. While having one of these identities is not a requirement to work with us, we do seek out those who have these lived experiences, or have a passion to learn to support these communities. 

What We’re Looking For

We welcome Master’s-level students from Clinical Mental Health Counseling or Marriage/Couples and Family Therapy or related field who are eager to deepen their knowledge and skills in the counseling profession. Whether you are interested in gaining experience with diverse populations, exploring different therapeutic modalities, or enhancing your understanding of underserved communities, this internship offers a unique opportunity to grow. 

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We value candidates who bring:

• A passion for learning and professional development.

• Interest in working with diverse populations, especially the LGBTQ+ and neurodivergent individuals.

• A collaborative mindset and a willingness to contribute to a dynamic team environment.

• Your unique background and experiences will add depth to our team and enrich the learning environment for everyone involved.​

As a counseling intern, you will:

• Provide direct counseling services, including the possibility of group therapy. For CFT/MFT students, you will also provide couples/family therapy as well.

• Participate in weekly individual and/or group supervision with our Clinical Director/Supervisor/Owner, Ryne Evans, MA, LMFT

• Complete documentation, including: intake assessments, treatment plans, and weekly progress notes.

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Benefits:

• Access to associate and fully-licensed clinicians for consultation.

• Ability to identify your preferred clientele.

• Extensive training with our Clinical Director/Owner, Ryne during orientation.

• All marketing done for you.

• Have the ability to learn to conduct autism and ADHD evaluations under the direct supervision of Ryne (1 year post graduate commitment required).

Hour Expectation/Requirements:

• Practicum: 3-5 weekly clients, with 7 hours of weekly availability.

• Internship: 10+ weekly clients*, with 17-20 hours of availability.

• We offer both in-person and telehealth opportunities.
  • ​​These hours requirements help to account for the initial onboarding process, the business needs, and cancellations, reschedules, holidays, and our program expectation that hours be completed 4 weeks prior to internship ending.​​
  • * Minimum hour requirements may vary based on your particular program, any specializations, and the length of your program. *

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About Ryne, the Owner and Supervisor at Mindful Way

Ryne is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (License #: LF61298129) in Washington State. Ryne graduated from NorthCentral University (National University) in 2019 and started his practice part-time while working in community mental health. In March 2022, Ryne went full-time in private practice, and became fully licensed in June of 2022. 

In November 2023, Ryne's husband, McCall (LMHCA, Drama Therapist) joined Mindful Way as the first employee. This set in motion our focus on working with neurodivergent individuals. Ryne has personal lived experience as well as clinical experience and training in working with neurodivergent individuals

Ryne's training as an MFT has allowed him to view his clients holistically, and see them as part of a system, rather than just an individual. Ryne utilizes psychodynamic/attachment focused therapy as his primary modality, along with experiential therapy (Whitaker), Schema Therapy, and somatic based therapies. 

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​How to Apply:

If you are interested in completing your internship or practicum with us, we invite you to fill out the application form below. We conduct interviews year round, with placements starting each quarter. Depending on the current number of interns we have, we may not be able to accept interns during certain quarters. It is suggested you apply early in your internship search process.