The Peace-It-Together Counseling Agency
Our History
Peace-It-Together (PIT) Counseling Agency’s roots started out of a 1-bedroom apartment, where our previous Teen Dating Violence Prevention Outreach program began. We have been in business since 2002!
If we are fortunate enough to have you considering a Traineeship or Internship at Peace-It-Together Counseling Agency, you may want to review the following FAQs posed over the years by current and prior staff.
Most Frequently Asked Questions
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SANTA CLARA UNIVERSITY
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PALO ALTO UNIVERSITY
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CAL STATE EAST BAY
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PACIFICA
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UNIVERSITY OF SAN FRANCISCO
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CII
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ANTIOCH UNIVERSITY
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TUORO WORLDWIDE UNIVERSITY
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JFK UNIVERSITY
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PEPPERDINE UNIVERSITY
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FRESNO STATE UNIVERSITY
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Children, adolescents, individuals, adults, families, couples and possibly groups, justice-involved and voluntary clients.
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Trainees & Associates will gain a variety of experiences as you treat clients who suffer from: Trauma, depression, anxiety, and other mild psychological conditions.
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Supervision consists of weekly group supervision and 1:1 triadic supervision set forth by the BBS requirements.
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Video/Audio clips will be shared in weekly triadic supervision
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Skills you learn at Peace-It-Together are transferable
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Your work at PIT will make a measurable positive impact in your community
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You will gain broad experience working with culturally diverse individuals, couples, and families who are mostly voluntary. You may work with justice-involved individuals.
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You will learn much of the business end of setting up a private practice
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You will learn how to use an electronic health record system
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You will have experienced and knowledgeable supervisors who are also in private practice
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Accessible Supervisors
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We have a program for court mandated adults that helps parents with co and parallel parenting. Some clients are court referred for individual treatment. Most of our clients are voluntary Medi-Cal or sliding scale fee.
Yes! You will have dual track learning experience by learning many elements of how to set up a private practice while in a community-based organization. You will learn how to bill, utilize our EHR and record keep for internal/external audits.
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We are a mid-size agency making a big impact in our community. We anticipate an exciting new program this Fall (2024).
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We provide a safe, inclusive, respectful, diverse, and fun environment!
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We have alumni parties annual to celebrate prior and current staff
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While our work is serious, we do make time for laughter and the promotion of self-care.
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Since we are a mid-size agency, we are nimble and encourage creativity and ideas!
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We work in a beautiful Victorian home called the Kiely House and have modern new suite on The Alameda in San Jose near SCU.
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We have alumni parties annually to celebrate prior and current staff
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We work in a beautiful Victorian home called the Kiely House and have modern new
suites on The Alameda in San Jose near SCU.
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You may work from home 50 % of the time and are required to see clients virtually or in person 50 % of the time in one of our offices.
We have a program for court mandated adults that helps parents with co and parallel parenting. Some clients are court referred for individual treatment. Most of our clients are voluntary Medi-Cal or sliding scale fee. We offer a multi-layered support system for trainees, which make up the majority of our agency. We consider ourselves a training facility for trainees, therefore, we want to provide the best possible support for our staff. We have a mentorship program for incoming trainees to rely on for support
from our existing staff, and we have created a peer-led support group led by incoming trainees when they start practicum. The voluntary peer led support group is to foster connections and to share challenges while supporting one another through your practicum. Lastly, we offer weekly group and triadic supervision to trainees with training throughout the year to help build your skills and confidence in the impactful work you will be doing in our community.
We provide training through virtual and in person learning throughout the year. Some topics include: CBT, DBT, ACT, Self-Harm and Suicide, sand tray play and working with IDD clients.
My internship experience as an MFT/PCC Therapist Trainee at Peace-It-Together Counseling Agency was incredibly valuable as it laid a strong foundation for my career in therapy. I developed essential skills for becoming an effective therapist, learned how to manage and support medical clients, and gained insights into running a private practice. As the Peer Mentor Lead, I also grew my community leadership skills, which was both challenging and rewarding. Perhaps most importantly, Peace-It-Together helped me become more confident in my abilities as a practitioner. The supportive environment allowed me to apply my knowledge, learn from experienced professionals, and receive constructive feedback, bridging the gap between academic learning and real-world practice. I wholeheartedly recommend this internship program to any aspiring therapist or counselor looking for a comprehensive, hands-on experience that will significantly contribute to their personal and professional growth.
Sharon Singh
MFT/PCC Trainee
Alumni Testimonials
Doing my practicum at Peace it Together was an incredibly rich experience for me. I got the opportunity to work with many varied clients including a wide range of ages and issues. I was able to set my own hours and coordinated with the clients directly. This position gave me the information and experience that I needed to learn what interests me and the issues and people with whom I work well. My supervisors (group and triadic) were friendly and supportive throughout the process. In fact, at this point, I have stayed on for almost an additional year (after graduation) because I felt that I still had more that I could learn at Peace it Together.
Lisa Corsetti
AMFT #143587, APCC #15455, CIIS graduate 2023.
