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Clinical Interns
Ruyi Lin
Ruyi Lin is a Master’s graduate student studying Clinical Mental Health Counseling atJohns Hopkins University. She is working on her clinical training as a clinical counseling intern at Complete Wellness, supervised by Evan
Steinhorst, LCPC. Ruyi completed her Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology at the University of Minnesota – Twin Cities.
Ruyi completed a clinical internship in a Mental Health Hospital in China. As part of her clinical training, she met with clients who represented a broad variety of mental health concerns such as depression, anxiety, sleeping disorders, and alcohol dependence. The age range of the clients with whom she worked ranged from pre-school age to over 80 years old.
Ruyi insists on treating people with genuineness, empathy, and positivity. She respects people from every cultural background by valuing their unique experiences and strengths. Ruyi believes that clients are the biggest experts on themselves, and she also believes in the power of control and self-change that exist in everyone who makes a decision to enter into counseling. With these beliefs of hope in clients, Ruyi wants to help clients explore their potential and achieve their goals.
Alyssa Meister
Alyssa Mesiter is a third-yeard Master’s graduate student studying Clinical Mental Health Counseling atJohns Hopkins University. She is working on her clinical training as a clinical counseling intern at Complete Wellness, supervised by Durwood Whitten, PhD.
Alyssa received her B.S. in Psychology from Towson University. She has experience working with clients in a range of settings, such as crisis counseling, inpatient psychiatric care, case management, substance use, as well as residential treatment.
Alyssa’s integrative approach to therapy stems from a combination of Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). She believes that treatment should be tailored to each unique individual, because therapy is a collaborative process that requires warmth, trust, and empathy. Alyssa strives to create a safe, welcoming therapeutic environment for all clients.
Mia Jackson
Mia Jackson is currently pursuing her Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Johns Hopkins University. She is working on her clinical training as a clinical counseling intern at Complete Wellness, supervised by Durwood Whitten, PhD. In 2022, Mia graduated from Howard University earning a B.S. in Human Development and Family Studies. She began her professional journey as a Crisis Intervention Specialist, where she utilized the skill of creating personalized behavior plans for students with a spectrum of mental health disorders. More recently, at a nonprofit organization in Baltimore City, Mia played a pivotal role in assisting returning citizens with their reintegration into society by providing essential resources such as housing, insurance and vocational training.
Mia’s therapeutic approach is a testament to her unwavering commitment to authenticity and equity. She believes that a genuine connection between therapist and client can be transformative in their journey. Mia is dedicated to ensuring that mental health services are accessible to all. With a desire to meet her clients needs, Mia seeks to tailor her therapeutic interventions to meet the unique needs and experiences of each client. In her practice, Mia creates a safe and supportive space where clients feel heard, understood and empowered as they explore and address their challenges. She is open to and is interested in working with clients of all different ages, backgrounds, and experiences.
Yao Lu
Yao Lu is a third-year master’s student in the Master's of Clinical Mental Health Counseling graduate program at Johns Hopkins University. She is currently completing her counseling internship under the supervision of Dr. Durwood Whitten at Complete Wellness. Yao eared her Bachelors degree in Psychology from the University of Texas at Austin.
Yao has volunteered as a crisis line counselor where she provided immediate support to individuals experiencing distress. This experience has deepened her commitment to offering care in the mental health field with empathy and genuineness. She believes in the importance of creating a non-judgmental space where clients can feel safe and empowered to explore their challenges.
Yao’s approach to counseling is client-centered. While drawing primarily from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Person-Centered Therapy, she strives to adapt her approach to align with the client’s unique goals and strengths. Yao is dedicated to support clients from a variety of cultural backgrounds to navigate their issues and achieve personal goals.
Katie Todd
Katie Todd (she/they/he) is a second-year Master's counseling student currently studying at Loyola University Maryland, with the hope of eventually becoming an LCPC (Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor). They are currently under the supervision of Dr. Durwood Whitten. Katie received her B.A. in psychology at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, where she assisted in research surrounding the development of literacy in children. She then worked as a literacy intervention tutor in a Baltimore elementary school through the nonprofit Literacy Lab, in which she helped conduct intervention sessions and create treatment plans to address each child's needs. Katie's approach to therapy integrates techniques and aspects of CBT (Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy) and Person-Centered Therapy. They are always learning new techniques and developing their approach further in order to support their clients' unique strengths. They are excited to work with clients of all backgrounds & ages, with a particular interest in clients who identify as LGBT+.