Future Trainees- Starting August 2025

Alam is a Clinical Psychology doctoral student at the University of Indianapolis. He has experience working with diverse populations, providing therapy for individuals dealing with anxiety, depression, life transitions, and other mental health concerns. He has a particular interest in OCD and anxiety disorders, with a strong commitment to using evidence-based treatments such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT). Alam strives to create a safe and nonjudgmental space where clients feel comfortable sharing their true feelings and thoughts without fear of shame or stigma. His goal is to help clients feel understood, supported, and empowered throughout their therapeutic journey. 

In his free time, he enjoys playing sports, traveling, and spending time with friends and family. 

Lily is a clinical mental health counseling advanced intern. She is currently pursuing a master’s degree at Valparaiso University in Clinical Mental Health Counseling  and has experience utilizing evidence-based practices such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotional Focused Therapy (EFT), and psychoeducation.

Her clinical background includes working with adolescents, families, and young adults, providing support in a collaborative and client-centered environment. She strives to build genuine therapeutic relationships in which clients feel safe, heard, and understood. With a particular interest in personality and mood disorders, Lily is passionate about mental health, drawing inspiration from personal experiences that have shaped her commitment to the field.

Outside of her work, Lily enjoys animals, kayaking, camping and scrapbooking.

Johnny is a Clinical Mental Health Counseling master’s student at the College of William & Mary and received his Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Maryland. He is currently the Lead System of Care Navigator at Mental Health America – Wabash Valley Region, where he oversees a team of several navigators and undergraduate interns working to connect the community to mental health services and other basic need resources. 

Johnny is excited to be working with Enlightened Mental Health as he completes his practicum and internship in the process of becoming an LMHCA. With experience working with a diverse range of individuals and addressing various concerns, he is committed to providing a holistic approach that considers each person's unique identity, health, and well-being. He draws from person-centered, multicultural/feminist, systems, cognitivebehavioral, and acceptance & commitment approaches. Above all, he prioritizes meeting clients where they are and tailoring his approach to what works best for them. 

In his free time, Johnny enjoys cooking, traveling, visiting local stores and coffee shops, going on walks, and yapping.