Counselor Interns
Madison Vogel, BS
Robert Morris University
Counselor Intern
Madison is a graduate student in the Master of Science in Counseling Psychology (MSCP) program at Robert Morris University. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of Pittsburgh. She brings diverse experience in therapeutic and supportive roles, including involvement in equine-assisted mental health settings, which has informed her appreciation for experiential, relational, and holistic approaches to care.
Madison is a passionate, genuine, and empathetic individual who values creating a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental therapeutic environment. She takes a person-centered approach to counseling, viewing each individual as a whole while honoring the complexity of their unique identities, strengths, and lived experiences. Her clinical work is informed by holistic perspectives and evidence-based practices such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, and mindfulness-based interventions.
With a strong interest in mindfulness practices, emotional regulation, and self-awareness, Madison enjoys helping clients build practical skills to navigate stress, improve coping, and foster greater balance in their daily lives. She is especially committed to supporting clients in developing meaningful connections with themselves while exploring values, strengths, and goals that align with personal growth and healing. She approaches the therapeutic process as a collaborative journey and is eager to learn from clients as they work together toward resilience, insight, and lasting change.
Danielle Bain, BA
Pennsylvania Western University
Counselor Intern
Danielle Bain is a compassionate and dedicated Clinical Mental Health Counseling Intern in the final year of her Master’s program at Pennsylvania Western University. Committed to creating a warm, collaborative, and empowering environment, Danielle is passionate about helping individuals navigate life’s challenges and achieve meaningful personal growth. At the core of her practice is a deep commitment to meeting clients exactly where they are at on their unique healing journeys—honoring their individual pace, history, and goals. To ensure support is accessible, she offers flexible scheduling with options for both in-person sessions and virtual telehealth.
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Danielle believes that true healing begins with radical acceptance and authenticity. With an interest in trauma, she approaches therapy through a deeply inclusive lens, providing a gender-affirming, LGBTQ+ safe, and sex-positive space where individuals of all backgrounds feel entirely seen, heard, and valued. By cultivating an environment rooted in safety and nonjudgment, Danielle invites clients to bring their whole, authentic selves to session as they unpack complex experiences, process difficult emotions, and discover their own inner resilience.
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To support clients on their path to lasting wellness, Danielle integrates evidence-based modalities, drawing primarily from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). By blending these approaches with her person-centered philosophy, she helps individuals identify unhelpful thought patterns, strengthen emotional regulation, and build practical coping strategies for day-to-day stressors. Through professional dedication and genuine empathy, Danielle stands ready to walk alongside you, helping you embrace your strengths and live life more fully.
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Jillian Shaffer, BS
Northwestern University
Counselor Intern
Jillian is a graduate student in the Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling program at Northwestern University. She earned her bachelor’s degree in psychology from Florida State University, with a minor in child development. She is passionate about creating a warm, safe, nonjudgmental environment where clients feel heard, understood, and accepted for who they are. She provides gender-affirming care and values creating a space where clients can feel comfortable bringing their authentic selves into therapy. She believes that each person brings their own unique strengths, experiences, and goals to the therapeutic process and values meeting clients where they are in their journey.
Jillian takes a person-centered and collaborative approach to counseling, with a focus on helping clients better understand themselves, navigate life’s challenges, develop healthy coping strategies, and build greater emotional resilience. Her clinical work is informed by evidence-based approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, and mindfulness-based interventions. She is particularly interested in supporting clients with emotional regulation, stress management, self-awareness, and personal growth.
Jillian views therapy as a collaborative journey and believes that meaningful change begins with feeling safe enough to be authentic, exploring what matters most, and recognizing the strengths that already exist within each individual. She is honored to walk alongside clients as they work toward greater self-understanding, resilience, and a life that feels more fulfilling and aligned with their goals.