Harold Washington College Wellness Center

Wellness Center Interns and Externs
The Wellness Center hosts a robust clinical training program for a number of local graduate schools, including Adler University, The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, DePaul University, the Illinois Institute of Technology, Loyola University, Northeastern Illinois University, Roosevelt University, and the University of Illinois at Chicago. Graduate student interns and externs are supervised by licensed staff ​of the Wellness Center.​           
       
2025-2026 Graduate Student Interns and Externs
 

Katherine Colombo (she/her) is a counseling psychology student at The Chicago School. Kate takes a person-centered approach, meeting clients where they are with humor, empathy, and authenticity. She is passionate about creating a safe, supportive space for collaboration and healing. Outside of the Wellness Center, Kate enjoys reality tv, reading, and spending time with friends and family. 

Ari Dorshkind (he/they) is a second-year graduate student from Adler University, where he is earning his master’s in clinical counseling and art therapy. Ari loves exploring themes of identity and transition, working collaboratively with clients to support their growth in each of their unique journeys. Ari has a very holistic, person-centered approach to therapy, and loves empowering others to discover and embrace their creative, authentic selves. When he is not working or in school, Ari enjoys making art, dancing with friends, cuddling his two cats, and finding sparks of hope and joy in the natural world around him. 

Denise Ocampo (she/her) is a second-year social work student at Jane Addams College of Social Work at the University of Illinois at Chicago. She has a bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Colorado Denver with a minor in Biology. Denise has experience working with individuals diagnosed with mental health conditions such as schizophrenia, anxiety, depression, and bipolar disorder. Through this work, she has developed a passion for providing compassionate and person-centered care to those navigating challenging times. Denise aims to foster a safe and supportive environment in which individuals feel heard and empowered to achieve personal growth and well-being using a strengths-based approach. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with friends and family, going on walks, and exploring new places. 

Eleonora Michael (she/her) is a second-year clinical psychology doctoral student at The Chicago School completing her diagnostic practicum at the HWC Wellness Center in the 2025-2026 academic year. Her previous experience includes interning at a private practice specializing in adoption and family counseling, where she supported adults in exploring their identity and seeking to reunite with biological families. Eleonora’s approach is empathetic and honest, and she is eager to guide and support students. In her spare time, she enjoys long walks, spending time with friends, and her cat.