Intern Clinicians

Ashlyn Top, Social Work Intern Clinician

I have varied experience in the mental health field. I hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from Virginia Tech and I am currently pursuing a Master’s Degree in Social Work at NC State. Prior to my start at Third Wave, I served as a substance use peer educator on my undergraduate campus. This allowed me to gain experience by conducting harm reduction workshops and motivational interviewing sessions with peers to empower individuals to take an active approach in their health and wellbeing. I have also worked in a treatment facility specific to Opioid Use Disorder working one-on-one with clients to set therapy goals and work towards recovery. I have, and continue to gain, great insight into various treatment modalities while developing my own therapeutic style.

Therapy Topics I Enjoy Working With:

• Anxiety
• Depression
• Life Transitions
• Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
• Social Anxiety
• Stress Reduction and Management
• Substance Use

Jarrett Klein, Social Work Intern Clinician

My favorite thing about being a clinician is witnessing the commitment of others to becoming better and supporting their journey. As someone who has worked in the health and wellness field for over 20 years, I believe that mind-body integration is as important as discourse and discovery. Early in my career, I worked at an inpatient facility with teenagers struggling with severe mood and behavioral disorders. I also have graduate-level experience in crisis intervention and supporting survivors of sexual trauma. As a clinician, I bring a solutions-oriented approach that prioritizes the unique concerns and goals of each client. I utilize an empowerment model informed by evidence-based practices such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Trauma-Informed Care (TIC).

Therapy Topics I Enjoy Working With:

• Anxiety
• Depression
• PTSD and Trauma Disorders
• Life Transitions
• Sexuality Related Concerns
• Relationship Counseling
• Grief and Loss Counseling
• Stress Reduction and Management

Andrew Keaney, Counseling Intern Clinician

We all encounter mental health challenges at some level throughout our lives. When we face these challenges, it can place a weight on our lives that may hold us back. As your counselor, it is my goal to help you ease that weight by working together to build a tool set to process those challenges. I understand that, at times, the process of therapy can be scary and uncomfortable. That is why I aim to be a source of support and warmth for those that I work with. I want to create a safe and non-judgmental space where you feel comfortable to express the full range of your thoughts and emotions. No matter what brings you to therapy, I hope to help you become more free to engage with your life and lead one that is rich and internally fulfilling.

As a counselor-in-training, I utilize a person-centered approach informed by cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), solution-focused therapy, motivational interviewing, and existential theories.

Therapy Topics I Enjoy Working With:

• Anxiety
• Depression
• Stress Reduction & Management
• Life Transitions
• Social Anxiety
• OCD
• ADHD