A Day in the Life of a Resident at Shared Vision
By Corrin Bogan, M.A. – Doctoral Resident 2025-2026
If you’re considering internship at Shared Vision, you’re probably wondering what the day-to-day actually looks like. Not in a rigid, hour-by-hour way, but in a “what would my life feel like here?” kind of way. The short answer: it’s structured, but not rigid. Busy, but in a way that feels purposeful. And very much centered around learning by doing the work.
At its core, Shared Vision is a relational, psychodynamically-oriented practice. There’s a strong emphasis on understanding clients through a developmental lens, both in therapy and assessment. Translation: we look beyond current symptoms to understand the underlying patterns and how they have developed over time.
A Training Model That Blends Practice and Learning
Your week is a mix of clinical work, supervision, and training. You’re seeing clients, while also building your skills alongside it. There are intake meetings, diagnostic seminars, supervision, and trainings that make what you’re learning feel immediately applicable. There’s also real attention given to things that don’t always get taught, like navigating insurance and understanding the systems you’re working within. It’s one of those “you’ll be glad you learned this now” parts of the experience.
Comprehensive and Developmental Assessment
Assessment at Shared Vision is both comprehensive and in-depth. It’s not about checking boxes or pulling quick conclusions. You’re learning how to really understand the person in front of you. Through labs, seminars, and hands-on experience, you build the ability to integrate data in a way that tells a meaningful story. Both assessment and therapy are approached through a developmental lens, so you’re constantly thinking about how past experiences shape present patterns. Residents also have the opportunity to complete Rorschach training, which is a unique part of the experience. It adds another layer to understanding personality and deepens how you think about assessment as a whole. It’s the kind of training that helps things click in a deeper way.
Supervision and Collaboration (a.k.a. You’re Not Doing This Alone)
One of the things that stands out most is how collaborative the environment is. Residents work closely with highly experienced psychologists, with consistent opportunities for consultation, supervision, and discussion. Each resident typically works with two therapy supervisors and a diagnostic supervisor, meeting weekly to support both clinical work and assessment. Your cases are not just held by you. There is space to talk things through, gain perspective, and continue refining your clinical thinking. It creates an environment where your clinical perspective is always evolving, and where support is built into the process.
Opportunities to Grow (and Try Things Out)
Beyond individual therapy, residents have opportunities to run groups, sit in on case discussions, and participate in a range of trainings throughout the year. There’s also flexibility here. You can step into existing groups or even pitch and develop your own, which adds a creative element to the experience. It keeps things interesting and gives you space to explore what kind of clinician you want to be.
The Experience
What stands out most about Shared Vision is the balance. There’s structure, but also flexibility. There’s support, but also space to grow into your own clinical voice. You’re not just gaining hours. You’re developing a way of thinking, learning how to approach complex work, and doing it in an environment that values reflection, collaboration, and growth. And maybe most importantly, you’re not doing it alone.
