Behavioral Health Counseling Services Interns

BHCS Interns
Alana (A.J.) Lewison, ASW : BHCS Intern III

Alana (A.J.) Lewison, ASW

BHCS Intern III

Originally from Placerville, California, AJ came to San Diego ten years ago to attend college. Following a brief career in fundraising for the San Diego Symphony and UC San Diego, AJ received a master’s degree in Social Work at Cal State San Marcos. AJ is passionate about counseling, social justice, and intersectionality. Previous social work experience includes case management at the Domestic Violence Program at CRC, and the Postpartum Health Alliance. They are currently working for both Palomar Community College and Community Research Foundation in therapeutic roles for young adults.

ASW #103737

Alison Ratermann, ASW : BHCS Intern II

Alison Ratermann, ASW

BHCS Intern II

Alison is a recent graduate from San Diego State University's MSW program and previous intern at Palomar's BHCS. She obtained a BA in Psychology and in Communications at UC Davis. She has a background in providing services to under-served and under-represented populations in the struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, and substance use in the San Diego County area. She is passionate about mental health advocacy and in providing support to students through their college journey.

ASW #117550