{"id":8884,"date":"2021-10-07T09:06:06","date_gmt":"2021-10-07T16:06:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/healthservices\/?page_id=8884"},"modified":"2025-08-27T16:14:19","modified_gmt":"2025-08-27T23:14:19","slug":"behavioral-health-counseling-interns","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/healthservices\/behavioral-health-counseling-interns\/","title":{"rendered":"Behavioral Health Counseling Services Interns"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<style><\/style><div class=\"staff-member-listing behavioral health interns\"><div class=\"staff-member even clearfix\">\r\n<div class=\"staff-member-row\">\r\n <div class=\"staff-member-image-container\">\r\n    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"staff-member-photo staff-member-image-responsive-wide\" src=\"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/healthservices\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2025\/10\/Melissa-E.png\" alt=\"Melissa Christine Elias\u00a0\u00a0 : BHCS Intern\">\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"staff-member-info-wrap staff-member-info-container \">\r\n        <h3 class=\"staff-member-name\">Melissa Christine Elias\u00a0\u00a0<\/h3>\r\n        <h4 class=\"staff-member-position\">BHCS Intern<\/h4>\r\n        <div class=\"staff-member-bio\"><p><span data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\">Melissa has a BA in Human Development with a concentration in Counseling from Cal State San Marcos, where she is currently pursuing a master\u2019s degree in Social Work. She has 7 years of experience within higher education such as Academic Advising, Cultural Spaces, CalFresh Outreach, and many more. Her passion lies in advocating for systemic change and holistically empowering young adults during pivotal stages of self-exploration and identity formation. With a client centered approach, she creates affirming spaces that support personal growth and emotional well-being rooted in empathy, cultural humility, and a strengths-based perspective. She strives to meet individuals where they are through collaborative and compassionate care.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div> <!-- Close staff-member --><div class=\"staff-member odd clearfix\">\r\n<div class=\"staff-member-row\">\r\n <div class=\"staff-member-image-container\">\r\n    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"staff-member-photo staff-member-image-responsive-wide\" src=\"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/healthservices\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2025\/12\/Odalys.png\" alt=\"Odalys Gonzalez De Jesus : BHCS Intern\">\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"staff-member-info-wrap staff-member-info-container \">\r\n        <h3 class=\"staff-member-name\">Odalys Gonzalez De Jesus<\/h3>\r\n        <h4 class=\"staff-member-position\">BHCS Intern<\/h4>\r\n        <div class=\"staff-member-bio\"><p><span data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\">Odalys obtained B.A.'s in Psychology and Social Behavior &amp; Criminology, Law, and Society from the University of California, Irvine. She is now pursuing her Master's of Social Work at Cal State San Marcos. Odalys has experience providing bilingual counseling for elementary aged students, collaborating with families, and has worked in outpatient settings serving college aged students. Odalys strives to advocate for marginalized and under-served populations, with a focus on cultural humility and empathy. 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