Frequently Asked Questions

We are almost always accepting new clients depending on if our capacity is full or not. If we can’t take on a new client we help refer them. Let our access center know if you are interested in services by emailing intake@mariadroste.org or calling 303-867-4600.

We do accept Medicaid, however, our Access Center will need to verify that we are credentialed to serve you. Please call our Access Center at 303-867-4600 so we can verify that for you. Private Insurance: We have a limited number of providers who work with private insurers. Please call our Access Center at 303-867-4600 and we can provide you with up-to-date information about who may accept your insurance and have availability for new clients at this time. If we are unable to match you with a provider who accepts your insurance, we would be happy to discuss a sliding scale option based on your income or refer you to other providers in the community who do accept your insurance.

Services can vary in price depending on insurance, grant funded clients, and income. Our mission is providing services to those seeking healthier lives, regardless of their ability to pay and we hold true to that.

With so many different therapists, our hours are very flexible. Some of our therapists see clients on evenings and weekends. Others are available in the morning and afternoon. Access Center hours are: Monday – Thursday: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. If you do not reach a person immediately, please leave a message as the Access Center may be on the phone with someone else when you call. We are located at 1355 S. Colorado Blvd. in the Empire Park complex approximately 1 mile north of I-25. Empire Park is on the Southwest corner of Colorado and Louisiana. Look for three tall white buildings. We are on the lobby level of the middle building suite C-100.

With so many different therapists, our hours are very flexible. Some of our therapists see clients on evenings and weekends. Others are available in the morning and afternoon. Please call our Access Center at 303-867-4600 or fill out this form to determine which therapists fit both your schedule and your needs. Access Center hours are: Monday – Thursday: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. If you do not reach a person immediately, please leave a message as the Access Center Counselors may be on the phone with someone else when you call.

There is virtually no difference in the services provided that are described as therapy or counseling. The words are often used interchangeably.

Maria Droste Counseling Center has been formed out of the understanding that people need access to counseling regardless of their ability to pay. We are committed to serving others with enthusiasm, empathy, and humility as we assist in creating a place of peace, love, and harmony within others, ourselves, and our community.

We are located at 1355 S. Colorado Blvd. in the Empire Park complex approximately 1 mile north of I-25. Empire Park is on the Southwest corner of Colorado and Louisiana. Look for three tall white buildings. We are on the lobby level of the middle building. suite C-100.

All internships at Maria Droste span 10 months, starting in August and ending in May of the following year. We are unable to accommodate internships with shorter durations or different start and end dates.

Interns are expected to commit to 20 hours per week.

The size of our intern cohort varies each year depending on the needs of our programs. For the 2025-2026 cohort, we anticipate accepting 8-10 interns.

Maria Droste is an approved field placement site for several graduate programs. If your program is not listed, you may still apply, but it must be cleared with our Clinical Director. Please email us at recruitment@mariadroste.org with your program’s anti-discrimination statement, an overview of your academic and clinical training, and a contact person from your program for consideration.

No, this is an unpaid internship; however, we provide stipends to all interns. Maria Droste Counseling Center is also an off-campus site eligible for Federal Work-Study funding. We are actively exploring additional compensation options for our graduate-level providers.

Applicants must:

• Be enrolled in a master’s or doctoral program
• Commit to 20 hours per week
• Complete a 10-month internship (mid-August to June)
• Attend weekly individual supervision
• Be able to work independently
• Be mission-aligned and committed to personal growth
• Have completed a minimum of 6 counseling sessions (if applicable)
• Attend weekly training on Friday mornings from 8:30 am to noon
• Be available to schedule clients at least one evening per week (4–7 pm)
• Be able to respond to client emergencies as needed
• Complete all required clinical and agency paperwork, including billing
• Submit a minimum of two audio/video recordings

Internships at Maria Droste offer intensive, hands-on training in a real-world setting. Interns take on the role of therapists, working directly with clients, billing sessions, and completing documentation in accordance with Medicaid standards. These internships closely mirror actual therapy jobs and provide invaluable preparation for a career in mental health. Employers consistently express high satisfaction with Maria Droste interns, noting their extensive experience and strong foundational knowledge.