Interns

Ellis Rudan Jr, BA, MHC Intern

Ellis is a Mental Health Counseling intern who earned his bachelor’s degree in psychology and is currently completing his graduate training in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. He is committed to creating a therapeutic space where clients feel safe, respected, and empowered to explore their experiences without judgment.

He works with adolescents and adults navigating anxiety, depression, life transitions, identity development, and relationship concerns. He values supporting individuals from diverse backgrounds and believes culturally responsive care is essential to meaningful change. He is passionate about increasing representation in the counseling field and supporting communities that have historically had limited access to culturally affirming care.

Ellis integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Person-Centered Therapy to help clients better understand patterns in their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors while building insight, resilience, and self-trust. He approaches therapy with authenticity, collaboration, and the belief that growth happens when clients feel genuinely heard and supported.

Marcus Saylor, BA, MSW Intern

Marcus is a Clinical Social Work intern who earned his bachelor’s degree in psychology through Bethel University and is currently completing his Master of Social Work degree through Indiana Wesleyan University. He is committed to creating a therapeutic space where clients feel open and empowered to engage.

Marcus is passionate about helping young adults and families navigate anxiety, stress, depression, life transitions, and addictive behaviors. He considers the therapeutic process to be a collaborative effort driven by the needs of the client. Through building an environment of trust and support, clients can achieve goals and explore experiences.

Marcus integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and Motivational Interviewing (MI) to help clients better understand thought patterns and behavioral motivation while working on techniques to build mindfulness, acceptance & distress tolerance, emotional regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness.

Outside of clinical practice, Marcus loves spending time with his wife and kids. He is an outdoor enthusiast, amateur angler, musician, and is active in his local Church.

Jen King Lindley, BA, MHC Intern

Jen received her BA, magna cum laude, from Dartmouth College and is currently completing her graduate training in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Indiana University South Bend. Before entering the counseling field, she spent years as a health and wellness journalist, writing about mental health, relationships, and well-being for publications including Parents, Oprah, and AARP. Her special interest in positive psychology led to her writing Find Your Joy, a guided journal published by Hearst.

Jen believes mental health is about more than relieving symptoms—it is also about rediscovering pleasure, purpose, and connection. Having navigated many of life’s transitions herself, she understands that life rarely unfolds in a straight line. She works with adolescents and adults experiencing anxiety, depression, and life transitions, including maternal mental health concerns. She aims to create a warm, nonjudgmental space where clients can feel comfortable being themselves, feel genuinely heard, and find their path forward.

She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Motivational Interviewing techniques to help clients understand patterns, develop practical skills, and work toward meaningful change. She approaches therapy as an active partnership, bringing curiosity, compassion, and respect for each client's experiences and goals.

Devin Garcia,  MHC Intern

Devin is a Mental Health Counseling intern who has graduated with a Bachelor’s of Science in Applied Psychology (Magna Cum Laude) and is completing a Bachelor’s of Arts in Mental Health Counseling from Colorado Christian University.

Devin’s therapies of interest are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and Drama Therapy. He desires to help clients by identifying the true issues underlying their problems and overcoming them through therapist/client collaboration while building resilience in clients and teaching techniques to face future life challenges.

Outside of clinical practice, Devin enjoys spending time with his fiancée and her family as well as outdoor activities like camping and hiking. He is currently active in his local church as a men’s group leader. Originally from Chicago, he is also an avid fan of the Chicago Bears.