 dear hiring manager i am writing to express my interest in a mental health counseling internship opportunity within your organization with a professional background as an executive assistant and a strong commitment to pursuing a career in counseling i am eager to gain hands on experience that will allow me to integrate my administrative expertise with my passion for supporting individuals emotional well being in my role as an executive assistant and talent operations professional with 10 years experience i have developed strong organizational communication and interpersonal skills that translate well into clinical environments i am experienced in managing sensitive information with discretion coordinating complex schedules and creating supportive structured environments skills that i believe are essential when working in mental health settings these experiences have strengthened my ability to remain calm under pressure listen attentively and respond with empathy and professionalism my counseling approach is grounded in empathy cultural humility and a strengths based perspective i strive to create a safe collaborative space where individuals feel heard respected and empowered to explore their experiences i am particularly drawn to approaches that emphasize self awareness resilience and practical coping strategies as i believe meaningful change occurs when clients feel supported while building on their existing strengths as i continue my academic and professional journey toward becoming a clinical mental health counselor i am particularly interested in opportunities that will allow me to observe clinical practice support program operations and contribute to client centered services i am motivated to learn receptive to feedback and committed to upholding ethical standards cultural responsiveness and compassionate care in all interactions i would be honored to contribute my dedication reliability and genuine passion for the counseling field to your team thank you for considering my application i would welcome the opportunity to further discuss how my background and career goals align with your internship program sincerely adebola olutola 973 280 2245 bolaepic gmail com 