Doctoral Trainee Program
Our passion for mental health includes helping to educate the next generation of support.
Meet Our Doctoral Trainees
Each year, Dr. Hogan and Dr. Hannani welcome doctoral students, pre-doctoral interns, and post-doctoral fellows to join us and learn. through practice. We ensure our trainees are highly skilled in assessment, neurodiversity, and neurodiversity-affirming practices, with a focus in autism and high masking individuals. Dr. Hogan and Dr. Hannani also emphasize a commitment to ensuring accurate and timely diagnoses for individuals that identify as women, non-binary folx, BIPOC, and LGBTQIA+. Each client has the opportunity to work with our students in during their assessment sessions, where a trainee and psychologist take a team-based approach during the diagnostic process.
Learn more about our amazing Doctoral Trainees below!
Addie Ehlenberger, MA (She/her)
Registered Psychological Associate
PSB 94029552 under the supervision of Dr. Hogan
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Addie is a Clinical PsyD doctoral student at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology in Los Angeles, where she earned her Master’s in Clinical Psychology in 2022. She has experience working with clients across the lifespan in diverse clinical settings, supporting individuals navigating mental health challenges, life transitions, identity development, grief and loss, and neurodivergence.
Addie takes an integrative approach to therapy, drawing from holistic and psychodynamic perspectives. She works collaboratively with clients, tailoring interventions to meet each person’s unique needs, and creates a space that supports both insight and meaningful change.
Her work is grounded in a strong commitment to social justice, disability advocacy, and support for marginalized communities. She strives to provide inclusive, affirming care for individuals from culturally and neurologically diverse backgrounds, including members of the LGBTQ+ and Deaf/Hard of Hearing (D/HOH) communities. As someone who identifies as queer and was diagnosed as AuDHD later in life, Addie brings personal insight into supporting clients in embracing their unique identities—whether related to neurodivergence, gender, sexuality, or other aspects of self—while advocating for accessibility, accommodations, and strategies to thrive.
In her free time, Addie enjoys spending time with her cat Zozo, connecting with friends and family, relaxing in hammocks at the park, playing the ukulele, baking sourdough and other baked goods, and exploring hole-in-the-wall coffee shops. After graduating, she hopes to create a therapy practice that offers services in ASL and builds a team of clinicians dedicated to expanding access to neurodiverse and underrepresented communities. She is passionate about creating a space where all clients feel seen, supported, and empowered in their mental health journey.
Sarah Yang, MA (She/Her)
Doctoral Extern
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Sarah is a third-year doctoral student at The Chicago School’s Los Angeles campus. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from CSU Fullerton and her Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology from The Chicago School. Her previous clinical experience was at a medical center, where she provided assessments and therapeutic services to children, adolescents, and adults. She is excited to begin her journey with Neuron & Rose and to deepen her understanding of neurodiversity-affirming practices that support the unique needs of every individual.
Sarah aims to foster a trusting and collaborative relationship that supports clients throughout their therapeutic process. Outside of school and work, she enjoys spending time with her cat, friends, and family. She also loves watching movies and TV shows, going to the beach, doing arts and crafts, and visiting cafes. She looks forward to working with clients and supporting them on their journey.
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Chloe is a second-year doctoral student at The Chicago School, Los Angeles. Her intrigue with psychology started at a young age as a competitive martial artist, where she recognized the benefit of mental performance and its relationship to physical performance. She is excited to improve her understanding of the neurodivergent community through assessment and explore the overlap of neurodiversity and sports.
Chloe Towns, MA (she/her)
Doctoral Extern
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Sabrina is a 3rd-year Clinical PsyD doctoral student at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology in Los Angeles. Originally from Miami, Florida, she moved to Los Angeles to pursue her passion for helping others and providing compassionate, person-centered care. Sabrina has had the privilege of working with diverse populations, including young children, adolescents, families, and adults experiencing various mental health challenges. She feels deeply grateful for every opportunity to connect with others and finds great meaning in supporting people through their unique journeys.
Sabrina has always been fascinated by the human mind and the ways people experience and make sense of the world around them. Her clinical interests include neuropsychology, neurodivergence, and the integration of spirituality into therapy. She believes that everyone’s perspective is shaped by their lived experiences and that each person’s way of being in the world is something to be understood and appreciated. Sabrina strives to help individuals explore, understand, and embrace the many parts of themselves so they can live authentically and fully.
In her free time, Sabrina enjoys going to the beach, practicing yoga, and engaging in creative self-care through mindful coloring. She’s also a true crime enthusiast and loves traveling as a way to broaden her multicultural lens, something she values deeply in her clinical work. Sabrina considers herself a caring, grounded, and open-hearted individual who brings warmth, curiosity, and genuine connection to her work with clients.
Sabrina Alexis (She/Her)
Maya Desai (She/Her)
Doctoral Extern
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Maya is a third-year doctoral student at The Chicago School in Los Angeles. Her early curiosity about psychology grew into a passion while studying at UC Riverside, where she worked with teens navigating identity development, mental health challenges, and shifting support systems. These experiences deepened her commitment to creating spaces where people can feel seen, supported, and safe to explore who they are.
Maya believes that therapy should be a space where clients can bring their whole selves without judgment. She views psychological assessment as a therapeutic process that highlights strengths, fosters self-understanding, and provides a roadmap for your fullest potential. Her approach is collaborative and compassionate, centering client’s lived experiences and unique ways of moving through the world. She is especially passionate about supporting neurodivergent and LGBTQIA+ individuals in connecting with their authentic selves and building lives that feel meaningful on their own terms.
Outside of her clinical work, Maya enjoys yoga and mindfulness practices, going on walks and connecting with nature, as well as spending cozy days at home when she can immerse herself in movies and music. Overall, Maya is excited to build and bring her neurodiversity affirming approach to her work, creating a supportive, empowering space where clients can explore their strengths, express their authentic selves, and build lives that truly feel like their own.
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Camille is a fourth year doctoral student at the Chicago School of Professional Psychology. Prior to graduate school, she received her Bachelors of Science in Cognitive Science with a minor in Philosophy from UCLA. She was drawn to Neuron and Rose's neurodiversity affirming practices due to the emphasis on truly understanding and accepting diverse neurotypes.
With a passion for fostering inclusivity, her goal is to create a safe and supportive space for individuals of all neurotypes to explore who they truly are. She is committed to a lifelong process of learning and applying the principles that align with Neuron and Rose's philosophy.
Outside of her work, she enjoys distance running, quiet spaces, and spending time with other people!
Camille Laksman, MA (She/Her)
Doctoral Extern
The Clinical Psychology Externship Experience
See what our doctoral trainees have to say about the program at Neuron & Rose Psychological Services.
“Externship at N&R was one of the most formative and impactful experiences of my doctoral training. Dr. H and the team do a wonderful job of balancing warmth and care for externs as human beings with top-notch training in neurodiversity-affirming assessment and therapy. That training has opened doors for me that I never would’ve imagined as I’ve progressed through the next phases of my career. I’d do it all over again in a heartbeat!”
“I was truly grateful for the opportunity to be an extern at Neuron & Rose. From the beginning, I felt genuinely supported in my growth as a doctoral extern—not only through thoughtful training and mentorship, but also through the strong sense of community the team created. Neuron & Rose placed real value on connection and collaboration, giving externs meaningful opportunities to engage with and learn from one another. The team and work environment allowed me to thrive by recognizing my strengths while also encouraging me to grow in new ways, always with consistent care and support. I especially appreciated Neuron & Rose’s investment in my learning and development by providing access to resources, books, and conferences that helped me expand my knowledge and stay current in the evolving field of neurodiversity.”
“Wowwwwww Neuron and Rose is truly a gem of a training site. I stayed for three years and honestly never wanted to leave!!! From the very beginning, I felt supported in practicing in a way that felt aligned with who I am. Dr. Hogan and the team are incredibly accommodating to trainees’ needs and learning styles. As a trainee, I was encouraged to bring all of me into the room — my curiosity, my creativity, my sensitivity, and even the parts that were still learning, still wondering, still finding their voice. My quieter parts, too. What makes this space so powerful is that you learn how to honor identity in others because your own identity is being honored in the process. Be prepared to feel seen. Be prepared to feel embraced. Be prepared to be cherished for who you are — not despite your differences, but because of them. I am forever grateful to Dr. Hogan and the entire team for the work they do to support neurodivergent individuals and for the care they extend so intentionally to their trainees. Neuron and Rose will forever be a huge part of the clinician I am today and it will always hold a place in my heart!.<3”
Train, Grow, and Make an impact with us!
Do we sound like your cup of tea? Come and help us change the way neurodivergent people receive care. Apply below to join the Neuron & Rose team and train with us!
How to Apply
Trainees must meet all of the following requirements:
Currently enrolled in an APA-accredited program
Available 3 days per week (Fridays are required). Exact hours vary slightly by year and program.
Have access to:
a reliable personal computer
consistent high-speed internet
and a private, confidential, HIPAA-compliant workspace
In your application please include:
A letter of interest explaining your commitment to neuro-affirming care
2 letters of recommendation
A CV
An unedited writing sample
De-identified psychological assessment reports are preferred, but if unavailable, another clinically relevant sample (ex. a case conceptualization, case study, or clinical paper) is welcome
Looking for Support and Like the Vibe Around Here?
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