Interns

Paloma Sid (she/her)
Social Work Intern

Paloma Sid is earning her master’s degree in clinical social work at New Mexico Highlands University. She was raised in Scottsdale, Arizona and earned her Bachelor of Science from Portland State University in 2016. She has 9 years experience as a Direct Support Professional for people with developmental disabilities. Paloma works to be client-centered with careful consideration of BIPOC, LGBTQIA2S+ communities, and non-monogamy. She looks forward to harnessing her understanding of theoretical work to be a helpful intern for Whole Self Counseling.

 

In her free time Paloma enjoys crafting, playing cards with her partner, visiting her grama, and staring existentially at her cat.

Selah Schumpelt (she/her)
Social Work Intern

Selah Schumpelt (She/Her) is a queer woman currently working as a practicum intern. She is working on her master’s in clinical social work from New Mexico Highlands University. She has spent much of her career working with people from marginalized communities and has developed a passion for seeing these marginalized communities thrive. While she is originally from Colorado, Selah has lived in New Mexico for the past 17 years. In her spare time, she enjoys Dungeons and Dragons and developing her skills as a blacksmith and artist.