Current Interns

Daniel Franz, MA | General Mental Health Psychology Intern 

Daniel Franz is a clinical psychology PhD student from Loma Linda University. He was awarded a bachelor’s degree in 2016 from the University of California, San Diego. Daniel has worked in a variety of clinical settings where he served populations of diverse backgrounds. He has experience in neuropsychological testing with children, adults, and geriatric populations. Additionally, his training involves him providing therapy services within an integrated care setting, where he is able to work as part of a team with other medical providers. His research is focused on understanding metabolic dysfunction and how this may influence cognitive abilities. Specifically, he is interested in how this information may be used to help guide treatment. Daniel has acted as an adjunct professor at La Sierra University, where he has taught classes in neuropsychological assessment and abnormal psychology. Daniel and his wife enjoy running together and met one another while they were on the cross-country team at UC San Diego.

Nathalia M. Padilla-Diaz, MS | General Mental Health Psychology Intern

Nathalia M. Padilla-Diaz is a Puerto Rican doctoral student, completing her clinical psychology training as an intern, through the University of Arizona Department of Psychiatry. She began her doctoral studies at Albizu University located in San Juan, Puerto Rico. During her clinical training, she has provided services to psychiatric populations, high-risk suicidal patients, rural area clients, and homeless participants, among others, either in assessment, treatment, or consultation. Nathalia was also part of the Dialectical Behavioral Therapy Program at the Albizu Clinic, where she developed a broader perspective to identify multifactorial causes of the patient’s behavior and thoughts to work accordingly to their needs. She recognizes the importance of cultural diversity in her academic development and worked to be attentive, sensitive, and aware of the diversity of patients. Given her background training in CBT, DBT, and other theoretical models, Nathalia aspires to continue learning about evidence-based treatments and continue to offer mental health services to diverse minority populations, such as the Latino community. Her clinical interests include assisting patients with borderline personality disorder, personality and neuropsychological assessments, and acquiring experience in treating sleep disorders. During her free time, Nathalia enjoys spending time with her dog, going on hikes, and paddleboarding.

Jennifer Yoe, MA, MSW, LCSW-A | Child Psychology Intern

Jennifer Yoe is a clinical psychology PsyD student from Western Carolina University, with a diverse range of educational and professional experiences. Jennifer has earned two Master's degrees, one in Social Work and another in Clinical Psychology, both from Western Carolina University. She also holds a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Columbus State University and an Associate's degree in Emergency Medical Science from Guilford Technical Community College. Jennifer’s early beginnings in the medical field instilled passion for working in the medical setting, and she is particularly passionate about integrated care. Although she enjoys treating patients throughout the lifespan, Jennifer has a vested interest in the well-being of adolescents. She has worked in psychiatric residential treatment facilities in Hawaii, North Carolina, and Alaska providing care to adolescent sex offenders and adolescents with severe emotional and behavioral health issues. She has also worked as a therapist for dual-diagnosis adolescent males in wilderness treatment and as a school-based therapist for middle and high schoolers. She has spent the last year honing her assessment skills performing comprehensive psychological testing for clients across the lifespan in the private practice setting. Jennifer is an avid hiker and adventurer who is raising two magically fierce daughters with her husband. She hopes to continue to make a positive impact in the lives of her patients and their families in Tucson.