Lilit is completing her pre-doctoral internship training at CMCB as part of her final year at William James College. She has been part of the team at CMC for the past five years; she first joined CMC:NYC as a research assistant and later transitioned to the intake team, supporting both the outpatient and residential programs. This deep-rooted connection to CMC has shaped her commitment to evidence-based, compassionate care for individuals and families navigating substance use and co-occurring mental health challenges. She has experience working with adolescents and adults across private practice, outpatient, and school-based settings. She holds an MA from Teachers College and a BA from Simmons College.