What does it mean to be a DOCTORAL-LEVEL CLINICIAn?

All of our clinicians have obtained doctoral degrees (PhD or PsyD), which are the highest degrees available in Clinical Psychology.

To obtain this degree, our clinicians have spent 5-7+ years after receiving their undergraduate degrees closely studying research on evidence-based therapies — often contributing to this body of research by conducting research studies — and delivering therapy to individuals and groups in outpatient, inpatient, school, medical hospital, correctional, and other settings.

During this time, clinicians’ therapy is supervised (and often audiotapes and videotapes of therapy sessions are reviewed) by faculty who are foremost experts in the field of Clinical Psychology.

In order to complete their degree program, clinicians also complete a one-year, American Psychological Association-accredited doctoral internship at a site other than their university, where they provide therapy full-time.

Many clinicians also complete post-doctoral fellowships for one or more years after obtaining their doctoral degree to acquire additional advanced training in delivering evidence-based therapy, and then continue to practice as licensed psychologists.

We ensure that our clinicians are especially highly trained and skilled in delivering the therapies that we provide. You can be confident that your therapist at the Center for Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness is an expert in delivering Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.