Professional Training

University Counseling Services utilizes an apprenticeship model for training. The core elements of this model entail mentoring and a developmental approach to prepare psychologists who are generalists for professional practice as entry-level psychologists with intermediate to advanced skills. At the end of training psychology interns are expected to function as entry-level psychologists, who are culturally sensitive, work clinically from a theoretically sound base, function within ethical and professional guidelines, and understand the impact of scholarly research on practice.

Read more about our training philosophy.

Training Programs

University Counseling Services offers several different training programs:

• Advanced practicum group training
• Practicum training
• Pre-doctoral internship in Psychology
• Psychiatric residence group training
• Rehabilitation counseling training
• Social work field placement

Scheduling an Initial Appointment

Must come in person to either location:

Monroe Park Campus
University Student Commons, Room 238
907 Floyd Ave.
(804) 828-6200
Monday - Friday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

MCV Campus
Grant House, B011
1008 East Clay St.
(804) 828-3964
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Monday: 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.

After Hours Emergency
Please call VCU Police dispatcher:
(804) 828-1234 and ask to speak to a therapist.