The Center's practicum offers intensive training in time-limited individual and group psychotherapy.  Students can expect to gain experience in crisis intervention, assessment and referral, training of university staff, and community outreach which includes consultation/liaison opportunities and psycho-educational workshops.

Each student will receive a minimum of one hour of individual supervision per week.  The practicum also offers one and a half hours per week of group supervision which includes case staffing and didactic presentations.  Special opportunities for individualized training will be available, e.g., live supervision.  Practicum students are supervised by a Licensed Clinical Psychologist (or by other Center professional staff under the supervision of a Licensed Psychologist).  The practicum begins in late August and continues through mid June. Usually, materials are accepted beginning in January or February of each year, and offers are made to  applicants in March.

Requirements   

• 6-8 practicum students are selected
• Eligible students will have completed at least one full year of practicum training in psychotherapy.
• 20 hours per week; attendance on Wednesday from 9am-Noon
• One day with evening hours, i.e., until 7pm.
• Audiotaping or videotaping of therapy sessions is required

Late applications will not be accepted.  Check with the Selection Committee for deadlines.      

How To Apply

Applicants should submit a cover letter, three letters of recommendation and a current resume. Recommendations should come from previous practicum supervisors and graduate school professors.  Direct inquiries and send materials to:

Practicum Selection Committee

DePaul University Counseling Services

2250 N. Sheffield Avenue

Suite 350

Chicago, IL 60614