Doctoral Internship in Health Service Psychology
Our mission is to provide a comprehensive, developmental training experience, with an emphasis on learning through the application of evidence-based practice in psychology.
Our program stands out for several reasons:
- Outstanding supervision from experienced and supportive training staff
- An emphasis on personal development of interns as healthy and balanced professionals
- Excellent training experience in psychotherapy, supervision, individual and group counseling, psychological assessment, crisis intervention, and outreach and consultation
- As members of a diverse campus and metropolitan community, we are strongly committed to increasing awareness of diversity and inclusion in clinical service and training.
Past and present interns describe our program as a supportive learning environment in which they can realize their personal and professional goals.
Upcoming Internship Program Dates at the University of St. Thomas: August 12, 2024 – August 13, 2025
Meet our Training Team
Becca Bertram, PsyD, LPDebra Broderick, PsyD, LP
Saras Bhadri, PsyD, LP
GiGi Giordano, PhD, LP
Kelli Howard, PhD, LP
J. Phillip Rosier, Jr., PsyD, LMFT
Gina Liddell-Westefeld, MA, LPCC
APA Accreditation
Our Doctoral Internship program is accredited by the American Psychological Society
For questions about the program’s accreditation status, contact the Commission on Accreditation by calling 202-336-5979, emailing apaaccred@apa.org or writing:
Office of Program Consultation and Accreditation
American Psychological Association
750 1st Street, NE, Washington, DC 20002
2023 Internship Admission Support and Initial Placement Data
Our Training Approach
Learning Through Practice
We have an enthusiastic and committed training staff who take great pride in our mission to provide a comprehensive, developmental training experience, with an emphasis on learning through the application of evidence-based practice in psychology.
We believe people learn and work best in a supportive, collegial atmosphere; therefore, we provide the type of environment that encourages intern development of professional identity, clinical skills, confidence, autonomy, and self-understanding.
Empowering Clients & Colleagues
We believe people learn and work best in a supportive, collegial atmosphere; therefore, we provide a nurturing environment in which we expect interns to stretch, take risks and grow into confident, competent, ethical psychologists who can empower clients and colleagues. Interns characterize our strengths as providing both excellent supervision and a balanced learning environment in which they can set their goals and objectives.
Committed to Diversity
St. Thomas is committed to the inclusion and support of individuals from all groups, encompassing the various characteristics of persons in our community and seeks to create a campus culture where all members of the community can thrive. Counseling and Psychological Services is dedicated to building a diverse staff with expertise and interest in serving students with diverse needs, backgrounds, ethnicities, abilities, and other distinct characteristics in respectful, sensitive, and understanding ways. We maintain strong partnerships with the St. Thomas offices of Student Diversity and Inclusion Services, International Student Services, and Disability Resources.
Learning Through Practice
Learning Through Practice
We have an enthusiastic and committed training staff who take great pride in our mission to provide a comprehensive, developmental training experience, with an emphasis on learning through the application of evidence-based practice in psychology.
We believe people learn and work best in a supportive, collegial atmosphere; therefore, we provide the type of environment that encourages intern development of professional identity, clinical skills, confidence, autonomy, and self-understanding.
Empowering Clients & Colleagues
Empowering Clients & Colleagues
We believe people learn and work best in a supportive, collegial atmosphere; therefore, we provide a nurturing environment in which we expect interns to stretch, take risks and grow into confident, competent, ethical psychologists who can empower clients and colleagues. Interns characterize our strengths as providing both excellent supervision and a balanced learning environment in which they can set their goals and objectives.
Committed to Diversity
Committed to Diversity
St. Thomas is committed to the inclusion and support of individuals from all groups, encompassing the various characteristics of persons in our community and seeks to create a campus culture where all members of the community can thrive. Counseling and Psychological Services is dedicated to building a diverse staff with expertise and interest in serving students with diverse needs, backgrounds, ethnicities, abilities, and other distinct characteristics in respectful, sensitive, and understanding ways. We maintain strong partnerships with the St. Thomas offices of Student Diversity and Inclusion Services, International Student Services, and Disability Resources.
Learning Objectives & Outcomes
We provide a training experience where interns learn both about the clinical work of a practicing psychologist, and about themselves as clinicians, so interns who are highly committed to supervision and to self-reflection do especially well here.
Program Structure & Benefits
Our Doctoral Internship is a 2,000 hour, full-time, 12-month program. The internship year begins the second Monday of August each year and ends one year and one day the following August.
Meet our Training Coordinators
J. Phillip Rosier, Jr
Psychologist/Counselor/Multicultural Specialist/Practicum Coordinator
Training Program Philosophy
We believe people learn and work best in a supportive, collegial atmosphere. We strive to provide an environment that allows interns to take risks and grow into confident, competent, ethical psychologists.