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The Psychology Department is the home of two clinics, The University Of Maryland Psychology Clinic and The Maryland Psychotherapy Clinic and Research Lab.

The University of Maryland Psychology Clinic is the primary training site for doctoral-level clinical psychology graduate students in the competent and ethical practice of Clinical Psychology. The Psychology Clinic offers year-round, sliding-fee scale services for children, adolescents, and adults in the suburban Maryland and greater Washington DC metro area. We provide evidenced-based psychological assessment and treatment for a wide variety of concerns and issues. Psychological assessment includes cognitive evaluations for learning disabilities and intelligence testing as well as diagnostic assessments for Attention Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Treatment services include individual, group, and family psychotherapy to address a range of difficulties including depression, anxiety, academic problems, family discord, anger management, relationship/marital problems, dealing with grief and loss, problems with stress and coping, and child behavioral and emotional problems. The Psychology Clinic is staffed by Clinical Psychology Faculty and graduate students from the Doctoral Program in Clinical Psychology.. For more information please call (301) 405-4808, email the Clinic, or visit our website.

The Maryland Psychotherapy Clinic and Research Lab (MPCRL) offers low-fee individual counseling and psychotherapy for adults from the community. Clients typically have difficulties in areas such as depression, anxiety, relationship problems, grief and loss, and meaning of life. Services are provided by advanced doctoral student therapists who are supervised by very experienced licensed psychologists. There is no limit on the number of sessions; the theoretical orientation is psychodynamic/relational. Research participation requires completing psychological surveys at the beginning and end of treatment and every session; all sessions are videotaped. For more information, visit our website or call 301-405-5820 or email mpcrl@psyc.umd.edu for a brief screening interview.

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Master of Professional Studies (MPS) in Clinical Psychological Science program

Beginning in the Fall of 2013 the Department will offer a Master of Professional Studies (MPS) in Clinical Psychological Science program. This program provides rigorous training in the scientific approach to clinical psychology, emphasizing evidence-based psychological assessment and intervention. Students will be exposed to contemporary theories of clinical disorders and empirically supported interventions for the treatment of these disorders. The program is designed for working professionals and will prepare students for a range of careers in mental health and related areas (including research and education) and can serve as academic preparation for those interested in pursuing further doctoral training in clinical or counseling psychology. For more information on the MPS program please follow this link.

Training Opportunity for Mental Health Care Professionals

The Department of Psychology is excited to announce a new training opportunity for mental health professionals! The Graduate Certificate of Professional Studies in Working with Survivors of Violence, Torture, and Trauma (VTT): Theoretical Foundations and Mental Health is designed for psychologists, counselors, family therapists, or social workers seeking to develop or enhance knowledge related to serving survivors of trauma and/or torture. The 12‐credit, four‐course, fully online program is open to students with a master's or doctoral degree in psychology, counseling, social work, or related fields from an accredited institution. Courses may also fulfill continuing education and licensure requirements. For more information, please follow this link.

Psychology Graduate Students Are Being Published!

Our students are publishing and we want to share their publications with you! So next time you are going to a meeting in the big conference room or just walking down the hall, stop and check out the bulletin board located next to the entrance to 1142. The Graduate Office will be posting student publications there. Of course, there isn't room to
show the entire publication, but the cover page will be there and we will highlight a link to the article so that you can read it in its entirety later. New publications we will be posted every few weeks.

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