Comprehensive Advising & Coaching

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What is covered in comprehensive internship advising and coaching:
  • Individualized one-on-one advising and coaching with one of our knowledgeable advisors.
  • Discussion of program-sanctioned (practicum) hours and competencies.
  • Identification of professional goals and professional identity (and how to talk about them)
  • Review of the four internship essays – feedback is provided about content and flow; advisors do not copy edit the essays. Essay discussions will explore personal and professional concerns related to each essay.
  • Discussion of internship site selection.
  • Review of CV content and format.
  • Support in navigating the APPIC Application for Psychology Internship (AAPI), including responses to professional conduct questions.

Eligibility requirements:

  • Currently enrolled in an APA-accredited counseling, clinical, or school psychology Ph.D., Ed.D. or Psy.D. program.
  • Approved by doctoral program’s Director of Clinical Training (DCT) to apply to APPIC doctoral internships.
  • Has a goal of attending an APA-accredited internship.

Expectations:

  • Commitment to the advising and coaching process, which includes a minimum of 6 meetings.
  • Openness to and engagement with feedback process.
  • Proactive communication about challenges (e.g., procrastination, writers’ block, dissertation stress, attendance).

Students who have worked well with our advisors:

  • welcome constructive feedback and are generally non-defensive.
  • like a straightforward approach.
  • generally work within Dr. Chen’s suggested timeline.
  • are authentic about who they are and why they are in the field of psychology.
  • have a sense of humor.

We have advised students applying to the following types of internship sites (adults and lifespan):

  • college and university counseling centers
  • VA internships
  • forensic settings
  • integrated health and hospital settings
  • community mental health

We are less of a fit for students applying for primarily neuropsychology-focused programs.

Fee: For the 2025-2026 academic year: comprehensive advising involves a minimum of 6 sessions’ commitment (50-60 minutes each via video). An initial 20-minute consultation (free) is required.

Advising sign-upFee
Early-start advising – start by Aug. 31st (with at least 50% fee paid)$130/meeting (6 meetings minimum)
Advising starting after Sept. 1st$150/meeting (6 meetings minimum)
*** Currently full for the 2025-2026 academic year ***
Contact Us

Please complete this form for a free 15-20 minute consultation to see if comprehensive internship advising and coaching is the next step for you. Please indicate if you are interested in working with a specific advisor (there is no guarantee regarding availability). You will be asked to share your CV and other materials before the consultation (draft form is fine).