We believe individuals, families, and communities have their own inner wisdom, desire to grow, and capacity for solving life s challenges. We also believe that therapists can best help people by understanding the relationship of emotional distress to family dynamics and to the social and cultural forces that shape our lives. Our program is guided by the principle that professional development requires clinical skills, theoretical knowledge, cultural competency, ethical practice, and the capacity for continual self-reflection. Our emphasis is on the training of clinicians who can serve the needs of individuals and families in our community. Our courses are taught by experienced clinicians.
Classes meet once a week in late afternoons and evenings.
We encourage students to go through the program at a pace that fits with their family and work needs. Our program maintains strong links to community non-profit organizations throughout Orange County. Our students begin working as therapists in non-profit community agencies by their third or fourth semesters. Our graduates work in schools, community agencies, hospitals, government agencies, business and in private practice. Students should note that licensure requirements extend beyond those of the M.S. degree and include an internship and passing official written and oral examinations.