Clinical Training

For nearly 50 years, The Center for Professional Counseling has served as a training ground for future therapists. We partner with top graduate psychology and counseling programs, including Pepperdine, Antioch, CSUN, Loyola Marymount, USC, and more, to provide hands-on training for LMFT, LPCC, and LCSW students and associates.

Our program offers:
• A 15-month commitment with flexible weekday and weekend schedules.
• Weekly group and individual supervision led by clinical supervisors.
• Opportunities to work with a diverse client population across California.
• A supportive, professional environment designed to prepare you for licensure and long-term success.

Application Requirements

Applicants must:

Be enrolled in an accredited graduate psychology or counseling program (trainee) or;
Be Registered with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences as a MFT Associate and provide a copy of their BBS Associate number.
Have completed a required Law and Ethics course.
Have at least six months of personal therapy experience.

"Here is what an intern should demand of their internship: variety of clinical experience; an executive director and supervisors dedicated to learning; rigorous attention to legal & ethical boundaries; and preparation for real-world practice, from client records to transference/countertransference issues. Now read that sentence again, because that is exactly the experience I’ve had at The Center. And one more thing: It’s a warm, supportive atmosphere. I feel lucky."

Kirby Tepper

LMFT

"As I enter into my third year as a Marriage and Family Therapy Intern at The Center I am proud to be part of a rich, 30-year history of service to a broad community. The Center's ongoing commitment to serving a diverse population, both on site and off, has provided me with a broad range of clinical learning as well as opportunities to specialize. Supervision, one of the most valuable aspects of prelicensing experience, is of the highest quality. The peer support and comfort level at The Center make it a “home away from home."

Grace Valenti

LMFT

"As I come to the end of my 3,000 hours, all of which I did at the Center, my memories are of, a warm and supportive environment. I have made many friends and enjoyed my time here, so much so that leaving will be difficult, but necessary. Working with a diverse population has created an opportunity for me to become a better Therapist and Art Therapist."

Deborah Lakeman

LMFT & Art Therapist

How to Apply

We recruit year-round and onboard new trainees and associates quarterly. The process includes:

Submitting an application online.
Attend a quarterly orientation meeting to learn more and meet our Clinical Director and staff.
Selected candidates are invited for a one-on-one interview.
Final acceptance and onboarding into the training program.

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Next Information Session

Our next Clinical Training Orientation will be announced soon.
For details or questions, please contact us at info@thecenterpro.org.

Clinical Training

Application Requirements

How to Apply

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