Practicum and Internship Positions
Our Vision
CBT Psychology for Personal Development is an innovative and leading psychology practice that offers psychological assessments and treatment for adults, adolescents, children, couples, and families. Our mission is to promote personal development and fulfillment in our clients and clinicians alike.
Our Practicum and Internship programs are designed to fulfill clinical requirements for mental health professionals pursuing graduate-level training, professional licensure, and supervised practice for ongoing professional development.
Our Training Program
CBT Psychology for Personal Development takes pride in its comprehensive practicum and internship training program designed specifically for students pursuing master’s (e.g., M.A., M.Ed.) or doctoral-level (e.g., Ph.D., Ed.D., Psy.D.) psychology programs. Our clinical placements and training opportunities are available year-round.
We warmly welcome students seeking training in intervention and/or assessment. We work with individuals across the lifespan, including adults and couples, adolescents, and children. During their placement students will learn and acquire valuable skills in applying a variety of modalities. We provide client-centered and evidence-based modalities such as CBT, EFT, TF-CBT, DBT and ACT as well as the latest innovative interventions such as Sensory Motor Psychotherapy, IFS, EMDR and Relational Life Therapy. The assessment component will focus on refining clinical interviewing techniques and gaining proficiency in administering psychological measures related to personality, mood, and interpersonal dynamics.
Training Opportunities
CBT Psychology provides extensive training opportunities as part of our comprehensive program. Practicum students can take advantage of the following clinical development options:
- Monthly case presentations and discussions during clinical rounds with our multidisciplinary team, comprising experienced Psychologists, Psychological Associates, Psychotherapists, and Social Workers. These professionals possess in-depth expertise in CBT, DBT, and other empirically validated treatment approaches such as Client-Centered Therapy, Emotion-focused therapy, and Psychodynamic therapy.
- Monthly consultation meetings with the Director of Clinical Training at CBT Psychology. These sessions offer valuable clinical guidance and support. Additionally, students will receive weekly supervision from either the Director or their Supervisor, providing in-depth support and mentorship.
- Access to a wide range of training resources, including an extensive library of training videos, treatment manuals, and books.
CBT Psychology is equipped with modern furnished offices in Thornhill as well as virtual PHIPA-compliant systems, enabling the provision of online therapy through the secure and encrypted electronic health records system. We recognize the ongoing request of online therapy beyond the COVID-19 pandemic and consider developing competence and comfort with this system to be an integral part of our training program.
Supervision
CBT Psychology’s training program is led by a group of clinically seasoned and supportive mental health professionals. Our therapists are there to help you get started and can offer supervision for all training requirements. Interested therapists can join peer supervision groups to develop relationships with colleagues, discuss case materials and receive peer support for their practice.
Why Work With Us
CBT Psychology for Personal Development has a diverse and multicultural team of therapists that make therapy services accessible to a wide range of individuals. Our team includes psychologists, psychotherapists, social workers, couple and family therapists with years of experience who are continuously updating their knowledge based on the latest developments on our field. We collaborate with general physicians’ offices, psychiatrists, local schools, universities and local businesses to provide quality services to our community.
From Our Past Practicum Students
Yuval Kernerman, Ph.D. Student – Fielding University
My practicum placement at CBT Psychology for Professional Development was an ideal experience. Dr. Galperin and her team of seasoned psychologists and therapists provided ample supervision and a great variety of client experiences that helped me grow as a therapist. The practice also has great intake workers who were responsive to my requests for the type of cases I was interested in taking.
What I think was most significant about the experience was the safe environment that Dr. Galperin created for me to grow as a therapist. We all know that practicum placements are all about getting feedback and growing in our skill sets. However, getting feedback for some of my friends in other placements was a negative experience. I never felt that way with Dr. Galperin. She (and my other supervisors) always made me feel confident in my skills and abilities, and eager to learn and improve. I can’t think of a better environment to work in as a practicum student!
Idan Reshef RP, MACP – Yorkville University
My practicum experience at CBT Psychology was extremely valuable in my path to a meaningful career in psychotherapy. I felt supported by my supervisors, who helped me grow professionally through this challenging experience. The office team was responsive and very helpful, and the clinical team was welcoming and supportive. I would highly recommend CBT Psychology to any practicum student who is committed to their professional growth.
Hailey Bravo, MSW, RSW – University of Victoria
Deciding where to complete my MSW practicum was a significant choice for me, as I wanted to develop specific skills to enhance my practice. CBT Psychology for Personal Development turned out to be the perfect fit! During my practicum, I gained invaluable skills that were tailored to my areas of interest. My primary and secondary supervisors were not only experts in their fields, offering diverse perspectives and clinical specialties but also genuinely supportive individuals. They were invested in my personal growth and career advancement. In addition to the formal supervision sessions, they were always available for consultation and provided exceptional guidance.
CBT Psychology for Personal Development offered me a diverse range of clients, which maximized my learning opportunities. The practicum schedule was flexible, with both in-person and virtual options, which was ideal for maintaining work-life balance and preventing burnout. I also had access to many helpful resources that supported my learning through face-to-face client interactions. The team includes various professionals with unique therapeutic approaches and provides ample opportunities for collaboration.
I highly recommend CBT Psychology for Personal Development to any practicum students seeking to take their clinical skills to the next level.