PhD in Counseling Psychology in Austin United States | University of Texas at Austin

The Counseling Psychology Ph.D. program holds the distinction of being among the nation's oldest continuously APA-accredited programs. Grounded in the scientist-practitioner model, our curriculum trains future psychologists to address diverse behavioral challenges within various social contexts and systems.
Emphasizing cultural competency and fostering inclusive environments, UT Austin's Counseling Psychology doctoral program equips students to conduct research and hone clinical expertise for enhancing wellbeing across individuals, families, communities, and institutions in our diverse society.
Practical training forms a crucial, progressive element of our scientist-practitioner approach. This structured experience builds gradually in complexity, with initial practicum (typically in the program's second year) offering foundational instruction and close faculty supervision in assessment and therapeutic techniques through our CMHC Training Clinic.