Psychology Internship Programs: Complete State Directory 2025
Finding an internship that you're passionate about is significant in the field of psychology. With over 150 APA-accredited programs nationwide and match rates hovering around 75-80%, strategic preparation matters. Application deadlines cluster around November 1-3, 2025, with Match Day falling on February 20, 2026.
When considering a Master's or Doctorate in Psychology, educational facilities want to see that you're actively engaging with the community and the field of Psychology. This comprehensive directory provides verified, active psychology internship programs for the 2025-2026 cycle, complete with APA accreditation status, APPIC membership, contact information, and training emphases.
We have compiled a database of US Internships in this guide and also provide a separate guide specific to Canadian Internships.
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Below is a list of currently available Internships and Volunteer Opportunities in the United States:
Alabama
Internships
| Program | Program |
|---|---|
| University of Alabama Birmingham (UAB) Clinical Psychology Internship APA Accredited | APPIC Member 5 positions (3 adult, two child-focused) Birmingham, AL Contact: Psychology Training Office | (205) 934-9938 |
Birmingham VA Medical Center APA Accredited | APPIC Member 4 Training positions Birmingham, AL Contact: Dr. Misti J. Norton, Training Director | (205) 933-8101 |
| Auburn University Student Counseling & Psychological Services APA Accredited | APPIC Member Generalist training model Auburn, AL Contact: Dr. Alex Hughes, Training Director [email protected] | (334) 844-5123 |
Tuscaloosa VA Medical Center APA Accredited | APPIC Member Tuscaloosa, AL Contact: Dr. Kristin L. Williams [email protected] | (205) 554-2000 Ext. 2415 |
Alaska
Internships
| Program | Program |
|---|---|
| Alaska Psychology Internship Consortium (AK-PIC) APA Accredited | APPIC Member Multi-site state consortium Emphasizes rural/remote practice & Alaska Native cultural competency Anchorage, Fairbanks, and Juneau sites Contact: Dr. John R. DeRuyter, Psy.D [email protected] | (907) 451-8208 |
Alaska VA Healthcare System APA Accredited | APPIC Member Anchorage, AK Contact: Dr. Douglas R. McQueen, Ph.D. [email protected] | (907) 257-3739 |
Arizona
Internships
| Program | Program |
|---|---|
| Arizona State Hospital APA Accredited | APPIC Member Phoenix, AZ Contact: Dr. Kimi A. Cohen, Ph.D. [email protected] | (602) 220-6367 |
Arizona State University CAPS APA Accredited | APPIC Member Tempe, AZ Contact: Training Director | (480) 965-6146 |
| Phoenix VA Health Care System APA Accredited | APPIC Member Phoenix, AZ Contact: Training Director | (602) 277-5551 |
Tucson VA Medical Center APA Accredited | APPIC Member Tucson, AZ Contact: Training Director | (520) 792-1450 |
| University of Arizona Psychiatry Internship HRSA-funded program Tucson, AZ Contact: Training Office | (520) 626-6000 |
Arkansas
Internships
| Program | Program |
|---|---|
| UAMS Psychiatric Research Institute APA Accredited | APPIC Member 4 Training Tracks Little Rock, AR Contact: Training Director | (501) 686-8500 |
Arkansas Behavioral Health, State Hospital APA Accredited | APPIC Member Little Rock, AR Contact: Dr. Hillary R. Hunt, Ph.D. [email protected] | (501) 686-9602 |
| Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System APA Accredited | APPIC Member 3 Training Tracks Little Rock/North Little Rock, AR Contact: Dr. Garrett Andrews, Psy.D. [email protected] | (501) 257-1684 |
Veterans Healthcare System of the Ozarks APA Accredited | APPIC Member 3 Training Tracks Fayetteville, AR Contact: Training Director | (479) 443-4301 |
California
Internships - California hosts the nation's largest concentration with 100+ APPIC-member programs
University Counseling Centers
| Program | Program |
|---|---|
| UCLA Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) APA Accredited (APPIC #113511) | Stipend: $52,000 3 positions | Scholar-practitioner model Brief therapy, crisis intervention, multicultural competence Los Angeles, CA | Contact: [email protected] Application deadline: November 3, 2025 |
Stanford University CAPS APA Accredited (APPIC #1166) | Stipend: $43,680 3 positions | Stanford, CA Contact: Dr. Mary Mendoza-Newman [email protected] | (650) 723-3785 |
| UC Berkeley CAPS APA Accredited since 1992 (APPIC #111511) Stipend: $50,112 | 3 positions | Berkeley, CA Contact: Dr. Kusha Murarka [email protected] | (510) 642-9494 |
CSULB CAPS APA Accredited | APPIC Member Long Beach, CA | Contact: Training Director | (562) 985-4001 |
| UC Santa Cruz CAPS APA Accredited | APPIC Member Santa Cruz, CA | Contact: Training Office | (831) 459-2628 |
Academic Medical Centers
| Program | Program |
|---|---|
| UCLA Semel Institute Clinical Psychology Internship APA Accredited since 1963 | Stipend: $50,112 Tracks: Adult/Pediatric Neuropsychology, Geriatric, Child/Adolescent, Adult Los Angeles, CA | Contact: Dr. Patricia Walshaw [email protected] | Application deadline: November 1 |
Stanford School of Medicine Psychology Internship APA Accredited | APPIC Member | Multiple clinical tracks Palo Alto, CA | Contact: Training Office | (650) 723-5904 |
VA Medical Centers (7 Programs)
| Program | Program |
|---|---|
| VA San Diego Healthcare System/UCSD APA Accredited | APPIC Member Multiple specialty tracks, including PTSD, neuropsychology San Diego, CA | Contact: Training Office | (858) 642-3000 |
VA Palo Alto Health Care System APA Accredited | APPIC Member Comprehensive veteran services training Palo Alto, CA | Contact: Training Director | (650) 493-5000 |
| VA San Francisco APA Accredited | APPIC Member | Integrated care focus San Francisco, CA | Contact: Training Office | (415) 221-4810 |
VA Greater Los Angeles (West LA) APA Accredited | APPIC Member | Multiple tracks Los Angeles, CA | Contact: Training Office | (310) 478-3711 |
| VA Northern California Health Care System APA Accredited | APPIC Member Martinez, CA | Contact: Training Office | (925) 372-2000 |
VA Loma Linda Healthcare System APA Accredited | APPIC Member Loma Linda, CA | Contact: Training Office | (909) 825-7084 |
| VA Northern California (Sacramento) APA Accredited | APPIC Member Mather, CA | Contact: Training Office | (916) 843-7000 |
Children's Hospitals
| Program | Program |
|---|---|
| Children's Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) APA Accredited | 10 positions Three concurrent placements: Child/Family Therapy (35%), Assessment (30%), Sub-Specialty (35%) Los Angeles, CA | Contact: Dr. Amy E. West [email protected] | Training period: July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027 |
Children's Health Council/Stanford Consortium APA Accredited | APPIC Member Child clinical & pediatric psychology focus Palo Alto, CA | Contact: Training Office | (650) 688-3625 |
| Children's Hospital Orange County (CHOC) APA Accredited | APPIC Member Pediatric medical psychology emphasis Orange, CA | Contact: Training Director | (714) 997-3000 |
Community Mental Health & Consortia
| Program | Program |
|---|---|
| Pacific Clinics Psychology Internship APA Accredited | APPIC Member Multiple Southern California locations Contact: Training Director | (626) 254-5000 |
California Psychology Internship Consortium (CPIC) APA Accredited | APPIC Member | Multi-site consortium Contact: Consortium Office |
Colorado
Internships
| Program | Program |
|---|---|
| CU Boulder Counseling & Psychiatric Services APA Accredited | APPIC Member Boulder, CO | Contact: Training Director | (303) 492-2277 |
Children's Hospital Colorado APA Accredited | 6 training tracks Aurora, CO | Contact: Training Office | (720) 777-1234 |
| Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center APA Accredited | 4 training tracks Aurora, CO | Contact: Training Director | (303) 399-8020 |
Denver Health Medical Center APA Accredited | 7 training tracks Denver, CO | Contact: Training Office | (303) 602-5000 |
| Colorado Mental Health Institute - Forensic Psychology Pueblo, CO | Contact: Jose Vega [email protected] | (719) 546-4552 |
Connecticut
Internships
| Program | Program |
|---|---|
| VA Connecticut Healthcare System APA Accredited | 7 training tracks West Haven, CT | Contact: Training Director | (203) 932-5711 |
Yale Child Study Center APA Accredited | APPIC Member New Haven, CT | Contact: Training Office | (203) 785-2540 |
| Yale Department of Psychiatry APA Accredited | Multiple tracks New Haven, CT | Contact: Training Director | (203) 785-2006 |
Institute of Living/Hartford Hospital APA Accredited | APPIC Member | Hartford, CT Contact: Dr. James C. DeGiovanni, Ph.D. [email protected] | (860) 545-7167 |
| The Village for Families & Children APA Accredited | APPIC Member | Hartford, CT Contact: Training Office | (860) 236-4511 |
University of Connecticut APA Accredited | APPIC Member | Storrs, CT Contact: Training Director | (860) 486-4705 |
| Child Guidance Center of Southern Connecticut Stamford, CT | Contact: Dr. Larry M. Rosenberg, Ph.D. [email protected] | (203) 324-6127 |
Clifford Beers Clinic APA Accredited | APPIC Member | New Haven, CT Contact: Training Office | (203) 772-1270 |
Delaware
Internships
| Program | Program |
|---|---|
| Christiana Care Health System APA Accredited | 4 training tracks Newark, DE | Contact: Training Director | (302) 733-1000 |
University of Delaware Counseling & Student Development APA Accredited | APPIC Member | Newark, DE Contact: Dr. Merris A. Hollingsworth, Ph.D., ABPP [email protected] | (302) 831-8107 |
| Nemours Children's Health APA Accredited | 3 training tracks Wilmington, DE | Contact: Training Office | (302) 651-4000 |
Wilmington VA Medical Center APA Accredited | APPIC Member | Wilmington, DE Contact: Training Director | (302) 994-2511 |
Florida
Internships
| Program | Program |
|---|---|
| University of Florida Health Science Center APA Accredited | APPIC Member | Gainesville, FL Contact: Training Director | (352) 392-1575 |
VA North Florida/South Georgia Veterans Health System APA Accredited | APPIC Member | Gainesville, FL Contact: Training Office | (352) 376-1611 |
| University of Miami Counseling Center APA Accredited | APPIC Member | Coral Gables, FL Contact: Training Director | (305) 284-5511 |
Miami VA Healthcare System APA Accredited | 10 positions, 6 tracks | Miami, FL Contact: Training Office | (305) 575-7000 |
| James A. Haley Veterans' Hospital APA Accredited | APPIC Member | Tampa, FL Contact: Training Director | (813) 972-2000 |
Florida State University CAPS APA Accredited | APPIC Member | Tallahassee, FL Contact: Training Office | (850) 644-8255 |
| FSU Multidisciplinary Center APA Accredited | APPIC Member | Tallahassee, FL Contact: Training Director | (850) 644-1222 |
University of North Florida Counseling Center APA Accredited | APPIC Member | Jacksonville, FL Contact: Training Office | (904) 620-2602 |
Georgia
Internships
| Program | Program |
|---|---|
| Emory University School of Medicine APA Accredited | 4 tracks (trauma, neuropsychology, child/adolescent, adult) Atlanta, GA | Contact: Training Office | (404) 727-7450 |
Georgia State University CAPS APA Accredited | APPIC Member | Atlanta, GA Contact: Training Director | (404) 413-1640 |
| Atlanta VA Medical Center APA Accredited | APPIC Member | Decatur, GA Contact: Training Office | (404) 321-6111 |
Hawaii
Internships
| Program | Program |
|---|---|
| Hawaii Psychology Internship Consortium APA Accredited | APPIC Member | 10 positions across 4 islands Emphasizes Pacific Islander/Native Hawaiian cultural competency Contact: Consortium Office | (808) 983-9560 |
VA Pacific Islands Health Care System APA Accredited | 6 positions | Honolulu, HI Contact: Training Director | (808) 433-0600 |
| University of Hawai'i at Mānoa's Counseling Psychology Internship APA Accredited | APPIC Member | Honolulu, HI Contact: Dr. Allyson M. Tanouye, Ph.D. | (808) 956-7927 |
Idaho
Internships
| Program | Program |
|---|---|
| Idaho Psychology Internship Consortium APA Accredited | 3 positions across multiple sites Multi-site consortium | Contact: Consortium Office |
VA Boise Healthcare System APA Accredited | General & neuropsychology tracks Boise, ID | Contact: Dr. Jill Hedt, Ph.D. [email protected] | (208) 422-1000 x 4205 |
| University of Idaho Counseling & Testing Center APA Accredited | APPIC Member | Moscow, ID Contact: Training Office | (208) 885-6716 |
Northwest Neurobehavioral Health APA Accredited | APPIC Member Coeur d'Alene, ID | Contact: Training Director |
Illinois
Internships
| Program | Program |
|---|---|
| UIC Counseling Center APA Accredited | APPIC Member | Chicago, IL Contact: Internship Coordinator [email protected] |
University of Chicago Medicine APA Accredited | 5 positions, 4 tracks | Stipend: $45,800 Chicago, IL | Contact: Training Office | (773) 702-6200 |
| Jesse Brown VA Medical Center APA Accredited | APPIC Member | Chicago, IL Contact: Training Director | (312) 569-8387 |
Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital APA Accredited | APPIC Member | Hines, IL Contact: Training Office | (708) 202-8387 |
| Northwestern University CAPS APA Accredited | APPIC Member | Evanston, IL Contact: Training Director | (847) 491-2151 |
Rush University Medical Center APA Accredited | APPIC Member | Chicago, IL Contact: Training Office | (312) 942-5372 |
Indiana
Internships
| Program | Program |
|---|---|
| IU Bloomington Counseling & Psychological Services APA Accredited | APPIC Member | Bloomington, IN Contact: Training Director | (812) 855-5711 |
Indiana University School of Medicine APA Accredited | 11 positions | Indianapolis, IN Contact: Rita Roush [email protected] | (317) 274-2375 |
| VA Indianapolis Healthcare System APA Accredited | APPIC Member | Indianapolis, IN Contact: Training Office | (317) 988-2121 |
Federal Bureau of Prisons - FCC Terre Haute Forensic emphasis | Terre Haute, IN Contact: Dr. Jacqueline Cranmer, Psy.D. [email protected] | (812) 244-4685 |
Iowa
Internships
| Program | Program |
|---|---|
| University of Iowa Counseling Service APA Accredited | APPIC Member | Iowa City, IA Contact: Dr. Julie M. Corkery, Ph.D. [email protected] | (319) 335-7294 |
Iowa State University Student Counseling Service APA Accredited | APPIC Member | Ames, IA Contact: Dr. Jon Brandon, Ph.D. [email protected] | (515) 294-5056 |
| VA Central Iowa Health Care System APA Accredited | APPIC Member | Des Moines, IA Contact: Dr. John F. Wallace, Ph.D. [email protected] | (515) 699-5999 Ext. 4905 |
Kansas
Internships
| Program | Program |
|---|---|
| University of Kansas CAPS APA Accredited | APPIC Member | Lawrence, KS Contact: Training Director | (785) 864-3617 |
KU Medical Center APA Accredited | 6 positions | Kansas City, KS Contact: Training Office | (913) 588-6000 |
| Larned State Hospital APA Accredited | Forensic emphasis | Larned, KS Contact: Dr. Thomas J. Kinlen, Ph.D. [email protected] | (620) 285-4674 |
Wichita Collaborative Psychology Internship Program Contact: Dr. Maureen Dasey-Morales, Ph.D. [email protected] | (316) 978-3440 |
Kentucky
Internships
| Program | Program |
|---|---|
| University of Louisville School of Medicine APA Accredited | Child clinical/pediatric focus Louisville, KY | Contact: Training Office | (502) 852-5000 |
Lexington VA Medical Center APA Accredited | APPIC Member | Lexington, KY Contact: Dr. Christiane N. Schneider, Ph.D. [email protected] | (859) 233-4511 Ext. 3443 |
| Louisville VA Medical Center APA Accredited | APPIC Member | Louisville, KY Contact: Training Director | (502) 287-4000 |
Kentucky Department of Corrections Forensic training emphasis Contact: Deborah Coleman [email protected] | (502) 222-9441 Ext. 4036 |
Louisiana
Internships
| Program | Program |
|---|---|
| Tulane University School of Medicine APA Accredited | Forensics/infant mental health tracks New Orleans, LA | Contact: Training Office | (504) 988-5555 |
LSU Health Sciences Center APA Accredited | 3 training tracks | New Orleans, LA Contact: Dr. George W. Hebert, Ph.D. [email protected] | (504) 556-7566 |
| VA New Orleans Healthcare System APA Accredited | APPIC Member | New Orleans, LA Contact: Training Director | (504) 412-3700 |
Southern Louisiana Internship Consortium Baton Rouge, LA | Contact: Dr. Christopher D. Garner, Psy.D. [email protected] | (225) 578-8774 |
Maine
Internships
| Program | Program |
|---|---|
| Riverview Psychiatric Center APA Accredited | APPIC Member | Augusta, ME Contact: Dr. Elizabeth D. Houghton-Faryna, Psy.D. [email protected] | (207) 624-3982 |
Togus VA Medical Center APA Accredited | 2 tracks | Augusta, ME Contact: Dr. Erica L. England, Ph.D. [email protected] | (207) 623-5791 |
Maryland
Internships
| Program | Program |
|---|---|
| VA Maryland Health Care System/UMD Consortium APA Accredited | 8 tracks (includes unique school mental health track) Baltimore, MD | Contact: Training Director | (410) 605-7000 |
Johns Hopkins University Counseling Center APA Accredited | APPIC Member | Baltimore, MD Contact: Training Office | (410) 516-8278 |
| Kennedy Krieger Institute APA Accredited | Multiple tracks (behavioral psychology, neuropsychology, trauma) Baltimore, MD | Contact: Training Office | (443) 923-9200 |
Walter Reed National Military Medical Center APA Accredited | Military medicine focus | Bethesda, MD Contact: Dr. John D. Yeaw, Psy.D., ABPP [email protected] | (301) 295-0500 |
Massachusetts
Internships
| Program | Program |
|---|---|
| McLean Hospital/Harvard Medical School APA Accredited | APPIC Member | Belmont, MA Contact: Training Office | (617) 855-2000 |
Massachusetts General Hospital/Harvard APA Accredited | APPIC Member | Boston, MA Contact: Training Office | (617) 726-2000 |
| Boston Children's Hospital/Harvard APA Accredited | APPIC Member | Pediatric specialty focus Boston, MA | Contact: Training Office | (617) 355-6000 |
UMass Chan Medical School/Worcester Recovery Center APA Accredited | APPIC Member | Worcester, MA Contact: Training Office | (508) 856-0011 |
| VA Boston Healthcare System APA Accredited | APPIC Member West Roxbury/Jamaica Plain/Brockton, MA Contact: Training Director | (857) 364-4000 |
CMTP/Boston University APA Accredited | APPIC Member | Boston, MA Contact: Training Office | (617) 638-8000 |
| Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center/Harvard APA Accredited | APPIC Member | Boston, MA Contact: Training Office | (617) 667-7000 |
Brigham and Women's Hospital/Harvard APA Accredited | APPIC Member | Boston, MA Contact: Training Office | (617) 732-5500 |
Michigan
Internships
| Program | Program |
|---|---|
| University of Michigan CAPS APA Accredited | APPIC Member | Ann Arbor, MI Contact: Training Director | (734) 764-8312 |
University of Michigan MARI APA Accredited | 8 positions | Stipend: $35,000 Ann Arbor, MI | Contact: Training Office | (734) 936-4955 |
| VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System APA Accredited | 9 training tracks | Ann Arbor, MI Contact: Training Director | (734) 845-3000 |
Children's Hospital of Michigan APA Accredited | Pediatric focus | Detroit, MI Contact: Training Office | (313) 745-5437 |
| Mid-Michigan Psychology Consortium APA Accredited | APPIC Member | Multiple Mid-Michigan sites Contact: Consortium Office |
Minnesota
Internships
| Program | Program |
|---|---|
| University of Minnesota CAPS APA Accredited | APPIC Member | Minneapolis, MN Contact: Training Director | (612) 624-3323 |
University of Minnesota Pediatric Psychology APA Accredited | Pediatric focus | Minneapolis, MN Contact: Training Office | (612) 624-6000 |
| Minneapolis VA Health Care System APA Accredited | APPIC Member | Minneapolis, MN Contact: Training Director | (612) 467-3000 |
Minnesota Department of Corrections Forensic training emphasis Contact: Dr. Terry B. Jorgenson, Psy.D. [email protected] | (651) 779-2780 |
Mississippi
Internships
| Program | Program |
|---|---|
| University of Mississippi Medical Center APA Accredited | APPIC Member | Jackson, MS Contact: Training Office | (601) 984-5000 |
VA Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System APA Accredited | 6 positions | Biloxi, MS (beach setting) Contact: Dr. Jane Varner, Ph.D. [email protected] | (228) 523-5045 |
Missouri
Internships
| Program | Program |
|---|---|
| Missouri Health Sciences Consortium APA Accredited | APPIC Member | Columbia, MO Contact: Consortium Office |
St. Louis Psychology Internship Consortium APA Accredited | APPIC Member | St. Louis, MO Contact: Dr. Deana L. Smith, Ph.D. [email protected] | (314) 516-5824 |
| VA St. Louis Health Care System APA Accredited | APPIC Member | St. Louis, MO Contact: Training Director | (314) 652-4100 |
Washington University CAPS APA Accredited | APPIC Member | St. Louis, MO Contact: Training Office | (314) 935-5980 |
Montana
Limited options; students should consider neighboring states
Internships
| Program | Program |
|---|---|
| Montana State University Counseling Center APA Accredited | APPIC Member | Bozeman, MT Contact: Dr. Cheryl R. Blank, Ph.D. [email protected] | (406) 994-4531 |
VA Montana Health Care System APA Accredited | Rural mental health emphasis Fort Harrison, MT | Contact: Training Director | (406) 447-7550 |
Nebraska
Internships
| Program | Program |
|---|---|
| Nebraska Internship Consortium in Professional Psychology (NICPP) APA Accredited | Multi-site consortium 32-48 positions annually | Stipends: $28,000-$44,000 Multiple Nebraska locations Contact: Dr. Susan M. Swearer, Ph.D. [email protected] | (402) 472-1152 |
Nebraska Mental Health Centers - Psychology Internship Program Contact: Dr. Leland Zlomke, Ph.D. [email protected] | (402) 483-6990 |
Nevada
Internships
| Program | Program |
|---|---|
| University of Nevada, Reno Counseling Services APA Accredited | Stipend: $45,000 | Reno, NV Contact: Training Director | (775) 784-4648 |
Nevada Psychology Consortium APA Accredited | Forensic/inpatient tracks | Las Vegas, NV Contact: Consortium Office |
| VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System APA Accredited | General mental health/behavioral medicine Las Vegas, NV | Contact: Training Director | (702) 791-9000 |
VA Sierra Nevada Health Care System APA Accredited | APPIC Member | Reno, NV Contact: Training Office | (775) 786-7200 |
New Hampshire
Very limited; students should consider neighboring states
Internships
| Program | Program |
|---|---|
| University of New Hampshire PACS APA Accredited | APPIC Member | Durham, NH Contact: Training Office | (603) 862-2090 |
New Jersey
Internships
| Program | Program |
|---|---|
| VA New Jersey Health Care System APA Accredited | APPIC Member | East Orange & Lyons, NJ Contact: Training Director | (973) 676-1000 |
Rutgers University - Newark APA Accredited | Multiple tracks | Newark, NJ Contact: Training Office | (973) 353-5805 |
| Rutgers University - Piscataway APA Accredited | Multiple tracks | Piscataway, NJ Contact: Training Office | (848) 932-7884 |
Cooper University Health Care APA Accredited | Stipend: $43,888 | Camden, NJ Contact: Training Office | (856) 342-2000 |
| Ancora/Greystone/Trenton Psychiatric Hospitals APA Accredited | NJ state hospital consortium Contact: Training Office |
Jersey Shore University Medical Center APA Accredited | APPIC Member | Neptune, NJ Contact: Training Office |
New Mexico
Internships
| Program | Program |
|---|---|
| UNM School of Medicine APA Accredited | 5 training tracks | Albuquerque, NM Contact: Dr. Mary Kaven, Ph.D. [email protected] | (505) 272-5002 |
New Mexico VA Southwest Consortium APA Accredited | APPIC Member | Albuquerque, NM Contact: Dr. Evelyn Sandeen, Ph.D., ABPP [email protected] | (505) 265-1711 Ext. 3283 |
| New Mexico Psychology Internship Consortium FULL APA Accreditation achieved February 2025! Multi-site consortium across NM | Contact: Consortium Office |
New York
Internships - New York hosts 40+ APPIC programs, offering exceptional diversity
NYC Academic Medical Centers
| Program | Program |
|---|---|
| Columbia University/NewYork-Presbyterian APA Accredited | APPIC Member | New York, NY Contact: Training Office | (646) 774-8000 |
NYU Langone - Bellevue Hospital Center APA Accredited | Forensic emphasis | New York, NY Contact: Training Office | (212) 562-4000 |
| NYU Rusk Rehabilitation APA Accredited | Rehabilitation focus | New York, NY Contact: Training Office | (212) 263-6028 |
NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center APA Accredited | APPIC Member | New York, NY Contact: Training Office | (212) 746-5454 |
| Mount Sinai (5 separate programs) APA Accredited | Multiple specialty tracks | New York, NY Contact: Training Offices at each site |
NYC Health + Hospitals/Jacobi-NCB APA Accredited | APPIC Member | Bronx, NY Contact: Training Office | (718) 918-5000 |
VA Hospitals
| Program | Program |
|---|---|
| VA NY Harbor Healthcare System APA Accredited | Manhattan & Brooklyn campuses New York, NY | Contact: Training Director | (212) 686-7500 |
James J. Peters VA Medical Center APA Accredited | APPIC Member | Bronx, NY Contact: Training Office | (718) 584-9000 |
| Northport VA Medical Center APA Accredited | APPIC Member | Northport, NY Contact: Training Office | (631) 261-4400 |
Upstate Programs
| Program | Program |
|---|---|
| VA Western New York Healthcare System APA Accredited | APPIC Member | Buffalo, NY Contact: Training Office | (716) 862-8598 |
VA Syracuse Healthcare System APA Accredited | APPIC Member | Syracuse, NY Contact: Training Office | (315) 425-4400 |
| Albany Psychology Internship Consortium APA Accredited | APPIC Member | Albany, NY Contact: Dr. Robert O. Hubbell, Psy.D [email protected] | (518) 262-5511 |
University of Rochester Medical Center APA Accredited | APPIC Member | Rochester, NY Contact: Training Office | (585) 275-3113 |
| University of Rochester Counseling Center APA Accredited | APPIC Member | Rochester, NY Contact: Training Office | (585) 275-3113 |
Specialty Programs
| Program | Program |
|---|---|
| AHRC NYC APA Accredited | Developmental disabilities focus New York, NY | Contact: Dr. David J. Louick, Ph.D. [email protected] | (212) 780-2578 |
Astor Services for Children & Families APA Accredited | Child/adolescent focus | Middletown, NY Contact: Dr. Athena A. Drewes, Psy.D. [email protected] | (845) 673-4260 Ext. 232 |
| The Village for Families & Children APA Accredited | APPIC Member Hartford, NY (also CT location) | Contact: Training Office |
Federal Medical Center Rochester APA Accredited | Forensic/federal corrections Rochester, NY | Contact: Training Office |
North Carolina
Internships
| Program | Program |
|---|---|
| Duke University Medical Center APA Accredited | APPIC Member | Durham, NC Contact: Training Office | (919) 684-2880 |
UNC Chapel Hill Department of Psychiatry APA Accredited | 6 training tracks | Chapel Hill, NC Contact: Training Office | (919) 966-1340 |
| UNC Chapel Hill CAPS APA Accredited | Stipend: $40,000 | Chapel Hill, NC Contact: Training Director | (919) 966-3658 |
VA Durham Healthcare System APA Accredited | APPIC Member | Durham, NC Contact: Training Office | (919) 286-0411 |
| Wake Forest University Counseling Center Pending full APA accreditation | Winston-Salem, NC Contact: Training Office | (336) 758-5273 |
Federal Correctional Complex Butner APA Accredited | Forensic training | Butner, NC Contact: Dr. Robert E. Cochrane, Psy.D. [email protected] | (919) 575-3900 Ext. 5466 |
North Dakota
Very limited; students should consider neighboring states
Internships
| Program | Program |
|---|---|
| University of North Dakota Counseling Center APA Accredited | APPIC Member | Grand Forks, ND Contact: Dr. Rhandi Clow, Ph.D. [email protected] | (701) 777-2127 |
Southeast Human Service Center Fargo, ND | Contact: Dr. Sara Quam, Psy.D. [email protected] | (701) 298-4500 |
Ohio
Internships
| Program | Program |
|---|---|
| Ohio State Wexner Medical Center APA Accredited | 10 positions, 3 tracks | Columbus, OH Contact: Training Office | (614) 293-9600 |
VA Central Ohio Healthcare System APA Accredited | APPIC Member | Columbus, OH Contact: Training Director | (614) 257-5200 |
| VA Northeast Ohio Healthcare System APA Accredited | APPIC Member | Cleveland, OH Contact: Training Office | (216) 791-3800 |
University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center APA Accredited | APPIC Member | Cleveland, OH Contact: Training Office | (216) 844-1000 |
| Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center APA Accredited | Pediatric focus | Cincinnati, OH Contact: Training Office | (513) 636-4200 |
VA Cincinnati Healthcare System APA Accredited | APPIC Member | Cincinnati, OH Contact: Training Office | (513) 861-3100 |
Oklahoma
Internships
| Program | Program |
|---|---|
| Oklahoma Health Consortium APA Accredited | APPIC Member | Norman, OK Contact: Dr. Karen S. Vaughn, Ph.D. [email protected] | (405) 325-2700 |
The University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center APA Accredited | APPIC Member | Oklahoma City, OK Contact: Dr. Russell L. Adams, Ph.D. [email protected] | (405) 271-8802 |
Oregon
Internships
| Program | Program |
|---|---|
| OHSU LEND Program APA Accredited | Pediatric/developmental disabilities focus Portland, OR | Contact: Training Office | (503) 494-8095 |
University of Oregon Counseling Center APA Accredited | APPIC Member | Eugene, OR Contact: Training Director | (541) 346-3227 |
| Oregon State University Counseling APA Accredited | Stipend: $42,672 | Corvallis, OR Contact: Training Office | (541) 737-2131 |
Oregon State Hospital APA Accredited | Forensic training | Salem, OR Contact: Training Office | (503) 945-2800 |
| VA Portland Health Care System APA Accredited | APPIC Member | Portland, OR Contact: Training Director | (503) 220-8262 |
VA Southern Oregon Rehabilitation Center APA Accredited | APPIC Member | White City, OR Contact: Training Office | (541) 826-2111 |
Pennsylvania
Internships
| Program | Program |
|---|---|
| Penn State Hershey Medical Center APA Accredited | APPIC Member | Hershey, PA Contact: Training Office | (717) 531-8521 |
Penn State University CAPS APA Accredited | APPIC Member | University Park, PA Contact: Training Director | (814) 863-0395 |
| UPMC Western Psychiatric Hospital APA Accredited | APPIC Member | Pittsburgh, PA Contact: Training Office | (412) 246-5000 |
University of Pittsburgh Counseling Center APA Accredited | APPIC Member | Pittsburgh, PA Contact: Training Director | (412) 648-7930 |
| VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System APA Accredited | APPIC Member | Pittsburgh, PA Contact: Training Office | (412) 688-6000 |
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia APA Accredited | 9 positions, 5 tracks | Philadelphia, PA Contact: Training Office | (215) 590-1000 |
| Drexel University Counseling Center APA Accredited | APPIC Member | Philadelphia, PA Contact: Training Office | (215) 895-1415 |
VA Philadelphia Healthcare System APA Accredited | APPIC Member | Philadelphia, PA Contact: Training Director | (215) 823-5800 |
Rhode Island
Internships
| Program | Program |
|---|---|
| Brown Clinical Psychology Training Consortium APA Accredited | 23 positions 4 tracks across multiple Brown-affiliated sites Providence, RI | Contact: Consortium Office | (401) 863-2794 |
South Carolina
→ View All South Carolina Programs in APPIC Directory
Internships
| Program | Program |
|---|---|
| Charleston Consortium (MUSC & VA) APA Accredited | Up to 8 positions | Charleston, SC Contact: Consortium Office | (843) 792-2211 |
South Dakota
Very limited; students should consider neighboring states
Internships
| Program | Program |
|---|---|
| SD Psychology Internship Consortium NOT APA-accredited Students should strongly consider applying to programs in neighboring states Contact: Consortium Office |
Tennessee
Internships
| Program | Program |
|---|---|
| Vanderbilt University Medical Center APA Accredited | 5 positions, 5 tracks | Nashville, TN Contact: Training Office | (615) 322-5000 |
VA Tennessee Valley Healthcare System APA Accredited | 6 positions Nashville/Murfreesboro, TN Contact: Training Director | (615) 867-6000 |
| Vanderbilt University Counseling Center APA Accredited | APPIC Member | Nashville, TN Contact: Training Director | (615) 322-2571 |
Texas
Internships
| Program | Program |
|---|---|
| Baylor College of Medicine APA Accredited | APPIC Member | Houston, TX Contact: Training Office | (713) 798-4000 |
Texas Children's Hospital APA Accredited | Pediatric focus | Houston, TX Contact: Training Office | (832) 824-1000 |
| University of Houston CAPS APA Accredited | APPIC Member | Houston, TX Contact: Training Director | (713) 743-5454 |
Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center APA Accredited | APPIC Member | Houston, TX Contact: Training Office | (713) 791-1414 |
| VA North Texas Health Care System APA Accredited | APPIC Member | Dallas, TX Contact: Training Director | (214) 857-0204 |
UT Southwestern Medical Center APA Accredited | APPIC Member | Dallas, TX Contact: Training Office | (214) 648-3111 |
| South Texas Veterans Health Care System APA Accredited | 7 training tracks | San Antonio, TX Contact: Training Director | (210) 617-5300 |
Central Texas Veterans Health Care System APA Accredited | 3 sites (Temple, Austin, Waco) | Temple, TX Contact: Training Office | (254) 778-4811 |
Utah
Internships
| Program | Program |
|---|---|
| University of Utah Counseling Center APA Accredited | Stipend: $37,500 | Salt Lake City, UT Contact: Training Director | (801) 581-6826 |
Utah State University CAPS APA Accredited | APPIC Member | Logan, UT Contact: Training Office | (435) 797-1012 |
| Huntsman Mental Health Institute APA Accredited | APPIC Member | Salt Lake City, UT Contact: Training Office | (801) 587-2000 |
Primary Children's Hospital APA Accredited | 7 positions | Pediatric focus Salt Lake City, UT | Contact: Training Office | (801) 662-1000 |
| VA Salt Lake City Health Care System APA Accredited | APPIC Member | Salt Lake City, UT Contact: Training Director | (801) 582-1565 |
Vermont
Very limited; students should consider neighboring states
Internships
| Program | Program |
|---|---|
| White River Junction VA Medical Center APA Accredited | APPIC Member | White River Junction, VT Contact: Dr. Robert Sokol, Ph.D. [email protected] | (802) 295-9363 Ext. 5686 |
Virginia
Internships
| Program | Program |
|---|---|
| VA Richmond Healthcare System APA Accredited | 4 training tracks | Richmond, VA Contact: Training Director | (804) 675-5000 |
Eastern Virginia Medical School APA Accredited | APPIC Member | Norfolk, VA Contact: Training Office | (757) 446-5800 |
| VCU Health System APA Accredited | APPIC Member | Richmond, VA Contact: Training Office | (804) 828-1210 |
Washington
Internships
| Program | Program |
|---|---|
| University of Washington CAPS APA Accredited | Stipend: $50,000 | Seattle, WA Contact: Training Director | (206) 543-1240 |
UW School of Medicine Psychology Internship APA Accredited | APPIC Member | Seattle, WA Contact: Training Office | (206) 543-3750 |
| VA Puget Sound Health Care System APA Accredited | 10 positions | Seattle, WA Contact: Training Director | (206) 762-1010 |
VA American Lake (Tacoma) APA Accredited | APPIC Member | Tacoma, WA Contact: Training Office | (253) 582-8440 |
| Washington State Office of Forensic Mental Health Services APA Accredited | Forensic emphasis Stipend: $76,798 (highest in the nation for forensic) Steilacoom, WA | Contact: Training Office | (253) 756-2900 |
West Virginia
Internships
| Program | Program |
|---|---|
| WVU School of Medicine APA Accredited | APPIC Member | Morgantown, WV Contact: Training Office | (304) 293-4000 |
WVU Carruth Center APA Accredited | Stipend: $43,888 | Morgantown, WV Contact: Training Director | (304) 293-9355 |
| Charleston Area Medical Center APA Accredited | 6 positions | Charleston, WV Contact: Training Office | (304) 388-5432 |
Wisconsin
Internships
| Program | Program |
|---|---|
| UW-Madison University Health Services APA Accredited | 3 training tracks | Madison, WI Contact: Training Director | (608) 265-5600 |
VA Milwaukee Healthcare System APA Accredited | APPIC Member | Milwaukee, WI Contact: Training Office | (414) 384-2000 |
| Wisconsin Department of Corrections APA Accredited | Forensic training | Madison, WI Contact: Training Office | (608) 240-5000 |
Wyoming
Essentially, there are NO independent APA-accredited programs
Internships
| Program | Program |
|---|---|
| High Plains Psychology Internship Consortium Multi-state consortium (only option for Wyoming students) Students MUST apply to neighboring states (Colorado, Montana, Utah, Nebraska) Contact: Consortium Office |
Key Authoritative Resources
APPIC (Association of Psychology Postdoctoral and Internship Centers)
The primary organization for psychology internship training. Visit their website to:
- Search the complete APPIC Directory (filter by state, setting, specialty)
- View Match Participating Programs
- Access the AAPI Application Portal
- Review application timeline and match statistics
APA Office of Program Consultation and Accreditation
Verify program accreditation status:
- Searchable Accreditation Database
- Contact: 750 First Street NE, Washington, DC 20002-4242
- Phone: (202) 336-5979
- Email: [email protected]
APPIC Match Registration
National Matching Services manages the Match process. Register early (recommended by October 20, 2025).
VA Psychology Training Programs
With 50+ VA programs nationwide, the VA offers comprehensive veteran-focused training. Visit individual VA facility websites for detailed program information.
Important Geographic Considerations
States with abundant programs —California (100+), New York (40+), Texas, Florida, Illinois, Pennsylvania, and Massachusetts — offer extensive choices across diverse settings.
States with minimal programs: Wyoming (essentially 0), South Dakota (primary consortium not APA-accredited), North Dakota (1-2), Montana (2), Alaska (1 consortium), Hawaii (3), Vermont (1), New Hampshire (1), Maine (2). Students in these states should plan to apply broadly to neighboring states and prepare for relocation.
Specialty training strengths by region:
- Pediatric/Child Psychology: California (CHLA, Stanford, CHOC), Pennsylvania (CHOP), Ohio (Cincinnati Children's), Utah (Primary Children's), Texas (Texas Children's)
- Neuropsychology: UCLA, Mount Sinai, various VA programs nationwide, University of Michigan
- Forensic Psychology: NYU Bellevue, Washington State OFMHS, Oregon State Hospital, Federal Bureau of Prisons sites, various state hospital systems
- Rural/Underserved Populations: Montana VA, Idaho Consortium, New Mexico Consortium, Alaska Consortium
- Military/Veterans Care: 50+ VA programs nationwide with comprehensive PTSD, integrated care, and geropsychology training
- Health Psychology/Medical Settings: Academic medical centers in major metropolitan areas
All programs listed participate in the APPIC Match unless specifically noted. Application deadlines typically cluster November 1-3, 2025. Interviews occur December 2025-January 2026. Phase I Match Day is February 20, 2026.
Application Timeline Quick Reference
Summer 2025: Begin preparing application materials, identify programs
October 1, 2025: APPIC participating programs list posted
October 20, 2025: Recommended Match registration deadline
November 1-3, 2025: Most program application deadlines
December 2025-January 2026: Interview season (predominantly virtual)
February 6, 2026 (11:59 PM ET): Phase I rank order list deadline
February 20, 2026 (9 AM ET): Match Day - Phase I results release
February 26-March 25, 2026: Phase II for unmatched candidates
March 26, 2026: Post-Match Vacancy Service opens
Understanding Costs
Application fees add up quickly. AAPI charges $50 for your first application, $32 for applications 2-15, and $60 for applications 16+. The APPIC Match registration costs $130. With 12-15 applications recommended, expect $500-650 in fees plus transcript costs.
Stipends vary dramatically by setting and location. The 2024 APPIC data show averages: military internships ($95,100), correctional facilities ($58,400), university counseling centers ($39,500), and VA medical centers ($35,900). Geographic location matters enormously, with Northeast and West Coast programs offering $43,000-52,000, while lower-cost regions might provide $28,000-35,000.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does APA accreditation matter for my internship?
APA accreditation is essential for licensure in most states. Many state licensing boards require completion of an APA-accredited internship to sit for the EPPP (Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology). Non-accredited internships may limit your career options and geographic mobility. Before considering non-accredited programs, verify your target state's licensure requirements.
How many programs should I apply to?
Most students apply to 12-15 programs to maximize Match chances. With match rates around 75-80%, strategic program selection matters more than sheer volume. Consider your specialty interests, geographic constraints, and career goals when building your list. Applying to fewer than 10 programs significantly increases your risk of not matching.
What happens if I don't match?
If you don't match in Phase I, you automatically enter Phase II (February 26-March 25, 2026), where you can apply to unfilled positions. After Phase II, the Post-Match Vacancy Service opens on March 26, listing remaining openings. Some students defer their internship search to the following year to strengthen their applications. Your training director can help develop a strategy if you don't match the requirements.
Should I apply to programs outside my specialty area?
Yes, if it increases your chances of matching. While specialty training is valuable, completing any APA-accredited internship is essential for licensure. Many psychologists develop specializations during postdoctoral training. If you're in a competitive specialty (like child psychology or neuropsychology), include some generalist programs in your application list that more broadly align with becoming a clinical psychologist as backup options.
Can I work while doing my internship?
Full-time internships (2,000 hours) don't allow outside employment due to the intensive training demands. Half-time internships exist but are much less common and take two years to complete. Most programs explicitly prohibit outside work to ensure interns can focus on clinical training, supervision, and professional development.
How vital are interview performances?
Extremely important. Programs typically interview 3-4 candidates for each position. Strong interviews can elevate your ranking, while poor interviews can eliminate you from consideration regardless of your application strength. Prepare for both behavioral questions and questions about your clinical experiences, theoretical orientation, and fit with the program's training model. Most interviews are now conducted virtually.
What if I need to stay in a specific geographic location?
Geographic inflexibility significantly limits your options and reduces match probability. If you must stay in a specific area due to family obligations or other constraints, apply to every appropriate program within commuting distance and consider programs in nearby states. Some regions (like Wyoming, Montana, and North Dakota) have very few programs, making geographic restrictions particularly challenging.
Do I need to visit programs before ranking them?
No. Since most programs switched to virtual interviews during the pandemic, in-person visits aren't expected or necessary. Virtual interviews, program websites, and conversations with current interns provide sufficient information for informed decision-making. Some students do virtual "meet and greets" with current interns to learn more about program culture.
How do stipends compare to living costs?
67% of internship sites pay stipends below local living wages. University counseling centers typically offer the lowest stipends ($35,000-40,000) while military and some forensic settings provide the highest ($75,000-95,000). Consider the cost of living when evaluating programs - a $35,000 stipend in rural Nebraska offers more buying power than $45,000 in San Francisco. Many students rely on student loans to supplement internship income.
Can international students apply to these programs?
Yes, but with restrictions. VA programs and federal facilities (like Bureau of Prisons sites) typically require U.S. citizenship. Most university counseling centers and academic medical centers accept international students with an appropriate visa status. Some programs explicitly state visa sponsorship availability in their APPIC listings. Contact programs directly if visa requirements aren't clearly stated.
What's the difference between APPIC membership and APA accreditation?
APA accreditation is the gold standard - it means the program meets rigorous training standards and is recognized for licensure. APPIC membership indicates the program follows ethical guidelines and participates in the Match, but doesn't guarantee the same level of quality assurance. Always prioritize APA-accredited programs for licensure eligibility.
When should I start preparing my application materials?
Start in summer 2025 for the 2026-2027 training year. You'll need letters of recommendation (typically 3), an updated CV, a personal statement, writing samples, and documentation of clinical hours. Give letter writers at least 6-8 weeks' notice. The AAPI online application system opens in mid-September, and most deadlines fall on November 1-3.
Key Takeaways
- Over 150 APA-accredited psychology internship programs operate nationwide, with match rates around 75-80% and 5,000+ applicants competing annually.y
- Application deadlines cluster November 1-3, 2025, with Match Day on February 20, 2026
- California and New York offer the most programs (100+ and 40+, respectively,) while Wyoming, North Dakota, and South Dakota have minimal options requiring applications to neighboring stat.es
- Stipends average $38,900 but vary dramatically ($28,000-$95,100) by setting, with 67% of sites paying below local living wa.ges
- APA accreditation is essential for licensure, and APPIC membership signals adherence to ethical training standards
- Match training goals to program strengths: university counseling centers for brief therapy and prevention, VA for PTSD and integrated care, children's hospitals for pediatric medical psycholoand gy, forensic settings for risk assessment
- Strategic program selection matters more than prestige - consider post-internship career goals, setting preferences, and geographic constraints when building your application list.
Ready to Start Your Psychology Career Journey?
Finding the right psychology internship program sets the foundation for your entire career. With hundreds of programs across diverse settings, the strategic match between your goals and program strengths matters more than geographic preference alone. Strategic preparation during your doctoral training, including accumulating supervised clinical hours and gaining diverse practicum experiences, positions you for competitive applications and Match Day success.
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