Comprehensive Training Program For Clinical Psychology Doctoral Interns

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Program Overview and Training Goals

The Psychology Doctoral Internship at Orange County Family Wellness Group is a full-time, year-long clinical psychology training program. Interns will complete a minimum of 1,500 supervised training hours including: clinical supervision, direct therapeutic and assessment services, interdisciplinary collaboration, and didactic training.

This internship follows a practitioner-scholar model, grounded in family systems, attachment, lifespan development, and trauma-informed care. Interns will develop competencies in: 

1. Evidence-based assessment and diagnosis
2. Non-directive and integrative play therapy
3. Direct therapeutic services to multiple age groups including: children, adolescents, and adults
   
4. Perinatal mental health services (pregnancy to postpartum)
5. Parenting and family therapy, including PCIT & FFT
6. Early intervention & prevention strategies
7. Integration of different theoretical orientations including: psychodynamic psychotherapy, dialectical behavioral therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy.
   
8. Cultural humility, diversity, and ethical professional conduct

Program Brochure

More information can be found in our program brochure available here. 

Staff and Supervisory Team

Dr. Parie Faridnia, Psy.D., RPT-S
Training Director
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Registered Play Therapist Supervisor

Dr. Nicole Chavez, Psy.D., RPT-S
Psychology Lead/Chief
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Registered Play Therapist Supervisor