Overview: Students with a particular interest in anxiety and mood disorders may pursue intensive study in this area. The clinical program offers substantive training on theoretical foundations, research and interventions for anxiety and mood disorders. Students may choose to conduct research and/or receive training in anxiety and depressive disorders including panic disorder, agoraphobia, social anxiety disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, specific phobia, and depression.

Clinical Training: Students have the opportunity to comprehensively assess these anxiety and depressive disorders using a combination of measures. They also learn how to conceptualize cases and formulate treatment plans, and implement and conduct strategies through the use of simulated exercises, role-plays, illustrative case examples and videotapes. Additionally, students have the opportunity to treat between one to three patients a year up for a maximum of two years and receive three hours of weekly supervision on cases.

Coursework
Cognitive Behavior Therapy for Anxiety and Depression I (Dr. McGinn)
Cognitive Behavior Therapy for Anxiety and Depression II (Dr. McGinn)
Theory and Research in Anxiety and Depression I (Dr. McGinn)
Theory and Research in Anxiety and Depression II (Dr. McGinn)
Treatment of Anxiety Disorders in Children and Adolescents (Dr. Moretz) (elective)

Faculty: Dr. Lata K. McGinn 

Overview: Although issues related to diversity are infused throughout the curriculum, we also offer specialized coursework and training to deepen understanding of diverse populations. Students have the opportunity to examine the psychological experiences of individuals from various cultural groups as well as the impact of therapists’ and clients’ identity development on the therapy process. Additionally, students have the opportunity to focus on identity development, stigma and the implications of identity-related stressors on mental health.

Coursework
Identity, Stigma and Mental Health I (Dr. Pachankis)
Identity, Stigma and Mental Health II (Dr. Pachankis)
Multicultural Issues and Diversity (Dr. Auerbach)
Sexual Orientation and Its Impact on Psychology Intervention (Irene Javors)

Faculty: Dr. Carl Auerbach, Dr. John Pachankis and Irene Javors

Overview: Clinical students have the opportunity to receive training in supervision. Training in supervision for all students is conducted through the professional seminar course. Additionally, elective training in supervision is provided didactic coursework and clinical experience in supervision. Advanced students have the opportunity to supervise first-year students conducting assessment batteries. Advanced training is also offered in supervision from an interpersonal-relational psychodynamic perspective. Students receive supervision on their supervision of first-year students’ clinical interviews. In addition, theories of supervision and clinical, developmental, ethical and personal issues in the teaching and learning of psychotherapy are discussed.

Faculty: Dr. Martin Rock 

Overview: The Clinical PsyD Program at Ferkauf offers specialty training in trauma. This program focuses on furthering knowledge and research in trauma, training students in theoretical models, research and treatment. The program provides training in both individual and cultural trauma (e.g., genocide). It also focuses on providing training to students in vulnerability to trauma and evidence-based treatment for traumatized population.

Coursework: Research Courses
Psychological Trauma I (Dr. Auerbach)
Psychological Trauma II (Dr. Auerbach)
Theory and Research in Anxiety and Depression I (Dr. McGinn)
Theory and Research in Anxiety and Depression II (Dr. McGinn)

Coursework: Clinical Courses
Cognitive Behavior Therapy for Anxiety and Depressive Disorders I (Dr. McGinn)
Cognitive Behavior Therapy for Anxiety and Depressive Disorders II (Dr. McGinn)

Faculty: Dr. Carl Auerbach and Dr. Lata K. McGinn 

Overview: Students interested in the process of treatment have a number of opportunities to gain intensive study and training in this area from different theoretical orientations. Students may choose to pursue research focused on exploring what makes therapists effective and study the process of therapy. Through these courses, students review and consider research on therapy processes and outcomes.

Coursework
Effective Psychotherapists: An Integrative Approach I (Dr. Eubanks-Carter)
Effective Psychotherapists: An Integrative Approach II (Dr. Eubanks-Carter)
Research in Psychotherapy and the Process of Change I (Dr. Rock)
Research in Psychotherapy and the Process of Change II (Dr. Rock)
Teaching and Learning in Psychotherapy (Dr. Rock)

Faculty: Dr. Catherine Eubanks-Carter and Dr. Martin Rock