Doctoral Internship Training Program

 Welcome to Solara Psychological Services, where we are committed to developing the next generation of thoughtful, competent, and compassionate clinical psychologists. Our one-year, full-time APA-guided internship program provides rich clinical experiences across a range of populations, with strong supervision, interdisciplinary collaboration, and opportunities for specialization. 

We offer both pre-doctoral and post-doctoral placements, adhering to APPIC standards. Interns gain supervised experience across various settings and populations, including:

• Neuropsychological assessment (adults, older adults, children)
   
• Therapy services (individual, family, and group)
   
• Forensic evaluations (when applicable)
   
• Integrated care models (e.g., work with neurologists or primary care physicians)
   
• Multidisciplinary consultation

• Work directly with referring providers including neurologists, attorneys, and school systems
   
• Specialize in aging and memory disorders, pediatric assessment, or forensic psychology
   
• Option to observe or participate in expert testimony preparation and court-related procedures
   
• Participate in case conferences, journal clubs, and team supervision
   
• Exposure to private practice operations and documentation systems

• Weekly individual supervision by licensed psychologists
   
• Group supervision and didactics on ethics, diagnosis, multicultural issues, and specialty topics
   
• Emphasis on professional identity development, self-awareness, and clinical reasoning

• Doctoral students (PhD/PsyD) in Clinical or Counseling Psychology (preferrable from a APA-Accredited Program)
   
• Strong foundational training in assessment and therapy
   
• Interest in working with diverse populations in a dynamic outpatient setting
   
• Professionalism, maturity, and curiosity

We participate in the APPIC match and adhere to all guidelines. To apply, please submit:

• AAPI application
   
• Current CV
   
• Three letters of recommendation
   
• Graduate transcripts
   
• Sample assessment report (de-identified)

Please reach out to our Training Director at Dr. Arthur Cardona at internship@solarpsych.com
Or call us at 940-340-5194
We’re happy to connect and tell you more about our program and what makes Solara a unique training experience. 

For more detailed information about our training program, expectations, and structure, please download the following materials below: