UNT CTS Training Program

UNT CTS partners with the UNT Counseling Psychology program to train Counseling Psychology PhD students every fall and spring semester. CTS also welcomes practicum and internship applicants from other training programs. CTS has accepted students from the UNT Counseling, UNT Rehabilitation Counseling, UNT Social Work, TWU Mental Health Counseling, and TWU Counseling Psychology programs. CTS requires a minimum 2 semester commitment from all trainees.

UNT Counseling and Testing Services does not have an American Psychological Association accredited doctoral internship training program.

Training Mission

At UNT Counseling and Testing Services we strive for intentionality; to be deliberate in our training and clinical practice.  We are here to help and serve the UNT community, which includes our practicum interns.  Our training includes observation of clinical practice, goal-setting, skills training, feedback, continuous assessment, experiential learning, and reflection.  We are dedicated to offering a positive training experience in which our trainees develop a broader range of clinical skills, a greater understanding of their professional identity, and a readiness for the next phase in their training development.

About the Training Program

Our training program is influenced by principals from the Integrated Developmental Model (Stoltenberg, McNeill, & Delworth, 1998), Relational Cultural Theory (Jordan, 2009), and the Scientist-Practitioner Model (Stoltenberg et al. 2000). We emphasize the process of training and supervision, the roles of supervisor and supervisee, and the integration of evidence-based interventions. Training tasks and contextual factors are flexible to the needs of the student clinician. Supervision is a mutually valued, growth-fostering experience and a crucial component to our training program.

Hour requirements can vary by academic program and MOUs with each department.

Examples of weekly hour requirements:

Program/
Year

Direct Hours
Individual Supervision
Group Supervision
Training/Didactic
Administrative
Other
Total Hours

3rd Year Counseling Psychology, Ph.D.

9
1-2
1
1
3-5
NA
16-18

Advanced Ph.D. Extern

12-14
1-2
NA
NA
3-5
2-4
20-22

Social Work
M.S.

10-14
1-2
1
1
2-4
2-5
17-22

Counseling
M.S.

12-14
1-2
1
1
2-4
2-4
20-22

Rehabilitation Counseling M.S.

8-10
1-2
1
1
4-5
2-3
17-20

Practicum Training Activities include:

  • Learning HIPAA Compliant practices for Electronic Record Keeping utilizing Titanium Software
  • Providing individual therapy
  • Initial Consultations
  • Providing referrals to on-campus and off-campus community services
  • Optional: outreach programming, group therapy and workshops

Eligibility and Requirements

UNT CTS  offers a captive practicum program in partnership with the UNT Counseling Psychology PhD program for students in their third year. However, minimum requirements include:

  • Passing a Criminal History Check
  • Possession of liability insurance
  • Approval from the academic program to proceed with practicum

Fourth-year and above PhD students are welcome to apply for an Advanced Externship position at CTS. 

Master’s and PhD students studying locally to be mental health therapists are encouraged to apply. Ideal candidates must meet minimum requirements above and complete our application process.

Application Process

A complete application will include:

  1. CTS Training Program Application Form
  2. Curriculum vitae/resume emailed to riverocarr@unt.edu
  3. Cover letter emailed to riverocarr@unt.edu.Your cover letter should describe your fit with our training program, your reasons for applying, and your goals for your training year.
  4. Readiness for Training Program Form to be completed by your training director, advisor, or professor who has supervised your clinical work. The purpose of this form is to ensure that you have completed all requirements from your program to proceed with your practicum training at CTS.

Upon acceptance, trainees will be required to undergo a Criminal History Check and provide proof of clinical liability insurance.

Fall 2025 – Spring 2026 Trainees

UNT Clinical Mental Health Counseling MS program : Lily King (supervised by Jordan Richardson, LPC)

TWU Counseling Psychology PhD program: Danté Jackson (supervised by Dillon Federici, PhD)

UNT Counseling Psychology PhD program:

  • Megan Kelley (supervised by Amber LeBlanc, PhD and Pamela Flint PhD)
  • Ayurda Pathak (supervised by Ana Popovska, PhD)
  • Dionne Regis (supervised by Arlene Rivero Carr, PhD)
  • Mikaili Robertson (supervised by Dillon Federici, PhD)
  • Christie Tsao (supervised by Arlene Rivero Carr, PhD)
  • Chloe White (supervised by Amanda Wheeler, PhD)
  • Caleb Wilborn (supervised by Arlene Rivero Carr, PhD)
  • Javon Williams (supervised by Amanda Wheeler, PhD)
  • Simon Wright (supervised by Ana Popovska, PhD)