CPTC Internship Application — 2026–2027 Academic Year
Please complete all sections of this application. Submit the completed application along with all required supplementary materials. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
SECTION 1: Personal Information
Full Legal Name
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Phone
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SECTION 2: Academic Program Information
Graduate Institution
Degree Program & Title
Specialization / Concentration
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Credits Completed
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Program Accreditation
CACREP-accredited (Clinical Mental Health Counseling)
CACREP-accredited (Other specialty)
COAMFTE-accredited
APA-accredited
WSCUC / Regional accreditation only
Other
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SECTION 3: Faculty / University Supervisor
Faculty Supervisor Name
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Credentials / Licenses
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Any Relevant Clinical Experience
SECTION 5: Relevant Coursework Completed
Relevant Coursework Completed
Counseling Theories & Techniques
Ethics & Professional Orientation in Counseling
Multicultural Counseling & Social Justice
Human Growth & Development
Career Development & Counseling
Group Counseling & Group Work
Assessment, Testing & Diagnosis
Research Methods & Program Evaluation
Psychopathology / Diagnosis & Treatment of Mental Disorders
Psychopharmacology
Crisis Intervention & Trauma-Informed Care
Marriage, Couple & Family Counseling
Substance Use & Addictions Counseling
Neuroscience / Interpersonal Neurobiology
Psychodynamic / Psychoanalytic Theory
Personality Theory / Object Relations
Additional relevant courses
SECTION 6: Internship Goals & Fit
Why are you interested in completing your internship at CPTC?
Please describe your interest in psychodynamic therapy and what draws you to CPTC's training model.
Describe your current theoretical orientation and how you see it relating to a psychodynamic framework.
What are your primary learning goals for the internship?
Describe a moment from your clinical training — whether in a counseling skills lab, or a classroom role-play — that was particularly meaningful to you. What did you learn about yourself as a clinician?
Are there specific client populations or presenting concerns you hope to gain experience with?
SECTION 7: Scheduling & Availability
Weekly Availability (Mark each cell with "Y" for available, "N" for not available, or "M" for maybe/flexible)
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Total Hours Needed
Direct Hours Needed
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SECTION 8: Professional Requirements Checklist
Professional Requirements Checklist
I am currently enrolled in a graduate counseling program and in good academic standing.
I have successfully completed my practicum (minimum 100 hours, including 40 direct service hours).
I have been approved by my academic program to begin internship.
I hold (or will obtain prior to start) individual professional counseling liability insurance.
I understand that I must disclose my intern status to all clients.
I have read (or will read prior to start) the CPTC Internship Guide in its entirety.
I am willing to complete a background check if required by CPTC or my academic program.
I understand that CPTC's training model is grounded in psychodynamic theory, and I am open to learning within this framework.
I understand the time commitment of 8–15 hours per week of in-person client sessions, plus 2 hours per week of group supervision.
Liability Insurance Provider
Policy Number (if active)
SECTION 9: Professional References
Reference 1 Name
Reference 1 Title / Role
Reference 1 Organization
Reference 1 Relationship to Applicant
Reference 1 Email
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Reference 2 Name
Reference 2 Title / Role
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Reference 2 Relationship to Applicant
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Reference 2 Phone
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SECTION 10: Required Supplementary Materials
In addition to this completed application, please submit the following documents. Your application will not be reviewed until all materials are received.
Current CV or Resume (PDF, DOC, DOCX, JPG, PNG; Max 10MB)
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Letter of Endorsement from Academic Program (PDF, DOC, DOCX, JPG, PNG; Max 10MB)
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SECTION 11: Applicant Attestation
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