Clinical Services
We provide individualized, evidence-based psychotherapy treatment to a broad range of psychological problems and behavioral issues. Some problems and issues include anxiety, depression, relational problems, family problems, academic problems, parenting difficulties, divorce and separation adjustment, trauma, childhood abuse, bereavement, behavioral issues, and life transitions. Psychotherapy outcomes are measured and re-assessed during therapy to monitor progress and assess goals for treatment.
We provide the following psychotherapy services:
- Adult Individual Therapy
- Child and Adolescent Therapy
- Parent Counseling
- Group Therapy
- Couple Therapy
Our treatment approach emphasizes a Cognitive-Behavioral orientation with a specific focus on evidence-based intervention techniques including virtual reality and exposure therapy, behavioral therapy, mindfulness-based cognitive therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy.
Therapy services provided by doctoral students are video recorded for the purpose of training in order to facilitate the supervision process. In addition, licensed clinical faculty and staff provide confidential treatment and evaluations to selected client populations.
The first step in the psychotherapy treatment process is to complete a brief screening and set up an initial intake meeting. Clients’ needs are assessed during an initial intake meeting to match clients to clinicians with specialized skills. We do not provide crisis or walk-in services.
SERVICES NOT PROVIDED AT THE CLINIC
- Walk-in appointments
- Emergency appointments
- Child custody evaluations
- Forensic evaluations
- Psychiatric medication evaluations
- Chemical dependency treatment programs
The UTRGV Psychology Clinic is not able to provide emergency crisis services. Individuals who because of psychiatric difficulties need substantial case management, on-going medication adjustments, and/or emergency clinician access, are generally not appropriate for a training clinic. Such clients may be seen at the clinic when their situation is more stable.