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Member Site Information
APPIC Member Number: 2117
Program Type: Internship
Membership Type: Full Membership
Site: Western Washington University
Department: Counseling Center
Address: 516 High Street, Old Main 540
Bellingham, Washington 98225-9052
Country: United States
Metro Area: Vancouver (Surrey, Burnaby)
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA
Distance from Major City: 90 miles north of Seattle; 40 miles south of Vancouver BC
Phone: 360-650-3164
Fax: 360-650-7308
Training Director Email: casianr@wwu.edu
Co-Training Director Email:
Web Address: https://cwc.wwu.edu/doctoral-internship-program
Brochure Website's Address: https://counseling.wwu.edu/welcome-training-wwu-counseling-center
Primary Agency Type: University Counseling Center
Additional Agency Types:
  • University Counseling Center
Member of APPIC since: 2010
Accreditation
APA Accreditation Accredited
CPA Accreditation Not Accredited
Internship Staff/Faculty Information
Training Director: Ruby Casiano
Chief Psychologist: Ruby Casiano
Number of Full-Time Licensed Doctoral Psychologists on Staff/Faculty 5
Number of Part-Time Licensed Doctoral Psychologists on Staff/Faculty 0
Position Information
Start Date: 09/01/2026
Funded
Number of Full Time Slots Expected Next Class: 4
Number of Part Time Slots Expected Next Class: 0
Stipend
Full Time Annual Stipend for Next Class: 41332.00
Part Time Annual Stipend for Next Class: 0
Fringe Benefits: Dissertation Release Time, Dental Insurance, Disability Insurance, Health Insurance, Licensing Exam Release Time, Life Insurance, Professional Development Time, Sick Leave, Vacation
Other Fringe Benefits (not indicated above):
Brief description of the typical work day for an intern at this training site 12 to 18 hours of Brief Individual/group/Couples counseling (per week); 3-4 hours of Phone Consultation coverage(per week); Initial assessment interview; Crisis intervention and management; 3 to 4 Psychological Assessments for the year; 2 hours individual supervision; weekly supervision of group/couples therapy; weekly group supervision; bi-weekly Assessment group supervision; bi-weekly group meeting with TD; bi-weekly medical consultation group; weekly intern seminar; weekly Multicultural Seminar; bi-weekly intern cohort peer consultation meeting; weekly staff meeting; university outreach and consultation.
Does this site have practicum psychology students on site? No
Is this program fully affiliated with one or more doctoral programs? No
Is this program partially affiliated with one or more doctoral programs? No
Internship Application Process
Accepting Applicants: Yes
Application Due Date: 11/21/2025 11:59 PM EST
A Virtual Interview are: Required
Interview notification date: 12/20/2024
Tentative interview date: From 1/5/2026 through 1/23/2026
Interview process description:

Applicants are notified of their interview status by email. Individual interviews are conducted by video conference (e.g. Zoom) and occur between January 5, 2026 and January 23, 2026. They typically involve 3-4 members of the staff, including a current Doctoral Intern, in a one-hour conference call.
How to obtain application info: Email the Program
Preferred method of contacting the program: Email the Program
We have matched with interns from these programs: Adler School of Professional Psychology Adler University - Vancouver Antioch University Seattle Antioch University New England Arizona School of Professional Psychology/Argosy-Phoenix Chicago School of Professional Psychology (Chicago, Los Angeles, Washington DC campuses) Duquesne University Indiana State University University of Indianapolis John F. Kennedy University Northwest University Pacific University Pacifica Graduate Institute Rosemead School of Psychology/Biola University University of the Rockies University of San Francisco Washington State University William James College Antioch University New England
Internship Applicant Requirements
US Citizenship Required: No
If NOT a U.S. Citizen, Authorization to Work or to Engage in Practical Training (CPT or OPT) in the US is Required: Yes
Canadian Citizenship Required: No
If NOT a Canadian Citizen, Authorization to Work in Canada or to Engage in Practical Training (CPT or OPT) in Canada is Required: No
Masters Degree Required: No
Comprehensive Exams Passed: Yes, by start of internship
Dissertation Proposal Approved: Yes, by start of internship
Dissertation Defended: No
Minimum Number of AAPI Intervention Hours (if applicable): 400
Minimum Number of AAPI Assessment Hours (if applicable): 25
Minimum Number of Combined Intervention and Assessment Hours (if applicable): 425
Does your program require applicants to submit supplemental materials (i.e., an assessment report and/or a case/treatment summary): Yes
Minimum Number of Years of Grad Training Required (if applicable): 3
Accepted / Not-Accepted Program Types
Clinical Psychology Accepted
Counseling Psychology Accepted
School Psychology Not Accepted
APA-Accredited Accepted
CPA-Accredited Accepted
PCSAS-Accredited
Non-Accredited Accepted
Ph.D Degree Accepted
Psy.D. Degree Accepted
Ed.D. Degree Not Accepted
This institution, department, internship, or postdoctoral program requires trainees to sign a statement about personal behavior and/or religious beliefs as a condition of admission and/or retention in the program: No
How to obtain text of statement:
Other Requirements: Matched applicants must successfully pass a criminal background check as a condition of employment. Matched applicants will be considered employees of the university. All employees must comply with our Immunization policies, including Proof of Rubeola Measles Immunity within 60-days of hire. Please reach out to HR@wwu.edu if you need information regarding medical or religious exemption and applicable accommodations. https://cwc.wwu.edu/application-information
Program Description

The Western Washington University Counseling and Wellness Center (CWC) is a unit of Counseling Health & Wellness, a unit within the Division of Academic Affairs, and is accredited by the International Association of Counseling Services (IACS). The CWC offers a wide range of counseling and student development services and is the primary mental health facility of the campus. The senior staff of the CWC spends roughly 60% of their time in direct client service, client-related activities, and supervision, with the remainder devoted to outreach, administration, consultation, training, and staff development activities. While the CWC utilizes a brief therapy model, there are opportunities for longer-term counseling. Staff members practice in a variety of counseling modes and represent several theoretical approaches to counseling and psychotherapy. Professional staff members are licensed mental health counselors, LMFTs, LCISWs, or licensed psychologists in the state of Washington. Interns devote a minimum of 25% of their time to direct service activities, including individual and group counseling, initial assessment interviews, daytime and after-hours on-call services, and psychological assessment. Interns also participate in a weekly 2-hour seminar, weekly staff meetings, bi-weekly peer consultation groups, a bi-weekly intern cohort meeting, and bi-weekly consult hour with Health Center staff. Interns are expected to co-facilitate at least one of the multi-session groups offered by the CWC. Involvement in outreach/consultation activities is also required.

Internship Training Opportunities

Populations
Infants:
Toddlers:
Children:
Adolescents:
Adults: Yes
Family:
Older Adults:
Inpatients:
Outpatients: Yes
LGBTQ+: Yes
Ethnic minorities: Yes
Spanish-speaking:
French-speaking:
Deaf/Hearing-impaired:
Students: Yes
International Students: Yes
Rural: Yes
Urban: Yes
Low income: Yes
People without housing: Yes
Other: First generation and undocumented students are also seen periodically.

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Treatment Modalities
Assessment: Experience (21% to 30%)
Individual Therapy: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Couples Therapy: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Family Therapy:
Group Therapy: Experience (21% to 30%)
Community Intervention:
Consultation/Liaison: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Crisis Intervention: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Brief Psychotherapy: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Long-term Psychotherapy: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Cognitive Rehabilitation:
Primary Care:
Evidenced Based Practice:
Evidence Based Research:
Supervision of Practicum students :
Other:

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Experience
Health Psychology:
Women's Health:
HIV/AIDS:
Eating Disorders: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Sexual Disorders: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Sports Psychology:
Rehabilitation Psychology:
Physical Disabilities: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Learning Disabilities: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Developmental Disabilities: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Assessment: Experience (21% to 30%)
Neuropsychology-Adult:
Neuropsychology-Child:
Serious Mental Illness: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Anxiety Disorders: Experience (21% to 30%)
Trauma/PTSD: Experience (21% to 30%)
Sexual Abuse: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Substance Use Disorders: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Forensics/Corrections:
Sexual Offenders:
Geropsychology:
Pediatrics:
School:
Counseling: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Vocational/Career Development: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Multicultural Therapy: Experience (21% to 30%)
Feminist Therapy: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Religion/Spirituality: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Empirically-Supported Treatments: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Public Policy/Advocacy:
Program Development/Evaluation:
Supervision:
Research:
Administration:
Integrated health care - primary:
Integrated health care - specialty:
Other:

Additional information about training opportunities: Not all rotations or training experiences may be available as described in the APPIC Directory. Please consult the program's application materials or their website at: https://cwc.wwu.edu/doctoral-internship-program  for a complete description of the training opportunities available at this training site. IF the site has not updated their information by August 1, feel free to contact the Training Director for additional information.

Summary of the Characteristics of the Specified Internship Class
2017-2018 2018-2019 2019-2020 2020-2021 2021-2022 2022-2023 2023-2024 2024-2025 2025-2026
Number of Completed Applications: 32 18 13 15 17 86
Number of applicants invited for interviews: 31 15 8 15 13 14 17 21
Total number of interns: 4 4 3 3 4 4 4 4
Total number of interns from APA/CPA accredited programs: 1 4 3 4 4 4 4
Total number of interns from Ph.D. programs: 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 3
Total number of interns from Psy.D. programs: 3 4 3 2 4 4 4 1
Total number of interns from Ed.D. programs: 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Number of interns that come from a Clinical Psychology program 3 4 3 3 4 4 4 2
Number of interns that come from a Counseling Psychology program 1 0 0 0 0 0 2
Number of interns that come from a School Psychology program 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Range of integrated assessment reports: lowest number of reports written NA NA NA
Range of integrated assessment reports: highest number of reports written NA NA NA
Summary of Post Internship Employment Settings of Each Internship Class (1st Placement)
2022-2023 2023-2024 2024-2025
Academic teaching:
Community mental health center: 0 1 0
Consortium: 0 0 0
University Counseling Center: 3 0 0
Hospital/Medical Center: 0 0 0
Veterans Affairs Health Care System: 0 0 0
Psychiatric facility: 0 0 0
Correctional facility: 0 0 0
Health Maintenance Organization: 0 0 0
School district/system: 0 0 0
Independent practice setting: 0 2 4
Other (Academic Psychology Department): 0 0 0
Link to Program's Trainee Admissions, Support, and Outcome Data: https://cwc.wwu.edu/admissions-support-and-initial-placement-data
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