APPIC

Member Site Information

APPIC Member Number:	1279
Program Type:	Internship
Membership Type:	Full Membership
Site:	Illinois State University
Department:	Student Counseling Services
Address:	320 Student Services Building Campus Box 2420 Normal, Illinois 61790-2420
Country:	United States
Metro Area:	Not Applicable Chicago-Joliet-Naperville, IL-IN-WI MSA
Distance from Major City:	130 miles southwest of Chicago
Phone:	309-438-7948
Fax:
Training Director Email:	tmnguy1@ilstu.edu
Co-Training Director Email:
Web Address:	http://counseling.illinoisstate.edu/training/
Brochure Website's Address:	http://counseling.illinoisstate.edu/training/
Primary Agency Type:	University Counseling Center
Additional Agency Types:	University Counseling Center
Member of APPIC since:

Accreditation

APA Accreditation	Accredited
CPA Accreditation	Not Accredited

Internship Staff/Faculty Information

Training Director:	Thanh Nguyen
Chief Psychologist:	Carrie Haubner
Number of Full-Time Licensed Doctoral Psychologists on Staff/Faculty	4
Number of Part-Time Licensed Doctoral Psychologists on Staff/Faculty	0

Position Information

Start Date:	08/03/2026

	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:	38868.00
Part Time Annual Stipend for Next Class:	0

Fringe Benefits:	Dental Insurance, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Professional Development Time, Sick Leave, Vacation
Other Fringe Benefits (not indicated above):	Own office, computer with internet, state of the art video-recording capacities, University privileges, library access, professional development/travel funds, HIPAA complaint telehealth platform

Brief description of the typical work day for an intern at this training site	Interns may see 3 clients, conduct a triage appointment, participate in supervision, and attend a meeting or training seminar on a typical day. Some days interns participate in group therapy, provide outreach, or may spend time working on a setting specific rotation project.

Does this site have practicum psychology students on site?	Yes
Doctoral Psychology Practicum Students	Yes
Masters Psychology Practicum Students	Yes
Do Psychology Interns/Postdocs Have the Opportunity to Supervise Practicum Students?	Yes

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:	11/10/2025 11:59 PM EST
A Virtual Interview are:	Required
Interview notification date:	12/15/2025
Tentative interview date:	01/05/26-01/09/26
Interview process description:	Interview Process The Training Team at Illinois State University reviews all applications and selects candidates for interviews based on a holistic review of experience, readiness, and fit with our program. We expect a minimum of 300 hours of supervised direct clinical service at the time of application. Applicants will be notified of their interview status via email no later than December 15, 2025. Those selected for an interview will receive a scheduling link to sign up for an available slot. Interviews will be held on weekdays between January 5–9, 2026, and will be conducted via a HIPAA-compliant Zoom platform. If an applicant does not have access to a secure internet connection, a phone interview will be offered as an alternative. Each interview will last approximately 45 minutes and will be conducted by two members of the Intern Selection Committee. Following the formal interview, applicants will have a brief 15–20 minute phone conversation with the Training Director to ask any remaining questions and become more acquainted with the program. We offer virtual interviews to promote equity among applicants, reduce the financial burden of travel, and account for inclement weather common during this time of year. We understand that some applicants may wish to visit our site prior to ranking; we are open to discussing that option on a case-by-case basis. While all current interns serve on the Intern Selection Committee, applicants may also request a separate time to speak informally with an intern.
How to obtain application info:	Visit Website
Preferred method of contacting the program:	Email the Program
We have matched with interns from these programs:	Our internship program continues to attract strong applicants from a wide range of doctoral programs across the country. The 2024–2025 intern class includes trainees from the California School of Professional Psychology at Alliant International University, Spalding University, and The Chicago School of Professional Psychology. The incoming 2025–2026 class is composed of students from Northwest University, Northern Arizona University, Midwestern University, and Chatham University. Over the years, we have had the privilege of training interns from many distinguished programs, including the University of Maryland, University of North Dakota, Wright State University, Southern Illinois University, Iowa State University, Carlos Albizu University, Indiana University, Oklahoma State University, Regent University, Western Michigan University, University of Illinois, University of Kentucky, and Loyola University, among others. This breadth of representation reflects the wide appeal of our training program and our commitment to cultivating a diverse, collaborative, and inclusive training environment that welcomes interns from a variety of academic and cultural backgrounds.

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 application deadline
Dissertation Proposal Approved:	Yes, by ranking deadline
Dissertation Defended:	No
Minimum Number of AAPI Intervention Hours (if applicable):	300
Minimum Number of AAPI Assessment Hours (if applicable):	0
Minimum Number of Combined Intervention and Assessment Hours (if applicable):
Does your program require applicants to submit supplemental materials (i.e., an assessment report and/or a case/treatment summary):	No
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	Not Accepted
Ph.D Degree	Accepted
Psy.D. Degree	Accepted
Ed.D. Degree	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:	https://counseling.illinoisstate.edu/training/

Program Description

Program Description

At Illinois State University’s Student Counseling Services (SCS), our Doctoral Internship in Health Service Psychology is grounded in a developmental-mentoring training model. We are committed to providing high-quality training within the context of a comprehensive and inclusive service delivery system, offering clinical, career, psychiatric, and developmental services to a diverse university community.

Our internship program is designed to prepare interns for entry-level practice as health service psychologists by supporting the integration of clinical skills, professional identity development, multicultural competence, and system-level awareness. We structure our training around three primary aims:

To provide training in the planning, delivery, and evaluation of high-quality, professional, and comprehensive psychological services in a university counseling center setting.
Interns gain supervised experience in individual psychotherapy, group psychotherapy, crisis intervention, and psychological assessment. Training emphasizes culturally responsive, evidence-informed care and ethical practice.
To provide training in the general practice of professional psychology, with a focus on identity development, ethics, and multicultural competence.
Interns engage in weekly intern training seminars, diversity seminar, case conferences, and professional development activities that support the integration of theory, science, and self-awareness into clinical work. Particular emphasis is placed on cultural humility, ethical reasoning, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
To provide training in a variety of activities associated with university counseling center work.
Interns engage in general outreach, which includes meaningful involvement in outreach, psychoeducation, and liaison work with academic or campus support units. In addition, interns participate in setting-specific training rotations each semester. These may include multicultural outreach and social justice programming, holistic health promotion, and athletics consultation. All interns also complete a required Supervision of Supervision experience.

Interns begin providing daytime emergency services early in the training year and begin participating in after-hours on-call crisis response in the spring semester. These experiences are developmentally scaffolded and supported by ongoing supervision.

A central strength of our internship program is the amount and quality of supervision. Each intern receives:

Two hours of individual supervision with a licensed psychologist
One hour of individual supervision with a licensed clinical supervisor
One hour of group supervision with the Training Director
30 minutes of group therapy supervision with a senior staff co-leader

Additional supervision and mentoring occur through consultation, outreach, group therapy, and the supervision of supervision rotation. Interns receive support across all areas of professional functioning, which reflects our program’s commitment to developmental learning, ethical care, and professional excellence.

Our program is fully accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA). We were last re-accredited in 2017 and are currently accredited through 2027.

Questions related to the program’s accredited status should be directed to:

Office of Program Consultation and Accreditation
American Psychological Association
750 1st Street, NE
Washington, DC 20002
Phone: (202) 336-5979
Email: apaaccred@apa.org
Web: www.apa.org/ed/accreditation

Internship Training Opportunities

Populations
Infants:
Toddlers:
Children:
Adolescents:	Yes
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:
Other:

(training opportunities continued)

Treatment Modalities
Assessment:	Exposure (1% to 20%)
Individual Therapy:	Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Couples Therapy:	Exposure (1% to 20%)
Family Therapy:
Group Therapy:	Emphasis (31% to 49%)
Community Intervention:	Exposure (1% to 20%)
Consultation/Liaison:	Exposure (1% to 20%)
Crisis Intervention:	Experience (21% to 30%)
Brief Psychotherapy:	Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Long-term Psychotherapy:	Exposure (1% to 20%)
Cognitive Rehabilitation:
Primary Care:
Evidenced Based Practice:	Emphasis (31% to 49%)
Evidence Based Research:
Supervision of Practicum students :	Experience (21% to 30%)
Other:

(training opportunities continued)

Experience
Health Psychology:	Exposure (1% to 20%)
Women's Health:
HIV/AIDS:
Eating Disorders:	Experience (21% to 30%)
Sexual Disorders:
Sports Psychology:	Exposure (1% to 20%)
Rehabilitation Psychology:
Physical Disabilities:
Learning Disabilities:
Developmental Disabilities:
Assessment:	Exposure (1% to 20%)
Neuropsychology-Adult:
Neuropsychology-Child:
Serious Mental Illness:
Anxiety Disorders:	Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
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:	Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Feminist Therapy:	Exposure (1% to 20%)
Religion/Spirituality:	Exposure (1% to 20%)
Empirically-Supported Treatments:	Emphasis (31% to 49%)
Public Policy/Advocacy:
Program Development/Evaluation:	Exposure (1% to 20%)
Supervision:	Emphasis (31% to 49%)
Research:	Exposure (1% to 20%)
Administration:	Exposure (1% to 20%)
Integrated health care - primary:
Integrated health care - specialty:
Other:	While some of our clients present with physical or learning disabilities, complex cultural identities, and a variety of health concerns, Illinois State University is a predominantly white institution, and most students are of traditional college age. We are intentional in our efforts to provide a diverse and well-rounded training experience, including thoughtful case assignments that expose interns to a broad range of client backgrounds, presenting concerns, and intersecting identities. Our assessment services include personality assessments, clinical diagnostic tools, and vocational assessments. However, we do not offer intelligence testing or learning disability evaluations. While we do not follow a strictly manualized treatment model, our clinical approach is grounded in evidence-based practice, guided by current research, client needs, and cultural context. We emphasize the development of strong therapeutic relationships as a core component of effective care. Interns also have the opportunity to participate in multidisciplinary collaboration, particularly through our Eating Concerns Assessment and Treatment Team (ECATT), which brings together counseling staff, psychiatric providers, and primary care clinicians in the treatment of disordered eating.

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: http://counseling.illinoisstate.edu/training/ 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:	49	59	52	31	51	45	72	57	50
Number of applicants invited for interviews:	30	32	32	31	32	33	45	30	30
Total number of interns:	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	3	4
Total number of interns from APA/CPA accredited programs:	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	3	4
Total number of interns from Ph.D. programs:	0	4	2	2	2	2	0	1	0
Total number of interns from Psy.D. programs:	4	0	2	2	2	2	4	2	4
Total number of interns from Ed.D. programs:	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Number of interns that come from a Clinical Psychology program	4	1	2	3	2	2	3	3	2
Number of interns that come from a Counseling Psychology program	0	3	2	1	2	2	1	0	2
Number of interns that come from a School Psychology program	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Range of integrated assessment reports: lowest number of reports written	7	0	3	0	2	0	3	0	3
Range of integrated assessment reports: highest number of reports written	39	29	36	10	20	12	21	0	49

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:	4	2	3
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	0	0
Other (Academic Psychology Department):	0	0	0
Link to Program's Trainee Admissions, Support, and Outcome Data:		https://counseling.illinoisstate.edu/training/internship/tables/

Department : Student Counseling Services

Populations

Treatment Modalities

Experience