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Member Site Information
APPIC Member Number: 2559
Program Type: Internship
Membership Type: Full Membership
Site: Deep Eddy Psychotherapy
Department: Doctoral Internship
Address: 508 Deep Eddy Ave.
Austin, Texas 78703
Country: United States
Metro Area: Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Distance from Major City: located in Austin
Phone: 434-243-5166
Fax:
Training Director Email: drrachelmccarthy@deepeddypsychotherapy.com
Co-Training Director Email: chrissy.ammons@deepcentered.com
Web Address: http://www.deepeddypsychotherapy.com
Brochure Website's Address: https://deepeddypsychotherapy.com/psychology-internship/
Primary Agency Type: Private Outpatient Clinic
Additional Agency Types:
  • Private Outpatient Clinic
  • Other
Member of APPIC since:
Accreditation
APA Accreditation Accredited on Contingency
CPA Accreditation Not Accredited
Internship Staff/Faculty Information
Training Director: Rachel McCarthy
Chief Psychologist: Katie Fahrner
Number of Full-Time Licensed Doctoral Psychologists on Staff/Faculty 16
Number of Part-Time Licensed Doctoral Psychologists on Staff/Faculty 1
Position Information
Start Date: 08/10/2026
Funded
Number of Full Time Slots Expected Next Class: 10
Number of Part Time Slots Expected Next Class:
Stipend
Full Time Annual Stipend for Next Class: 36000
Part Time Annual Stipend for Next Class:
Fringe Benefits: Dental Insurance, Health Insurance, Professional Development Time, Sick Leave, Vacation
Other Fringe Benefits (not indicated above): Doctoral interns are considered non-exempt full-time employees and will receive an annualized hourly rate of $36,000 ($17.30/hour) and is paid on our bi-weekly cadence. Part-time positions are not offered. Basic HMO medical insurance for the intern is covered by Deep Eddy Therapy. Buy-up medical plans, dental, and vision coverage are offered for the intern, family, and legally married or domestic partners at an additional cost to intern. Interns are also eligible to enroll in our 401K retirement plan. Insurance coverage and retirement eligibility begins the first month following the intern start date. Paid time off (PTO) is accrued at a rate of 4 hours per two-week pay period for all non-exempt employees. Interns can accrue a total of 13 days PTO (to be used for combined sick and vacation time) and get 8 set holidays. Interns are generally not permitted to take paid time off during their first and last two weeks of the internship year unless there are special circumstances such as graduation, dissertation defense or other professional development activities. This policy allows interns to become fully oriented to the organization and to also ensure all exit procedures are completed before interns complete their training at Deep Eddy Therapy.
Brief description of the typical work day for an intern at this training site With the support of the Director and/Assistant Director of Doctoral Internship and their respective supervisors, interns set a semi-structured schedule for their clinical work for an average of 23-24 clients/week, and then attend required trainings, consultation, and supervision meetings each week. We also have optional training experiences and specializations, as well as parties/gatherings/retreats for community building.
Does this site have practicum psychology students on site? Yes
Doctoral Psychology Practicum StudentsYes
Masters Psychology Practicum StudentsYes
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: 11/21/2025 11:59 PM EST
A Virtual Interview are: Required
Interview notification date: 12/05/2025
Tentative interview date: N/A
Interview process description:

Application Requirements and Interview Process: In order for a student's application to be considered, applicants must come from an APA or CPA accredited academic program. All application materials should be completed, signed, and submitted online through the APPIC portal using the online AAPI by November 21, 2025 by 11:59 EST. 

  1. A letter of interest.

  2. AAPI

  3. A CV or resume.

  4. Official transcripts of all graduate work.

  5. Three letters of reference, at least two from supervisors who have supervised your clinical work.

After reviewing all application materials, applicants who make it through our application review process will be notified through the National Matching System (NMS) with information about how to schedule a virtual interview that will last about an hour. Interviews will be held by the Director and/or Assistant Director of Doctoral Internship and possibly a supervising psychologist. Interview dates will be in December and January --interview dates will be added in the coming months. For those selected to interview, current interns will host multiple Q&A sessions to share their experiences, answer questions, and offer deeper insight into the internship program. Link for meeting with current interns will also be provided through the NMS.

The internship program is an APPIC (Association of Psychology Postdoctoral and Internship Centers) member and complies with all APPIC application requirements and standards. This internship site agrees to abide by the APPIC policy that no person at this training
How to obtain application info: Visit Website
Preferred method of contacting the program: Visit Website
We have matched with interns from these programs: William James College; Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology, Yeshiva University; Nova Southeastern University; Pace University; Azusa Pacific University; California School of Professional Psychology at Alliant University, San Francisco; California Lutheran University; Antioch University, Seattle; Texas Woman’s University; University of Denver; Fielding Graduate University; The Wright Institute; George Washington University;
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 application deadline
Dissertation Defended: No
Minimum Number of AAPI Intervention Hours (if applicable): 400
Minimum Number of AAPI Assessment Hours (if applicable):
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):
Accepted / Not-Accepted Program Types
Clinical Psychology Accepted
Counseling Psychology Accepted
School Psychology Accepted
APA-Accredited Accepted
CPA-Accredited Accepted
PCSAS-Accredited
Non-Accredited Not 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:
Program Description

Deep Eddy Psychotherapy's Doctoral Internship Program was granted APA "accredited, on contigency" status starting on May 3, 2024

At Deep Eddy Psychotherapy, we are proud to offer a dynamic and growth-oriented APA-accredited doctoral internship in clinical psychology. Located in Austin, Texas, our private group practice is home to a diverse team of over 150 highly skilled clinicians who are passionate about depth-oriented therapy, social justice, and building authentic community. Our practice is grounded in connection, integrity, and excellence in clinical care—and we bring those same values to our training programs. 

As a doctoral intern at Deep Eddy Psychotherapy, you’ll experience a rich blend of clinical work, training, and supervision designed to support your growth as a thoughtful, competent, and compassionate clinician. Interns typically provide 23–24 hours of direct clinical services each week, working with individuals, couples, families, and/or groups. This allows for deep engagement in long-term psychotherapy with diverse client populations. 

Your training experience is equally robust. You’ll participate in four 12-week didactic rotations that focus on essential clinical themes such as Couples Therapy, Trauma, Family Therapy, and Minding the Heart. These training experiences are both theoretical and experiential, designed to deepen your clinical insight and intervention skills. You'll also have the opportunity to attend regular all-practice trainings and have the option to join various consultation groups tailored to your areas of interest. Across all trainings, there’s an emphasis on cultural humility, self-reflection, and personal and professional development within a supportive and inclusive environment.

Supervision is a central and valued part of our training model. Interns receive a minimum of two hours of individual, one-on-one supervision with a licensed psychologist each week, as well as two hours of group supervision facilitated by the Director and/or Assistant Director of Doctoral Internship. Supervision at Deep Eddy is rooted in an integrated developmental model that encourages openness, clinical curiosity, and continuous growth. To help support early development, interns are required to record their sessions during the first three months, creating opportunities for deeper reflection and meaningful feedback. Supervisors collaborate with other trainers involved in the intern’s development to ensure feedback is well-rounded, thoughtful, and supportive.

Interns also have the opportunity to develop skills as clinical supervisors by co-facilitating individual and/or group supervision for Master’s Internship and Doctoral Practicum (MIDP) students. This happens on a bi-weekly basis and offers interns a valuable chance to explore their emerging identity as supervisors. Under guidance from the MIDP Director and their own supervisors, interns support students in case conceptualization, professional growth, and navigating clinical challenges—all while being supported in their own journey through reflective supervision.

Together, these experiences create a training year that is both rigorous and nurturing—rooted in connection, reflection, and a shared commitment to clinical excellence.

Please visit our website for more information about our doctoral internship in clinical psychology prior to reaching out to the program.

https://deepeddypsychotherapy.com/psychology-internship/

Our Ideal Applicant

We are especially interested in applicants who are open to deepening their work with clients through long-term, here-and-now therapy using relational, mindfulness-based, somatic, or other experiential approaches. We are excited to welcome interns who are eager to expand their skills in these meaningful and transformative modalities. 

As our practice continues to grow in response to a rising demand for high-quality care, we are also looking to invest in clinicians who may be interested in building a long-term professional home with us in Austin after completing their internship (and hopefully postdoctoral training). One of the most cherished aspects of working at Deep Eddy is our vibrant, supportive community. We truly believe that our sense of connection—with one another and with our clients—is central to the excellent care we provide. We hope that during your internship year, you’ll not only gain valuable clinical experience but also feel the warmth and camaraderie of our team, and perhaps envision Austin and Deep Eddy as your long-term home.

The Deep Eddy doctoral internship supports training of psychologists who are competent to serve all members of the public, and fully endorses Preparing Professional Psychologists to Serve a Diverse Public as an essential component of our profession. Please review the document in considering application to the Deep Eddy Therapy internship program.

 

Internship Training Opportunities

Populations
Infants:
Toddlers:
Children: Yes
Adolescents: Yes
Adults: Yes
Family: Yes
Older Adults:
Inpatients:
Outpatients: Yes
LGBTQ+: Yes
Ethnic minorities: Yes
Spanish-speaking: Yes
French-speaking:
Deaf/Hearing-impaired:
Students: Yes
International Students:
Rural:
Urban:
Low income:
People without housing:
Other:

(training opportunities continued)

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

(training opportunities continued)

Experience
Health Psychology:
Women's Health:
HIV/AIDS:
Eating Disorders:
Sexual Disorders:
Sports Psychology:
Rehabilitation Psychology:
Physical Disabilities:
Learning Disabilities:
Developmental Disabilities:
Assessment:
Neuropsychology-Adult:
Neuropsychology-Child:
Serious Mental Illness:
Anxiety Disorders: Emphasis (31% to 49%)
Trauma/PTSD: Emphasis (31% to 49%)
Sexual Abuse: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Substance Use Disorders: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Forensics/Corrections:
Sexual Offenders:
Geropsychology:
Pediatrics: Experience (21% to 30%)
School:
Counseling: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Vocational/Career Development:
Multicultural Therapy: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Feminist Therapy: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Religion/Spirituality:
Empirically-Supported Treatments: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Public Policy/Advocacy:
Program Development/Evaluation:
Supervision: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Research:
Administration: Exposure (1% to 20%)
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: www.deepeddypsychotherapy.com  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: 0 7 35 31 96
Number of applicants invited for interviews: 0 7 34 30 48
Total number of interns: 0 3 6 6 6
Total number of interns from APA/CPA accredited programs: 0 2 6 6 6
Total number of interns from Ph.D. programs: 0 2
Total number of interns from Psy.D. programs: 0 3 6 6 4
Total number of interns from Ed.D. programs: 0
Number of interns that come from a Clinical Psychology program 0 3 6 6 5
Number of interns that come from a Counseling Psychology program 0 1
Number of interns that come from a School Psychology program 0 1
Range of integrated assessment reports: lowest number of reports written 0
Range of integrated assessment reports: highest number of reports written 0
Summary of Post Internship Employment Settings of Each Internship Class (1st Placement)
2022-2023 2023-2024 2024-2025
Academic teaching: 0
Community mental health center: 0 0 0
Consortium: 0 0 0
University Counseling Center: 0 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 1 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://deepeddypsychotherapy.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Admissions-Support-and-Initial-Placement-Data-2024.pdf
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