Degrees in Clinical Psychology Offered at The Chicago School
How Anaheim Shapes Your Training
Assessment as clinical language: Psychological assessment is woven into training across every year of the program, from foundational diagnostic reasoning to advanced neuropsychological evaluation.
Depth in child and adolescent psychology: Anaheim faculty bring concentrated expertise in developmental assessment, trauma-informed care, attachment, family systems, and evidence-based interventions for youth.
Continuity across the full doctoral journey: The same faculty who teach you in year one will also supervise your clinical work, support your dissertation, and guide your professional development through to licensure.
Specialty areas:
- Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology (Major Area of Study)
- Forensic Psychology (Major Area of Study)
- Clinical Neuropsychology (Major Area of Study)
The Psy.D. Clinical Psychology program at the Anaheim Campus is accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA).
How Chicago Shapes Your Training
Exposure to multiple theoretical orientations: The Chicago program examines multiple theoretical frameworks to help you develop the flexibility to understand which clinical approach best serves your clients.
Systems-level critical thinking: Case conceptualization across healthcare, forensic, school, community, and other settings is emphasized in Chicago, preparing you to navigate complex systems with sound clinical judgement.
Professional identity: From the start, you’re encouraged to develop a professional identity that displays your independence, ethical decision-making, and readiness for advanced clinical roles.
Specialty Areas:
- Forensic Psychology (Major Area of Study)
- Clinical Neuropsychology (Major Area of Study)
- Clinical Health Psychology (Emphasis)
- Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology (Emphasis)
Advanced Interventions:
- Humanistic-Existential Psychotherapy
- Psychodynamic Psychotherapy
- Systems Psychotherapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Intervention
The Psy.D. Clinical Psychology program at the Chicago Campus is accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA).
How Dallas Shapes Your Training
Specialized training labs: Our Dallas program offers a distinctive set of specialized training labs, including Spanish Clinical Translation and Bilingual Clinical Assessment, Child Lab, and Cognition Lab.
Interdisciplinary approaches to assessment and intervention: You will train to think and practice across systems, integrative perspectives from healthcare, education, forensic, and community settings to develop clinical flexibility.
Contribute to a growing program: Dallas offers you many opportunities to contribute to program development and the shaping of our collaborative training culture.
Specialty Areas:
- Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology (Major Area of Study)
- Clinical Health Psychology (Major Area of Study)
Advanced Interventions:
- Systems Approaches to Individual Therapy
- Cognitive
- Behavioral
- CBT – Behavioral Approaches for Children
- Family
- Couples
The Psy.D. Clinical Psychology program at the Dallas Campus is accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA).
How Los Angeles Shapes Your Training
Psychology at the intersection of mind and medicine: You’ll train in integrated care settings where physical and mental health converge, developing competencies in behavioral health collaboration, chronic illness, rehabilitation, and primary care intervention.
Training grounded in community and social context: Training in LA emphasizes early and sustained practicum experiences within community-based organizations and healthcare systems serving diverse populations.
Mentorship that centers relationships and reflection: The LA Campus fosters strong faculty-student collaboration and encourages cultural humility, self-reflection, and ethical engagement with diverse communities.
Specialty Areas:
- Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology (Major Area of Study)
- Clinical Health Psychology (Major Area of Study)
- Clinical Neuropsychology (Major Area of Study)
Advanced Interventions:
- Psychodynamic Psychotherapy
- Systems Psychotherapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Intervention
The Psy.D. Clinical Psychology program at the Los Angeles Campus is accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA).
How Washington, D.C., Shapes Your Training
Policy-informed clinical practice: Training in Washington, D.C., develops your understanding of how legislation, public policy, and institutional structures shape mental health care.
Depth in forensic psychology: Proximity to the courts, correctional systems, and legal institutions that define forensic practice make Washington, D.C., the perfect environment for forensic training.
Advocacy and leadership beyond client care: You’ll be prepared to operate within—and influence—complex service systems, developing leadership skills, ethical reasoning, and policy awareness that extend beyond individual client care.
Specialty Areas:
- Forensic Psychology (Emphasis)
- Clinical Neuropsychology (Emphasis)
- Clinical Health Psychology (Emphasis)
- Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology (Emphasis)
Advanced Interventions:
- Intrapsychic
- Interpersonal
- Cognitive
- Behavioral
- Family
- Couples
The Psy.D. Clinical Psychology program at the Washington, D.C. Campus is accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA).
Please note, the Psy.D. program at New Orleans is not currently accepting applications.
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