Student Handbook

University Support Services

Psychological Services Clinic

The Psychological Service Clinic offers an array of mental health services to individuals, children and families in the eastern Connecticut region. The Clinic is operated by the University of Connecticut as a training clinic for graduate students in Clinical Psychology. Services are provided by graduate students under the supervision of licensed clinical psychologists and faculty members in the department of Psychology. All contacts with the Clinic are completely confidential in accordance with Connecticut state law.

Short-term and intermediate length psychotherapy is available to children and adults, individuals, couples and families. Adults may be seen individually or with a partner in marital or couples therapy. Adults may seek treatment for a variety of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship problems, stress related problems and others.

Psychological evaluations, including intellectual and personality assessments, are available to adults and children from infancy through adolescence. Individuals may be referred for the assessment of intelligence, learning disabilities, developmental disabilities, attentional difficulties and emotional or behavioral problems. At the request of clients, clinicians will provide consultation to schools or other agencies regarding evaluation results or treatment recommendation. The PSC charges for all services on a sliding fee scale. Individual fee agreements are negotiated between clients and therapists. Payment is expected at the time of treatment sessions. There is no charge for the initial session. The PSC is open Monday through Thursday from 12 noon through 8 pm.