Developing the Next Generation of Clinicians
At Stepping Stone Therapy, we believe great therapists are made through intentional training, strong supervision, and a supportive community. Our training programs prepare the next generation of clinicians to provide thoughtful, effective, relationally grounded care.
We’re focused on developing clinicians who can work with a broad range of issues. We prepare them but providing a framework for understanding and treating clients that is not just based on a diagnosis. We believe in long-term, supportive relationships with our clients and we’ve created didactics, group trainings, and supervision that’s aligned to these values.
These training programs also provide opportunities to become a full-time clinician at our practice!
Standards & Accreditation Alignment
Our training programs are developed in line with state licensing board requirements, American Psychological Association (APA) standards, and CACREP standards, so trainees build the hours, competencies, and supervised experience they need for licensure.
Texas Licensing Board
Our training programs meet and exceed Texas state board requirements for direct service hours and supervision hours, for both master’s-level (LPC) and doctoral-level (psychology) licensure.
We provide required supervision at no cost, plus additional group supervision and regular didactics.
APA & ASPPB Standards
Our psychology training aligns with the Association of State and Provincial Psychology Boards (ASPPB) supervision guidelines:
- A planned sequence of increasingly complex supervised experience
- A written training plan with clear goals and evaluation
- Oversight by a licensed psychologist on staff
CACREP Standards
Our practicum placements for master’s-level counseling students meet CACREP standards:
- At least 100 total hours over a minimum of 8–10 weeks
- At least 40 hours of direct service with clients
- An average of 1 hour per week of individual or triadic supervision
- An average of 1.5 hours per week of group supervision (no more than 12 students per group)
Supervision & Mentorship
Our trainees receive:
- Supervision adapted to each trainee’s developmental needs
- A book club focused on interpersonal process in therapy
- Regular didactics
- Mentorship in developing a strong professional identity
Our Training Programs
We train clinicians at several stages of their professional journey, from master’s-level interns and doctoral practicum students to postdoctoral fellows working toward licensure. Have questions? We’d love to hear from you.
Postdoctoral Training Program
For doctoral graduates in clinical or counseling psychology seeking supervised postdoctoral experience toward licensure.
Therapist Interns
Master’s-level interns and doctoral practicum students gaining supervised clinical experience in a supportive, team-based setting.