Our training program
The Marina Counseling Center is seeking qualified trainees and interns who are looking for practicum placement or would like to begin an internship. We select candidates based on the quality of their education, experience, and commitment to client centered care.
Our program emphasizes an integration of Relational, Contemporary Analytic, Transpersonal, Psychodynamic, and Humanistic-Existential approaches. We seek individuals who are dedicated, skilled, and self-reflective. The program requires approximately 20 hours per week and is a one year commitment.
We offer:
Weekly didactic and
experiential trainings
Opportunities to gain child and family hours through our School-based counseling program
Individual & group supervision
Branding and marketing training
Opportunities to build a caseload
Compensation possible after
first year
Interested in applying?
Our next hiring round will be for our January 2027 cohort. We will have open positions for practicum and associate level clinicians. We are not yet accepting applications, so please check back with us in the fall for application instructions.
If you are interested in applying for our January 2027 cohort, please check back for more information later in the fall.
FAQs:
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You do not need to attend an open house to apply for our program.
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For students seeking practicum placement, we partner with the following schools:
California Institute of Integral Studies
California State University East Bay
Dominican University of California
Pacifica Graduate Institute
Pepperdine University
Saint Mary's College of California
University of San Francisco
Wright Institute
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If your school is not listed above, we cannot accept your application for practicum.
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We do not accept any late applications.