Psychodynamic Training Program
at Insights Psychological

Helping advanced practicum students, postdoctoral fellows, and clinicians thrive

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Training That Transforms Your Career

A Unified Path to Clinical Excellence

From practicum to fellowship, our program is designed to shape clinicians into confident, relationally‑oriented psychologists. At Insights, we integrate advanced practicum and postdoctoral fellowship opportunities into one cohesive training program. Both tracks emphasize depth, reflection, and therapy that truly changes lives.

Who This Program Is For

Whether you are a doctoral student or a recent graduate, this program meets you where you are.

Doctoral students (year 3 or 4) with a completed master’s degree, at least one year of clinical experience, and interest in psychodynamic or relational therapy.

Doctoral graduates in clinical or counseling psychology with at least two years of psychodynamic experience and telepsychology practice. This program is for clinicians committed to depth, self‑reflection, and therapy that truly changes lives.

Program Structure

A Year of Intensive, Insight‑Driven Training

Clear expectations, structured hours, and a balance of clinical practice and supervision.

Duration: July 6, 2026 – July 2, 2027.
Advanced Practicum: ~24 hours per week, 5 weeks off.
Postdoctoral Fellowship: 35–40 hours per week, option to continue as Advanced Fellow.
Weekly Activities: Clinical sessions, supervision, didactics, seminars, workshops, staff meetings, readings, and case conceptualization.

Training
& Supervision

Grow Through Guidance and Reflection

Learn from experienced clinicians who prioritize relational depth and psychodynamic insight.

Weekly individual and group supervision with psychodynamic‑oriented psychologists.
Didactics on psychodynamic therapy and psychoanalytic theories.
Seminars and workshops with guest speakers on topics of evidence-based approaches, such as trauma, grief, sex therapy, and many more.
Peer consultation and collaborative discussions to refine skills.

Benefits & Culture

Support That Extends Beyond Training

Competitive compensation, meaningful benefits, and a culture of psychological safety.

Compensation & Benefits (Fellowship): Competitive pay, W2 status, health reimbursement, malpractice insurance, IRA support, PTO, holidays.
Culture: Relational, collaborative, and psychologically safe environment.
Perks: Remote training, user‑friendly EHR, gradual onboarding, client matching, open‑door consultation.

Specialized
Learning Areas

Master Diverse Clinical Approaches

Develop expertise across modalities, populations, and therapeutic techniques.

Therapeutic Modalities: CBT, DBT, ACT, mindfulness, self‑compassion interventions, psychodynamic diagnosis (Nancy McWilliams).
Clinical Focus: Trauma, grief, substance misuse, ADHD, executive functioning, sleep interventions.
Couples & Relational Work: EFT, Gottman‑informed methods, sex therapy.
Mind–Body Techniques: Autogenic training, mindfulness meditation, diaphragmatic breathing, grounding, visualization.

Faculty & Leadership

Learn From Experienced Mentors

Train alongside leaders who are passionate about guiding the next generation of psychologists.

Ashley O'Hearn, PsyD

Training Director & Supervisor, co‑founder of Insights, specializing in contemporary relational psychodynamic therapy.

Stefanie Landau, PsyD

Clinical Consultant, expertise in contemporary psychoanalysis, trauma, parts‑work, and eating disorders.

Scott Smith, LMHC

Assistant Training Director & Licensed Mental Health Clinician, specializing in working with adults using the modalities of CBT and psychodynamic therapy. Additionally, Scott is experienced in using EFT for couple therapy.

Fellows and practicum students also gain leadership skills through case presentations and teaching on topics of interests and expertise.

Insight, understanding, and growth through reflection

Psychodynamic Training Program at Insights Psychological