Psychodynamic Training Program
at Insights Psychological

Helping advanced practicum students, postdoctoral fellows, and clinicians thrive

Table of Contents

Training That Transforms Your Career
Who This Program Is For
Program Structure
Training & Supervision
Benefits & Culture
Specialized Learning Areas
Faculty & Leadership
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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.

  • Advanced Practicum
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.
  • Postdoctoral Fellowship
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.
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Program Structure

A Year of Intensive, Insight‑Driven Training

Advanced Practicum 

  • ~10 months, 24 hours per week, ~12 clients
  • Staff meeting, seminar, didactics, 2 hours of individual and 1 hour of group supervision

Postdoctoral Position

  • 12 months, ~35 hours per week, ~20 clients per week
  • Staff meeting, seminar, didactics, 2 hours of individual and 1 hour of peer consultation
  • Paid hourly, benefits  
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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.
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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, 4 weeks of unpaid time-off, and holidays. Time off and health reimbursement amounts vary based on full-time or part-time status.
  • Culture: Relational, collaborative, and psychologically safe environment.
  • Perks: Remote training, user‑friendly EHR, gradual onboarding, client matching, open‑door consultation.
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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.
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How to Apply

Advanced Practicum & Postdoctoral Fellowship

Application due date: January 4, 2027
Offer date: February 8, 2027

Please send/upload the following materials:

  1. Updated CV
  2. Cover letter underscoring how our training program is a good fit for your training goals
  3. Unofficial transcripts, noting graduation conferral date
  4. Three letters of recommendation; 1 being from a most recent clinical supervisor
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Underscore how our training program is a good fit for your training goals.
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    Faculty & Leadership

    Learn From Experienced Mentors

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

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    Ashley O'Hearn, PsyD

    Training Director & Supervisor of Insights Psychological Services, specializing in contemporary relational psychodynamic therapy.

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    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.

    Jonas Bromberg, PsyD

    Jonas Bromberg, PsyD

    Clinical Supervisor

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    Jeff Brand, Psy.D.

    Clinical Supervisor

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    Andrea Butterfield, PsyD

    Clinical Supervisor

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

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