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Internship
Psychotherapy Practica: Doctoral students who have completed their Master’s degree in an accredited mental health program may apply for training practica through their respective programs. Students are closely supervised by licensed GCC clinical staff. Some practicum placements for selected Master’s degree programs may be available for those working towards mental health licensing. The primary purpose of a practicum placement is for the student to acquire and refine basic clinical skills. Assignment to and work with clients is subject to close preparation and supervision and will include intake, screening and diagnostic work as well as experience with intervention.

Undergraduate Pratica: May apply for practicum experiences focused on research or on enhancing their general understanding of child abuse and community systems and may work in a variety of areas to include research, data collection/analysis, administrative support and various volunteer activities in support of their career goals in the social services field.

Applicants for intern placement will undergo a screening process to include an interview with the program manager and clinical director.

Those given further consideration for placement will then be asked to complete a background check and placement agreement. If you are interested in a practicum placement with the Georgia Center for Children you may contact the following individuals:

Fulton Office:
Mary Beth Brush, LCSW,
Program Manager (678-904-2880)
DeKalb Office:
Jennifer Hopkins-Naylor, Psy.D., Program Manager
(404) 378-6100

...or by speaking with the Clinical Director, Danielle Levy, Psy.D., by contacting either of the office numbers above.