Welcome to the UW Psychological Services and Training Center (PSTC) website! We offer low-cost, high-quality, time-limited, evidence-based assessment and treatment to the UW and Seattle metropolitan communities. We are currently accepting new clients. Please use the Contact Us form or call our clinic at 206-543-6511 to schedule a phone consultation.
Who We Are
We are the primary training center for doctoral students in the University of Washington clinical psychology program. The PSTC is housed within the Department of Psychology. Mental health services are provided by advanced graduate students under the supervision of licensed mental health professionals.
Who We Serve
We provide individual therapy for adults, teens, and children experiencing many common difficulties including depression, social anxiety, phobias, panic attacks, generalized anxiety, OCD, trauma, sleep problems, PTSD, and childhood behavioral issues. We also provide group therapy for adults and adolescents through our Marsha M. Linehan Dialectical Behavioral Therapy specialty clinic. We do not accept insurance.
What We Do
Broadly, we focus on understanding the connections between our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors so that we can practice skills and strategies to change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors to improve emotional well-being. We provide culturally sensitive and affirming mental health services that acknowledge and incorporate important (and often marginalized) identities. You can expect to work with your therapist to collaboratively develop specific treatment goals. Typically, you can expect to work with your therapist on your treatment goals for 15-25 sessions. We do not offer medication management. Please use the menu options above to learn more about the PSTC and specialty services we offer.
EMERGENCY INFORMATION
FOR UW STUDENTS AND EMPLOYEES
UW Safe Campus
NATIONAL RESOURCES
National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (call or text)
988
Veterans Crisis Line (call, text, or chat)
988, extension 1
The Trevor Project (LGBTQIA+; call, text, or chat)
866-488-7386
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender National Hotline (call or chat)
888-843-4564
COMMUNITY RESOURCES
For Seattle metropolitan community referrals and resources, please see our Referrals list.