South Carolina Psychotherapy is a practicum and internship site for graduate students in Marriage and Family Therapy and Clinical Mental Health Counseling. We are a group practice in the Upstate, and we believe good training happens when students get meaningful clinical experience, steady guidance, and room to grow into confident clinicians.
$0
for placement or supervision
Weekly
dyadic supervision
Practicum
and internship placements
Direct
and indirect hours
Who We Train
Practicum and internship students in MFT and Clinical Mental Health Counseling programs
We welcome students at both the practicum and internship stages from MFT and Clinical Mental Health Counseling programs. Our students have come from programs including Capella University, Walden University, Abilene Christian University, Liberty University, and more.
We are happy to work with your program's requirements and placement agreements.
Clinical Experience
A special emphasis on relational and systemic work
Students can gain experience across a range of treatment formats and settings, including:
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Individual, couples, and family therapy
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Group therapy and psychoeducational groups
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In-person sessions, with telehealth experience also available
Students can earn both direct and indirect hours, and we help you plan your caseload so you can meet your program's requirements.
Supervision
Weekly Dyadic Supervision
Supervision is provided weekly in a dyadic format, where you meet with your supervisor alongside one other student.
Individual Attention and Peer Learning
This format gives you individual attention while also allowing you to learn from a peer's cases and perspective.
Led by Susan Lea, LMFT, LMFTS, CGP, MAC
A South Carolina MFT Supervisor and AAMFT Approved Supervisor.
Invested in Your Growth
Susan brings experience as a clinician, educator, and group practice owner, and she is invested in helping students develop both clinical skill and professional identity.
Access to Care
One of the parts of our program we are most proud of
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No cost to students for placement or supervision
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Students provide sliding-scale services to clients in our community
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Real-world clinical experience that helps more people get care they might not otherwise afford
A fee applies only if a student leaves the placement before completing it. Details are shared during the application process.
How to Apply
Apply through our online application, which asks for:
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Information about your graduate program
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Your placement timeline, including start date and hours needed
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Your resume or CV
We look forward to hearing from you.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a cost for placement or supervision?
No. There is no cost to students for placement or supervision. A fee applies only if a student leaves the placement before completing it.
Which programs do you accept students from?
We welcome practicum and internship students from Marriage and Family Therapy and Clinical Mental Health Counseling programs.
How often is supervision?
Weekly, in a dyadic format with your supervisor and one other student.
Can I earn both direct and indirect hours?
Yes. We help you plan your caseload so you can meet your program's requirements.
Is telehealth experience available?
Yes. Sessions are in person, with telehealth experience also available.
Will you work with my program's placement agreement?
Yes. We are happy to work with your program's requirements and placement agreements.
Fee details are shared during the application process.
Ready to Apply?
Practicum and internship inquiries go directly to Susan Lea.
Use the online application to send your program information, placement timeline, and resume or CV.