Current and former doctoral interns in clinical psychology
About the interns
Sharp HealthCare's APA-accredited doctoral internship in clinical psychology provides psychologists-in-training with a yearlong, in-depth training experience.
Former interns have utilized the training experience at Sharp HealthCare to create exceptional opportunities that advance their professional careers. Our alumni enjoy careers in academia, private and university affiliated medical centers and psychiatric hospitals, VA and other government agencies, counseling centers and independent practice.
Current and former interns and their graduate affiliations are listed below. Information is listed with trainees' permission. As you can see, we tend to attract interns from both PhD and PsyD programs, from professional schools as well as traditional university-based programs. Our internship is a good fit for individuals with a strong interest in clinical practice careers and those interested in doing clinical research informed by a foundation of rigorous clinical training.
Individuals marked with an asterisk stayed with us for postdoctoral training and/or were hired as members of our permanent staff.
Ciera Arnett, Arizona State University
Rebecca Berg, Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology, Yeshiva University
Joanna Mallary, University of Hartford
Alina Mraz, Alliant International University — San Diego
Omar Renteria, Alliant International University — Fresno
Abraham Sloves, Pepperdine University
Tatiana Vera, Columbia University, Teachers College
CJ Cruz, Alliant International University — San Diego
Isaac Cheng, Antioch University Seattle
Eliza Davidson, University of California, San Diego
Yahaira Garcia, University of Oregon
Brenn Kane, University of Denver
Michelle Molina, The Chicago School, Anaheim
Danielle Pace, William James College
*Katie Patel, California Lutheran University
Lisa Vassiliadis, Alliant International University, San Francisco
Lukas Cottingham, Adler University
Colt Deckert, University of Minnesota
Hudson Jones, University of Denver
Renee Joseph, California School of Professional Psychology, Alliant International University — San Diego
Rachel Krakauer, University of Regina
Sara Lyn, William James College
Maxwell Maris, California School of Professional Psychology, Alliant International University — San Diego
Sarah Okey, Arizona State University
Gabriela Bagnara, Loma Linda University
*Brett Boeh Bergmann, University of Illinois
*Devin Dihenia, California School of Professional Psychology, Alliant International University — Los Angeles
Judy Feezer, Palo Alto University
Alyssa Kennedy, University of Oregon
Jill Loving, University of Denver
Lénie Torregrossa, Vanderbilt University
Ann White, Loma Linda University
Ramsey Ali, University of Iowa
Julia Birt, PGSP-Stanford PsyD Consortium
Sara Levinson, University of Massachusetts, Boston
Donny Olsen, California School of Professional Psychology, Alliant International University — San Diego
Rena Pazienza, State University of New York, Albany
Grace Peterson, Colorado State University
Kim Tejada, Fuller
Katie Troxell, Palo Alto University
Megan (Kathleen) Humphreys, Loyola University
*Travis Hyke, Palo Alto University
Steffanie LaTorre, Pacific University
*Kimberly Mathis, California School of Professional Psychology, Alliant International University — San Diego
Amanda Mendez, Loma Linda University
*Rachael Pawlowicz, Chicago School of Professional Psychology
Cassandra Sturycz, University of Tulsa
*Alexandra Volpacchio, William James College
*Worked at Sharp after completing internship
Future placements
Sharp HealthCare affords a broad spectrum of clinical experience and the development of solid, general assessment and intervention skills that can be applied across a range of clinical populations and settings.
Our program prides itself on helping interns obtain clinical and research fellowships, psychological assistantships and jobs. Our alumni enjoy careers in academia, private and university affiliated medical centers and psychiatric hospitals, VA and other government agencies, counseling centers and independent practice. In recent years, interns have obtained postdoctoral fellowships at:
Alternative Behavior Strategies (San Diego)
Beautiful Autism (Arlington, WA)
Boston Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center
Center for Autism Research Education and Service (San Diego)
Center for Stress and Anxiety Management (San Diego)
Child and Family Guidance Centers (Northridge, CA)
Clover Consulting
Kaiser Permanente (San Jose, Oakland and Santa Rosa, CA)
McLean (Massachusetts)
Piedmont Geriatric Hospital (Burkeville, VA)
Portland Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center
Salt Lake City Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center
San Diego Center for Children
Sharp HealthCare
Stanford University — School of Medicine, Prevention and Intervention Lab, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
True Life Center (San Diego)
University of California, Los Angeles Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior
University of California, San Diego, Rady Children's Hospital Inpatient Medical Behavioral Unit
University of California, San Diego Eating Disorders Center for Treatment and Research
Vanderbilt University
Veteran Affairs San Diego Healthcare System
Veterans Affairs West Los Angeles Medical Center
Veterans Affairs Chicago
Initial post-internship positions
Aggregated tally for the preceding 2 cohorts, 2023-25:
Total # of interns who were in the 2 cohorts: 16
Total # of interns who did not seek employment because they returned to their doctoral program/were completing doctoral degree: 0
Community mental health center — PD: 4 EP: 2
Federally qualified health center — PD: 0 EP: 0
Independent primary care facility/clinic — PD: 1 EP: 0
University counseling center — PD: 0 EP: 0
Veterans Affairs medical center — PD: 1 EP: 0
Military health center — PD: 0 EP: 0
Academic health center — PD: 0 EP: 0
Residential treatment center — PD: 1 EP: 0
Other medical center or hospital — PD: 1 EP: 0
Psychiatric hospital — PD: 1 EP: 2
Academic university/department — PD: 1 EP: 0
Community college or other teaching setting — PD: 0 EP: 0
Independent research institution — PD: 1 EP: 1
Correctional facility — PD: 0 EP: 0
School district/system — PD: 0 EP: 0
Independent practice setting — PD: 1 EP: 1
Not currently employed — PD: 0 EP: 0
Changed to another field — PD: 0 EP: 0
Other (taking time off to start a family) — PD: 0 EP: 1
Unknown — PD: 0 EP: 0
Note: “PD” = Post-doctoral residency position; “EP” = Employed Position. Each individual represented in this table should be counted only one time. For former trainees working in more than one setting, select the setting that represents their primary position.