Services

As a community mental health center housed within a nationally recognized academic department and premier clinical training program, we are committed to providing high-quality, evidence-based psychological services to individuals, couples, and families across the lifespan. Our unique integration of clinical service, education, and research allows us to offer compassionate, effective care informed by the latest advances in psychological science. 

We serve children, adolescents, adults, older adults, and families, offering personalized treatment that addresses a wide range of emotional, behavioral, developmental, and interpersonal concerns. Our clinicians work with you to understand your unique needs and develop a personalized treatment plan to help you meet your goals. 

Whether you are seeking therapy, psychological testing, consultation, or psychiatric services, our team is committed to providing high-quality, compassionate care. 

Please call us to inquire when appointments (814-865-2191) may be available.

We offer outpatient therapy for children, adolescents, adults, and families. Services include: 

• Individual therapy 

• Family therapy 

• Parent training 

• Group therapy 

What to Expect 

Your care begins with a comprehensive intake assessment. During these appointments, your clinician will learn about your concerns through interviews and evidence-based screening tools. 

For children and adolescents, the assessment includes input from both caregivers and the child or teen, when appropriate. 

Together, you and your clinician will create an individualized treatment plan that outlines your goals and the approaches that will be used in therapy. Treatment plans are reviewed regularly and updated as your needs change. 

Evidence-Based Therapy Approaches 

Our clinicians use a variety of proven treatment approaches, including: 

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) including exposure-based interventions 

• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) 

• Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) 

• Psychodynamic Therapy, including Transference-Focused Psychotherapy (TFP) 

• Behavioral Parent Training and Parent Management Training 

• Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) 

• Other evidence-based interventions tailored to your needs 

We Commonly Help With 

Our therapists provide care for a wide range of concerns, including: 

• Anxiety disorders 

• Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) 

• Tics, hair pulling, and skin picking 

• Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and other neurodivergent conditions 

• Behavior concerns 

• Grief and loss 

• Depression and other mood disorders 

• Relationship and social challenges 

• Trauma and adverse life experiences 

• Quality of life improvement for chronically ill individuals 

• Serious and persistent mental illness (SPMI) 

• Personality disorders 

• Sleep difficulties 

We provide comprehensive psychological and neuropsychological evaluations for children as young as 2, adolescents, and adults. 

Assessments can help clarify diagnoses, identify strengths and challenges, and guide treatment, educational planning, or other recommendations. 

Common Reasons for an Evaluation 

We assess concerns related to: 

• Personality functioning 

• Mental health diagnoses 

• Learning disabilities and psychoeducational concerns, including dyslexia and math disorders 

• School readiness 

• ADHD 

• Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) 

• Concussion and traumatic brain injury 

• Dementia 

• Epilepsy 

• Stroke 

• Mild cognitive impairment 

• Intellectual disability 

• Distinguishing cognitive concerns from mental health conditions 

What to Expect 

Each evaluation is tailored to your individual needs. Your clinician will conduct a comprehensive interview and select standardized tests that best address your concerns. 

When appropriate, we also gather information from parents, teachers, spouses, partners, or other individuals who know you/your child well. 

Areas that may be evaluated include: 

• Cognitive and intellectual abilities 

• Academic achievement 

• Memory 

• Attention and processing speed 

• Executive functioning 

• Language 

• Fine and gross motor skills 

• Visuospatial abilities 

• Personality 

At the conclusion of the evaluation, we will schedule an appointment to review the results and our recommendations with you. You will also receive a copy of the final written report.

Psychological Consulting Services (PCS) provides behavioral consultation and intervention for individuals of all ages with significant cognitive impairments, including intellectual and developmental disabilities and traumatic brain injuries. 

Our consultants work closely with individuals, families, and support organizations to develop personalized behavior support plans and interventions. 

Services may address: 

• Depression, anxiety, and other mental health concerns 

• Aggressive behaviors 

• Ineffective coping strategies 

• Social and relationship challenges 

• Self-injurious behaviors 

• Maladaptive sexual behaviors 

The Penn State Psychological Clinic partners with the State College Area School District (SCASD) and the Penn State Bennett Center to provide mental health services in school settings. 

Available services include: 

• Psychological assessment 

• Individual therapy 

• Group therapy 

• Family therapy 

• School consultation 

• Educational workshops for school staff on topics such as grief, self-esteem, and coping with family challenges 

School-based services are available to students and families referred directly by SCASD and the Penn State Bennett Center. 

The Penn State Psychological Clinic offers psychiatric services for adults (individuals age 18 and older) who have previously established services with a therapist in the clinic. We provide compassionate, evidence-based care for a broad range of mental health issues, with a focus on personalized medicine. We work in concert with the individual’s therapist to provide seamless mental health care. 

Psychiatric Services Include: 

     Psychiatric Evaluation 

     Psychiatric Consultation 

     Ongoing Psychiatric care, including medication management 

Psychiatric services are available for adults (18 years and older) who are also receiving therapy through the Clinic. 

Services include: 

• Psychiatric evaluations 

• Medication management 

• Psychiatric consultation 

Current Clinic clients have access to crisis support by phone 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Call 814-865-2191 if you are/your child is a current Clinic client and experiencing a mental health crisis. 

If you are not a current Clinic client, please contact one of the following national or local resources: 

National 

• 988 lifeline 

• Message on 988lifeline.org 

• Crisis text line: text HOME to 741-741 

• The Trevor Project 1-866-488-7386 or text “START” to 678678 

• Veteran Crisis Line 988, then PRESS 1 or text 838255 

• National de Prevencion del Suicidio: 1-888-628-9454 

• National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Helpline 1-800-950-NAMI, or text “Helpline” 

• LGBTQ+: Crisis Thrive Lifeline- Available 24/7 by texting “Thrive” to 1-313-662-8209 

• Trans Lifeline – 877-565-8860 *NOTE: If all lines are busy, you WILL be hung up on. If this happens, feel free to continue calling if you would like, or please move on to one of the other crisis hotlines. 

• BlackLine – BIPOC LGBTQ+ folx, call or text 1-800-604-5841 – callblackline.com. 

Local 

• Centre Safe (formerly WRC) Domestic Violence victims (24/7 hotline) 

• 814-234-5050, 1877-234-5050 

• Address 140 W Nittany Ave, State College 

• • Center for Community Resources (24/7 crisis call) 

• 1-800-643-5432 

• • Center for Community Resources (24/7 walk-in) 

• Address – 2100 E. College Ave, State College 

• • Mt. Nittany Medical Center Emergency Room: 

• Phone – 814-231-7000 

• Address – 1800 E Park Ave, State College 

The Penn State Psychological Clinic is committed to providing accessible, high-quality mental health services. 

Services may be available through secure telehealth appointments when clinically appropriate for Pennsylvania residents who live in the region. 

Telehealth services may include: 

• Video visits 

• Telephone appointments 

Clients must be physically located in Pennsylvania at the time of their appointment. 

To learn more about telehealth options, please call 814-865-2191. 

The Penn State Psychological Clinic does not provide: 

• Child custody evaluations 

• Court-ordered psychological testing 

• Recommendations regarding child custody or visitation 

• Supervised therapeutic visitation evaluations