Clinical Training Program
Gain the knowledge and tools to provide culturally affirming psychotherapy to the LGBTQ+ community
Queer LifeSpace’s vision and goal is to create an environment that is inclusive, welcoming and supportive to everyone in our entire community so that they can heal from the wounds of discrimination and learn how to thrive.
Our training program begins in September and runs for 12 months and requires a commitment of 16-20 clinical hours per week. The goal of our training program is to give students the knowledge and tools to provide culturally affirming psychotherapy to the LGBTQIA+ community.
Training also emphasizes developing an understanding of the therapist’s role in eliminating bias and discrimination within the queer community as well as understanding the effects of discrimination and oppression in the larger society.
“I felt very held in my training process and it was super helpful on a professional level.”
Our training program includes a weekly 2 hour didactic session, a weekly 2 hour group supervision and weekly individual supervision. We provide experience in individual, group and couples counseling. We also provide the opportunity to do community outreach.
We want the experience of a group of people from different worlds and world-views coming together to create a conversation that is the beginning of a path to culturally sensitive and affirming awareness of the diverse needs of our community. To that end, we also believe that networking among therapists is an important part of their training experience and hold events which enable this.
We accept resumes in January and February of each year. Applicants can send a cover letter and resume to Chris Holleran, MFT, at cholleran@queerlifespace.org or call 415-358-2000 ext. 312.
“Being one of the first therapy Interns at Queer LifeSpace was a life-changing experience for me, no exaggeration. I got to be part of this dream team that was ready to grow and transform queer mental healthcare in San Francisco. Thank you so much! “”
“QLS offered a rich training experience. You get so many hours, which is super important. It’s a great site as a trainee. The didactics are focused and clear.”
