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UC San Diego

Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology Program

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      • Cognitive Psychology Requirement
      • Statistics and Research Design
      • Emphasis in Child and Adolescent Psychopathology
      • Emphasis in Quantitative Methods
      • Master’s Degrees
        • Master of Science in Clinical Psychology
        • Master of Public Health*
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      • Comprehensive Exams
        • Clinical Comprehensive Exam
        • Behavioral Medicine Comprehensive Exam
        • Experimental Psychopathology Comprehensive Exam
        • Neuropsychology Comprehensive Exam
      • Dissertation
      • Advancement to Candidacy
      • Internship
      • Graduation
      • After Graduation
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      • Best Practices for Protecting Your Privacy
      • Membership in APA
      • Outside Employment
      • Requests to Spend Time Off-Site
    • Research
      • Research Training
      • Human Subjects/IRB
    • Clinical Practicum
      • Practicum Placements
      • Accruing Clinical Hours in the Context of Research Activities
      • Supervision
      • Tracking Clinical Hours
      • Integrated Reports
      • Practicum Grades
      • Policy on Working with Diverse Clients/Patients
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      • Prerequisites
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      • JDP-2 Form
      • JDP-3 Form
      • JDP-4 Form
      • JDP-5 Form
      • Second Year Project Cover Sheet
      • Dissertation Proposal Defense Announcement
      • Final Dissertation Defense Announcement
      • Spring Student Evaluation
      • Individual Development Plan (IDP)
      • MPH Interest Form
    • JDP SharePoint
  • About
    • Program Overview
    • SDSU
    • UC San Diego
    • Equity & Diversity
      • Diversity Statement
      • JDP Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI) Committee
    • Committees
      • Program Committees
      • Student Council
    • Community
      • SDSU Psychology Clinic
    • Give
  • People
    • Contact Us
    • Program Administration
    • Program Faculty
    • Practicum Supervisors
    • Doctoral Students
  • Academics
    • Degree Learning Outcomes
    • Major Areas of Study
    • Clinical Practicum
    • Course Catalog
  • Research
    • Facilities & Centers
    • Research and Clinical Training
    • Student First-Authored Publications
  • Admissions
    • Selection Process
    • What We Consider for a Competitive Application
    • How to Apply
    • Faculty Mentorship
    • Financial Support
    • Admission FAQs
    • Student Admissions, Outcome, and Other Data
  • Student Life
    • Basic Needs Resources
    • Community/Cultural Centers
    • Financial Aid & Scholarships
    • Graduate Affairs
    • Graduate Housing
    • Student Accommodations
    • Student Health & Well-Being
  • Student Handbook
    • Student Handbook Table of Contents
    • Mentor-Student Guide
    • Academics
      • Registration
      • Classes / Sample Curriculum
      • Cognitive Psychology Requirement
      • Statistics and Research Design
      • Emphasis in Child and Adolescent Psychopathology
      • Emphasis in Quantitative Methods
      • Master’s Degrees
        • Master of Science in Clinical Psychology
        • Master of Public Health*
      • Class Attendance
      • Grades
      • Transcripts
      • Change in Major Area of Study
      • Waiving Courses
      • Grievances
      • Grounds for Dismissal
      • Student Records
    • Program Requirements
      • Program Milestone Checklist/Timelines
      • Major Areas of Study Specific Training
      • Guidance Committee
      • Second Year Project
      • Comprehensive Exams
        • Clinical Comprehensive Exam
        • Behavioral Medicine Comprehensive Exam
        • Experimental Psychopathology Comprehensive Exam
        • Neuropsychology Comprehensive Exam
      • Dissertation
      • Advancement to Candidacy
      • Internship
      • Graduation
      • After Graduation
    • Financial Information
      • Funding and Benefits
      • Tuition and Fees
      • Establishing Residency
      • International Students
      • Financial Aid
      • Incentive Awards & Program Support
      • Travel Funds
    • Professional Issues
      • Ethical Standards/Professional Behavior
      • Where Do You Go When You Have A Problem, Question, Concern, or Complaint?
      • Policy on Disclosure of Potential Conflicts of Interest
      • Representation of Your Affiliation
      • Public Representation
      • Best Practices for Protecting Your Privacy
      • Membership in APA
      • Outside Employment
      • Requests to Spend Time Off-Site
    • Research
      • Research Training
      • Human Subjects/IRB
    • Clinical Practicum
      • Practicum Placements
      • Accruing Clinical Hours in the Context of Research Activities
      • Supervision
      • Tracking Clinical Hours
      • Integrated Reports
      • Practicum Grades
      • Policy on Working with Diverse Clients/Patients
    • Teaching Experience
      • Procedures
      • Prerequisites
    • JDP Student Awards
    • Campus Resources
      • Student Portals
      • Campus ID Cards
      • Keys
      • Mailboxes
      • E-Mail Accounts
      • Change of Address
      • Parking
      • Libraries
      • Copier Use
      • Leave of Absence
    • JDP Forms
      • JDP-2 Form
      • JDP-3 Form
      • JDP-4 Form
      • JDP-5 Form
      • Second Year Project Cover Sheet
      • Dissertation Proposal Defense Announcement
      • Final Dissertation Defense Announcement
      • Spring Student Evaluation
      • Individual Development Plan (IDP)
      • MPH Interest Form
    • JDP SharePoint

Program Administration

First Name Last Name Suffix Display Name Title Email Phone Office Profile URL Alt Text Image URL Page Slug
Closeup of Vanessa Malcarne

Vanessa Malcarne, Ph.D.

Co-Director
San Diego State University
Professor of Psychology

vmalcarne@sdsu.edu

Vanessa Malcarne Ph.D. Vanessa Malcarne, Ph.D. Co-Director
San Diego State University
Professor of Psychology
vmalcarne@sdsu.edu https://psychology.sdsu.edu/doctoral/clinical/vanessa-malcarne/ Closeup of Vanessa Malcarne https://psychology.sdsu.edu/doctoral/clinical/wp-content/uploads/profiles/vanessa-malcarne-300.jpg
Closeup of Lauren Brookman-Frazee

Lauren Brookman-Frazee, Ph.D.

Co-Director
UC San Diego
Professor of Psychiatry

lbrookman@health.ucsd.edu

Lauren Brookman-Frazee Ph.D. Lauren Brookman-Frazee, Ph.D. Co-Director
UC San Diego
Professor of Psychiatry
lbrookman@health.ucsd.edu https://psychology.sdsu.edu/doctoral/clinical/lauren-brookman-frazee/ Closeup of Lauren Brookman-Frazee https://psychology.sdsu.edu/doctoral/clinical/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/lauren-frazee-062923-300.jpg
closeup ofLynsey Miller.

Lynsey Miller, MPA

Program Coordinator
San Diego State University

lmiller@sdsu.edu

619-594-2246

Lynsey Miller MPA Lynsey Miller, MPA Program Coordinator
San Diego State University
lmiller@sdsu.edu 619-594-2246 https://psychology.sdsu.edu/doctoral/clinical/lynsey-miller Closeup of Lynsey Miller https://psychology.sdsu.edu/doctoral/clinical/wp-content/uploads/profiles/lynsey-miller-300.jpg
closeup of Kate Guitierrez

Katherine Gutierrez, M.A.

Graduate Coordinator
UC San Diego

ktgutierrez@health.ucsd.edu

858-822-5791

Katherine Gutierrez M.A. Katherine Gutierrez, M.A. Graduate Coordinator
UC San Diego
ktgutierrez@health.ucsd.edu 858-822-5791 https://psychology.sdsu.edu/doctoral/clinical/katherine-gutierrez Closeup of Katherine Gutierrez https://psychology.sdsu.edu/doctoral/clinical/wp-content/uploads/profiles/kate-gutierrez-300.jpg
Closeup of Colby Chlebowski

Colby Chlebowski, Ph.D.

Clinic Director
San Diego State University Psychology Clinic​

cchlebowski@sdsu.edu

619-594-2836

Colby Chlebowski Ph.D. Colby Chlebowski, Ph.D. Clinic Director
San Diego State University Psychology Clinic​
cchlebowski@sdsu.edu 619-594-2836 https://psychologyclinic.sdsu.edu/people/colby-chlebowski Closeup of Colby Chlebowski https://psychologyclinic.sdsu.edu/people/_resources/images/colby-chlebowski-500.jpg
Closeup of Emon Downhour

Emon Downhour

Clinic Coordinator
San Diego State University Psychology Clinic​

emon@sdsu.edu

619-594-1689

Emon Downhour Emon Downhour Clinic Coordinator
San Diego State University Psychology Clinic​
emon@sdsu.edu 619-594-1689 https://psychologyclinic.sdsu.edu/people/emon-downhour Closeup of Emon Downhour https://psychologyclinic.sdsu.edu/people/_resources/images/emon-downhour-500.jpg
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