About
CPSD is an affordable, community-based mental health clinic.
Established in 1984, we’re part of the Department of Psychology at VCU. All of our therapists are students in our doctoral programs. The clinic serves as a practical part of our graduate students' training. All students are supervised by licensed psychologists who have years of experience in their field.
We offer assessment services as well as individual, couples and group therapy. Services are offered in-person and virtually through telehealth appointments. All services are evidence-based, meaning they’re supported by research.
Mission
The VCU Center for Psychological Services and Development (CPSD) is a robust community mental health clinic providing clinical services such as assessment and treatment to members of the Richmond and VCU communities. The CPSD also offers applied training opportunities for VCU clinical and counseling psychology doctoral students and didactic and research opportunities for these students. Leadership, management, and supervision is provided by VCU academic professional staff and faculty who collectively represent diverse clinical areas of expertise, theoretical orientations, and teaching/research portfolios.
Vision
We believe that people in the Richmond region should have access to high-quality, low-cost, community-based mental health services, including assessment and treatment. Further, we believe that psychology graduate students deserve high-quality training in such services.
If you are interested in becoming a CPSD client, you can find answers to many common questions about getting started on our Frequently Asked Questions page.
Community Support
The CPSD also contracts with Richmond-based agencies to provide testing, therapy and consultations. We offer competitive prices to contracted agencies, schools and other organizations. Contact us to learn more about these services.
Who We Serve
We offer outpatient services to members of the VCU and central Virginia communities. Services are available to individuals of all backgrounds and a wide range of ages — from preschoolers to seniors — and couples and families of all types. Consistent with VCU’s non-discrimination policy, the CPSD welcomes individuals of every race, national origin, religion and sexual orientation.
At the CPSD, you can expect individualized, high-quality care at an affordable cost. Get a full description of our services.
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From Our Director
Review the welcome message from Nicole Fischer, Ph.D., ABPP, director of the CPSD.
Meet Our Team
We are a team of business and clinical staff and faculty practicum supervisors dedicated to providing a welcoming and helpful counseling environment.