Who We Are
The UWM Psychology Clinic is part of the department’s doctoral program in clinical psychology. Therapists are graduate student clinicians who are closely supervised by licensed psychologists.
We treat a variety of issues including, but not limited to:
- Anxiety & worry
- Mood
- Trauma
- Grief
- Attention
- Stress
- Eating disorders & body image
- Emotion dysregulation
- Relationship challenges & improving communication
- Phobias
- Self-esteem & identity
- Navigating discrimination & identity-related agression
Please note: The UWM Psychology Clinic is a training clinic for graduate student clinicians. It is possible we will not have the expertise to provide services to treat all presenting concerns. In the occurrence that our clinic cannot accommodate your case, we will provide referrals to more appropriate clinics in the area. Please see our Community and Crisis Resources Page for additional options.
We draw on a range of evidence-based treatments including:
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Behavioral Activation
- Acceptance & Commitment Therapy
- Process-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Exposure & Response Prevention
- Cognitive Processing Therapy
- Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy
- Dialectical Behavioral Therapy Skills
*In-person & virtual services we offer:
- Individual Therapy
- Family Therapy
- Group Therapy
- Educational Assessments (in-person only)
*The Psychology Clinic does not provide walk-in, court-mandated, psychiatric consultation/medication services, nor emotional support animal (ESA) documentation.
Who we see:
- Children
- Adolescents
- Adults
- UWM students
- Milwaukee-area residents
- People without insurance*
*Unfortunately, due to State regulatory requirements, the clinic is not permitted to serve BadgerCare Plus HMO or Medicaid SSI HMO enrollees as private-pay patients. Therefore, the clinic will not accept new patients who are BadgerCare/Medicaid enrollees.
Many clients don’t realize they are covered by Medicaid (BadgerCare) because nearly all members are enrolled in a Managed Care Organization (MCO). Their insurance card may say Dean, Quartz, iCare, United/Optum, Anthem, or Chorus instead of “Medicaid.”
Here’s how to check:
- Look at your insurance card:
- If it says BadgerCare Plus, Medicaid SSI, or ForwardHealth, that’s Medicaid.
- If it says Community Plan, BadgerCare, or Medicaid under the logo of United, Dean, Quartz, iCare, Anthem, or Chorus, that’s also Medicaid.
- Still not sure?
- Call the number on the back of your card and ask if your plan is Medicaid/BadgerCare.
- Don’t have your card?
- Call ForwardHealth Member Services (800-362-3002). With your name, date of birth, and/or Social Security number, they can confirm your coverage and tell you which MCO you are enrolled in.
If you do have Medicaid/BadgerCare
Unfortunately, we cannot legally bill or accept private payment from Medicaid/BadgerCare members for covered services.
For help connecting with care:
- Call the Member Services number on the back of your insurance card and ask for a referral to an in-network mental health provider.
- You can also use your plan’s online provider directory to search for covered mental health service.
Hours
Clients are seen by appointment only
Monday through Friday 8:00am – 5:00pm
Limited evening hours are available
The clinic is closed on weekends and holidays
To learn more about our services, to discuss a possible referral, or schedule a free screening, please call us at 414-229-5521.
We now have a limited number openings for therapy. Please click the button below to complete our online inquiry form as soon as possible as availability is limited.
THRIVE Group submission requests only at this time.
Please note: Submitting a request does not guarantee placement. You become an established client at your first in-person appointment. Until then, we are unable to provide clinical services or assume responsibility for your care.
Location
The Psychology Clinic is located on the first floor of Pearse Hall, Room 179, on the UWM campus. Free parking is available in the specially marked spaces in the parking lot outside of Garland Hall on Hartford Avenue with a permit available from the Psychology Clinic.
Psychology Clinic
Pearse Hall, Room 179
2513 E. Hartford Ave.
Milwaukee WI 53211-3160
414-229-5521
Mission Statement
Our mission is threefold:
Be a center of excellence in culturally sensitive training
The UWM Psychology Clinic is a training facility operated within the UWM Department of Psychological & Brain Sciences. The Psychology Clinic staff is comprised of doctoral students in the clinical psychology PhD training program. All graduate students receive their first three years of supervised experience in the Clinic, and more advanced graduate students may elect to continue to see clients in the Clinic as well. Student therapists are closely supervised by licensed clinical psychology faculty. All therapy rooms have adjoining observation rooms for live observation and recording of therapy and assessment sessions, to enable this supervision. The Psychology Clinic is committed to the concept of cultural humility in training and services.
Offer affordable, evidenced-based psychological care
The Psychology Clinic is committed to providing the highest standard of care through evidence-based clinical services. Our approach is grounded in the latest psychological research, ensuring that every intervention and treatment plan is supported by scientific evidence. We tailor our therapeutic methods to meet the unique needs of each client, utilizing proven modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). Our goal is to help clients build evidence-based psychotherapeutic strategies, enhance emotional resilience, and address barriers that hinder personal growth and well-being.
Commitment to Diversity
The Psychology Clinic embraces the concept of human diversity and strives to provide culturally-conscious care to all. We embrace an inclusive and inter-sectional definition of diversity, including age, culture, developmental and acquired disabilities, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, national origin, race, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, and socioeconomic differences. We denounce all forms of racism, violence and oppression and believe that every person who enters our clinic has the right to feel safe, respected, and valued.