How to Contact Us

You can contact us by phone or email:

  • 408.864.8868
  • mhwc@deanza.edu

We are not a 24-hour program. For life-threatening emergencies, call 9-1-1

You are welcome to stop by in person to learn about our services or schedule an appointment for a private session with a Mental Health and Wellness Center counselor

  • Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays: 9 a.m.- 2:45 p.m.
  • Fridays by appointment only, via Zoom.
  • RSS 258 – upstairs from the Bookstore in the Registration & Student Services Building

Do you want to meet with a counselor for personal psychological services?

Do you need immediate personal psychological support?

Contact Information for BAPIC  

The information below is only for doctoral-level students who are participating in: Bay Area Practicum Information Collaborative (BAPIC). We are only accepting applications from students enrolled in an APA-approved doctoral (Ph.D. or Psy.D.) program.

Contact Information

If you have questions about our training program, site, or application materials, please contact both staff members below:

Practicum Trainee Information

  • Services Provided: individual therapy, group therapy, community outreach, psychoeducation
  • Eligibility: P3, P4 or students with at least one year of prior clinical experience in an APA-approved doctoral (Ph.D. or Psy.D.) program
  • Time Commitment: 20 hours per week, hours allotted to each activity varies based on trainee’s university’s training requirements and trainee interests

BAPIC Practicum Trainee Information Sheet 2023-2024

Didactic Training Schedule 2021-2022 Practicum Cohort

How To Apply

Qualified applicants may apply by sending the materials below in PDF format to Dr. Firmender at firmenderwilliam@deanza.edu and Dr. Lee at leekim@deanza.edu

  • Cover Letter 
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Three (3) letters of recommendation in PDF format 

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