Psychological Clinic

Serving the university and the surrounding metropolitan community.

University of Detroit Mercy
Reno Hall - McNichols Campus
Phone: (313) 578-0570
FAX: (313) 578-0516

The University of Detroit Mercy Psychology Clinic is sponsored by the University of Detroit Mercy. It has been providing psychological services to students, staff and community members for over 35 years.

In keeping with the mission of the University of Detroit Mercy, the University Psychology Clinic is committed to providing compassionate services to persons in need, with an emphasis on personal and professional ethics and values. We are committed to promoting the dignity of the individual as well as contributing to the common good of the wider community. The clinic ensures equal access and opportunity for psychological services to the diverse populations in the Detroit area.

Psychotherapy services are offered for a wide range of difficulties, including: anxiety, stress, self-esteem, depression, grief, relationship difficulties, and child, family or marital problems. Group therapy (related to a variety of issues) is also available.
Psychological testing is available to assist in identifying and understanding emotional, behavioral, attentional and learning problems in children, adolescents and adults. Academic concerns such as school readiness, achievement and giftedness can also be addressed by clarifying abilities, interest and personal needs.

Clinic Services

Psychological Treatment

• Individual Psychotherapy with Children, Adolescents and Adults.
• Couple/Marital Therapy
• Parenting Skills Training
• Group Therapy

Psychological testing and consultation with children, adolescents and adults.

• Emotional concerns
• Behavioral problems
• School achievement
• Learning disabilities
• Giftedness
• Developmental disability

Individuals with medication needs can be seen for psychotherapy at the Psychological Clinic and will be provided with referrals for medication evaluation.

Eligibility
Children age 3 and older, adolescents and adults. Arrangements will be made to assist persons with handicapping conditions. Services will be provided regardless of the client's race, religion or sexual orientation.

Clinical Staff
Services are provided by student therapist from the doctoral program in Clinical Psychology or the School Psychology Specialist program - under the supervision of qualified and licensed psychologists from the community.

Confidentiality
Client confidentiality is strictly observed. No communication regarding a client is made without the client's consent. No notation is made on any university record regarding a student or staff person's voluntary use of the clinic's services.

Fees
Members of the community and students are charged on a sliding scale which is based on the ability to pay. No one is denied services due to financial limitations. The clinic does not participate with insurance companies. Full payments is requested at the time of service.

Hours
Monday - Thursday 8:00am - 8:30pm
Friday - 8:00am - 4:30pm
Saturday - 9:00am - 1:00pm

Appointments
Appointments can be made by calling (313) 578-0570 during the office hours mentioned above. generally, an initial consultation appointment will be scheduled within two weeks. In emergencies, an appointment will be scheduled as soon as possible, or an appropriate referral will be made.

Location
In Reno Hall of the University of Detroit Mercy's McNichols Campus.