The Gordon F. Derner School of Psychology is expanding its reach into the heart of New York City with the relocation of the Center for Psychological Services to Adelphi University’s new Manhattan Center, offering a modern and accessible space where clinical training meets community care.
For psychology doctoral students, the move means expanded opportunities for hands-on clinical experience in a bustling urban setting, closer to the diverse population they’ll serve throughout their careers. For patients, it means greater access to high-quality, affordable psychological services in a state-of-the-art facility.
Under the leadership of Monica Pal, PhD, director of both the Center for Psychological Services and of practicum training for the PhD in Clinical Psychology program, the new Manhattan Clinic location continues a decades-long mission to bridge rigorous clinical training with meaningful mental health care.
At the Manhattan Clinic, Derner’s doctoral students provide assessments, individual therapy and group therapy to Adelphi students and local community members—children, adolescents and adults. Treatment rooms offer state of the art technology for student training, including technology that allows videotaping of sessions (with patient consent) to enhance supervision.
“The space is just a couple of blocks from Grand Central station, so it is a central location we are very excited about both for our students and to serve the community,” said Dr. Pal.
Derner Center for Psychological Services
The Gordon F. Derner School of Psychology is expanding its presence in the heart of New York City with the relocation of the Center for Psychological Services to Adelphi. Launch Gallery
Derner Center for Psychological Services
The Gordon F. Derner School of Psychology is expanding its presence in the heart of New York City with the relocation of the Center for Psychological Services to Adelphi. 5 Photos-
The fourth-floor elevator lobby at Adelphi University’s Manhattan Center welcomes students and clients to the clinical suite that houses the Derner Center for Psychological Services.
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A wayfinding directory on the fourth floor of Adelphi University’s Manhattan Center points visitors toward the Derner Clinical Suite as well as its neighboring “quad,” prayer room, classrooms and faculty offices
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A quiet waiting area outside the clinical suites at Adelphi University’s Derner Center for Psychological Services offers comfortable seating for clients between appointments.
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A treatment room within Adelphi University’s clinical psychology training suite, where students and faculty provide client services
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Adelphi University’s Manhattan Center lounge is a comfortable space for students to enjoy downtime or studying with city views.