Genesis Counseling Center Achieves APA Accreditation for Doctoral Internship Program, Advancing Behavioral Health Training Excellence Prestigious Accreditation Awarded to Private Practice

HAMPTON ROADS, VA | May 14, 2025 - Genesis Counseling Center, Inc., a leading outpatient behavioral health organization serving multiple states with offices in Virginia and Texas, is proud to announce it has received full accreditation from the American Psychological Association (APA) for its esteemed Doctoral Internship Program in Clinical Psychology. This significant accomplishment places Genesis Counseling Center among a select group of private practices across the country to earn APA accreditation, underscoring a profound commitment to unparalleled excellence in clinical training and professional development within the behavioral health field.
"This marks a monumental milestone for Genesis, underscoring the agency's ongoing dedication to maintaining the highest level of excellence in training and clinical practice." - Dr. Candace Lassiter, Clinical Training Director
Background and Program Overview
This accreditation is a testament to the collaborative dedication of Genesis' leadership team, including Clinical Training Director Dr. Candace Lassiter, Executive Director and Founder Dr. Trina Young Greer, Clinical Psychologist Dr. Sherri Spain, and the Clinical Training Team. The Doctoral Internship Program is designed as a rigorous advanced training experience, offering outpatient psychotherapy, psychological testing, faith-integrated practice, and group therapy. The program emphasizes evidence-based practices and the crucial development of multicultural competence to effectively serve diverse populations.
"We are deeply honored by this recognition," - Dr. Trina Young Greer, Executive Director. "Genesis has always been committed to investing in the next generation of mental health professionals who are both clinically skilled and spiritually grounded."

Program Opportunities and Next Steps
The newly APA-accredited internship program welcomes applications from doctoral candidates nationwide and continues to accept applicants through the national APPIC Match system. Interns benefit from hands-on experience with a wide range of populations and have unique opportunities for specialty training in vital areas such as neurodiversity, trauma-informed care, and faith-based interventions.

To learn more about APA-accredited psychology internships and the rigorous standards involved, please visit the American Psychological Association's website: https://www.apa.org/education-career/grad/internship
For comprehensive details about the Genesis Counseling Center Doctoral Internship Program, including curriculum and application information, please visit:
Genesis Doctoral Internship Program
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About Genesis Counseling Center
Founded in 2006, Genesis Counseling Center is a faith-based outpatient counseling practice with a large team of nearly 100 licensed clinicians providing comprehensive behavioral health services across multiple states with locations in Virginia and Texas. Services include individual, couples, family, and group therapy, psychological testing and assessment, psychiatric medicine management, and convenient telehealth options. Driven by a mission of touching lives and inspiring life, Genesis serves over 10,000 clients each month. Learn more about our impact and services at:
Genesis Counseling Center
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Media Contact
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Genesis Counseling Center, Inc.
Phone: 929-GENESIS (929.436.3747)
Email: info@genesiscounselingcenter.com

Genesis Counseling Center
2202 Executive Drive
Hampton, VA 23666

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