Psychological Services Center
Psychology • Amherst, MA
About
Summary: The Psychological Services Center (PSC) at UMass Amherst is part of the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences (SBS). SBS offers undergraduate and graduate programs across social and behavioral sciences, with a focus on bridging science and liberal arts, interdisciplinary study, and faculty-guided research. The PSC provides clinical services, training, and opportunities to engage with psychology and related fields within a broader college that houses departments such as psychology, public policy, and other social sciences. Located in Amherst, MA (40 Campus Center Way), SBS supports student services, internships, and career opportunities, and emphasizes mentor-guided research with a student-to-faculty ratio around 16:1.
Clinic Type
Psychology
Address
135 Hicks Way, Tobin 123, Amherst, MA 01003-9271
Phone
413-545-0041
psc@psych.umass.edu
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Telehealth
Not specified
Emergency Care
Not offered
Services Offered
Technology & Equipment
Insurance & Payment
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Low-cost options (via training clinic)
Languages Spoken
FAQs
What services are offered?
Assessment and therapy services provided by doctoral student clinicians under supervision.
Are sessions video recorded?
All sessions are video recorded in order to ensure that supervisors may regularly observe students conducting treatment.
Are there limitations to services?
Emergency crisis management is not offered; communication with off-hours therapists is limited; limited openings for clients; long-term therapy may require finding a community therapist later.
What is the training clinic for doctoral students in psychology?
As the training clinic for doctoral students in psychology, we provide evidence-based care with student therapists who receive didactic training and close supervision by licensed psychologists.
Are there limitations to care or availability?
Emergency crisis management is not offered. Communications with therapist's off-hours are rarely possible (except for the DBT team). Students have limited openings and work only during a few years of doctoral training; long-term relationships with the same therapist are unlikely; clients are encouraged to find a longer-term therapist after transferring more than two times.
Where is the clinic located?
Psychological Services Center, 135 Hicks Way, Tobin 123, Amherst, MA 01003-9271
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Indeed (employer reviews for Psychological Services Center): 4.4/5 (Overall rating) (Based on 5 reviews)
Patients praise
- Low-cost, fee-for-service outpatient therapy/assessment for community members
- Training clinic with close supervision by licensed psychologists
- Some external descriptions characterize the center as providing excellent care (with limitations)
Common complaints
- Not a crisis/emergency management service (limited in emergencies)
- As a broader campus mental health context (UMass/CCPH), reports describe limited access/short-term sessions and challenges getting ongoing help
- One non-center source frames UMass mental health services critically, suggesting referral barriers/limited capacity (context not specific to PSC-only)
"“It can sometimes be confusing… The PSC serves a particular purpose… The PSC is the training center… Our goals are two-fold; primarily we are a training clinic, and secondarily we strive to meet the needs of the community at large.”"
— UMass Psychological Services Center – About page"“Emergency crisis management is not offered.”"
— DisabilityInfo.org record for UMass Amherst Psychological Services Center"“Overall rating 4.4 Based on 5 reviews.”"
— Indeed – Working at Psychological Services Center: 5 ReviewsSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Training Programs : Center for Counseling and Psychological Health — May 27, 2026
- Substance Misuse Prevention and Support : Student Affairs — Oct 7, 2025
- Around the World : Center for Counseling and Psychological Health — May 29, 2026
- Volunteer Opportunities : Center for Counseling and Psychological ... — May 27, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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