Transform your practice.
Advance social justice, health-promoting behavior, and inclusive communities through leadership, education, and applied research. Lesley University’s doctoral program for licensed mental health professionals and school counselors, prepares you to meet society’s need for these values and objectives in mental health programs, schools, and higher education. Gather with a cohort on Lesley’s campus one weekend per month, guided by faculty-practitioners who will empower you to facilitate change in your field.
Based in Cambridge—an internationally recognized nexus of mental health practice and research—our program is founded on a multidisciplinary approach that integrates knowledge and practices from the related fields of counseling and psychology.
Expand your knowledge of leading-edge theory and technique, from trauma-informed leadership to interpersonal neurobiology to mindfulness. Connect to applied research opportunities within Lesley’s robust network of practitioners, consultants, leaders, and educators. Participate in faculty-led initiatives and become part of our community of scholars. Develop fresh perspectives that lead to meaningful careers in leadership, education, research, consulting, and social entrepreneurship.
Your first doctoral year explores your professional goals, while providing a foundation in theory and research. Build from this theoretical framework during a second year dedicated to applied research and practice. During this time, design your own practicum and pursue relevant field experience. In your third and final year, develop a plan for original research that relates to your professional ambitions and write your dissertation.