The Duke Psychology Clinic has been providing psychological services to the Triangle community for over twenty years. The Clinic is part of the Department of Psychology and Neuroscience at Duke University and functions as a training center. Psychotherapy is provided by advanced graduate students in the clinical psychology Ph.D. program. Although the therapists are in training, this is partially offset by the intensive supervision they receive, the low fees the clinic is able to offer, and the enthusiasm the students bring to their work.
Students are supervised by two faculty members: Dr. Ronald Batson, MD and Dr. David Rabiner, Ph.D. Dr. Batson is a Research Associate and Director of the Duke Psychology Clinic. He is a licensed psychiatrist with expertise in the treatment of adult survivors of trauma. Dr. Rabiner is a Senior Research Scientist and the Director of Undergraduate Studies. He is a clinical psychologist with expertise in the management of behavioral and attentional problems among children and adolescents, as well as the clinical application of psychodiagnostic and personality assessment.
Benefits of the Duke Psychology Clinic
SERVICES
The Duke Psychology Clinic offers short and long-term individual psychotherapy for adults and adolescents. Occasionally, couples therapy is also available. Therapeutic work is individually focused and respects the uniqueness of the client. The treatment approach is broadly psychodynamic, although principles from a range of evidence-based treatments may be utilized depending on the nature of the client's presenting concerns. The Clinic has a long-standing reputation in the community for effectively treating trauma survivors of both physical and sexual violence. However, the Clinic treats clients with a wide range of presenting concerns, and non-trauma cases are welcome at the Clinic.
Because the Clinic is a training center and not prepared to handle crisis situations, clients needing a higher level of care are typically referred elsewhere.
To obtain services
Anyone interested in entering therapy at the Duke Psychology Clinic should begin by calling a Clinic Coordinator at 660-5771.
Location & Hours
The Clinic is located in Suite 312 of the Psychology/Sociology building on
Duke's West Campus.
During the academic year, clinic hours are 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Fridays. Hours are slightly abbreviated during the summer months.
STAFF
Ronald Batson, M.D.
Director, Duke Psychology Clinic
Licensed Psychiatrist & Supervisor
David Rabiner, Ph.D.
Senior Research Scientist, Department of Psychology and Neuroscience
Licensed Psychologist & Supervisor
Kathleen Sikkema, Ph.D
Director of Clinical Training, Department of Psychology and Neuroscience
Professor, Department of Psychology & Neuroscience
Licensed Psychologist
Jane Utley
Staff Specialist
Duke Psychology Clinic
Graduate Student, Department of Psychology and Neuroscience
Student Coordinator of the Duke Psychology Clinic
Contact the Duke Psychology Clinic -- Call a Clinic Coordinator at 660-5771
Financial Disclosures: Dr. Batson is a consultant to NCCRM. . Dr. Rabiner is a consultant to CogMed.
