Postdoctoral Fellowship
Postdoctoral Fellowship in Clinical Psychology (Houston, TX)
Hybrid • Full Benefits (W-2) • Fully APA-Oriented
Real Talk Clinical Psychology is a psychology clinic in Houston, Texas, dedicated to providing in-depth therapy. It's also a training clinic at its core. Alongside encouraging ongoing study and training for licensed psychologists, we train early-career psychologists through a structured postdoctoral fellowship in Clinical Psychology.
We are proud to offer a fully supportive fellowship program. It is fully aligned with the American Psychological Association's (APA) standards, combining structured training with real-world clinical work.
Why Choose the Real Talk Fellowship?
A program designed to match top academic institutions, fully APA-oriented;
2 weekly hours of supervision + 2 weekly hours of didactics series;
Clinical hours capped at 25 clients per week, preserving time for reading, training, reflection, and self-care;
30 structured hours + 6 independent study hours, totaling 36 hours/week, or 1,750 training hours yearly;
W2 position + comprehensive benefits package;
Beautiful office in a prime area of Houston.
Salary and Benefits
Competitive pay for a 30-hour structured workweek + 6 independent study hours that count toward your licensure;
Full benefits, stability, and security:
Medical, Dental, Vision (75% paid);
401k with a 3% Match;
Paid EPPP exam fee;
Malpractice Insurance;
6 weeks of protected PTO (8 paid holidays + 20 business days for vacation, sick leave, personal time).
Rigorous and Specialized Training
We operate as a fully APA-oriented fellowship that meets all accreditation standards. Training emphasizes a humanistic orientation and integrates evidence-based practice. Didactics cover:
Advanced topics in case conceptualization;
Ethics;
Risk Management;
Documentation;
Business of private practice;
You can find more details in our manual:
Requirements & Responsibilities
Completing a PhD or PsyD from an APA-accredited doctoral program and internship;
Providing 25 sessions/week;
Conducting in-person sessions in our Houston office at least 50% of the time (12 hours);
Must be eligible for provisional licensure in the state of Texas.
Timeline
Our 2026 cohort is closed. Even so, if you believe you’re a strong fit for our clinic or bring perspectives that expand who we are as a team, including:
A passion for humanistic approaches;
Work with diverse communities;
The ability to provide care in more than one language;
We’d love to talk to you.
The program adheres to the APPIC Postdoctoral Selection Standards and the APPIC Common Hold Date and related guidelines in effect for each training year.
Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Real Talk Clinical Psychology is a multilingual, multicultural practice serving diverse communities across Houston and beyond. Our team includes psychologists from many countries and backgrounds, and fellows gain hands-on experience providing culturally responsive therapy. We are committed to training clinicians who can serve diverse populations with humility and competence.
Location
Real Talk Clinical Psychology7670 Woodway Dr., Suite 270Houston, Texas 77063
Public Disclosure
Program Aims and Training Model: The Real Talk Postdoctoral Fellowship Program is a 12-month, full-time, APA-oriented training program designed to prepare early career psychologists for ethical, reflective, and independent practice. Training emphasizes intensive supervision, structured didactics, scholarly engagement, and clinical work grounded in humanistic and psychodynamic traditions, while integrating evidence-based practice.
Training Philosophy: The program prioritizes depth of clinical thinking, ethical complexity, cultural humility, and the development of professional identity. Fellows are supported in cultivating clinical independence while practicing under close supervision in accordance with Texas law.
Program Structure: 12 months, 1,750 training hours, 36 hours per week, up to 25 individual therapy clients per week, a minimum of 2 hours per week of supervision with licensed psychologists, and a weekly 2-hour seminar series.
Supervision and Evaluation: Supervision is provided by licensed psychologists and includes ongoing case review, ethical consultation, and direct observation. Fellows are evaluated using behaviorally anchored evaluations aligned with APA Profession-Wide Competencies.
Eligibility Requirements: Applicants must have completed a doctoral degree (PhD or PsyD) in Clinical or Counseling Psychology from an APA-accredited program and an APA-accredited or APPIC-member internship, and must be eligible for postdoctoral supervised practice in Texas.
Recruitment and Selection: The program follows the APPIC Postdoctoral Selection Standards and adheres to the APPIC Common Hold Date and related guidelines in effect for each training year.
Stipend and Benefits: $60,000/year and full benefits, which include health insurance, paid time off, malpractice coverage, retirement matching, and EPPP support. Full details are provided in the Fellowship Agreement.
Due Process and Grievance Procedures: The program maintains written policies for evaluation, remediation, grievance, and due process, available in the Fellowship Program Handbook.
Accreditation Status: The Real Talk Postdoctoral Fellowship Program is APA-oriented and intends to apply for APA accreditation. The program is not currently accredited by the APA.
Contact Information
Adriane Barroso, PhD, LP
Clinical and Training Director. adriane@realtalkpsychology.com
Tasneem Rodriguez, PsyD, LP
Clinical Preceptor. tasneem@realtalkpsychology.com
Real Talk Clinical Psychology offers a Clinical Psychology Postdoctoral Fellowship in Houston TX designed for psychologists completing a postdoctoral fellowship in clinical psychology Houston while pursuing Texas licensure. This program functions as a psychology residency in Houston and an APA oriented postdoc fellowship in Texas, providing advanced training in psychoanalytic psychotherapy and depth oriented clinical work within a private practice setting. The fellowship is structured as a psychotherapy postdoc and postdoctoral residency APA oriented, offering supervised clinical hours, didactic training, and preparation for independent practice. Fellows are hired as W2 employees and train in a clinician owned psychology group practice, making this a leading clinical psychology fellowship Houston option for postdoctoral psychologists seeking rigorous clinical training and long term practice in Texas.