Train Beyond Medication Management—Become a Relationally Skilled, Trauma-Informed Clinician
If you’re a PMHNP student seeking more than just hours—if you want to develop real clinical depth, confidence, and presence in the therapy room—this advanced preceptorship is designed for you.
Led by Dr. Allison Brownlee, PsyD, LMFT, this immersive training experience offers a rare opportunity to learn the art of psychotherapy at a doctoral-trained level, with a focus on relational, experiential, and trauma-informed care.
What Makes This Placement Different
Most clinical placements emphasize diagnosis and medication management.
This experience is different.
You will learn how to:
- Sit with complexity, not rush to solutions
- Work effectively with trauma, attachment, and emotional dysregulation
- Navigate couples dynamics and relational distress
- Build therapeutic alliances that create real change
- Integrate evidence-based approaches with deep human connection
This is where you become not just a provider—but a clinician clients trust with their most vulnerable experiences.
Training Focus Areas
- Trauma-informed psychotherapy
- Attachment and relational dynamics
- Experiential and emotion-focused interventions
- Couples and family systems work
- Therapist use of self and clinical presence
- Integrating psychotherapy into PMHNP practice
What You’ll Experience
- Live observation of real therapy sessions (individual & couples)
- Guided case conceptualization and clinical discussion
- Direct mentorship and feedback
- Opportunities for active participation (based on readiness)
- A structured, supportive learning environment
This placement is ideal for PMHNP students who:
- Want to feel more confident in therapy sessions
- Value depth, not just efficiency
- Are interested in trauma, relationships, and emotional processing
- Want to stand out as a highly skilled, well-rounded psychiatric provider
Why This Matters for Your Career
PMHNPs who are strong in psychotherapy:
- Build deeper patient trust
- Improve treatment outcomes
- Reduce burnout by working more meaningfully
- Differentiate themselves in a competitive field
This training helps you become the kind of clinician patients seek out—and colleagues respect.
Program Structure
- 8–12 week rotations
- Individual or small cohort model
- In-person and telehealth opportunities (based on availability)
About Dr. Allison Brownlee
Dr. Brownlee is a licensed marriage and family therapist and doctoral-level clinician specializing in relational and trauma-informed care. She brings extensive experience working with individuals, couples, and high-stress populations, including veterans and their families.
Her approach is experiential, integrative, and grounded in helping clinicians develop both skill and presence in the therapy room.
Apply or Inquire
If you’re ready for a training experience that will challenge you, grow you, and shape the way you practice for years to come:
Submit your inquiry to allison@strongertogethersd.org to learn more about current availability.
Spots are limited to maintain a high-quality, individualized training experience.