Psych NP programs that are the most psychotherapy focused?

[priorities2]

Anyone attended/heard of a psych NP Program that's heavily focused on psychotherapy? I know Penn's program is. I'm open to cheap state schools, expensive private schools, "name" schools and non-name schools. Just want to know what's out there. Thanks ?

[sarahdukie]

I am currently in Vanderbilt's PMHNP program and can affirm is it very psychotherapy focused, but incredibly face-paced. They teach us a variety of therapeutic modalities, but whether or not you get to use them in practice really depends on your field education site. Mine is with a psychiatrist who exclusively does med management, and I think this is true of more placements than not, due to the fact that most employers only want psych providers to do meds because LPCs or MSWs can provide therapy at half the cost or less. However, if you are finding your own placement, you could seek out an np in private practice who does joint therapy/med management sessions. Workshops and institutes are great places to gain training in specific areas of interest like CBT, psychodynamic, gestalt, etc. I personally feel I've learned the most by being in therapy myself. Many counseling programs require students to participate in therapy both for learning purposes and because understanding one's own issues/countertransference is crucial to being a good psychotherapist. hope that helps!