PhD in Counseling & Psychology: Transformative Leadership, Education & Applied Research

Become a leader that makes a difference with a PhD degree from Lesley University.

Transform Your Field

You're driven to advancing your career and transforming your mental health practice. Backed by Lesley's legacy of preparing leaders in the field of mental health counseling, you'll be ready to start making a difference in research and applied theory with a doctoral degree from Lesley.

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.

And with our weekend cohort model, you'll find it easy to make school fit around your schedule.

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Why Lesley?

Priority Scholarships Available

These scholarships help make tuition affordable so you can focus on what matters most.

Instruction From Leading Counselors

You want to make sure your commitment to pursuing your passion for research and education will prepare you to become a transformative leader in the fields of counseling and psychology. At Lesley, you'll be mentored by instructors who conduct innovative and interdisciplinary research.

Life-Long Support

Students working together form cohorts where they support one another personally and professionally and build networks that last a lifetime.

Complete the request for information form to speak with an admissions counselor to learn more about the PhD program.

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Lesley University

29 Everett St, Cambridge, MA 02138

Tel: 617.349.8800

Email: luadmissions@lesley.edu