20 Best Psychology Grad Programs In Tucson, AZ (2022 Updated)

Dr. Brunner did an incredible job with helping my teenage son. He was extremely thorough in his evaluation and saw what other mental healthcare professionals did not care to look close enough to see. He was 100% committed to helping us in an unconventional and difficult emergency situation, and I can't imagine any other psychologist would have been willing to help us as much as Dr. Brunner did (we tried many!), and my family will be forever grateful. My son is doing so much better because of the mental health help we were able to get him based on Dr. Brunner's evaluation. We did pay accordingly for his service, but it was worth every penny for how much it helped our son. We tried to get Tricare insurance to reimburse for some of it, but they require providers to register their credentials with Tricare (even as out-of-network) and Dr. Brunner is not registered with them, so there's no way for reimbursement.Jami R

Dr. Brunner is an insightful forensic psychologist who is meticulous in his attention to the details of the issue at hand. He was involved at the end of my six-year child custody battle. He did an amazing job assisting the court in sorting through the facts and fictions in our custody case. I can tell you through my experience he seems somewhat cold-blooded in nature, however, he is extremely professional, organized, and is dedicated to doing the job right. He is, admittedly, somewhat expensive, but well worth it. After a custody battle that was ongoing for well over six years, he was able to highlight the facts for the court's attention in order to dissolve the matter after only thirty days. He went out of his way to prioritize the safety of the child, for which I am very grateful. His receptionist is an organized sweetheart, who was also very helpful. No disappointments other than cost.Mike

As a Tucson family law and child welfare attorney, I have worked with many psychologists in my practice. Few operate at the level that Dr. Brunner does. He is incredibly smart, extremely knowledgeable about psychological conditions, symptoms and diagnosis and his evaluations and assessment protocols are top notch. Some may "complain" he is too expensive, but in my opinion, after watching him testify, he is worth every single penny of his fees. He is an expert of the highest caliber and not only explained concepts and educated me as a legal practitioner, his testimony in court was extremely beneficial and helpful to the Court in explaining a complex psychological condition and situation that impacted the custody of young children. I would not hesitate to hire him again in my cases and I enthusiastically recommend him for forensic and psychological expertise.Thea Gilbert

I was told by one of the docs there that she would not accept the diagnoses and tests given by several medical doctors and psychiatrists over the past several years. She intended to bill my insurance to redo countless hours of psychometric testing because I had university health insurance. That's just disgusting greed violating the Hippocratic Oath. I immediately found a different psychiatry provider who wasn't trying to gouge grad students for cash.Lance Sacknoff

GREAT energy and intention. Dr. Barnes and his staff are all very intent on helping us all get to where we want to be in life, our mental health and calm sanity. For the last couple of years I've received the best counseling here that I could hope for. I'm very grateful.Star Tornero

This place is run down, and the receptionist told me that because I had been in the hospital for a behavioral health problem that the doctor, who is a Psychiatrist, did not want to see me. What a joke.anna caffarel

The only person competent at doing their job here has been my psychiatrist, Valerie George. I was working with a therapist for almost a year, weekly, until one day, I get a phone call from a recovery coach (Drew) that Lisa will no longer be working with me because SHE never mentioned our sessions had to be a certain length of time or else they count as no-shows. When working together on a weekly basis, not much had change and I genuinely had nothing to talk to her about for 45 minutes. It was unprofessional that she had someone else tell me, and the session we had a week earlier ended well, so it was a huge slap in the face. The doctors in this office must not do their research before prescribing drugs, after two seconds of doing my research on the vivitrol shot they injected me I found that when used for alcohol, you’re likely to get an abscess, or necrosis . I now have a total of 3 lumps, I didn’t know this information the first time, and the second time I got it I felt pressured that it would go to waste if I DIDN’T use it. One of the doctors there wanted to treat me for MRSA! Without even meeting me, seeing the bumps or sending me for further testing! Also she prescribed me 40mg of omprazole that was blocking me from getting nutrients from food and was making me so tired, sick and moody from vitamin defincies. Thank god I never took the MRSA medicine because a few days later, my wonderful primary care doctor sent me for blood work which is where we found out I had the vitamin deficiency, AND ABSOLUTELY NO INFECTION. I spent weeks in and out of urgent cares because I didn’t know what the lumps were. It’s been almost 3 months since my injection and I have to still get an MRI and other testing on it to rule out it’s not cancerous. The front desk is also so rude 90% of the time, yes you Sunni and Sonya. If Valerie wasn’t such a great psychiatrist I wouldn’t be a patient here at all, but once I get a phone call tomorrow I’m letting them know that I no longer want to work with Drew or Lindsay. I was disappointed in drew lately when I missed a call by MINUTES (I was always sleeping from the vitamin deficiency) and when I called back, nothing, emailed multiple times… nothing. I gave up. I told Valerie what happened and she explained how Lisa can drop me (even though she did it in the worst way) but Drew could not because he’s not a doctor, he’s a COACH. Weeks went by without speaking to him and once he calls I’m in front of my new employer and i’m sure he could hear drew in the background asking personal questions that are meant to stick between us two, which embarrassed me.Jennifer DeAngelis

Ted Marin is an excellent case manager. He always responds to my myriad emails and calls, sincerely listens to all my concerns and follows up when i indicate i am in distress and works closely with my care team to help resolve any crises. My therapist, Megan Kasper, is also very attentive, caring, sincere, and i feel like we have established a good rapport and i can trust and confide in her. I am also most pleased with my Psych Nurse Practitioner, Dr Angela Brown, DNP, who also demonstrates a great concern for my well-being, carefully listens to me and is open to discussion about alternative treatments and medications, and responds to my messages i send through the patient portal and follows up to ensure i get the treatment i need. So, i am really impressed with the clinic and services. The only contention i have regarding treatment plan is having to get the monthly antipsychotic injection, because it is mandated by my COT, which i don't care much to comply. Because, it sucks, and makes me apathetic and fatigued.S B (Li Shou)

Great clinic, nice, new and clean. They saved my life here in 2017 when my abusive ex almost killed me (again) and I had nowhere else to turn. They helped. They listened. They found me a nice Doctor, Dr. Marong and he has been very professional and supportive through my 18 months of recovery. I used to come here almost every day when I first started my ongoing treatment and recovery process as a SMI LGBT Jewish disabled cancer survivor, and a survivor of suicide, human trafficking and domestic violence. They went above and beyond to help me. However. It's a new clinic. Some peer support specialists require additional training. Some phone calls take a few days to be processed and returned. With the most recent Cenpatico reform, the medical transportation system quality has also suffered unfavourable changes. All in all, great people. Thank you so much for saving my life !Valencia Ziegelstein

Dr. Beldotti is the neuropsychologist I recommend the most. Her evaluations are comprehensive, insightful, and extremely helpful in guiding the best treatment for the client. She is great with children and exudes warmth, patience, and kindness.Courtney Schuneman

Dr. Beldotti is an excellent neuropsychologist. Her evaluations are comprehensive and well written. I appreciate her skill and knowledge on combined and/or unique cases. I highly recommend her to my patients.Holly J

Just visiting to get my daughter moved in for her first year. Spent the day walking around the campus. It is a nice walk with a light rain. Not too hot today. Lots of students, lots of building. The student union is fast food central with all the popular eateries present. Communication with parents could use some improvement. We expected to attend some sessions with my daughter but once we arrived we were informed it was for students only. Closing out the evening watching the marching band in their first public performance. My daughter loves the campus and is looking forward to the start of classes next week.Stacey Brewer

Went to football game and had lots of fun. But I was surprised when I found out the hard way that the concession stands don't take cash. They only take cards. It made it hard because we took cash. Luckily it was a night game because we wouldn't have been able to sit in the sun without water. Also lots of people had to go back to their cars and leave their purses and bags. Most people had their phones and car keys.Susanna Hernandez

The Arizona Sands Club is so wonderful. The atmosphere is second to none and the food is phenomenal. Chef Hogg is a master of his trade. I've never had a bad meal here. I've eaten things I never would have tried just because I know Chef combines incredible flavors. The service is top notch! Everyone is so friendly. I love coming here.Michael Tucker

This may be a good law school, but beware, after 3 years of pretty hard work and $80-90k invested, you may graduate but the chances of finding a law job that pays more than $40-60k per year, or any law job at all, will be very difficult, assuming you have passed the Bar exam. This I know from experience. …So, you might want to think about it, seriously, before embarking on this journey.Ha Go

I am not a College of Law student but the building is very modern and well-maintained. It was the first law school built in the state of Arizona and changed its name in 1962. It has a total student body of 500 students and 84.4% Uofa’s graduating class of 2017 law students were employer 9 months after graduation.daniel tirsoreanu

I recieved an excellent education here. Everything is fantastic from the library to the faculty. If considering law school, consider UA!Brett B.

Library staff do not reprimand. Some people come here and simply sit around and do nothing–no book, no computer, they just sit which makes me a little uncomfortable. One man comes in every day and takes his shoes and socks off (EEEK!!). Another was just sitting with his shirt off? From the East Coast, went to an Ivy League university which had multiple libraries that everyone was using all the time, all built during the 1700s with brick and beautiful mahogany inside–they were works of art and obviously the main campus attraction–not the same vibe here. BUT I get my work done just fine, I guess I just wish people would use it as more of an actual library than community center. The space itself has lots of light which I really appreciate, large windows. Please just respect the space and others…keep your feet in your shoes where they belong, keep your top on, etc. And maybe if the library could come up with an actual set of observable rules and enforce them that would be great.Grace M

Big enough you can find a quiet private place. You can borrow a laptop, camera, even a cord. The staff is helpful and friendly. Good place to meet people if you wanna sit outside. My only complaint is that they run out of rental laptops and tablets and that you need a catcard to get in during student only hours (costs and i lost mine). Also the summer hours are whack. They could easily find students to keep it 24/7.Martin Forstrom

Best place to study on campus. Especially of you can rent out a room to yourself or your study group. You can rent rooms at the front desk, or reservation them online. There and about 5 floors to choose from, plenty of space for everyone. Some of the upper levels of the library have some pretty nice views of the campus, the mall, football stadium and down field. Also a great place to meet new people.Carson Montana Crissman

I was there in 2014. The experience I had was superior, and the teachers are really great using great language acquisition skills, at least all my teachers are. It is the only reason I am able to continue my higher education here in the US. Don't be absent, pay attention to homework, and work on passing knowledge of all language skills. Don't get mad if the fluency level takes time to occur because that is not abnormal. I appreciated learning there. The diversity can help. If you don't prepare or take preparation courses for passing the language skills examinations passing them would be hard, and frankly, it is your responsibility to take advantage of learning and become good in reflecting your language in testing mediums.Hussain Aldowailah

Online course materials British “academic-speak” for the most part; online quiz questions are very poorly worded and confusing, final evaluation of coursework and assignments included too many irrelevant comments, such as “hyphen missing,” “ three three commas missing,” and seemed punitive in nature, commenting on the style and structure of the essays ( not necessary) Please do not take the online CESL certification program if you are a licensed teacher and have taught in second language instruction and only hope to teach ESL online for various overseas platforms. It was a waste of money and time.Julie Slightam

Such a nice English school! My brother came to CESL in 2018. He studied for 4 months. There are so many ESL schools in U.S. and we really wanted to find a reputable one so he can learn. We are lucky that we found the right one!! The classes were all well prepared. His listening and writing skills were improved a lot. Also, it is very cost effective! We have friends are taking ESL for more than a year and still could't be admitted by universities. Now he is a Sophomore Engineering student at the University of Arizona! Proud of him!JW Z

rating for the city bus stop—great place to park (relatively safe, i’ve left my car here overnight and nothing happened, edit: although i found out that you’re not allowed to leave vehicles overnight) and ride the bus—routes 3, 37, and 450 stop here; there’s sometimes a cop that hangs out in the parking lot, contributing to the safety aspect; college is usually friendlier to walk-ins, even if you aren’t a student (i’ve gone in and used the facilities and then studied/done homework at the cafe) and there is public wifi. however, with covid, they’ve been way more closed off, as is to be expected.sam ledford

Overall it is a wonderful College however some of the front desk staff members are not very knowledgeable, helpful or friendly and it makes the entire enrollment process much more difficult than it needs to be. It seems like every time I called I had a different person on the line and they all gave me different information about the same question. Other than that this is a fantastic school and deserves five stars.A Hernandez

I have been attending pima for many years. Let me just say the tutoring here is great. But , it is almost impossible to see an advisor or get help with anything they give you the run around constantly and are extremely unhelpful. Get it together pima you have people filled with all these positions and no one can give you a straight answer or is willing to do their job.devin analisa

Pathways has one psychiatrist to see in person, one student doctor, online psychiatrist in Phoenix who apparently does a psych evaluation from in less than 30-minutes on a iPad in the office, and nurses to offer children and families in need. Their only job is to diagnose and give drugs. Their non doctor staff lack experience and training, and overall, have very little to offer. They can direct you to other professionals around town who do what they lack. They don’t take private insurance or self pay. Their staff put an entire group of special needs students in danger during their winter camp and the staff didn’t have the most basic knowledge/training, especially when their attempt to take them to get cheap hot dogs for lunch at Costco. Imagine a van full of special need kids in a Costco parking lot trying to go inside for cheap hotdogs….A huge fail and liability! They’ve also called children protective services and made bogus claims(retaliation) after parents were questioning their inability to provide appropriate basic services for their children. I do not recommend anyone bring their children here.GMO-FREE TUCSON

It's very bad there very bad at answering there phone's also there can be some really rude people in there there bad talkers also I had to do most of the talking and all they did was made my son drugged up on medication I strongly advise not togo here try to talk it out before a crisis happens oh one more thing when you need transport or if someone's coming to your home they will just leave without saying a word like just leave it's very frustrating when they do that plus if you don't have insurance it clears an arm and a leg to pay for it and for the meditation to without insurance I had to pay for my son's medicine and it was $250 which I didn't have 🙁 remember bad at answering phones and I think you need something called access it takes weeks to get it it's like this insurance thing it I'm still waiting on it and it's the 3 month I've been waiting so give me a favor don't come here unless it's really bad emergencymathew

I have been going there since the ending of my sophomore year of high school, I am Senior in High School now. I don't really like MY psychiatrist but I really love the nurses, the receptionists and the therapist. My little brother is starting to go there now too. I have multiple mental issues. I have honestly gone a very long ways since I started there. I recommend this Place 100% to anyone. But do understand that this place *IS NOT A FREE* Mental and Behavioral Health Clinic. It is a doctor's office, you need to be covered by your insurance to get services because literally everything medical wise requires insurance coverage. Even the Emergency Room! (shocking right?!)Amber Marie

I had the opportunity to come here for my SIMI Internship this summer and it was a great experience. Kept clean, lovely staff and amazing cafe. I interned for Dr.Wertheimer and if it also wasn't because of her, I probably wouldn't have had my first lab training and experience! Just a reminder that it is a private place so I assume that you would have to make an appointment if you want to stop by or visit someone.Velynda Camberos

I have been working with Natalie Campos at TCA for almost 3 years. My experience has been extremely supportive, empowering and has nurtured major growth in all areas of my life! As a person navigating chronic illness, I have encountered many unsupportive health care practitioners on my journey to wellness. The safe and understanding space that Natalie has held for me at TCA has been exactly what I've needed to heal those wounds and begin to build a supportive health care team of (the right) professionals once again. I have also benefitted from a great group experience led by Janay Young. I'm excited for all the growth and expansion that is happening at TCA! 🙂Sarah R.

I have been at TCA for a year working with various trainees. Mattie, Amelia, and Erin are all phenomenal. The entire staff is perfect if you're looking for an LGBTQ friendly, open minded, and caring mental health practitioner. I have even referred my roommate. Come here if you feel like you can't find a place in a traditional clinic, or if you feel a little out of place in the world. They have a fit for you.shania rhoades

Kate and Natalie are wonderful clinicians and I can always count on them to provide the best workshops in Tucson! They are truly nonjudgmental and have a way of making everyone feel safe and accepted. I admire their continued commitment to educate therapists and advocate for sexual freedom and non-monogamous relationships.Terri Barrios

After calling several times trying to get my daughter seen I am giving up. There is absolutely no follow through with this office. I was told I would be contacted to see if the counselor will see my daughter, nothing. I have called following up three times and keep being told that they will get back to me. Still nothing. I was told they would also send me an email of other counselors, just in case, and nothing. This is a very stressful time for my family and having to stress about an office being able to simply follow through with phone calls is just something that I cannot handle at the moment. Please realize, you are dealing with people during fragile times in their lives. At least have the decency to contact them.Leah Cox

If I could give 10 stars I would!!! I have seen Dr. Deb Q. Hayes for many years. She has been a solid source for Strength & Guidance for me. It is with her help, that I have been able to make the necessary changes & transform my life for the better. My respect & gratitude towards her is immeasurable! I also can't say enough good things about the ladies (Sandy & Mary) working in the front office. Mary is a gem! She always brightens my day!!! I am truly thankful I found this place when I did. Highly recommended!Melissa von Haag

Dr. Deb Q. Hayes has been a solid rock of wise, intelligent support and guidance for me through a very difficult recovery from divorce and a long, difficult marriage. I share this part of my private life to offer encouragement to others that they are in a safe place with her; whether she is the therapist or a trusted referral resource.Srb tucsonaz

We had the BEST experience with Dr. Sammons and her team. We appreciate her patience and kindness. Most importantly, she shows how much she values her patients. Big Thanks!Nancy Webber

Her patience and welcoming persona made my child feel comfortable. She listened to our concerns and had a quick turnaround.Zeneida Vaquero