Vanguard University

If you would like to request a letter of recommendation from a faculty member, or include their name as a reference, please complete this form.

If you need any information, documents, verifications, etc. while applying for internship/licensing in California or any other state, please contact us at gradpsych@vanguard.edu. We can supply you with any needed documentation, as well as advise you about which courses would best meet various requirements.

We have a private Facebook group just for "Grad Psych" alumni. This group is a great resource for job listings, workshops, referrals requests, etc. If you are interested in joining you can search for the group (Vanguard Grad Psych) and request to join or contact us.

To contact us, feel free to email us at gradpsychalumni@vanguard.edu or call us at 714-619-6450.

Brenda Gesell – Director 714-619-6452
Michelle Hannemann – Director of Clinical Training 714-619-6455
Lisa Hann – Associate Director 714-619-6451
Dalila Perea - Assistant Director 714-619-6458

Graduate Clinical Psychology
3000 W MacArthur Blvd, Ste 200
Santa Ana, CA 92704
714-556-3610 (University)
714-619-6450 (Grad Psych)

We regularly contact our alumni and students and would love to pass along any job postings, resource information, workshops/seminars, etc. Feel free to email us at gradpsych@vanguard.edu with any flyers, attachments or questions.

Our students are required to complete 30 sessions of personal therapy with a licensed therapist for their degree requirements. If you are interested in being included in our list of available therapists, please complete the Therapist Information Form. If you have any questions, please email Lisa Hann.

We are always looking for additional sites to partner with in training our practicum students. If you would like to be added to our list, or update your information, please complete the Practicum Site Information Form. If you have any questions about our clinical placement process feel free to contact Michelle Hannemann, Director of Clinical Training. If you have any questions about the online form or referral list you can contact Lisa Hann.