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About our Training Clinic

UNCW GPAC

The UNCW General Psychotherapy and Assessment Clinic (GPAC) serves as a training center for doctoral students in the Clinical Psychology Ph.D. program. All services are provided by student clinicians who work under the close supervision of licensed psychologists, ensuring high‑quality, evidence‑based care.

Confidentiality and Supervision

Clients are informed at the first appointment about how supervision works within a training clinic. Your privacy is a top priority:

  • Clinical records are stored securely in a HIPAA‑compliant system.
  • Information is shared only within the supervision team to support your care.

Session Recording for Training

Our therapy and assessment rooms include video equipment used solely for training and supervision.

  • Recordings are viewed only by your clinician and their supervisor.
  • They are deleted after review and are never shared outside the training team.

We are committed to protecting your privacy while providing exceptional, well‑supervised care.

GPAC SUPERVISORS

Kirsten Allen, Psy.D., ABPP, CMPC
GPAC Director & Assistant Professor
allenkm@uncw.edu
Dr. Allen is a board-certified, licensed clinical psychologist specializing in sport and rehabilitation psychology. Her applied experience spans a broad range of clinical services, including general mental health needs, athletic performance concerns, health and adjustment issues, and injury‑related recovery.

Sally MacKain, Ph.D.
Director of Clinical Training & Professor
mackains@uncw.edu
Dr. MacKain is a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in cognitive and behavioral therapies.

Dave MacQueen, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
macqueend@uncw.edu
Dr. MacQueen is a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in trauma-focused therapy and substance use treatment and intervention in isolation or in context of comorbid conditions (e.g., depression, anxiety, PTSD).

Kate Nooner, Ph.D., ABPP
Senior Associate Dean & Professor
GPAC Founding Director
noonerk@uncw.edu
Dr. Nooner is a board-certified, licensed clinical psychologist specializing in cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectic behavioral therapy. Learn more about Dr. Nooner's work here.

Len Lecci, Ph.D.
Professor
leccil@uncw.edu
Dr. Lecci is a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in psychological assessment and diagnostic considerations related to a variety of areas, including neurodegenerative conditions, mild traumatic brain injuries, and competency.

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