Student Reviews for Sentio University in California

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Based on 30 Google Reviews

Sentio University is a nonprofit graduate school in Los Angeles offering a hybrid Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) built from the ground up on Deliberate Practice methodology. Our program combines online coursework with intensive in-person residencies in Los Angeles, a guaranteed practicum at the Sentio Counseling Center, and a 4:1 student-to-faculty ratio. Sentio also offers an Undergraduate Psychotherapy Skills Internship that gives psychology students hands-on clinical training before graduate school. Below are reviews from students across our MFT program and undergraduate internship, posted on Google.

Reviews sourced from Sentio University on Google
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Ella-Mei March 2026
★★★★★
This was a great program! Their staff was super communicative, encouraging, and responsive. Great experience that left me with many great psychotherapy skills!
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Jasmine Gonsalves February 2026
★★★★★
I had such a great experience with Sentio University's MFT program. I felt honored to be a part of the program and deepen my knowledge in the field. The expectations and program guidelines were very clear, which helped me feel supported and prepared for success. I highly recommend it for anyone interested in the field.
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Jocelyn Gonzalez February 2026
★★★★★
I just completed the internship for undergraduate students and it was an amazing experience. Would highly recommend for psychology students who are looking for a psychotherapy skills internship as it was really manageable to integrate into a busy class and work schedule!
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Chloe Noelle October 2025
★★★★★
This internship was truly an amazing experience that I needed to feel the confidence that I can be a good therapist in the future. The skills that we were taught were super helpful and very foundational to build upon my own personal style with therapy. I feel much more confident to go into a graduate program now with these skills as my base. The experience to work with peers and receive professional feedback from a supervisor was very helpful and insightful, and I wish that the program was longer, so I could retain these skills better. However, I am aware it is an undergraduate program so for the length of it, I believe that they have taught and provided enough information to set us up for a good future. Thank you so much Peter Awad and Sentio University!
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Aurora Webber September 2025
★★★★★
I participated in Sentio's Undergraduate Psychotherapy Skills internship and it was a great experience! It was fun to be in a community of other undergrads learning these skills for the first time and it definitely helped me feel ahead of my peers!
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Elaha Q. September 2025
★★★★★
I had such an enlightening experience throughout this internship. There were countless helpful resources to learn about the skills we were practicing and the active practice with feedback was my favorite part. Thanks to Sentio for the opportunity and shout out to Peter for being the best at teaching and guiding us through it!
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Rosemary Martinez June 2025
★★★★★
I appreciate Sentio University for making a program for undergraduates in the Psychology field. It gives us a preview of what providing psychotherapy is like, and working with professionals in the field for guidance is so dope. This program definitely helped solidify what I want to pursue after my bachelors. The staff also is always available for any questions we have that don't necessarily have to do with the internship, but about advice in your educational journey. There should be more colleges that offer these type of internships to undergrads.
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Bella Kang May 2025
★★★★★
I really enjoyed gaining hands-on experience in a psychotherapy session, and I appreciate this time because I know I'll be applying these skills in my career.
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Talia Rose Brand May 2025
★★★★★
I did the Sentio University Psychotherapy Skills internship and I learned so much! Peter was great as a mentor throughout the internship and helped me to learn Deliberate Practice skills. It felt very personal even with a sizeable group of interns.
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Melani Chagoya-Ramirez May 2025
★★★★★
I did an online internship with Sentio. At first I was a bit skeptical but as soon as I started working with other students, I really enjoyed it. This internship really helped me discover what I want to do with my future. It was a great experience and a wonderful opportunity. Would definitely participate in another internship if given the opportunity.
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Mashal Hashimi May 2025
★★★★★
I participated in the Sentio internship, and it was really helpful in improving my clinical skills.
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Caroline Zaren May 2025
★★★★★
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Breanna Rodriguez May 2025
★★★★★
Interning at Sentio University was the best way to slowly expose myself and prepare for the mental health work field. Also, the amount of support and level of understanding received by Peter Awad makes this internship a great environment to learn effectively.
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Grace Sensoy May 2025
★★★★★
I had a great experience as an undergraduate intern learning psychotherapy skills using deliberate practice. I'm very grateful for the opportunity. The staff is super helpful and informative!
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Jaylyn Dobie May 2025
★★★★★
Extremely supportive advisors that helped me gain a solid foundation of skills that can be used in a clinical setting. Excellent opportunity to explore the clinical/counseling side of the mental health world and figure out if it is a good fit for you, or use it as a chance to hone your skills and get helpful critiques.
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Marissa Lascos May 2025
★★★★★
The Sentio 100-hour internship was extremely helpful for me in finding my path after college. It helped me realize that I want to be a therapist and provided me with foundational skills to start my career! Mikaela and Peter were always so helpful, in both their feedback and answering any questions about the Mental Health field. The workload was light enough for my busy schedule, while also making me feel accomplished and excited about everything I learned. I'm truly thankful for this experience, and I only wish it could have been even longer!
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Jenny Gu May 2025
★★★★★
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Anna Agee April 2025
★★★★★
This program is very helpful and greatly prepares any undergraduate student that hopes to join the field of psychology. The staff is very nice and knowledgeable. Overall, this is a great experience and I would definitely recommend if you are interested in being a therapist.
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Aaron Byron Uriel Dominguez Ruiz March 2025
★★★★★
I did an online internship with Sentio, and based on what I learned from this experience, they are definitely teaching skills that will improve the skills of a therapist in ways that promote client relationship.
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Emily Sardaryan March 2025
★★★★★
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Mya Lopez March 2025
★★★★★
As an undergraduate student, Sentio really helped me figure out what I might do with my career and degree once leaving USF. They gave me the tools and training necessary to really kick start my journey within the clinical field.
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Marola Hanna March 2025
★★★★★
I did the undergraduate internship and it was absolutely fantastic! It is a great way to get a taste of what it is like to be trained as a therapist and figure out if it really is what you would like to do! The staff is also brilliant, kind, and patient so it was a great place to learn and not worry about making mistakes.
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Ethan March 2025
★★★★★
I had the privilege to participate in Sentio's Undergraduate Internship program. This program provided me with an opportunity to work with peers to develop clinically related skills, answer relevant questions regarding the industry and provided me with renewed confidence and motivation that doing therapy is what I wanted to do.
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Nicole Teav February 2025
★★★★★
I appreciated how Sentio University's internship offered hands-on clinical experience in a supportive learning environment. I would highly recommend it for undergraduates looking to enhance their psychotherapy skills!
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Brooke Duncan February 2025
★★★★★
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Taylor Bulley January 2025
★★★★★
I had an amazing experience during my Deliberate Practice Zoom internship! From the very beginning, the cohort was incredibly welcoming, supportive, and professional. The virtual format made it easy to balance my schedule, while still getting hands-on experience. I was able to observe and assist with a variety of therapeutic approaches, all while receiving valuable feedback from the great instructor Peter. The mentorship I received was exceptional, and I felt like I was truly growing and learning every day. I wish it could have been longer!
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Wangchen Pei January 2025
★★★★★
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Mya Sutton January 2025
★★★★★
This experience was fantastic - it seamlessly fit into my schedule, provided valuable skills, significantly expanded my understanding of the mental health field, and even helped me clarify my career path.
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Zayneb Khan January 2025
★★★★★
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Tyler Albert January 2025
★★★★★
Very great place to learn therapist skills. The staff are very nice and incredibly considerate when teaching. I had a great time working with them and have no complaints.

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