Areas of Study

Areas of Study Approved for Board Certification in Psychotherapy – (40 hours within two years)

  • Modalities of Psychotherapy
  • Psychophysiology
  • Neuroscience
  • Addiction and Substance Abuse
  • Trauma / PTSD
  • Psychopharmacology
  • Mindfulness
  • Psychodrama
  • Integrative & Behavioral Health
  • Clinical Hypnosis
  • Biofeedback / Neurofeedback
  • Mind/Body Issues
  • Couples and Family
  • Diagnosis and Assessment
  • Affective Disorders
  • Attachment
  • Multicultural Diversity
  • Gender Issues
  • Therapeutic Efficacy
  • Telemental Health
  • Ethics
  • Sexual Intimacy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Grief and Loss
  • Sexual Addiction
  • Spirituality
  • Memory
  • Neurocognitive Issues
  • Dreams
  •  Infidelity
  • Eating Disorders
  • Shame Recovery
  • Coaching
  • Divorce
  • Autism
  • Self Care

Areas of Board “Specialty” Studies – (additional 35 hours)

  • Clinical Psychotherapy (across multiple or specific modalities)
  • Integrative Psychotherapy
  • Trauma Treatment
  • Attachment and Neurobiology
  • Addiction Treatment
  • Neuro-Psychotherapy
  • Couples and Family Therapy
  • Ericksonian Hypnosis
  • Neuroscience and Psychophysiology

Credits for American Board of Psychotherapy may be received from approved courses offered by The American College of Psychotherapy or any of those organizations credentialed as Approved Providers.

Core Credits as well as Specialty Credits may be acquired through Conferences, Workshops, Training, Online Courses, and a Suggested Reading List of books by those authors listed as providing our curriculum.