Certified in Dialectical Behavior Therapy

Who is Eligible

Nationally registered, credentialed or association member professionals, including:

1. Advanced practice nurse
2. Doctor of Medicine
3. Psychiatrist
4. Registered Counsellor
5. Registered Psychologist
6. Social Worker

A detailed listing of eligible professionals can be found here.

Training Requirements

A minimum of 21 CPD hours of training, with 18 of those CPD hours specific to Dialectical Behavior Therapy topics and 3 of those CPD hours specific to suicide and risk assessment. Additionally, the applicant must attest that he/she has read at least two practitioner books on Dialectical Behavior Therapy as a theoretical orientation, two books on DBT skills, and the APA policy on Evidence-Based Practice of Psychology. Click here for details.

Pre-approved, 3rd party trainings that meet the training requirements for Certification include:

1. Certified Dialectical Behavior Therapy Professional (C-DBT) Training by PESI AU - Certification Fee Included!
2. Dialectical Behavior Therapy Certification (C-DBT): Practical Clinical Applications for Trauma, Comorbidities, Addiction and More by PESI AU - Certification Included!

Wondering if a course meets the requirements for Certification? Submit a copy of or link to the course title, speaker, outline and learning objectives to info@evergreencertifications.com for review.

Additional Requirements

The applicant must attest that, over the course of their career, he/she has conducted a minimum of 500 therapy hours using Dialectical Behavior Therapy as a theoretical orientation. Additionally, the applicant must attest to the use of clinical outcome evaluation procedures to monitor and adjust therapy consistent with the APA policy on evidence-based practice.

Application Process

1. Complete a qualifying training
2. Remit your initial application fee payment of 249.99 USD online
3. Upload the following documents to your account:
   1. A copy of the candidate’s professional registration, credential, or membership
   2. Evidence of completion of qualifying training, in the form of a CPD or completion certificate
   3. A completed application form, found here

Renewal

To maintain Certification, a renewal is required. After your initial 2-year Certification, you can renew for 2 years. A 2-year renewal requires 12 CPD hours of Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Suicide Risk Assessment/Intervention, Crisis Intervention, Personality Disorders, Mindfulness, Emotional Regulation and/or Behavioral Analysis-focused training since you were last Certified.

Sample renewal trainings include:

Renewal Process

1. Complete a qualifying training
2. Upload the following documents to your account:
   1. A copy of the candidate’s professional registration, credential, or membership
   2. Evidence of completion of qualifying training, in the form of a CPD or completion certificate
3. Remit your renewal fee of 149.99 USD online

Complete details can be found here.