Certificate Program

Couple Therapy Training

Comprehensive nine-months psychodynamic training for licensed mental health professionals.

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0 Months

Duration

Virtual format

0 Credits

CEUs

Investment

Cohort Size

15-20

Students maximum

Program Overview

This intensive certificate program provides licensed clinicians with advanced training in psychodynamic couple therapy. Through didactic seminars, case consultation, and individual supervision, you'll develop sophisticated skills for working with couples across diverse presentations.

Four Core Components

16 Didactic Seminars — Theory and technique foundations

9 Case Conferences — Monthly peer consultation groups

6 Hours Consultation — Individual clinical supervision

Capstone Paper — Integrated case study analysis

Who Should Apply

Licensed mental health professionals (LCSW, LMFT, LPC, PsyD, PhD) or license-eligible clinicians with at least 2 years post-degree clinical experience and active or anticipated couple therapy caseload.

Curriculum Structure

Didactic Component

16 sessions, September–May

Foundational Theory: Object relations, attachment, couple dynamics

Assessment & Engagement: Evaluation and treatment planning

Clinical Interventions: Conflict, intimacy, and change processes

Advanced Topics: Affairs, trauma, complex presentations

Case Conferences

9 sessions throughout program

Monthly peer consultation groups facilitated by experienced couple therapists provide a safe, reflective space to present cases and receive clinical guidance.

Present active couple cases

Collaborative peer learning

Expert facilitator feedback

Clinical community building

Individual Supervision

6 hours minimum required

One-on-one consultation with certified couple therapy consultants, scheduled flexibly to dive deep into your clinical work.

Case-focused

Flexible schedule

Expert guidance

Personalized

Capstone Paper

Integrated case study analysis

An integrative clinical project that synthesizes your theoretical learning and practical work with couples throughout the nine-month program. Under faculty guidance, you will develop a deep psychodynamic analysis of a couple from your current caseload to demonstrate your clinical growth.

Comprehensive case conceptualization

Psychodynamic formulation & intervention analysis

Integration of theory and clinical practice

Faculty evaluation & feedback

Admissions

Application Requirements

Online Application

Professional resume and license verification

Personal Statement

Clinical background and training goals

Recommendation

One professional reference letter

Interview

Brief conversation with program director (if selected)

Key Dates

Priority Deadline

July 15, 2026

Program Begins

September 2026

Admissions Type

Rolling

Maximum cohort size

Spots filling quickly

Tuition & Financial Aid

Total Program Investment

Program Tuition

Consultation Fees

All course materials included

45 CEUs upon completion

ICSW certificate credential

Scholarships Available

Partial scholarships available for qualified applicants demonstrating financial need or commitment to underserved populations.

Up to 30% tuition reduction

Priority for early applicants

Payment Options

Two-installment payment plan (September & January). Consultation fees billed separately. Full refund before Session 2; prorated through December 1.

Expert Faculty

Program Faculty

Learn from nationally recognized experts in psychodynamic couple therapy with decades of combined clinical and teaching experience.

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