Who is Eligible

Independently licensed, master's prepared mental health professionals, including:

1. Psychologist
2. Counselor
3. Social Worker
4. Marriage and Family Therapist
5. And more!

Learn who else can apply for anger management certification from our detailed list of eligible CSAM professionals.

Training Requirements

A minimum of 12 hours of continuing education in specific anger management topics. Learn more about anger management certification training requirements.

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

1. Certified Specialist in Anger Management (CSAM) Course: Proven Mindfulness-Based Interventions for Every Clinician & Any Client
2. Anger Management Treatment Professional by ITTI
3. Certified Anger Management Treatment Professional DVD Training by PESI
4. Transforming Anger: A Certified Specialist in Anger Management (CSAM) Training Course by PESI - Certification Fee Included!
5. 2-Day Intensive Anger Management Certification Training

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

Please note that Evergreen Certifications does not offer continuing education, all training must be purchased directly through the accredited training organization. Training is not included in the certification fee.

Application Process

1. Complete a qualifying training
2. Remit your initial application payment of 149.99 USD online
3. Upload the following documents to your account:
   1. A copy of the candidate’s professional license
   2. Evidence of completion of qualifying training, in the form of a CE or completion certificate

BONUS: Once approved you will receive a FREE PLUS subscription to therapist.com

Renewal

To maintain CSAM certification, a renewal is required. After your initial 1-year certification, you have the option to renew for 1, 2 or 3 years. A 1-year renewal requires 6 clock hours of anger treatment-focused continuing education since you were last certified; a 2-year renewal requires 12 clock hours, and a 3-year renewal requires 18 hours.

Sample CSAM renewal trainings include:

1. Mad as Hell: End Your Client's Struggle with Anger and Help Them Gain Control of Their Lives with Clinical Strategies That Get Results by PESI
2. Mindful Anger: The Art of Transforming a Difficult Emotion into a Powerful Therapeutic Tool by PESI
3. Anger Management: A Cognitive Behavioral Approach by Quantum Units Education

Renewal CE content cannot be the same content used for prior renewal or initial certification

Renewal Process

1. Complete a qualifying training
2. Upload the following documents to your account:
   1. A copy of the candidate’s professional license
   2. Evidence of completion of qualifying training, in the form of a CE or completion certificate
3. Remit your CSAM renewal fee online

Learn more about renewing your CSAM certification with Evergreen Certifications.