Who is Eligible

Independently licensed, master’s prepared professionals, including:

1. Counselor
2. Marriage and Family Therapist
3. Nurse Practitioner (NP)
4. Psychologist
5. Registered Dietician
6. Social Worker

Learn more about who can become certified from our detailed list of eligible CIMHP professionals.

Training Requirements

A minimum of 18 hours of continuing education in specific integrative mental health topics. Learn more about CIMHP certification training requirements.

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

1. Nutrition for Mental Health Certification Course Online Training by PESI - Certification Fee Included!
2. Certified Integrative Mental Health Professional (CIMHP) Training Course with Leslie Korn by PESI - Certification Included!
3. 3-Day Certified Integrative Mental Health Provider (CIMHP) Training Course by PESI - Certification Fee Included!
4. Integrative Medicine and Nutrition for PTSD and Complex Trauma Certification Course by PESI - Certification Included!
5. Integrative Mental Health Certification Course: Harness the Power of Nutritional and Complementary Medicine to Support Your Client’s Whole Health by PESI - Certification Included!

Wondering if a course meets the requirements for CIMHP 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.

Additional Requirements

The candidate must attest that, over the course of their career, he/she has conducted a minimum of 20 clinical sessions with clients in which integrative approaches were discussed as part of a comprehensive mental health treatment plan.

Application 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. A completed CIMHP application form
3. Remit your initial application payment of 99.99 USD online

Renewal

To maintain CIMHP 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 continuing education in integrative approaches since you were last certified; a 2-year renewal requires 12 clock hours, and a 3-year renewal requires 18 hours.

Sample CIMHP renewal trainings include:

1. Nutrition & Integrative Medicine for Cognitive Decline, Alzheimer's Disease & Diabetes Online Course by PESI
2. Advanced Applications of Integrative Medicine for Mental Health with Leslie Korn
3. Advanced Applications of Integrative Medicine for Mental Health Level 2 with Leslie Korn
4. Neuroscience & Yoga in the Treatment of Complex, Developmental or Repeated Trauma
5. Sleep and Mental Health
6. Yoga and Mindfulness: Clinical Interventions and Demonstrations

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 CIMHP renewal fee online

Learn more about renewing your CIMHP certification with Evergreen Certifications.