Who is Eligible

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

1. Counselor
2. Marriage and Family Therapist
3. Psychiatric Nurse
4. Psychologist
5. School Psychologist
6. Social Worker

Learn who else can apply for clinical anxiety certification from our detailed list of eligible CCATP professionals.

Training Requirements

A minimum of 12 hours of continuing education in specific Anxiety assessment and treatment topics. Learn more about clinical anxiety certification training requirements.

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

1. CBT for Anxiety & OCD Online Training Course by AnxietyTraining.com
2. Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional (CCATP) Training Course by PESI - Certification Fee Included!
3. Eliminating Anxiety, Panic and Worry CCATP Training Course by Psychotherapy Networker - Certification Fee Included!
4. Erasing Anxiety: Understanding and Treatment online course by ITTI
5. Anxiety, Panic, & Phobia Certification Training: Interventions for All Types of Worry by PESI - Certification Included!
6. CBT Training for Anxiety and OCD by PESI - Certification Included!
7. Certified Anxiety Treatment Professional Mastery Course: CBT, Motivational Interviewing & Mindfulness Strategies by PESI - Certification Included!
8. Anxiety Certification Training: EMDR, Trauma-Informed, ACT, & Somatic Therapy to Help Clients Overcome Anxiety by PESI - Certification Included!

Wondering if a course meets the requirements for CCATP 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 200 clinical mental health contact hours with Anxiety-diagnosed clients, with the use of weekly consultation and/or supervision.

Application Process

1. Complete a qualifying training
2. Remit your initial application payment of 99.99 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
   3. A completed CCATP application form

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

Renewal

To maintain CCATP 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 anxiety-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 CCATP renewal trainings include:

1. Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) and Tapping
2. Social Anxiety in Adolescents and Young Adults: Translating Developmental Science Into Practice
3. Acceptance & Commitment Therapy Made Easy: ACT for PTSD, Anxiety, Depression & Personality Disorders - by PESI
4. Rewire the Anxious Brain: Neuroscience-Informed Treatment of Anxiety, Panic and Worry - by PESI
5. 2-Day: Advanced CBT Training: Evidence-Based Interventions for Chronic Anxiety, OCD, Depression, Trauma and PTSD - by PESI

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 CCATP renewal fee online

Learn more about renewing your CCATP certification with Evergreen Certifications.