CT awards certificates to individuals who have demonstrated an advanced knowledge of the theory of cognitive therapy and expertise in its practice. ACT is multidisciplinary and includes mental health professionals from around the world. Founding Fellows include internationally recognized leaders in the field.

Individuals who apply for membership must document training in cognitive therapy and their postgraduate education. They are required to submit a written case summary with cognitive conceptualizations and audiotapes of actual sessions to be rated by the Credentialing Committee. Certification provides a number of significant Benefits to ACT members.

How to Apply

Please find our online admission application below. Mental health professionals and students who support the use of cognitive behavioral therapy to treat mental health disorders and improve health behaviors are encouraged to apply. The Academy seeks to promote CBT as an effective form of treatment, disseminate information from ACT certified clinicians in the field and enhance collaborative relationships amongst individuals who utilize CBT. Please follow the steps below to complete an application.

Part 1 - Preliminary Review

Part I will request specific demographic, training/degree, practice, and health information. If you need to attach any documentation or testimony to completely answer any of the questions asked in this section of the application, please do so. Please note that you must hold an advanced professional degree and a current license for your profession (if available in your locale) in order to apply for certification. The non-refundable fee for Part I is $250. Once the Credentials Committee has approved Part I of your application, you will be requested to submit Part II.

Part 2 - Clinical Competence

In Part II of the application process, clinical competency will be independently and objectively evaluated. In order to conduct this review, we will require a case write-up, including history, formulation and treatment plan, and an audiotape of an actual cognitive therapy session that you have conducted. The fee for Part II is $200.

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