Therapist Certification Application Deadlines: January 15 and June 15 each year.
Trainer & Supervisor Certification Application Deadline: May 15 each year.
Certification Program
ISIPT seeks to promote IPT as an effective form of treatment, disseminate information from certified clinicians in the field and enhance collaborative relationships among individuals who utilize IPT. Providing certification for Supervisors, Trainers, and Therapists will maintain the highest standards and consistency in IPT.
ISIPT will award:
- Therapist Certification (OPEN, application deadline: January 15, 2025)
- Trainer Certification (closed)
- Supervisor Certification (closed)
Applications for each certification open approximately one month before the respective deadlines.
Process for Certification
- Application will be made online.
- Payment for certification will be required at the time of submission. Regardless of the outcome of the application, no refunds will be offered.
- Full application will be reviewed by ISIPT certified Trainers and Supervisors.
- Notification to candidate will occur 10-12 weeks after the submission deadline.
- Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.
Certification Fees
- Trainer and Supervisor Certification: $450 USD (concurringly) or $250 (individually) (Please email the Executive Office at info@interpersonalpsychotherapy.org if you are applying for both Trainer and Supervisor Certifications concurringly.)
- Therapist Certification: $250 USD
- Fee Waivers may be offered to therapists from World Bank Lower-Middle and Lower Income countries by written request to info@interpersonalpsychotherapy.org