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Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP)

Certification Voluntary. It proves competence, but nobody is stopped from working without it.

They’ve completed trauma-informed clinical training, often used with grief clients.

Offered by
Evergreen Certifications (previously the International Association of Trauma Professionals)
Who it's for
Psychologists, social workers, counselors, and licensed mental health professionals
Format
Online or in-person training with exam
Time commitment
~12 hours of training
Cost
about $100 to apply for the certification, plus the required training, which is purchased separately from a training provider such as PESI (as of August 2026)
Website
evergreencertifications.com

Key skills covered

  • Understanding trauma and grief overlap
  • Evidence-based modalities (CBT, EMDR, etc.)
  • Supporting clients after sudden or traumatic loss
  • Professional boundaries and self-care

Costs, eligibility, and renewal requirements are set by the issuing body and change without notice. Confirm the current requirements with them before you enroll or sit an exam.

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