Becoming an AEDP Certified Therapist
Learn. Practice. Demonstrate.
Becoming an AEDP Certified Therapist is a developmental process that integrates training, supervision, and demonstrated clinical competence.
1. Learn the Model
Build a strong foundation through core courses—Immersion, Essential Skills, and Advanced Skills—along with supervision. You will develop:
- A deep understanding of AEDP theory
- Fluency in clinical maps
- Skill in core interventions
2. Practice with Support
Supervision is where the model comes alive. Here, you will:
- Translate theory into real clinical work
- Strengthen moment-to-moment tracking and responsiveness
- Deepen attunement to your clients—and to yourself
- Experience the presence and co-regulation central to AEDP
3. Demonstrate Competence
Certification is achieved by demonstrating your clinical effectiveness through recorded sessions and written work. You will show the ability to:
- Stay emotionally present and regulated
- Facilitate core affect and transformational change
- Apply interventions with flexibility and precision
- Repair ruptures and deepen the therapeutic process
Certification is not about checking boxes—it is about integration, presence, and transformational capacity.
Certification-Ready (After Level 3)
Once you reach Level 3, you are considered certification-ready.
Click here to verify your AEDP level.
Choose a Certification Supervisor
To move forward, you must complete:
- A minimum of 10 hours of individual supervision with a certification supervisor
This is a starting point—not a finish line. Readiness is determined by your supervisor based on your integration and clinical presence.
Two-Supervisor Requirement
You must have worked with at least two different supervisors.
If you completed Level 3 with only one supervisor, your certification supervisor must be someone new. This ensures a broader, more enriched learning experience.
Certification Application
- Complete the application with your certification supervisor
- Obtain your supervisor’s verification and signature
👉 [Application Link]
Eligible Supervisors: Faculty Members and Certified Supervisors
Supervisors in Training are not eligible.
Submit Your Certification Package
- Your supervisor submits a letter of recommendation
- You will receive a Dropbox link to upload your materials
Before submitting:
- Label all files clearly
- Ensure transcripts and video timestamps match
- Confirm all materials meet guidelines
👉 Review full Certification Guidelines
The Review Process
- Two certified reviewers independently assess your work
- Materials are evaluated using AEDP certification standards
- You will receive your results within 8–10 weeks
If additional work is needed, your supervisor will guide you.