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.
Learn the Model: complete the required certification courses
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
Practice with Support: complete the required supervision
Supervision is where the model comes alive. In supervision, 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
View the Supervision page for more information
Demonstrate Competence: complete the recorded sessions and written work
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 (achieve Level 3)
Once you reach Level 3, you are considered certification-ready.
Click here to verify your AEDP level.
Choose a Certification Supervisor
This should be either a Faculty member or a Certified Supervisor
A minimum of 10 hours of individual supervision with a certification supervisor who will help you complete your certification package and verify your readiness for review. this
Readiness is determined by your supervisor based on your integration and clinical presence. This is a starring point and it may take much longer than 10 hours.
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
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
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.