Counselor Training, CEUs, and Certification Courses

Accredited counselor training, expert-led CEUs, and practical skills you can use right away.

PESI offers counselor training designed for licensed professionals who want to strengthen clinical skills, earn continuing education credits, and stay current in a fast-changing field. Whether you are looking for online counselor training, CEUs for counselors, or certification courses that support professional growth, you can find flexible options built around real practice needs across general counseling and more specialized professional paths.

With decades of experience in continuing education for counselors, PESI helps professionals deepen expertise in trauma, ethics, CBT, DBT, EMDR, supervision, and other high-demand specialties. Learn from trusted experts, build confidence in your clinical work, and choose courses that support both license renewal and better client care.

Accredited counselor training, expert-led CEUs, and practical skills you can use right away. Explore PESI Inc today!

Online Counselor Training Courses

Whether you want self-paced learning, live online training, or advanced specialty education, our counselor training courses are built to fit busy schedules.

Explore programs designed to help counselors earn CEUs, strengthen treatment approaches, and apply new skills immediately in practice. From foundational topics to advanced clinical techniques, these courses support both continuing education and long-term professional growth.

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DBT CE Training: Clinical Applications for Trauma, Comorbidities, Addiction and More
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Master the art of evidence-based treatment with 3 of today’s top therapies! Get a DBT crash course...
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Learn foundational body-based techniques, including somatic experiencing skills, breathwork,...
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Complete IFS Therapy Immersion: Integrating the Internal Family Systems (IFS) Model Across...
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Comprehensive EMDR skills training to conduct all treatment start to finish. PLUS, training on...
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Complex Trauma Certification Training Level 1 & 2 (CCTP/CCTP-II) Course with Janina Fisher
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Over 23 hours of comprehensive IFS therapy education training to get you immediately using IFS...
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"The transdiagnostic, ""third wave"" ACT approach is exploding in popularity — because it gets...
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Become a top supervisor with tools for trauma, ethics, and cultural responsiveness. Earn up to...
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Get instant access to all course materials, including the bonus materials — all designed to help...
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Learn a complete framework to treat anxious, disorganized, avoidant and insecure attachment with...
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Behavioral, medication and relationship interventions to help your clients thrive with ADHD from...
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Quick process to streamline paperwork, overcome documentation challenges, maximize insurance...
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Learn Cognitive Processing Therapy with co-developer Dr. Kate Chard to treat trauma, PTSD, and...
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Tammy Nelson brings you a comprehensive program on integrating sex and couple’s therapy....
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Learn gold-standard treatments including Exposure Ritual Prevention, Habit Reversal Therapy &...
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Join 13 influential voices in women's health to get strategies to support women through trauma,...
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Complex Trauma Certification Training: Interventions from EMDR, Parts Work, CPT, and Polyvagal...

Counselor Training by Professional Focus

Counselors work across a wide range of clinical settings and specialties, so training needs can vary based on role, population, and treatment focus. Along with broad counselor CEUs and certification courses, PESI also offers training paths built for more specialized counseling professionals.

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Mental Health Counselor Training

Browse mental health counselor training, continuing education, and certification courses focused on assessment, treatment planning, trauma, anxiety, depression, and other core clinical skills. Explore Mental Health Counseling Training

Counselor Certification and Professional Advancements

Counselor certification courses help you build specialized expertise, strengthen credibility, and expand the services you offer clients.

If you are looking for counselor certification in areas like trauma, grief, telehealth, addiction, ADHD, or clinical supervision, PESI offers flexible online options that combine practical training with recognized continuing education. These programs are designed to go beyond general CE and provide focused skill development that you can apply directly in your work.

In partnership with Evergreen Certifications, PESI supports counselors who want to pursue advanced training that enhances both professional growth and client outcomes.

Bestselling Counselor Certifications

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Complex Trauma Certification Training Level 1 & 2 (CCTP/CCTP-II) Course with Janina Fisher
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Learn foundational body-based techniques, including somatic experiencing skills, breathwork,...
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Affirming Neurodiversity with Strengths- and Abilities-Based Interventions
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DBT CE Training: Clinical Applications for Trauma, Comorbidities, Addiction and More
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Behavioral, medication and relationship interventions to help your clients thrive with ADHD from...
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Tammy Nelson brings you a comprehensive program on integrating sex and couple’s therapy....
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Become a Certified Narcissistic Abuse Clinician! Join Dr. Ramani Durvasula, the world's most...
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Get start to finish Dialectical Behavior Therapy for various mental health diagnoses and get...
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Take your skill set from generalized to specialized with this premier ADHD Certification Course!...
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Advanced Grief Counseling Specialist (CAGCS) Certification
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Get certified in advanced grief counseling. Treat all types of grief with CBT, EMDR, Somatic, art...
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Learn strengths-based interventions for autism, including masking, attachment issues, and...
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Clinical solutions to treat clients struggling with food and weight using CBT, ACT, EMDR, IFS, and...
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This new online certification course is the training you need to get fully prepared to work with...
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Become a Child and Family Trauma profession in this dual certification training teaches strategies...
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Earn 2 prestigious certifications in 1 course! Learn tailed strategies to treat anxiety,...
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Discover how easy explanations of biology and neuroscience can inform why, how and what techniques...
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Anxiety Certification Training: EMDR, Trauma-Informed, ACT, & Somatic Therapy to Help Clients...
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Master EMDR trauma treatments via telehealth and in-person! Learn how to blend EMDR with Parts...

Counselor CEUs and Continuing Education

Continuing education for counselors is essential for maintaining licensure, staying current with evidence-based care, and continuing to grow as a clinician.

PESI offers a wide range of counselor CEUs through live webinars, digital seminars, online courses, and certification programs. Whether you need CE credits for license renewal or want to expand your knowledge in a specific area, you can find flexible options that fit your schedule.

From online CEUs for counselors to topic-specific continuing education courses, each program is designed to deliver practical insights that translate into better care and stronger clinical confidence.

Why Counselors Choose PESI for Training and CEUs

Counselors choose PESI for practical, expert-led training that connects directly to real-world clinical work.

Our courses are taught by respected leaders in mental health and counseling, like Bessel Van der kolk, Janina Fisher, with a strong focus on evidence-based approaches that counselors use every day. This ensures that the training you complete is not only relevant, but immediately useful in your sessions.

With flexible formats, recognized continuing education, and a wide range of specialty topics, PESI helps counselors find training that supports both professional requirements and meaningful career growth.

Free Counselor Resources and Training

Free counselor resources from PESI include worksheets, blogs, assessment tools, prevention resources, and select free training opportunities designed to support clinical growth.

These materials help counselors explore new techniques, stay informed on best practices, and bring practical tools into sessions right away. Topics span trauma, anxiety, relationships, behavioral health, and more.

If you are looking for free training for counselors or resources to complement your CE and certification courses, this is a valuable place to start.

Free Prevention and Assessment Tools for Counselors

Access practical tools that support prevention, screening, and client assessment across a range of clinical settings. These resources are designed to be easy to use and immediately applicable in your work.

Free Live Training for Counselors

Join free live training events to explore new topics, learn from leading experts, and stay engaged with current trends in counseling.

These sessions offer an opportunity to experience PESI training before committing to a full course, while also supporting ongoing professional development.

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Apr 17, 2026
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) Workshop with Leanne Campbell and George Faller
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Apr 27, 2026
“I’m too fat.” “I’m on a diet.” “Today is a cheat day.” "Once I lose weight, I’ll be...
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Apr 28, 2026
This April, join Dr. Dan Siegel as he teaches his 10 most powerful brain-based tools—the same ones...
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Jun 25, 2026
Experience master couples therapist Terry Real working LIVE with a real couple in crisis to...
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May 28, 2026
Many persons diagnosed with ADHD prefer not to take medication.
Additional Formats: Digital Seminar DVD Live Webinar
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Jun 2, 2026
FREE LIVE EVENT! | Calming the Anxious Mind & Body: Create New Neural Pathways for Regulation with...
Additional Formats: Digital Seminar Live Webinar
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Jul 13, 2026
Whether you’re just starting out or have years of experience, this training will give you the...
Additional Formats: Digital Seminar Live Webinar
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Jun 10, 2026
Join Attorney Robert Landau and Dr. Frederic Reamer as they collaborate to deliver an interactive,...
Additional Formats: DVD Digital Seminar Live Webinar
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Jul 30, 2026
No matter the discipline, very few providers have received adequate training on safely and...
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Check Your State Counselor CE Requirements

Before selecting courses, review your state board’s counselor continuing education requirements to ensure your training aligns with your license and renewal timeline.

PESI makes it easier to plan ahead with approved CE options, flexible formats, and updated course availability throughout the year. After confirming your requirements, you can build a training plan that supports both compliance and clinical growth.

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Professional Development for Today’s Counselors

Counselors work across private practice, schools, hospitals, treatment centers, and community settings, supporting clients through challenges such as trauma, anxiety, relationship issues, and life transitions.

Ongoing counselor training and continuing education help professionals stay current with evidence-based approaches, strengthen clinical decision-making, and deliver better outcomes for clients.

PESI supports that work through counselor training, CEUs, and certification courses led by experienced professionals in the field. Whether your goal is license renewal or advanced specialization, the right training can help you continue growing throughout your career.

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