Continuing Education for Addictions Counselors

Accredited CE Courses. Expert Instructors. Evidence-Based Tools You Can Use Immediately.

At PESI, we understand the unique challenges you face as an addictions counselor—supporting individuals through recovery, addressing co-occurring disorders, and fostering lasting change. That’s why we offer high-impact, evidence-based addiction counselor CEU courses designed specifically for licensed professionals in the field. With over 40 years of experience, PESI is a trusted leader in behavioral health education—helping you stay licensed, expand your clinical toolkit, and improve patient outcomes.

Whether you’re working toward license renewal or deepening your expertise in relapse prevention, motivational interviewing, or trauma-informed addiction care, our flexible, affordable, and approved CEU courses for addiction counselors are built to fit your schedule and career goals.

Bestselling Online Courses for Addiction Counselors

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Get start to finish Dialectical Behavior Therapy for various mental health diagnoses and get...
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With this self-paced, online course you can help your clients break free from the iron fist of...
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Get actionable interventions and up-to-date insights that will help you work with clients...
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Learn key DBT skills to treat anxiety, depression, trauma, and addiction, and address suicidality...
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Get interventions from CBT, CPT, EMDR, PE, Somatic and Psychodynamic Therapy with premier experts....
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Join Gabor Maté and discover how to quickly get to the heart of complex and deep-rooted clinical...
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Earn addiction certification with a special trauma-focused skill set that blends motivational...
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Mastering Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy for Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Addiction & More:...
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Treat Addiction and Shame that fuel self-hate & substance use. Get CBT, DBT, REBT, Psychodynamic,...
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Now is your opportunity to become the clinician who can help clients break free from the addiction...
Digital Seminar
Join us to discover strategies for maximizing the impact of group therapy.

Certifications and Professional Advancement for Addiction Counselors

Certification helps you grow professionally, serve your clients better, and stay ahead in a rapidly evolving field. It’s a strategic investment in your counseling career, and PESI, in partnership with Evergreen Certifications, makes it easy with affordable, flexible, and accredited options tailored to your path.

Whether you’re working toward becoming a certified addictions counselor or seeking to expand your skill set, PESI offers a range of certified addictions counselor training programs and specialized credentials. Explore certifications such as the Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP) for co-occurring disorders, Gambling Addiction Specialist Certification, and Telehealth Certification for addictions-focused counseling.

Ready to boost your expertise? Our addiction counseling certifications help you strengthen your credibility, increase your impact in the recovery community, and stand out as a trusted professional in the field.

Bestselling Certifications for Addiction Counselors

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Earn addiction certification with a special trauma-focused skill set that blends motivational...
Online Course
Get start to finish Dialectical Behavior Therapy for various mental health diagnoses and get...
Online Course
Get actionable interventions and up-to-date insights that will help you work with clients...
Online Course
Get interventions from CBT, CPT, EMDR, PE, Somatic and Psychodynamic Therapy with premier experts....
Online Course
Treat Addiction and Shame that fuel self-hate & substance use. Get CBT, DBT, REBT, Psychodynamic,...

Free Resources for Addiction Counselors

Free Addiction Counseling Tools & Resources

Free resources for addictions counselors include blogs, client worksheets, infographics, relapse prevention tools, and more—designed to support your work with individuals, families, and groups. Created with insight from leading addiction experts, Janina Fisher, PhD, and Amanda White, LPC, these free addiction counseling tools offer practical, evidence-based strategies you can use right away in your counseling sessions.

Whether you’re addressing substance use, behavioral addictions, or co-occurring mental health concerns, these free resources from PESI help you stay informed, sharpen your skills, and promote lasting recovery.

Free Training for Addiction Counselors

Free Live Events

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Earn 2 prestigious certifications in 1 course! Learn tailed strategies to treat anxiety,...
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Get trained in polyvagal therapy in this comprehensive training that gives you a strong foundation...
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Dec 8, 2025
Boundaries and Dual Relationships in Clinical Practice: Ethical and Risk Management Challenges
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Live Webcast
Dec 11, 2025
Join Bessel van der Kolk, MD, along with Licia Sky, BFA, LMT, in a transformational clinical...
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Dec 23, 2025
Not only do you get step-by-step EFIT training quickly and easily, but you’ll see Dr. Campbell in...
Additional Formats: Digital Seminar
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Jan 8, 2026
In this joyful and relaxed learning environment, join leading trainer, Dr. Richard Sears, licensed...
Additional Formats: Live Webinar
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Jan 21, 2026
FREE EFT for Emotional Regulation & Trauma Processing: An Energy Psychology Approach
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Feb 11, 2026
FREE 2-Day Essentials of Sex Therapy with Tammy Nelson: Effective Strategies for Creating Deep...
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Feb 11, 2026
Losing a client to suicide is your worst nightmare.
Additional Formats: Digital Seminar Live Webinar
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Feb 13, 2026
DBT Crash Course for Clinicians: 15 Core Techniques to Improve Emotional Regulation, Manage...
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Live Webinar
Feb 23, 2026
Do parents come to you labeling their children as Manipulative, Out-of-Control, Disobedient, or...
Additional Formats: Digital Seminar DVD Online Course
Live Webinar
Mar 9, 2026
Endorsed by the U.S. Departments of Veterans Affairs and Defense, the International Society of...
Additional Formats: Live Webinar Online Course
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Mar 11, 2026
Artificial Intelligence in Behavioral Health: Top Ethics and Risk Management Challenges
Additional Formats: Digital Seminar Live Webinar
Live Webinar
Mar 16, 2026
This trauma certification training combines the power of IFS therapy and EMDR to give you the...
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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...
Additional Formats: Digital Seminar Live Webinar

Check Your State CE Requirements

If you're seeking continuing education to keep your license and certifications current across all areas of your practice, start by reviewing your state’s guidelines to ensure you meet every requirement. From there, you can map out a meaningful year of learning that supports your professional goals while maintaining your credentials. It’s efficient, flexible, and designed to fit your schedule. Plus, new courses and webinar dates are added regularly. Be sure to check back often for the latest offerings.

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What is an Addiction Counselor? The Role of an Addiction Counselor

As behavioral health professionals, addictions counselors provide evidence-based support to individuals, families, and groups impacted by substance use and behavioral addictions. Working in settings such as recovery centers, community programs, hospitals, and private practice, addictions counselors play a vital role in helping patients navigate the recovery process, address co-occurring mental health concerns, build coping skills, and prevent relapse, supporting lasting change and improved quality of life.
 
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