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Psychotherapy Courses

Psychotherapy courses can help you learn therapeutic techniques, client assessment, and the principles of cognitive-behavioral therapy. You can build skills in active listening, empathy, and developing treatment plans tailored to individual needs. Many courses introduce tools like diagnostic assessments and therapeutic frameworks, that support effectively guiding clients through their mental health journeys.

Popular Psychotherapy Courses and Certifications


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    Wesleyan University

    Introduction to Abnormal Psychology

    Skills you'll gain: Psychological Evaluations, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Clinical Psychology, Psychosocial Assessments, Psychiatry, Cultural Responsiveness, Diversity Awareness, Psychotherapy, Mental Health, Psychology, Mental Health Therapies, Interpersonal Communications, Clinical Assessment, Social Determinants Of Health

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Positive Psychology Specialization Project: Design Your Life for Well-being

    Skills you'll gain: Positivity, Personal Attributes, Research, Research Methodologies, Optimism, Personal Development, Science and Research, Social Impact, Research Design, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Psychology, Self-Awareness, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Program Evaluation

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    MedCerts

    Mental Health Overview, Theories, and Disorders

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Privacy, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Psychiatry, Healthcare Ethics, Mental and Behavioral Health, Mental Health, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Health Information Management, Mental Health Counseling, Psychotherapy, Mental Health Therapies, Behavioral Health, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Cultural Diversity, Psychology

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    University of Minnesota

    Introduction to Integrative Therapies and Healing Practices

    Skills you'll gain: Treatment Planning, Contraindication, Manual Therapy, Patient Safety, Health Systems, Clinical Practices, Patient Evaluation, Health Promotion, Health Policy, Patient Education And Counseling, Drug Interaction, Patient-centered Care, Regulatory Compliance, Needs Assessment

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    474 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Geneva

    Développement psychologique de l'enfant

    Skills you'll gain: Child Development, Infant Care, Childhood Education and Development, Self-Awareness, Child Welfare, Human Development, Emotional Intelligence, Personal Development, Parent Communication, Working With Children, Self-Discipline, Psychology, Social Skills, Empathy, Recognizing Others, Creativity

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Toronto

    The Arts and Science of Relationships: Understanding Human Needs

    Skills you'll gain: Relationship Building, Social Skills, Personal Development, Active Listening, Rapport Building, Interpersonal Communications, Communication, Empathy, Communication Strategies, Self-Awareness, Emotional Intelligence, Overcoming Obstacles, Needs Assessment, Assertiveness, Psychology

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Wesleyan University

    Schizophrenia

    Skills you'll gain: Psychosocial Assessments, Psychiatry, Pharmacotherapy, Clinical Psychology, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Pharmacology, Psychiatric Assessments, Psychotherapy, Psychology, Mental Status Examination, Psychological Evaluations, Mental Health Therapies, Patient Evaluation, Neurology, Scientific Methods, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Research Methodologies, Medical Imaging, Case Studies, Patient Communication

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    Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

    Mindfulness: An Approach to Stress Reduction

    Skills you'll gain: Stress Management, Mindfulness, Resilience, Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Emotional Intelligence, Meditation & Breathwork, Creativity, Mental Health, Mental Concentration

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Yale University

    Addiction Treatment: Clinical Skills for Healthcare Providers

    Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Motivational Interviewing, Health Equity, Substance Abuse, Psychosocial Assessments, Substance Abuse Counseling, Patient-centered Care, Medication Therapy Management, Mental and Behavioral Health, Social Determinants Of Health, Dignity in Care, Patient Communication, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Mental Health Therapies, Patient Education And Counseling, Psychiatry, Social Justice, Pharmacotherapy, Psychotherapy, Treatment Planning

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad de Palermo

    Psicología del Aprendizaje

    Skills you'll gain: Student-Centred Learning, Human Learning, Learning Theory, Behavior Management, Psychology, Pedagogy, Culture, Education and Training, Student Engagement, Learning Strategies, Social Sciences, Habit Formation, Interpersonal Communications

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Rochester

    Introduction to Self-Determination Theory: An approach to motivation, development and wellness

    Skills you'll gain: Self-Motivation, Self-Awareness, Motivational Skills, Social Sciences, Mindfulness, Health And Wellness Coaching, Personal Development, Learning Theory, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Human Development, Psychology, Employee Engagement, Cultural Diversity, School Psychology, Goal Setting, Goal-Oriented, Coaching, Psychotherapy, Child Development, Relationship Building

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Lund University

    AI Applications for Mental Health and Clinical Practice

    Skills you'll gain: Clinical Psychology, Precision Medicine, Psychotherapy, Mental and Behavioral Health Specialties, Mental Health Therapies, Patient Evaluation, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Large Language Modeling, Diagnostic Tests, Psychological Evaluations, Artificial Intelligence, LLM Application, AI Personalization, Mental and Behavioral Health, Mental Health, Treatment Planning, Generative AI, Natural Language Processing, Machine Learning, Statistical Modeling

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular psychotherapy courses

  • Introduction to Abnormal Psychology: Wesleyan University
  • Positive Psychology Specialization Project: Design Your Life for Well-being: University of Pennsylvania
  • Mental Health Overview, Theories, and Disorders: MedCerts
  • Introduction to Integrative Therapies and Healing Practices: University of Minnesota
  • Développement psychologique de l'enfant: University of Geneva
  • The Arts and Science of Relationships: Understanding Human Needs: University of Toronto
  • Schizophrenia: Wesleyan University
  • Mindfulness: An Approach to Stress Reduction: Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)
  • Addiction Treatment: Clinical Skills for Healthcare Providers: Yale University
  • Psicología del Aprendizaje: Universidad de Palermo

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