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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


  • U

    University of Minnesota

    Guided Imagery

    Skills you'll gain: Pain Management, Treatment Planning, Meditation & Breathwork, Clinical Assessment, Music, Education Software and Technology, Patient Evaluation, Mindfulness, Creativity, Self-Awareness, Stress Management, Patient Education And Counseling, Mental Health Therapies, Physiology

    4.8 stars, 224 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (224) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

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

    Skills you'll gain: Research, Positivity, Psychological Evaluations, Science and Research, Research Design, Psychosocial Assessments, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Experimentation, Mental Health, Needs Assessment

    4.8 stars, 936 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (936) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • A

    American Psychological Association

    Methods for Quantitative Research in Psychology

    Skills you'll gain: Quantitative Research, Scientific Methods, Research Design, Science and Research, Research Methodologies, Research, Research and Design, Qualitative Research, General Science and Research, Data Collection, Peer Review, Experimentation, Data Analysis, Psychology

    4.8 stars, 193 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (193) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
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  • U

    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

    4.7 stars, 478 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (478) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
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  • A

    American Psychological Association

    Statistics in Psychological Research

    Skills you'll gain: Descriptive Statistics, Data Literacy, Graphing, Statistical Visualization, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Inference, Quantitative Research, Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Methods, Descriptive Analytics, Sample Size Determination, Data Analysis, Sampling (Statistics), Exploratory Data Analysis, Science and Research, Psychology, Bayesian Statistics, Research Design

    4.6 stars, 67 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (67) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
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  • O

    O.P. Jindal Global University

    Psychology of Personality

    Skills you'll gain: Psychology, Psychological Evaluations, Human Learning, Human Development, Learning Theory, Psychotherapy, Psychosocial Assessments, Behavior Management, Sociology, Culture, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Research, Personal Development, Mental Health, Research Methodologies, Mental and Behavioral Health, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • W

    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

    4.9 stars, 510 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (510) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
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  • U

    University of Florida

    Healing with the Arts

    Skills you'll gain: Journals, Music, Performing Arts, Mindfulness, Empowerment, Storytelling, Personal Development, Meditation & Breathwork, Liberal Arts, Self-Awareness, Creative Thinking, Writing

    4.7 stars, 1K reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (1K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • W

    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

    4.8 stars, 2.5K reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (2.5K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • U

    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

    4.8 stars, 529 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (529) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • U

    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

    4.9 stars, 812 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (812) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • A

    American Psychological Association

    Psychology of Substance Use, Depressive Disorders, & Trauma

    Skills you'll gain: Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Substance Abuse, Clinical Psychology, Mental Health Therapies, Mental and Behavioral Health, Psychiatry, Trauma Care, Mental Health, Substance Abuse Counseling, Psychology, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Behavioral Health, Pharmacology, Diagnostic Tests, Psychological Evaluations, Neurology, Cultural Diversity, Patient Treatment, Epidemiology, Patient Evaluation

    4.8 stars, 190 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (190) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Guided Imagery: University of Minnesota
  • Positive Psychology Specialization Project: Design Your Life for Well-being: University of Pennsylvania
  • Methods for Quantitative Research in Psychology: American Psychological Association
  • Introduction to Integrative Therapies and Healing Practices: University of Minnesota
  • Statistics in Psychological Research: American Psychological Association
  • Psychology of Personality: O.P. Jindal Global University
  • Introduction to Abnormal Psychology: Wesleyan University
  • Healing with the Arts: University of Florida
  • Schizophrenia: Wesleyan University
  • Introduction to Self-Determination Theory: An approach to motivation, development and wellness: University of Rochester

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