Confused about certification and licensure? You’re not alone…

If you've found yourself confused or overwhelmed by the many pathways into mental health practice, you're not alone. Navigating licensure requirements can feel like navigating an endless and expensive labyrinth. Navigating these choices can feel daunting, to the point of indecision.

Our mission is to make psychology education accessible, affordable, and practical for every student. We see our role not just as providing students with world-class academic training but also as offering truly grounded professional guidance to help you find clarity and direction in this work.

How do you approach something big, complex and full of options? By taking small, deliberate steps, one at a time. Rather than waiting five or more to work with real clients—only then to find out if this career truly aligns with your passion—we empower students to begin their coaching practice almost immediately. This experiential approach ensures you're learning by doing, not just passively absorbing classroom instruction.

That’s why we designed our program to start with a 6-month foundational training, our Psychosomatic Practitioner Training, designed to get you up and practicing as a coach immediately. Many of our students find this education enough to begin their careers, and we consider that a huge win! For those who want to pursue becoming a therapist, we offer that pathway to licensure as well through our Master’s Degree Program, starting in 2025. All hours from the Psychosomatic Practitioner training transfer towards the master’s degree, giving you forward progress toward a degree to complete on your own timeline.

Licensure and Master’s Degree

Not all psychology master’s degrees meet the requirements of licensure. Each state is different and has multiple licenses (LMFT, LPCC, etc.) and this is why it can feel so challenging to understand.

There’s no way around it… you must understand the specific licensure requirements in your state to understand whether or not our program meets the requirements. You can start to understand this by Googling the counseling or therapy licensing board in your state, and reading about their educational requirements for those seeking licensure. They should provide a concise list.

This is a lot of information to digest and a critical decision for your future. Our approach throughout is to create a common sense, practical education that reduces unnecessary expenses and barriers between you and your clients. We see it as our role to help you make good financial decisions that allow you to keep growing your career — not just paying for education.

Additionally, we emphasize the business side of practice from day one, recognizing that entrepreneurial skills shape your professional success as much as—if not more than—your abilities as a healer.