Advanced Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Online Certificate Program

The Post-Master's Certificate in Advanced Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is an 18 session program taking place over two semesters.  The program begins with the foundations of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) approaches and quickly progresses to application of these techniques to issues commonly seen in clinical practice including: Depression, Transdiagnostic Anxiety (Social Anxiety, Generalized Anxiety, Panic, etc.), Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, and more.  "Third wave" CBT approaches including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) techniques are weaved into many of the sessions to enhance standard CBT practices. This program will teach practical hands-on clinical skills to help practitioners better help their clients.

Program Highlights

Topics include:

• Cognitive-based therapy approaches
• Behavioral-based therapy approaches
• Cognitive Restructuring
• Thought diaries, identifying cognitive disorders, and using Dysfunctional Thought Records
• Behavioral Activation
• Exposure Therapy
• Integrating Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) techniques to enhance standard CBT practices

This certificate requires the completion of 18 sessions over the course of two semesters, taking place Monday evenings from 6:20 - 8:20 pm (dates below). Assignments include weekly readings and a final learning assessment in the form of a project or test.

The program runs for 18 two-hour sessions, Monday evenings from 6:20 - 8:20 pm, over the course of the Fall 2020 and Spring 2021 academic year.

Fall 2020

• September 14, 21
• October 5, 12, 19, 26
• November 2, 9, 16

Spring 2021

• January 25
• February 1, 8, 15, 22
• March 1, 8, 15, 22

Andrew B. Schmidt, PhD, LCSW-R 

Dr. Schmidt is a skilled Cognitive Behavioral Therapist who trains and supervises other therapists in CBT-based approaches. He specializes in Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Anxiety, Trauma, and Depression and has trained in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Exposure and Response PRevent, and other exposure based approaches. He is an adjunct lecturer at NYU Silver.

36 NYSED Continuing Education Contact Hours will be awarded for this program.

You will need the following items to apply for this program:

• Current resume/CV 
• An essay describing your interest in this program and reason for applying 
• One professional reference

Application deadline: July 15, 2020

The cost of this certificate program is $1,980, which includes registration fee and cost of an online compendium of readings.

Available discounts include:

• 25% discount for NYU Silver School of Social Work MSW/PhD alumni
  
• 25% discount for field instructors currently working with NYU Silver School of Social Work graduate students.
• 15% discount for applicants who have already completed one NYU Silver certificate program.
• 50% discount for veterans.

Please note: discounts may not be combined.

Deposit: Upon acceptance into the program, a $250 non-refundable deposit is required to secure your place. This deposit is applied to the total cost of tuition.