Can You Earn Continuing Education (CE) Credits Through Psychotherapy.net?

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Yes. Psychotherapy.net states that CE credit is included with its memberships and that its self-paced online courses also offer CE credit. The practical condition is that you must confirm your own licensing board accepts the specific credits before you rely on them for renewal.

Where CE Credit Comes From on the Platform

The site describes three routes to credit, all tied to watching real clinical work rather than reading slides:

  • Live CE webcasts — scheduled sessions you attend in real time.
  • Homestudy CE videos — a growing library you work through at your own pace.
  • Online courses — self-paced courses built around sessions with real clients, with skill-building exercises and CE credit.

Membership also bundles webinar replays and Perspectives Articles, but the page evidence ties credit specifically to the webcasts, the homestudy video library, and courses. Treat articles and replays as learning material and check whether a given one carries credit before counting it.

Membership Tiers and What They Cost

The site lists two entry points:

Plan Listed price CE-related inclusion
Essential Starts at $149/year Access to live CE webcasts and the homestudy CE video library, per the membership description
Professional $299 (new members; includes Irvin Yalom and the Art of Psychotherapy free, described as a combined 45% discount) Same membership framework at the higher tier

The page does not break out a per-plan CE hour allowance, so if your board requires a specific number of hours per cycle, confirm the current terms with the platform before purchasing. Prices shown are those stated on the site and may change.

How to Actually Claim Credit

  1. Check your board first. Identify the accrediting body your license falls under and confirm it accepts CE from this provider and in this format (live vs. homestudy vs. online course). This is the step most likely to derail a renewal, because boards differ on how much homestudy credit they allow.
  2. Pick the format that fits your gap. If your board caps self-study hours, prioritize live webcasts; if you need hours on demand, use the homestudy video library or a course.
  3. Complete the required component. For courses, that means finishing the sessions and skill-building exercises; for webcasts, attending the live session.
  4. Keep your certificate. Retain the completion documentation with your renewal records in case of audit.

Common Sticking Points

  • Format limits. Many boards restrict the share of homestudy credit allowed per renewal period, so a large video library does not automatically translate into a full renewal.
  • Accreditation mismatch. A provider can be approved by one body and not another; the site's own materials do not list every accepted accreditor, so verify directly.
  • Plan vs. course purchase. Courses are sold separately from membership, so check whether the CE you need sits inside your plan or requires a course purchase.
  • New-member pricing. The $299 Professional offer is stated as new members only, so renewal pricing may differ.

Who This Suits

This setup fits licensed clinicians and graduate students who learn well from watching master therapists work with real clients and who need CE hours they can complete on their own schedule. It is a weaker fit if your board accepts only live, in-person, or specifically pre-approved credit — in that case, confirm eligibility before paying for a year.