CONTINUING EDUCATION FOR PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS

Everything you want to know before you register

You are giving these programs your evening, your Saturday, and your professional development budget. Here is exactly what you can expect in return, from the moment you register to the day your certificate lands in your inbox.

Before you register

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Who approves these programs for NBCC credit?

Your Therapy Doctor has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 8126. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Your Therapy Doctor is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.

Will my licensing board accept these hours?

NBCC-approved hours are recognized by a wide range of state boards, and your board holds the final authority on what it accepts for renewal. We recommend confirming with your board before you register. Email us at info@yourtherapydoctor.com and we will send the learning objectives, content level, and hour breakdown you need for that conversation.

What is the difference between the Evening Series and the Intensives?

Two formats, one standard of rigor. Choose the rhythm that fits your season.

  • The Evening Series: eight one-hour sessions, Wednesdays on a bi-weekly rhythm, 6:15 to 7:30 PM EST. Each session carries 1 NBCC credit hour, for 8 hours across the full series.
  • The Intensives: four Saturday deep dives, 10:30 AM to 1:45 PM EST. Each carries 3 NBCC credit hours.
Do I have to register for all sessions?

Every session stands on its own and carries its own credit hour, so you are welcome to choose the topics that serve your practice right now. Registration happens session by session.

In the session

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How do I join, and what do I need?

Every session has its own Zoom registration. As soon as you register, Zoom emails your personal join link and a calendar hold. A laptop or desktop with a stable connection gives you the best experience. Please join under the name that matches your license so your attendance record is accurate.

Do I need to attend the entire session to earn credit?

Yes. Full attendance is required and is verified through the Zoom attendance log. Partial credit is unavailable, which is the standard across NBCC-approved programming. Log in a few minutes early so a slow connection never costs you the hour.

Are handouts or materials provided?

Yes. Registrants receive the session slides and any accompanying worksheets or practice tools by email. These are yours to keep and to use in your work. Several sessions include a reflection tool you can carry directly into your own practice or supervision.

How do I request an accommodation?

Email info@yourtherapydoctor.com with your request as early as you can, ideally two weeks before the session date. Some accommodations, such as a sign-language interpreter, take time to arrange well. Live captioning is available in every session at your request.

Earning your certificate

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What do I need to complete to receive my certificate?

Three steps, all of them straightforward:

  • Attend the full session, verified through sign-in
  • Pass the post-test with a score of 80% or higher
  • Submit the program evaluation

The post-test and evaluation link arrives by email at the close of each session.

What happens if I do not pass the post-test?

You take it again, at no additional cost. The post-test is open book and it exists to confirm your learning rather than to catch you out. Every question maps directly to a stated learning objective, so the material you need is material you have already covered.

When will I receive my certificate?

Your certificate arrives by email as a PDF within 48 hours of your successful assessment score. It lists your name, the program title, the completion date, the NBCC-approved hours earned, and ACEP No. 8126, which is everything your board needs at renewal or audit.

What if I lose my certificate?

Email us at info@yourtherapydoctor.com and we will send a replacement copy. Participant completion records are retained in accordance with NBCC Approved Continuing Education Provider requirements, so your hours remain verifiable long after the session ends. Save the PDF to your own CE folder as well, since renewal seasons arrive faster than any of us expect.

Policies and your presenter

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What is your cancellation and refund policy?

In case of emergencies or cancellation, a full credit will be issued toward a future course. Please contact info@yourtherapydoctor.com.

Who teaches these programs?

Your Therapy Doctor LLC is an NBCC Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 8126, and every program is taught live by Dr. Pauline Belton, Ed.D., LCPC-ACS. Live means real time with a real presenter, a room full of clinicians who understand the work, and room to ask the question you actually walked in with.

How do I share a concern about a program?

Email info@yourtherapydoctor.com and you will hear back within 3 business days. Your feedback shapes what we build next. As an NBCC Approved Continuing Education Provider, Your Therapy Doctor also reports grievances to NBCC in accordance with the NBCC Continuing Education Provider Policy.