Setting the Standard for Psychotherapy Education
Training. Certification. Publishing. Clinical Excellence.
The American Psychotherapy Institute (API) is the education and publishing arm of a national mental health ecosystem—designed to equip clinicians, students, and organizations with practical, evidence-based training that translates directly into real-world impact.
Built by clinicians. Backed by real-world systems. Designed for national scale.
What We Do
Three Pillars of Clinical Impact
API operates at the intersection of education, publishing, and professional standards to advance psychotherapy nationwide.
Education
Continuing education (CE), certification tracks, and clinically grounded training designed for immediate application.
Publishing
Books, workbooks, and curriculum designed to advance psychotherapy knowledge and accessibility across communities.
Certification
Emerging national standards for clinical excellence, professional development, and specialized practice areas.
Featured Programs
Training Built for Clinical Reality
Courses designed by practicing clinicians, grounded in evidence, and structured for immediate application in your practice.
Psychopharmacology for Counselors
Understand medications, mechanisms, and clinical implications—without prescribing.
View CourseClinical Assessment & Diagnosis
Master DSM-5-TR diagnosis with real-world case application.
View CourseYouth Mental Health Prevention
Evidence-informed, scalable programs designed for schools and communities.
View CourseWhy API
Clinical Training That Stands Apart
API isn't another continuing education provider. We are a clinician-built system designed to raise the standard of psychotherapy training at a national level.
- CACREP-aligned curriculum
- DSM-5-TR grounded training
- Built by practicing clinicians, not theorists
- Designed for real-world clinical application
- Integrated with prevention and community-based systems
Clinical Excellence Standard
Every API course, publication, and certification program is held to the same standard: it must translate directly into better outcomes for clients.
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Evidence-Based
DSM-5-TR
Clinical Focus
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Our Ecosystem
Part of Something Larger
API is one pillar in a comprehensive mental health ecosystem that spans prevention, treatment, and education.
New Horizons Foundation
Prevention & Community Impact
Upstream intervention and community-based programs that stop crises before they start.
New Horizons Center for Healing
Clinical Services
Direct clinical care that puts evidence-based treatment into practice every day.
American Psychotherapy Institute
Education & Training
National-scale education, publishing, and certification that raises the clinical standard.
“Together, this ecosystem moves mental health from crisis response to prevention.
Stay Connected to What's Next
Get early access to new courses, clinical tools, publishing releases, and national training opportunities. Designed for clinicians, educators, and leaders who want practical, real-world insight — not just theory.
- New CE courses
- Clinical tools
- Early book access
- Partner opportunities
Elevate Your Impact
Whether you are a clinician, student, or organization, API provides the tools, training, and systems to elevate your impact.