This Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) certificate program meets the training requirements needed to confer the ACT-PT™ post-nominal credential through Mind Works Continuing Education, LLC. The program is developed and offered by Online CE Credits. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by the Association for Contextual Behavioral Science (ACBS), nor by any other organization, center, clinic, institute, psychotherapy broker, person, speaker, or other business entity. This training program is for educational purposes only. Completion of the program and receipt of a certificate or credential does not grant the right to practice psychology or provide therapy. Only state and national licensing boards may authorize individuals to provide clinical services. Participants are responsible for practicing within the scope of their professional license and applicable laws.

The most effective therapy approaches are those that put the client in the driver’s seat while utilizing the trained therapist as a collaborative guide and interactive facilitator of growth. ACT serves the client in exactly this way, which is why it has gained popularity in practice. Clients are now asking specifically to see ACT-trained therapists as it becomes more visible in research and media.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is an evidence-informed approach that helps clients develop psychological flexibility—the ability to engage with thoughts and emotions in a way that fosters meaningful action rather than avoidance. By integrating mindfulness, cognitive defusion, values-based interventions, and experiential techniques, ACT empowers individuals to navigate distress while pursuing a fulfilling life.

As societies experience rising levels of anxiety, depression, and existential distress, mental health professionals need effective, adaptable tools to address these challenges in a way that resonates with diverse clients. Training in ACT equips clinicians with a process-based, transdiagnostic framework that is backed by research and applicable across various clinical settings. ACT skills enable therapists to help clients break free from unhelpful patterns, enhance resilience, and create lasting behavioral change—a critical skillset for today’s evolving mental health landscape.

This Certificate in ACT Therapy Skills is a robust training program designed to equip mental health professionals with a practical understanding of several ACT skills. This six-module program provides a step-by-step approach to various ACT principles, interventions, and strategies, meeting all the training requirements needed to confer the ACT-PT™ (ACT Practitioner-Trained) certification credential through our independent certification body Mind Works Continuing Education, LLC.

By the end of this program, licensed therapists will not only learn how to apply specific ACT skills in their clinical practice, but they’ll also develop a flexible, process-based approach to working with a diverse range of client needs. The skills you acquire can help empower others to break free from avoidance patterns, increase psychological flexibility, and build lives driven by meaning and purpose.

Upon completion, you’ll be eligible to submit requirements to receive an ACT-PT™ credential, demonstrating that you’ve completed this specialized training in ACT techniques, and setting you apart as a practitioner who is knowledgeable about this evidence-informed approach that is gaining popularity in psychotherapy among professionals, researchers, and prospective clients alike.