As a professional nurse psychotherapist association, we offer specialized support, training and certification to nurses in Canada and the United States pursuing certification as a certified nurse psychotherapist (CNP)/certified psychotherapist nurse (CPN). We are the first and original Nurse Psychotherapist Association, establishing training, certification, and education standards to guarantee high quality training for nurses and nurse psychotherapists. Basic nursing programs in Canada and the US do not include training in psychotherapy, registered nurses registered with their respective College of Nurses must seek additional training beyond their basic Nursing Education to practice psychotherapy safely as it is not included in the standard nursing curriculum. Only registered nurses(RNs), registered practical nurses(RPNs), licensed practical nurses(LPNs), nurse practitioners(NPs), or registered psychiatric nurses(RPNs), certified by us, or currently in the process of the certification process, may use the trademarked title "Certified Nurse Psychotherapist CNP." or Certified Nurse Psychotherapist (qualifying). .
To become a fully certified nurse psychotherapist CNP, all nurses must first be licensed with their respective College of Nurses. They must complete theoretical training in counselling skills and psychotherapy, and gain practical experience through live case studies, incorporating clinical supervision.
We are a group of practicing certified nurse psychotherapists,
educators with many years of experience providing training, counselling, and psychotherapy services to clients in private practice,
community settings, and hospitals.
Our goal is to
Certified Nurse Psychotherapist (CNP) or Certified Psychotherapist Nurse (CPN) are licensed regulated nurses, including: registered nurses (RNs), registered practical nurses(RPNs), nurse practitioners (NP), registered psychiatric nurses (RPNs), and license practical nurses (LPN's), who are registered and licensed to practice with their College of Nurses in Canada and in the United States of America.
The Certified Nurse Psychotherapist (CNPs) in addition to their nursing training, have obtained further education, training, practical skills and supervision in providing
professional counselling skills, and psychotherapy, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), to treat clients, including individuals, couples and children.
CNP's - CPN's can independently perform the controlled act of psychotherapy without a doctor 's order.
Our goal is to provide nurses with the skills, knowledge, judgement and supervision to perform the controlled act of psychotherapy safely to individuals, couples, children and groups in private practice, the community, and in any mental health outpatient hospital settings.
Certified Nurse psychotherapist- CNP-CPN treat a number of mental health disorders including depression, anxiety, addictions, stress, work related stressors, and provide a neutral ground to
individuals, families, couples, and groups. Certified Nurse psychotherapist - CNP-CPN focus is to help individuals heal, energize, and become aware of their inner strengths. This is achieve by providing a neutral safe space, listening to client's or patient's concerns, and customizing a treatment.
Certified Nurse Psychotherapists (CNP's/CPN's) are not simply nurses who call themselves "nurse psychotherapist, as Certified Nurse Psychotherapist(CNP) undergo advanced education and possess a comprehensive understanding of mental health disorders, providing counselling, and psychotherapy".
The Certified Nurse Psychotherapist CNP/CPN's
are first and foremost nurses who are registered with their respective regulatory College of Nurses in the state, province or jurisdiction where they live. In addition, have acquired advanced training, specialized skills, in-depth knowledge, the necessary training , experience, supervision and clinical judgement to perform the treatment of counselling and psychotherapy safely.
Our goal is for our CNP's /CPN's and CNP(Q)provide safe evidence -based psychotherapy treatment to assist you and to help you overcome your struggles, heal from your emotional pain, and assist you to achieve your goals.
To book a therapy session with a trained Certified Nurse Psychotherapist CNP/CPN, CNP(Qualifying) please click on our verified directory registry below.
Find a Certified Nurse Psychotherapist Directory
You can also call us at 647-676-8467 to be connected with one of our Certified Nurse Psychotherapist CNP or CNP(Q) or submit the form below, or email us at [email protected]
To verify the status of a Certified Nurse Psychotherapist CNP or CNP(Qualifying), please visit our online public registry directory by clicking on the link. Or, to verify if a Certified Nurse Psychotherapist CNP or CNP(Q) is in good standing with us, or if their membership was revoked. Please email us.
To view course content and information regarding this course Please click on link below on the website
Thank you to the Johnston Group Insurance Company, our newest extended health care group benefits provider who have added our Certified Nurse Psychotherapist CNP's/ CPN's to their mental health provider directory.
The Canada Revenue Agency CRA recognized the cost of non-reimbursed therapy services provided by nurses as a medical expense, eligible for tax credit. Client’s can claim up to 3% of their net income or $2,479 on their tax return.
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6295 Queen Street East, Suite 243, Brampton Ontario, L6V 4S6