Trauma-Informed Therapy Certificate
Join us for a two-part Live Webinar Certificate Program on April 11 and May 9, 2025 from 12pm-4:30pm Eastern Time
8 total CE hours available for behavioral health clinicians

Elevate your practice with the Trauma-Informed Therapy Certificate Training Program and explore the wide-ranging impact of trauma, learn to recognize its signs, and develop core competencies in trauma-informed practice. By gaining a deeper understanding of how trauma rewires the brain and impacts emotional regulation, you can significantly enhance your therapeutic effectiveness and foster resilience in your clients.
When we appreciate how unresolved trauma compromises mental health, we feel compelled to respond with approaches grounded in empathy, evidence-based techniques, and cultural sensitivity. This certificate program offers a thoughtful invitation to strengthen your practice with trauma-informed methods that truly make a difference.
The Trauma-Informed Therapy Certificate Training Program consists of two courses. Enrollment can be made individually, or for a discounted bundle of all two courses.
1. Foundations of Trauma-informed Therapy, April 11, 2025, 12pm-4:30pm EDT
2. Trauma-informed Treatment and Clinician Self-care, May 9, 2025, 12pm-4:30pm EDT
This course is led by two seasoned experts in the field: Dr. Sofia Georgiadou, whose extensive teaching and research at institutions like the University of Houston at Clear Lake focuses on culturally responsive and intersectional approaches; and Dr. Sarah Stewart-Spencer, a clinical provider specializing in trauma, former Dean of Behavioural Sciences at Yorkville University, and creator of the national First Responder Treatment Provider certification training program. Their collective experience in clinical practice, research, and curriculum development ensures that you will learn from professionals who have a proven track record of guiding others in effective trauma-informed care.

Instructor
Dr. Sofia Georgiadou is an Assistant Professor and Internship Coordinator at the University of Houston at Clear Lake’s MA in Family Therapy Program. Additionally, she teaches as an Adjunct for the Family Institute at Northwestern University and Yorkville University's fully online Master's in Counseling Psychology program. She is also the administrator of COAST’s Educators Division, the Society for the Teaching of Marriage and Family Therapy (www.stmft.coastmft.org). Originally from Greece, Sofia develops culturally responsive MFT and Counseling courses, using an intersectional approach in her teaching and supervision. Her research experience centers on qualitative/mixed methods and survey design. Sofia seeks to understand the lived experiences of diverse groups to better support international students, immigrants, and individuals from equity-deserving communities.

Instructor
Dr. Sarah Stewart-Spencer is a clinical provider specializing in trauma and an accomplished leader in higher education and counseling. Dr. Stewart-Spencer is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Virginia, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Florida, and Nationally Certified Counselor. She is also certified as a First Responder Provider, Hypnotherapist and a Clinical Trauma Professional.
Dr. Stewart-Spencer is the owner of the Integrated Wellness Institute and Stewart-Spencer Consulting. She is currently an Associate Professor (adjunct faculty) at The Chicago School for Professional Psychology. She is a course developer and trainer at the International Trauma Training Institute, as well as maintains a private practice for high-risk trauma exposed populations, such as law enforcement. She is the former Dean of Behavioural Sciences at Yorkville University, Canada’s largest and leading online counselor education graduate program. Programs there include the Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology and Doctorate in Counselling and Psychotherapy.
Complete this program and:
- Acquire Foundational Knowledge: Explore the neurobiological and psychological impacts of trauma, helping you better recognize and respond to trauma-related symptoms.
- Develop Culturally Responsive Assessments: Develop skills to identify and address the unique needs of diverse populations, ensuring inclusive and respectful care.
- Utilize Evidence-Based Interventions: Master proven methods and strategies to empower clients as they navigate the challenges of healing from trauma.
Benefits to earning the TITC:
- Be Aligned with Excellence: Offered by the Telehealth Certification Institute, a leading provider committed to the highest quality continuing education, ensuring you receive the best in professional growth.
- Receive Expert-Led Training: Benefit from the insights of instructors with extensive clinical, academic, and research expertise in trauma, cultural responsiveness, and counselor education.
- Gain Holistic Development: Go beyond theory and gain practical, immediately applicable techniques that address the core challenges you face in trauma counseling every day.
Through this 8-hour certificate program - including two online live webinars on April 11 and May 9, 2025 - you will attain a strong foundation in trauma-informed therapy that transforms your practice and supports your clients’ healing journey. This is an opportunity to enrich your professional skill set with a nuanced and compassionate approach - an invitation to elevate your therapeutic impact in an area where it is needed most.
Earning a certification, credential, or certificate in a specialty validates your knowledge and expertise and demonstrates your commitment to providing high-quality, evidence-based treatment. Upon completing the program, you'll receive your Trauma-Informed Therapy Certificate (TITC) to be added to your existing credentials.
Credit Hours: CEs provided with this live webinar certificate program include 8 total continuing education hours of credit. (Each course offers an individual certificate of completion.)
Counselors: Telehealth Certification Institute LLC has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 6693. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Telehealth Certification Institute LLC is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
Telehealth Certification Institute, LLC is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for Licensed Mental Health Counselors. #MHC-0048.
Marriage and Family Therapists: Many MFT licensing boards accept our courses or one of the approvals which we have from professional associations. You can check with your board to determine if this course would be accepted by your licensing board.
Social Workers: Telehealth Certification Institute LLC, #1609, is approved as an ACE provider to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. ACE provider approval period: 05/02/2024 – 05/02/2027. Social workers completing this course receive at total of 8 clinical continuing education credits.
Telehealth Certification Institute LLC is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for Licensed Social Workers #SW-0435.
Addiction Professionals: This course has been approved by Telehealth Certification Institute LLC, as a NAADAC Approved Education Provider, for educational credits. NAADAC Provider #193104, Telehealth Certification Institute LLC is responsible for all aspects of the programming.
Psychologists: Telehealth Certification Institute LLC is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Telehealth Certification Institute LLC maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
Telehealth Certification Institute, LLC is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Psychology as an approved provider of continuing education for Licensed Psychologists #PSY-0128.
Other Professionals: This activity qualifies for 480 total minutes of instructional content as required by many national, state and local licensing boards and professional organizations. Retain your certificate of completion and contact your board or organization for specific filing requirements.
This is a series of live, interactive online webinars.
Register for the program by midnight before the first event. So that we can provide you these CEs, you are required to:
- login and access the direct link to the webinar through your account
- participate fully during the event
- complete a post-test and course evaluation at the conclusion of the event
- collect your certificate of completion on your account after steps 1-3 are completed
Enroll in a course by adding it to the cart and proceeding through the check out process. Create an account (or login to yours) during the checkout process.
Prepare: Download Zoom software. Participants must use a device that is connected to adequate internet speed with a camera, microphone and speakers (or headset).
Attend: At least 15 minutes before the start time the day of the event, login to your account on the website. Go to "My Courses", click on the title/date of the webinar. The link to join the meeting/webinar will be listed in the course content.
Attendance is automatically recorded when you use the link to join.
Any recording made of a live event is NOT included with live webinar registration.
When possible, webinars are recorded and converted into online self-study courses, available for separate purchase/enrollment for those who did not attend the live event.