Specialty Certifications

Add billable specialties, turn generalists into specialists.

Career growth is the most effective retention tool you have. Triad's specialty certifications give your clinicians billable skills that lift revenue, expand the cases they can take, and keep them with you longer.

Flagship certifications

Two flagship programs. Both billable. Both in demand.

EMDR and Hypnotherapy, the two highest-demand specialty modalities in behavioral health, delivered through Triad's flagship certification brands.

Available · EMDRIA-approved

EMDR Basic Training

Powered by AATBS · 50 hours, fully bundled

50 hours of EMDRIA-approved training, supervised practicum, and the 10 hours of group consultation required for EMDRIA Certification, bundled into one cohort, one consultant, no fragmented sourcing afterward.

50 hrsTotal instruction
10 hrsConsultation included
Live · ZoomTwo 3-day weekends
EMDRIAApproved trainers
Available · 35+ years

Hypnotherapy Certification

Powered by The Wellness Institute · International program

One of the most respected hypnotherapy training programs in the world. The Wellness Institute is an internationally recognized school offering hypnosis and hypnotherapy training to practicing Master's and PhD-level clinicians, a specialty modality that complements traditional clinical practice.

35+ yearsDecades-running
Master's+Practitioner level
InternationalReach + faculty
Foundational +Advanced tracks
Also available · Powered by AATBS

Short-form certification courses, already built.

Targeted CE-bearing certification courses on the modalities employers ask about most. Each is a single-course commitment, ideal for adding a specific skill across a team without the full Basic-Training time investment.

Why certifications work

The retention math.

Specialty certifications turn generalist clinicians into specialists, meaning more billable hours, better case mix, and fewer reasons to leave for the next job.

2x

Billable rate lift

Specialty-trained clinicians command higher reimbursement rates than generalists across most BH modalities.

+18%

Retention impact

Clinicians who receive sponsored certification training stay an average of 18% longer than those who don't (BH staffing research).

1 contract

One Triad agreement

EMDR, Hypnotherapy, and any future certification roll under a single Triad employer contract, no separate vendor onboarding.

Common questions

Which specialty certifications does Triad offer?

EMDR Basic Training (EMDRIA-approved, through The Wellness Institute) and Hypnotherapy certification (through The Wellness Institute). Triad's certifications add billable clinical skills to mental health teams.

Are Triad certifications approved by their respective credentialing bodies?

Yes. EMDR Basic Training is EMDRIA-approved. Hypnotherapy training meets the standards required by major hypnotherapy associations. Verify your state and board accept the credential.

How long does it take to earn a certification?

EMDR Basic Training: 50 hours of training plus 10 hours of EMDRIA-required consultation. Hypnotherapy certification programs vary by depth — foundational programs run several weekends; advanced programs span 6–12 months.

Can my employer pay for certification training?

Yes. Triad offers group rates and sponsored-certification options for clinics, group practices, hospital systems, and employers investing in their clinical team's billable skill set.

Ready to add a specialty to your team?

Tell us about your clinical mix and we'll recommend the certifications most likely to lift revenue and retention. EMDR, Hypnotherapy, or a custom roadmap.

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