E-Therapy

The Certified E-Therapist (CET) is often the primary person providing direct care to individuals using distance technologies. This credential is currently open under grandfathering standards. Grandfathering ends 6-30-2012.

You may apply for this credential in one of two ways:

Option A
Download the Application Portfolio from the link below. Instructions to complete the Application Portfolio, the CET Application and Mandatory Forms are included in the link below. Print, complete and mail the required forms to the FCB.

Option B
Contact the FCB at (850) 222-6314 to request an Application Portfolio for $15. All documents will be mailed to you and must be returned via the U.S. mail.

Application Portfolio (Print the application double-sided)

There is a $50 Certification Fee that must accompany your application. Please make sure your Application Portfolio is complete. Certification Fees are NON-REFUNDABLE. The current FCB Code of Ethics can be found here.

The FCB has received numerous inquiries regarding education and training providers for the E-Therapy credential. Please note: for initial application the FCB accepts training from most providers, it is NOT a requirement that application training hours are received from an FCB approved provider.

The FCB does not promote or endorse any particular training provider, but the following resources may be helpful in locating e-therapy training opportunities:

The International Society for Mental Health Online (http://www.ismho.org/)
The Online E-Therapy Institute (http://www.onlinetherapyinstitute.com/)
Net Smart University (http://netsmartuniversity.com/)