Who is Eligible:
To be eligible for NATC certification, the applicant must have earned a minimum of a master’s degree in their profession and hold a state or national license as listed above, with all training hours and supervision requirements completed to be licensed for independent practice in the state they are licensed.
- Psychologists
- Counselors
- Social Workers
- Marriage and Family Therapists
- Addiction Counselors
- Psychoanalysts
- Psychiatrists
- Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners
By applying for certification, the applicant agrees to adhere to Evergreen Certifications’ Professional Code of Ethics
Training Requirements:
A minimum of 36 hours of continuing education outlined in the educational requirement section of the standards.
Pre-approved, 3rd party trainings that meet the training requirements for NATC certification include:
- Certified Narcissistic Abuse Treatment Clinician (NATC) Training with Dr. Ramani Durvasula by Psychotherapy Networker – Certification Included!
- Certification Training in Narcissistic Abuse and Survivor Treatment: The Complete Course on Assessment, Interventions, and Trauma Treatment by PESI – Certification Included!
Wondering if a course meets the requirements for NATC certification? Submit a copy of or link to the course title, speaker, outline and learning objectives to info@evergreencertifications.com for review.
Please note that Evergreen Certifications does not offer continuing education, all training must be purchased directly through the accredited training organization. Training is not included in the certification fee.
Complete Exam:
Complete and pass Part 1 and Part 2 of the certification exam with a 70% or higher score. Exam will be assigned upon purchasing certification or qualified training.
Application Process:
For your initial 2-year certification, please complete the following steps.
- Complete a qualifying training
- Complete certification exam
- Upload the following documents to your account:
- A copy of the candidate’s professional license
- Evidence of completion of qualifying training, in the form of a CE or completion certificate
- A completed application form, found here
- Remit your initial certification application fee of 299.99 USD online
Evergreen Certifications will certify applicants who meet the above requirements.
Please note: Certification does not imply endorsement of clinical competency. As a licensed professional, you are responsible for reviewing the scope of practice, including activities that are defined in law as beyond the boundaries of practice in accordance with and in compliance with your profession’s standards.
Renewal Process:
To maintain NATC certification, a renewal is required after your initial 2-year certification. A 2-year renewal requires 15 clock hours of continued education in any of the following areas:
- Narcissistic abuse/Antagonistic relational Stress
- Psychological/emotional abuse
- Personality disorders
- High-conflict custody/divorce issues
- Domestic abuse/violence/intimate partner violence
- Coercive control
Sample NATC renewal trainings include:
Renewal CE content cannot be the same content used for prior renewal or initial certification
Renewal Process
- Complete a qualifying training
- Upload the following documents to your account:
- A copy of the candidate’s professional license
- Evidence of completion of qualifying training, in the form of a CE or completion certificate
- Remit your renewal application fee of 149.99 USD online
Renewal training hours need to have been taken in the time since you were certified or last recertified.
Renewals are calculated from the date that your certification was issued. If you allow your certification to lapse for more than 2 years, you are no longer eligible to renew your certification and instead can reapply for certification