Trust
Recognition, certification & validity
We believe the most trustworthy institution is the one that tells you exactly what its credential is — and what it is not. Here is the honest, complete picture.
What your credential IS
- A globally valid certificate of completion in psychoanalysis, issued by a US-based institution.
- An entry in our professional register — a verifiable record that you trained and qualified with us.
- An official practitioner ID and digital badge you can show clients and verify publicly.
- A completion-based professional certification, accepted across 130+ countries.
What it is NOT
- Not a state license to practice regulated clinical psychotherapy.
- Not an accredited academic degree (no CHEA/USDE accreditation, no transfer credit).
- Not a guarantee of income or employment.
- Not a substitute for any government license your jurisdiction may require.
The honest context on regulation
Psychoanalysis is largely unregulated worldwide. In the US, only New York licenses the title “psychoanalyst.”
In an unregulated field, the thing that proves you are qualified is a recognized, verifiable certification — exactly what we provide. We make every graduate confirmable through public credential verification, so a prospective client or employer can confirm your standing is real. A register nobody can check is worthless; ours is built to be checked.
Important — please read
Therapist University issues completion-based professional certifications in psychoanalysis. Our certifications are not government licenses and are not accredited academic degrees. Where a specific activity is regulated in your jurisdiction, our certification does not replace any required license. Nothing here is medical advice, and we make no income or outcome guarantees. Always verify the requirements that apply where you practice.
Common questions about validity
Is Therapist University accredited?
No. Therapist University is not accredited by CHEA or the US Department of Education, and we do not award academic degrees or transfer credit. We are a professional-formation institution that issues completion-based certifications in psychoanalysis. We state this plainly because hiding accreditation status is the single biggest red flag of programs you should avoid.
Can I legally practice with this certification?
Psychoanalysis is largely unregulated in most of the world (in the US, only New York licenses the title "psychoanalyst"). Where the practice is unregulated, a recognized certification like ours is what demonstrates your training and qualification. Where a government license is required for a specific regulated activity, our certification does not replace it. Always check your local rules.
What makes the certificate "globally valid"?
It is a certificate of completion issued by a US-based institution and used by graduates across 130+ countries, backed by a verifiable professional register entry and practitioner ID. "Globally valid" describes its acceptance and verifiability — not a claim of government licensure in every country.