We fill an important gap in mental health by providing clear governance for mental health practitioners working outside the diagnosis-and-treatment model.
Our mission is to establish clear and accessible pathways for Certified Integrative Therapists™ (CITs), ensuring professional recognition and eventually eligibility for insurance reimbursement.
We're building a future where somatic and integrative practitioners can bill insurance at parity with LPCs and LMFTs to build thriving and diverse mental health workforce.
According to data from the Kaiser Family Foundation, 47% of the U.S. population (150 million) lives in a mental health workforce shortage area.
The workforce needs to double in the next 5 years to meet demand, yet educational pathways fail to meet the needs of students, making it far too expensive and complex to achieve licensure.
of students searching for a Master’s Degree in Psychology find one that meets their needs and enroll.
and $200,000 (education + lost wages) to become a licensed clinical counselor.
of students who start clinical counseling degrees end up completing licensure.
OUR SOLUTION:
Through the ITA, mental health practitioners have a clear, common-sense pathway for entering practice.
In a nation where more than 150 million people live in federally designated mental health shortage areas, there are now more certified life coaches than licensed therapists. Many practitioners pursue coaching because no viable route exists.
The ITA credential provides a balanced solution, establishing high yet achievable standards. This makes the Integrative Therapy practice more accessible, improving diversity in the field and addressing the practitioner shortage.
Learn about our 5-year plan
Our strategic plan includes getting CITs formally recognized in all 50 states.
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Establish clear, widely agreed upon educational standards for Integrative Therapy Practice.
We seek to certify at least 10,000 practitioners to build a critical mass
We will seek partnerships and contracts with payers to allow our practitioners to bill at parity with LPCs and LMFTs
We will submit CITs for state licensure in all 50 states.
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