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Continuing Education for Addictions Counselors
Accredited CE Courses. Expert Instructors. Evidence-Based Tools You Can Use Immediately.
At PESI, we understand the unique challenges you face as an addictions counselor—supporting individuals through recovery, addressing co-occurring disorders, and fostering lasting change. That’s why we offer high-impact, evidence-based addiction counselor CEU courses designed specifically for licensed professionals in the field. With over 40 years of experience, PESI is a trusted leader in behavioral health education—helping you stay licensed, expand your clinical toolkit, and improve patient outcomes.
Whether you’re working toward license renewal or deepening your expertise in relapse prevention, motivational interviewing, or trauma-informed addiction care, our flexible, affordable, and approved CEU courses for addiction counselors are built to fit your schedule and career goals.
Bestselling Online Courses for Addiction Counselors
Online Course
Get start to finish Dialectical Behavior Therapy for various mental health diagnoses and get...
Value: $1,479.95 *
$299.99
Online Course
With this self-paced, online course you can help your clients break free from the iron fist of...
Value: $468.93 *
$299.99
Online Course
Get actionable interventions and up-to-date insights that will help you work with clients...
Value: $607.96 *
$399.99
Online Course
Learn key DBT skills to treat anxiety, depression, trauma, and addiction, and address suicidality...
Value: $519.96 *
$199.99
Online Course
Get interventions from CBT, CPT, EMDR, PE, Somatic and Psychodynamic Therapy with premier experts....
Value: $1,079.96 *
$399.99
Online Course
Join Gabor Maté and discover how to quickly get to the heart of complex and deep-rooted clinical...
Value: $679.94 *
$329.99
Online Course
Earn addiction certification with a special trauma-focused skill set that blends motivational...
Value: $1,044.93 *
$299.99
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Mastering Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy for Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Addiction & More:...
Value: $599.91 *
$299.99
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Treat Addiction and Shame that fuel self-hate & substance use. Get CBT, DBT, REBT, Psychodynamic,...
Value: $1,129.96 *
$399.99
Online Course
Now is your opportunity to become the clinician who can help clients break free from the addiction...
Value: $599.93 *
$399.99
Digital Seminar
ACT for Behavioral Addictions: A Shame-Free Approach for Helping Clients Understand Their...
$249.99
Digital Seminar
Join us to discover strategies for maximizing the impact of group therapy.
$199.99
Popular Topics in Addiction Counseling CE
Certifications and Professional Advancement for Addiction Counselors
Certification helps you grow professionally, serve your clients better, and stay ahead in a rapidly evolving field. It’s a strategic investment in your counseling career, and PESI, in partnership with Evergreen Certifications, makes it easy with affordable, flexible, and accredited options tailored to your path.
Whether you’re working toward becoming a certified addictions counselor or seeking to expand your skill set, PESI offers a range of certified addictions counselor training programs and specialized credentials. Explore certifications such as the Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP) for co-occurring disorders, Gambling Addiction Specialist Certification, and Telehealth Certification for addictions-focused counseling.
Ready to boost your expertise? Our addiction counseling certifications help you strengthen your credibility, increase your impact in the recovery community, and stand out as a trusted professional in the field.
Bestselling Certifications for Addiction Counselors
Online Course
Earn addiction certification with a special trauma-focused skill set that blends motivational...
Value: $1,044.93 *
$299.99
Online Course
Get start to finish Dialectical Behavior Therapy for various mental health diagnoses and get...
Value: $1,479.95 *
$299.99
Online Course
Get actionable interventions and up-to-date insights that will help you work with clients...
Value: $607.96 *
$399.99
Online Course
Get interventions from CBT, CPT, EMDR, PE, Somatic and Psychodynamic Therapy with premier experts....
Value: $1,079.96 *
$399.99
Online Course
Treat Addiction and Shame that fuel self-hate & substance use. Get CBT, DBT, REBT, Psychodynamic,...
Value: $1,129.96 *
$399.99
Online Course
Value: $1,679.82 *
$499.99
Free Resources for Addiction Counselors
Free Addiction Counseling Tools & Resources
Free resources for addictions counselors include blogs, client worksheets, infographics, relapse prevention tools, and more—designed to support your work with individuals, families, and groups. Created with insight from leading addiction experts, Janina Fisher, PhD, and Amanda White, LPC, these free addiction counseling tools offer practical, evidence-based strategies you can use right away in your counseling sessions.
Whether you’re addressing substance use, behavioral addictions, or co-occurring mental health concerns, these free resources from PESI help you stay informed, sharpen your skills, and promote lasting recovery.
Free Training for Addiction Counselors
Free Live Events
Online Course
This training offers both new and experienced EMDR clinicians a transformative framework for...
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Live Webinar
Value: $169.99 *
$0.00
Online Course
This event is designed for hands-on, actionable strategies that will make your daily care more...
Value: $599.99 *
$0.00
Online Course
Master the Core Skills and Competencies of CBT
Value: $1,649.13 *
$0.00
Live Webinar
FREE training on integrating EMDR with a parts work approach. Join acclaimed trauma expert Arielle...
($249.99)
$0.00
Online Course
Nov 17, 2025
The Narcissism and Gaslighting Summit: Clinical Strategies for Navigating Narcissistic Abuse,...
Value: $1,219.89 *
$0.00
Online Course
Nov 17, 2025
Value: $169.99 *
$0.00
Online Course
Dec 8, 2025
Boundaries and Dual Relationships in Clinical Practice: Ethical and Risk Management Challenges
Additional Formats:
Digital Seminar
Value: $249.99 *
$0.00
Live Webinar
Nov 24, 2025
After decades of clinical innovation and recent scientific research, the empirically validated...
($249.99)
$0.00
Live Webinar
Nov 20, 2025
Do you feel overwhelmed by the severity of your client’s anxiety symptoms?
($459.99)
$0.00
Check Your State CE Requirements
If you're seeking continuing education to keep your license and certifications current across all areas of your practice, start by reviewing your state’s guidelines to ensure you meet every requirement. From there, you can map out a meaningful year of learning that supports your professional goals while maintaining your credentials. It’s efficient, flexible, and designed to fit your schedule. Plus, new courses and webinar dates are added regularly. Be sure to check back often for the latest offerings.
What is an Addiction Counselor? The Role of an Addiction Counselor
As behavioral health professionals, addictions counselors provide evidence-based support to individuals, families, and groups impacted by substance use and behavioral addictions. Working in settings such as recovery centers, community programs, hospitals, and private practice, addictions counselors play a vital role in helping patients navigate the recovery process, address co-occurring mental health concerns, build coping skills, and prevent relapse, supporting lasting change and improved quality of life.
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