Become a Certified Mental Health + Aging Specialist
Join our most exclusive group of Mental Health + Aging therapists. The final step in the Mental Health + Aging training program, the Level 2 Certification Track results in your designation as a CMHA Certified Mental Health + Aging Specialist — setting you apart as a recognized leader in aging-informed therapy.
Join a Clinical Case Consultation Group With Dr. Regina Koepp & Clinicians Who Match Your Level
Certification requires 5-week clinical case consultation that is intentionally intimate. Just 6–10 clinicians per cohort.
These aren't beginners finding their footing. These are seasoned therapists — psychologists, licensed counselors, social workers — who have already completed Level 1: Mental Health + Aging Certificate Course (18 CE Credits), who are already doing sophisticated work with older adults, and who are ready to go deeper. To challenge each other. To think together at a high level.
Clinical case consultations are facilitated by Dr. Koepp. You'll bring your most complex, layered cases into the room — the ones that keep you thinking long after the session ends — and work through them with peers who have the training, the experience, and the clinical maturity to meet you there.
This is the peer consultation you've been looking for to elevate your work and sense of community
LEVEL 2 - CERTIFICATION
Become a Certified Mental Health + Aging Specialist
This is it — the culmination of your training, mastery of evidence-based practice with older adults, and recognition as an expert in your field. Building on everything you've learned and applied through Level 1, you will move beyond knowledge into real clinical mastery — bringing your most complex older adult cases into a small, closed cohort of just 6–10 peers, working through them alongside Dr. Koepp, and meeting a defined standard of professional competency that distinguishes you as the clinician colleagues trust, referral sources seek out, and older adults and their families need most.
Core Training
($2,925 VALUE)
✔️ 5-week small-group case consultation — 90 minutes per session, in a closed cohort of just 6–10 clinicians. You'll bring real cases, work through complex clinical questions, and leave each session with greater clarity and confidence. ($2,625 value) - this is required for Certification.
✔️ Certification and distinction as a CMHA Mental Health + Aging Specialist — A credential that signals to colleagues, employers, and referral sources that you meet a clear, rigorous standard of aging-informed practice. ($300 value)
Exclusive Bonuses
($1,099 VALUE)
✔️ Provider Directory Profile — We actively feature you in our Provider Directory and market you directly to families and professionals searching for aging specialists in your area. This is a referral engine — and it works for you. ($300 value)
✔️ Quarterly Alumni Gatherings — Stay connected with the community of professionals doing this work, four times a year. ($600 value)
✔️ Initial Certification Application Fee is Included with registration for Level 2 Consultation/Certification ($199 value)
Your certification renews every two years, ensuring your skills stay current and your credential stays credible — a standard that builds trust with everyone you serve.
A $4,024 Value - Yours for Just $997
Testimonial
"Working with Dr. Regina Koepp in Consultation has been one of the most valuable parts of my professional growth. Her knowledge of aging and geropsychology is extraordinary, but what has meant just as much to me is the way she brings that knowledge and experience with such thoughtfulness, clarity, and generosity. Dr. Koepp has helped me think more deeply, see more accurately, and approach complex clinical situations with great confidence and discernment. I have grown tremendously through our work together, and I can say without hesitation that her Consultation has made me a stronger psychologist and has significantly deepened my capacity to serve older adults well."
Verified Student
Vanessa A. Schaeffer, Psy.D.
Clinical Geropsychologist · 32 years in practice
Choose the Payment Plan That Works For You
Registration Closes 5/1/26. Consultation Groups Begin 5/15/26
Please review eligibility criteria carefully before enrolling. After enrollment, you will be asked to complete a brief application. Once received and approved, you will be assigned to a Friday cohort. If you enroll and do not meet eligibility requirements, you will be fully refunded.
Please review eligibility criteria carefully before enrolling. After enrollment, you will be asked to complete a brief application. Once received and approved, you will be assigned to a Friday cohort. If you enroll and do not meet eligibility requirements, you will be fully refunded.
How It Works
Become a Certified Mental Health + Aging Specialist
LEVEL 2 — CERTIFICATION
Become a Certified Mental Health + Aging Specialist
Join our most exclusive group of Mental Health + Aging therapists. The final step in the Mental Health + Aging training program, the Level 2 Certification Track results in your designation as a CMHA Certified Mental Health + Aging Specialist — setting you apart as a recognized leader in aging-informed care.
Level 2 is only for clinicians who have enrolled in, or completed, Level 1: Mental Health + Aging Certificate Course (18 CE Credits).
Official Start Date
Friday, May 15, 2026 — Application required to ensure you meet eligibility criteria.
After enrollment, you will be asked to complete a brief application. Once received and approved, you will be assigned to a Friday cohort. If you enroll and do not meet eligibility requirements, you will be fully refunded. Please review the eligibility criteria below before enrolling.
Live Case Consultation (5 Sessions, 90 minutes each)
You'll be placed into a small, closed consultation cohort (6–10 clinicians) for 5 weeks.
These sessions bridge didactic learning and real-world clinical work through case conceptualization, discussion, and treatment planning.
Consultation Dates + Times
Fridays: May 15 • May 22 • May 29 • June 5 • June 12
Fridays 12:00–1:30 pm ET (opens first)
Fridays 2:00–3:30 pm ET (opens when first cohort fills)
Fridays 10:00–11:30 am ET (opens when second cohort fills)
Important: To keep cohorts balanced and fair, participants are assigned to a cohort. You'll receive your cohort time and Zoom link after enrollment.
What's Expected
Present at least one de-identified case involving an older adult client (65+)
Participate actively in discussion (questions, reflections, feedback)
Apply evidence-based concepts from the training
Maintain strict confidentiality (de-identified material only)
Contribute with professionalism, respect, and care
Keep your video camera on for the full meeting time
To earn certification, attend at least 4 out of 5 consultation sessions (one absence permitted with advance notice).
Eligibility / Requirements
Must complete, or be enrolled in, Level 1 - Mental Health + Aging Certificate (18 CE Credit Course)
Must have at least 100 clinical hours with adults 65+
Must be licensed and in good standing
Must be able to practice independently (no supervisor required)
Must have a minimum of a master's degree and hold a state or national license in one of the following professions:
Psychologist
Counselor
Social Worker
Marriage & Family Therapist
Mental Health Counselor / Professional Counselor
Licensed Creative Arts Therapist
Psychoanalysts
Board Certified Behavioral Analysts
Associate level or provisionally licensed mental health professionals
Upon completion, you'll earn distinction as a "CMHA Certified Mental Health + Aging Specialist"
Professional Certification/Certificate + Digital Badge
Certification requires renewal every 2 years to maintain certification status.
Bonuses
Provider Directory Profile
Quarterly alumni gatherings
$199 Certification Application Fee is included when you enroll
How Becoming a Certified Mental Health + Aging Specialist Elevates Your Career
The clinicians who will define aging-informed care over the next decade are specializing now and Certification is how they are doing it.
Level 2 Certification is not simply more training. It is the credential, the community, and the clinical distinction that moves you from competent practitioner to recognized specialist. Here is what that means for your career.
01.
You Become the Expert in the Room
Your designation as a Certified Mental Health + Aging Specialist tells colleagues, referral sources, and the families you serve something they are actively looking for: that you have met a rigorous, defined standard of expertise in mental health and aging — not just attended a workshop, but demonstrated true clinical mastery. In a field where most clinicians have little to no specialized training in older adult care, that distinction is immediately visible.
02.
Your Referral Network Grows — and So Does Your Reputation
Specialists attract specialist-level referrals. When physicians, discharge navigators, elder law attorneys, and care managers are looking for a therapist they can trust with their most complex older adult clients, they look for credentials and demonstrated expertise. Your designation as a Certified Mental Health + Aging Specialist gives you a meaningful competitive advantage whether you're in private practice, a healthcare system, or a senior care setting.
03.
You Finally Have Peers Who Match Your Clinical Specialty
One of the most consistent frustrations among experienced clinicians who specialize in aging is professional isolation. Your colleagues respect your work, but few truly understand it. The Level 2 Certification Consultation group changes that. In a closed group of just 6–10 seasoned clinicians, facilitated by Dr. Koepp, you'll bring your most complex cases to peers who have the training, the experience, and the depth to engage with you at the level you deserve. This is expert consultation built for clinicians who are already excellent and want to go further.
04.
Your Clinical Confidence Reaches a New Level
There is a difference between knowing evidence-based practice and having worked through your hardest cases inside a rigorous consultation process with a recognized expert and a high-caliber peer group. The Level 2 Certification Consultation group gives you both. By the time you earn your Certified Mental Health + Aging Specialist designation, you won't just know the frameworks — you'll have applied them, stress-tested them, and refined them through real clinical work. That kind of confidence shows up in the room with every client you see.
05.
You Position Yourself for Leadership and Influence
Becoming a Certified Mental Health + Aging Specialist opens doors beyond the therapy room. Clinicians who hold this credential are better positioned for speaking engagements, leadership roles, training opportunities, published writing, and media visibility as a trusted voice in mental health and aging. This is a field that desperately needs credible, trained spokespeople — and having this credential signals that you are one of them.
06.
You Become Part of Something Larger Than Your Practice
Older adults are the most underserved mental health population in the country. The gap between the care they need and what's available to them is wide — and closing it requires clinicians who have made a genuine professional commitment to this work. By becoming a Certified Mental Health + Aging Specialist, you join a small, distinguished group of specialists who are actively changing what aging-informed care looks like. That is a legacy worth building.
If you're ready to become a recognized leader in mental health and aging, then Becoming A Certified Mental Health + Aging Specialist is your next step.
Cohort enrollment is closes 5/1/26 and is limited to 6-10 clinicians. When it's full, it's full. Enroll today.
About Your Expert Consultant
Regina Koepp, PsyD, ABPP
Dr. Regina Koepp is a Stanford-trained, board certified clinical psychologist, geropsychologist, and founder and CEO of the Center for Mental Health & Aging.
Dr. Koepp is a sought-after speaker and educator, and provides continuing education courses to professionals on topics surrounding mental health and aging as well as sexual health and aging. She has trained thousands of licensed mental health providers and consulted with hundreds of professionals in private practice, health care systems, community mental health, and long term care communities.
She was formerly a lead psychologist at University of Vermont Medical Center, Assistant Professor at Emory University Department of Psychiatry, and psychologist at the Atlanta VA Health Care System, where she provided direct patient care and consultation on the Geropsychiatry Outpatient Mental Health team for more than a decade and served on the VA Central Office’s Geriatric Mental Health Field Advisory Committee.
She is formerly Vice Chair of the Georgia Psychological Association Ethics Committee and served on the Atlanta VA Medical Center’s Ethics Committee, the Clinical Advisory Workgroup, and as chair of the Psychology Professional Standards Board for several years.
Dr. Koepp has been featured in the New York Times, NPR, Chicago Tribune, Next Avenue, AARP, and other national media outlets.
Dr. Koepp earned her doctorate in Clinical Psychology at the PGSP-Stanford PsyD Consortium and completed her post-doctoral fellowship at Emory School of Medicine’s Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences/Grady Health System, where she won the Richard W. Morrell Community Commitment Award.
Choose the Payment Plan That Works For You
Registration Closes 5/1/26. Consultation Groups Begin 5/15/26
Please review eligibility criteria carefully before enrolling. After enrollment, you will be asked to complete a brief application. Once received and approved, you will be assigned to a Friday cohort. If you enroll and do not meet eligibility requirements, you will be fully refunded.
Please review eligibility criteria carefully before enrolling. After enrollment, you will be asked to complete a brief application. Once received and approved, you will be assigned to a Friday cohort. If you enroll and do not meet eligibility requirements, you will be fully refunded.
Reviewed + Approved by Leaders in Geropsychology
The CMHA Certification Program was independently reviewed and endorsed by distinguished leaders in clinical geropsychology — ensuring the curriculum meets the highest standards of evidence-based practice and professional rigor
Vonetta Dotson, PhD
Dr. Dotson is Chief of Neuropsychology at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Research Professor of Psychology and Gerontology at Georgia State University, and Founder and President of CerebroFit Integrated Brain Health. She completed her doctoral training in clinical psychology at the University of Florida with a specialization in neuropsychology and a certificate in gerontology. She completed her postdoctoral training at the National Institute on Aging Intramural Research Program.
Dr. Dotson’s research and clinical activities focus on positive and negative modifiers of brain health, including the intersection of depression with cognitive and brain aging and the impact of health disparities on brain health.
Jennifer Smith, PsyD
Dr. Jennifer Smith is a Geropsychologist and Geriatrics Psychology Program Manager. She is also an Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Emory University School of Medicine. She trains mental health professionals in the use of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and trains Psychology Interns and Postdoctoral Fellows in the use of Psychological Assessment.
Dr. Smith is a graduate of the American Psychological Association Leadership Institute for Women in Psychology. Dr. Smith is a former President of the Georgia Psychological Association and a former Georgia Representative for the American Psychological Association Council of Representatives. She believes being a psychologist is the best job in the world.
FAQs LEVEL 2: CERTIFICATION
Great question — and an important distinction!
The Level 1 Certificate is awarded upon completing the 18-hour continuing education training.
The Level 2 Certification is a formal professional credential that goes significantly further, requiring completion of Level 1, participation in a 5-week small group Clinical Case Consultation series, verified clinical experience with older adults, a formal application, and agreement to the Center's Professional Code of Ethics.
Think of Level 1 as building your knowledge foundation, and Level 2 as validating your clinical expertise.
This Level 2: Certification program was reviewed by subject matter experts who, following in-depth review of this program, agreed that this program possesses the quality, depth, and breadth of training to merit certification in the stated topic.
This program was reviewed and approved by the following subject matter experts:
Jennifer Smith, PsyD
Dr. Jennifer Smith is a Geropsychologist and Geriatrics Psychology Program Manager. She is also an Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Emory University School of Medicine. She trains mental health professionals in the use of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. Dr. Smith trains Psychology Interns and Postdoctoral Fellows in the use of Psychological Assessment. She is a graduate of the American Psychological Association Leadership Institute for Women in Psychology. Dr. Smith is a former President of the Georgia Psychological Association and a former Georgia Representative for the American Psychological Association Council of Representatives. She believes being a psychologist is the best job in the world.
Vonetta Dotson, PhD
Dr. Dotson is Chief of Neuropsychology at Brigham and Women's Hospital, Research Professor of Psychology and Gerontology at Georgia State University, and Founder and President of CerebroFit Integrated Brain Health. She completed her doctoral training in clinical psychology at the University of Florida with a specialization in neuropsychology and a certificate in gerontology. She completed her postdoctoral training at the National Institute on Aging Intramural Research Program.
Dr. Dotson's research and clinical activities focus on positive and negative modifiers of brain health, including the intersection of depression with cognitive and brain aging and the impact of health disparities on brain health.
To be eligible for the 5-week clinical consultation and certification, you must have earned a minimum of a master's degree in a therapy profession AND hold a state or national license as listed below:
Psychologists
Counselors
Social Workers
Marriage & Family Therapists
Licensed Creative Arts Therapists
Psychoanalysts
Board Certified Behavioral Analysts
Associate level or provisionally licensed mental health professionals
Applicants must attest that they have completed a minimum of 100 contact hours of clinical work with older adults (age 65+) over the course of their professional career. This experience may include individual therapy, group therapy, assessment, consultation, or other direct clinical services.
The certification has four core requirements:
(1) Complete the Level 1: Mental Health + Aging Certificate Course (18 hours of didactic training)
(2) Enroll in and Apply for the Level 2 Clinical Case Consultation series — a brief application will be emailed to you following enrollment and required in order to ensure that you meet the criteria to participate in Clinical Case Consultation + Certification
(3) Successfully complete the Level 2 Clinical Case Consultation series — a 5-week, small group experience totaling 7.5 hours. Participants must attend a minimum of 4 out of 5 sessions (one absence permitted with advance notice).
(4) Submit a formal application for Certification that includes your current professional license, training completion certificates, attestation of 100+ clinical hours with older adults, and agreement to the Professional Code of Ethics.
The Clinical Case Consultation series is the heart of the Level 2 Certification — and one of the most professionally enriching aspects of this program.
You'll join a small cohort of 6–10 fellow clinicians for five consecutive 90-minute live Zoom sessions, facilitated by experienced geriatric mental health specialists. Here's an overview of the structure, expectations, and requirements.
Structure
Duration: 5 consecutive weeks of 90-minute group consultation sessions
Group Size: Small cohorts of 6–10 participants to ensure meaningful participation and peer interaction
Format: Live Zoom sessions
Attendance Requirement: Participants must attend a minimum of 4 out of 5 sessions (one absence permitted with advance notice)
Expectations and Requirements
All participants are expected to:
Present a Clinical Case: Each participant will formally present at least one case involving work with an older adult client (age 65+) during the consultation series. Presentations should include background, presenting concerns, assessment findings, diagnostic formulation, treatment approach, and clinical challenges or questions. You will not need to provide a written case formulation. Simply a case for discussion.
Active Participation: Participants are expected to actively engage in case discussions, offer thoughtful feedback to peers, ask clarifying questions, and contribute clinical insights based on their own experience and training.
Apply Evidence-Based Knowledge: Participants should integrate knowledge from their didactic training into case discussions, demonstrating understanding of geriatric mental health principles and best practices.
Maintain Confidentiality: All case material shared in consultation must be de-identified. Participants must maintain strict confidentiality regarding all discussions and agree to group confidentiality norms.
Demonstrate Professional Respect: Participants should engage with peers and facilitators in a collegial, supportive manner that promotes a safe learning environment and respects diverse clinical perspectives.
Keep Your Video Camera On: Participants are asked to be on camera for the duration of each consultation session. Showing up visibly — not just verbally — is one of the ways we build the community, psychological safety, and mutual trust that make meaningful clinical consultation possible.
We're excited to announce our upcoming Consultation Group dates! All sessions are held on Fridays via Zoom:
📅 Session Dates: Fridays: May 15 • May 22 • May 29 • June 5 • June 12
🕐 Available Cohort Times:
Fridays 12:00–1:30 pm ET (opens first)
Fridays 2:00–3:30 pm ET (opens when first cohort fills)
Fridays 10:00–11:30 am ET (opens when second cohort fills)
To keep cohorts balanced and ensure a meaningful small-group experience, participants are assigned to a cohort based on availability. You will receive your cohort time and Zoom link after enrollment.
Participants are required to attend a minimum of 4 out of 5 sessions for Certification. One absence is permitted with advance notice. We strongly encourage full attendance, as the peer learning and case discussion that unfolds across sessions builds meaningfully over time. All sessions are held live via Zoom.
CE credits are not provided for the consultation group. However, for some disciplines in some states, consultation hours may count toward licensure requirements. A certificate of completion will be provided with successful completion of consultation which some jurisdictions may accept. You are responsible for investigating the licensure requirements for your license(s).
We recommend that you finish the Level 1 Certificate Course prior to starting the consultation.
Each participant is expected to formally present at least one clinical case involving an older adult (age 65+).
Your presentation should include background information, presenting concerns, assessment findings, diagnostic formulation, your treatment approach, and any clinical challenges or questions you're navigating. You will not need to provide a written case formulation. Simply a case for discussion.
You'll also be expected to actively participate in peer discussions, offer thoughtful feedback, and maintain strict confidentiality regarding all case material shared in the group.
The $199 application fee to obtain your Mental Health + Aging Certification is included when you enroll in Level 2 Certification/Consultation.
Wonderful — you're already well on your way! Since you've completed the Level 1 Certificate, you've fulfilled the didactic training requirement for certification. To continue your journey, you'll need to register for the Clinical Case Consultation series.
Consultation Groups are offered a couple of times per year, generally in the Spring and Fall. The best way to stay informed is to keep an eye on your email and check the Certification Overview page for upcoming group dates and enrollment windows. Spots are limited to ensure small, intimate cohorts — so when a group opens, we encourage you to enroll promptly!
Once you've completed both the Level 1 Certificate and the Level 2 Consultation series, you'll complete and submit your application through the online applicant portal.
Your application will include:
A copy of your current professional license
Your Level 1 CEU Certificate
Your Level 2 Consultation completion certificate (issued after successful completion of consultation group)
Attestation of your 100+ clinical hours with older adults
Applications are reviewed within 2–3 weeks of submission.
Upon approval, you will receive:
Official Mental Health + Aging Certification certificate
Distinction as a CMHA Certified Mental Health + Aging Specialist
Digital badge for use on professional websites and email signatures
Listing in the Center for Mental Health + Aging online directory of certified professionals
Your certification is valid for 2 years. To maintain it, you'll complete a straightforward recertification process that includes 8 hours of continuing education specifically related to mental health and aging, a current unrestricted professional license, a completed recertification application, and a $199 USD recertification fee.
The Mental Health + Aging Certification positions you as a recognized specialist in one of the fastest-growing and most underserved areas in mental health care. It enhances your professional credibility, distinguishes you among peers, expands your referral networks, and opens doors in healthcare settings actively seeking geriatric mental health expertise. Perhaps most meaningfully, it equips you to provide higher-quality, age-affirming care to older adults — a population that deserves nothing less.
You have 2 years from the date of completing your Level 1: Mental Health + Aging Certificate to participate in the Level 2 Clinical Case Consultation series. If more than 2 years have passed since completing Level 1, you would need to retake the certificate course before applying for certification. We want to ensure that the knowledge you bring into consultation is current, evidence-based, and fresh in your mind!
We so appreciate your dedication to serving older adults — and your experience is exactly the kind of wisdom that enriches our consultation groups! Unfortunately, completion of the Level 1: Mental Health + Aging Certificate is required before enrolling in the Level 2 Consultation/Certification series. This ensures that all participants share a common evidence-based framework, which makes for richer, more connected clinical conversations.
The good news? Many seasoned clinicians find that Level 1 both validates what they already know and fills in meaningful gaps. We think you'll find it well worth your time.
We appreciate your commitment to specialized training! Unfortunately, at this time we are only able to accept the Level 1: Mental Health + Aging Certificate Course as the qualifying didactic requirement for certification. This ensures a shared learning foundation across all certification candidates. We may revisit this policy in the future, and we'll communicate any changes through our newsletter and website. In the meantime, we invite you to explore the Level 1 course — we think you'll find it a genuinely enriching experience.
We'd love to hear from you!
Reach out to the Center for Mental Health + Aging at support@cmhaging.com or learn more about certification here:
We've actually moved away from early bird pricing so that every student gets the same fair rate from day one — no more waiting or watching for a deal!
Yes! Enrolling 3 or more people? We'd love to help. Reach out to us at support@cmhaging.com and we'll take great care of your group. 🎉
Center for Mental Health & Aging is committed to accessibility and non-discrimination in continuing education activities and will conduct all activities in conformity with the American Psychological Association's Ethical Principles for Psychologists, NASW, NBCC, CAMFT, NACCM. If participants have special needs, reasonable efforts will be made to accommodate them. Please contact support@cmhaging.com with questions, concerns or to request special accommodations.
CMHA will respond to grievances in a reasonable, ethical, and timely manner. Grievances may be submitted by course participants in writing to support@cmhaging.com. CMHA's complete Grievance Procedure will be provided upon request. You may request Grievance Procedure by emailing support@cmhaging.com.
The following system requirements help to reduce tech problems:
Participants need reliable internet and basic proficiency with a computer or mobile device. Required activities are completed in our online course portal. Chrome and Firefox are the recommended browsers to best navigate our online course portal. Live programs require proficiency with Zoom.
All on demand/pre-recorded courses are backed by a 7-day money back guarantee. Please note that payments made via Credit Card have certain fees associated with them, some of which are non-recoupable and are therefore non-refundable by Center for Mental Health & Aging. Therefore, payments made by Credit Card will have a three percent (3%) credit card fee deducted from the refund. Should you have any questions regarding our refund policies, please contact support@cmhaging.com.
Registrant is responsible for ensuring that CE credits meet the criteria for their own jurisdiction requirements.
Content and materials in this course may include interventions and modalities that are beyond the authorized practice of your profession. 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.
