Steps to Certification
How do I become a RITT CC?
Fas is here to help you:
Understand the steps and what order makes sense for you
Answer questions about trainings, consults, and timelines
Connect with the right resources and support
Stay on track as you work toward certification
She’ll walk with you through the process — from first steps to final application — so you don’t have to navigate it on your own. Reach out to Fas, today!
Practical Tips to Stay on Track
Start where you’re most excited! If you’ve already completed some trainings, those count toward your milestones.
Pace your learning. You don’t have to complete everything at once — spread trainings and consults across months or years based on your schedule.
Touch base with Fas early. She can help map out a personalized plan so you always know what’s next.
Steps to Certification
Initial Certification Requirements:
Licensed LCSW, LPC, LCP, LMFT
2 +years full-time clinical practice experience
Successfully completed RITT’s Trauma Treatment in Practice series
Successfully completed RITT’s Parts, Parts, Parts training
EMDR Basic Training complete (including consult hours) via an EMDRIA Approved Provider or the Parnell Institute
Completion of one of the following somatic trainings:
Janet Evergreen or Tonya Riding’s Vagus 1-3 or
Somatic Experiencing International’s Beginning Level SE trainings or
Sensorimotor Psychotherapy International’s Level 1: SP for the Treatment of Trauma trainings
5 hours of consultation with a RITT Consultant (group consultations available)
RITT Advanced Trauma Therapist Certification requirements:
RITT Trauma Therapist Certification current certification
4+ years total full-time clinical practice experience
RITT Parts Work with Complex Presentations
12+ credit hours of additional specialty trainings from RITT or any other approved NBCC, NASW, APA or ASWB CE provider in the treatment of trauma disorders.
10 total hours of consultation with RITT Consultant (group consultations available)
Additional Child and Family Integrative Trauma Treatment Certification Foundational Level requirements:
RITT Trauma Therapist Certification current certification
Assessment with Children and Families
Child Therapy Basics
Working with Parents and the Family System Affected by Trauma
Diagnosing and Treatment Planning with Traumatized Children
Attachment Trauma Working with Littles
Kelly and the Giants
Cultural Considerations and Intergenerational Trauma
Aggression in the Playroom
Children Experiencing Domestic Violence Trauma
5 hours consultation (can be group)
Advanced Child and Family Trauma Therapist Certification requirements:
RITT Trauma Therapist Certification current certification
RITT Child and Family Foundational current certification
Identify and Implement Interventions for Dissociative States with Children & Caregivers
Working with the Child Welfare System
Children Experiencing Sexual Violence
Advanced EMDR with Children
Integrating Expressive Modalities for Families
5 hours consultation (can be group)