If you’re anything like me, you’re probably always on the hunt for free therapy trainings online. As the self-proclaimed coupon lady, there’s nothing I love more than sharing free resources that help therapists improve their practice. That’s why I’m excited to share a round-up of free online trainings from PESI that can help you build new clinical skills – for free.
If you’re looking to learn new therapeutic techniques, the following free online therapy trainings are packed with actionable strategies and expert insights – all without you having to pay a cent.
1. Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy for Grief
If you’re curious about Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy but haven’t had a chance to dive in, this free training is just for you. This free online therapy training provided by the late Dr. Sue Johnson and Dr. Leanne Campbell focuses on attachment-based interventions to move clients through loss into growth and resilience.
Sign up for the free on-demand Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy for Grief Training by clicking here.
2. Clinical Applications of Internal Family Systems
Live: November 24, 2025, 9am to 5pm Central Time
Replay access: 14 days on-demand
If you want to bring Internal Family Systems (IFS) into your work (or you’re already using parts work and want to go deeper), Dr. Alexia Rothman’s free, live, full-day training is a must. You’ll walk away with a solid understanding of the model, plus practical tools you can use immediately – all for free. In this training, you’ll learn strategies for integrating IFS into your practice.
Sign up for the free live Clinical Applications of Internal Family Systems Training by click here.
3. 2-Day Anger Management Certification Training
Live: August 25 & 26, 2025, 8am to 4pm Central Time
Replay access: 14 days on-demand
Anger management can be tricky—and cookie-cutter coping skills often miss the mark. This two-day intensive led by Dr. Pavel Somov is all about helping clients manage anger through development of self-regulation. In the training, Dr. Somov will provide mindfulness-based tools and clinical interventions so that you feel equipped to support clients to communicate anger without aggression.
Sign up for the live two-day Anger Management Certification Training by clicking here.
4. 3-Day Dialectical Behavior Therapy Certification Training
Live: September 10 to 12, 2025, 8am to 4:40pm Central Time
Replay access: 14 days on-demand
Katelyn Baxter-Musser is leading a free, three-day live intensive that’s more than just a quick intro into Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). By the end of this training, you’ll have the education to become certified in Dialectical Behavior Therapy – at no cost. Whether you’re new to DBT or wanting to grow your skills, this training teaches you advances DBT techniques that you can adapt to use with any client.
Sign up for the three-day live Dialectical Behavior Therapy Certification Training by clicking here.
5. 2-Day Advanced Somatic Trauma Treatment Method Training
Live: September 18 & 19, 2025, 10am to 3pm Central Time
Replay access: 14 days on-demand
If you’re interested in body-based trauma work, you won’t want to miss this. Linda Thai’s free, two-day training that focuses on somatic and sensory-based techniques that help clients safely release trauma—without reactivating it. In the training, you’ll learn practical tools drawn from various somatic-based therapeutic modalities.
Sign up for the two-day live Advanced Somatic Trauma Treatment Method Training by clicking here.
6. Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy Crash Course
Live: December 23, 2025, 9 am to 5pm Central Time
Replay access: 14 days on-demand
If you’ve been wanting to get a solid, hands-on introduction to Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy (EFIT), this free, full-day crash course is a fantastic opportunity. Led by Dr. Leanne Campbell, co-author of the first EFIT text, this training is designed to give you a practical, step-by-step understanding of how to use EFIT with clients facing trauma, loss, or emotional overwhelm.
Sign up for the live Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy Crash Course by clicking here.
Conclusion
As a social worker, I know how important ongoing learning is for professional growth and building clinical skills – but I also know how hard it can be to find quality trainings that fit within budget. I believe that these free therapy trainings online from PESI are a fantastic way to build your skills and learn new modalities without breaking the bank. And even if you cannot attend live, most trainings offer replay access allowing you to learn on your own time.
What are you waiting for? Sign up for your favourite free online therapy training today.
Looking for additional low-cost trainings not offered for free? Check out our blog, 9 Great PESI Courses for Psychotherapists.
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