Benefits of Being a CGP
The CGP
- Identifies you as a group therapist who meets standards of education, training, and experience in the practice of group psychotherapy
- Demonstrates that group therapy is an important part of your career as a mental health professional.
- Affirms your professional identity as a group psychotherapist
- Reassures current and potential clients of your group therapy competency
The CGP identifies you as part of a professional community dedicated to advancing mental health through quality group therapy services, supported by specialty training and ongoing continuing education. It distinguishes you in a crowded mental health field, emphasizes your commitment to excellence and better patient outcomes through continuous learning and attention to advances in the field that are at the core of the CGP credential and its recertification requirements.
The CGP also helps you promote yourself and your work
- Only CGPs are listed in the Find a Certified Group Therapist online directory, which can be an excellent marketing tool.
- Located at www.agpa.org, you can create your own customized online profile which helps consumers and other mental health professionals find a group therapist in specific locations, thus increasing referrals.
- You can also further identify yourself as a CGP with the use of the customized CGP badge received upon certification, which includes your name, degrees and the CGP logo.
Are you interested in standing out in the field as a Certified Group Psychotherapist?
