GLAP aims to support and educate clinicians who work with LGBTQ individuals through our training programs, modules, and conferences. For members of the GLAP community as well as those outside, we aim to be your go-to resource for clinical support and edification. Check our calendar for events that may be of interest to you or your colleagues. Additionally, feel free to contact us at glap@icpnyc.org with outside events that may be of interest to GLAP clinicians. Together we can work to improve the quality of care and provision of services to our LGBTQ clients.

LGBTQ Clinical Certification Program

LGBTQ Clinical Certification
GLAP's Clinical Certification is the first training program of its kind. It is an exciting opportunity for all clinicians who seek specialized training in the treatment of the LGBTQ population of the 21st century. Therapists who complete 6 learning modules over 3 or more years, in conjunction with weekly supervision and the fulfillment of at least 3 fee-for-service patient hours per week, are eligible for LGBTQ Clinical Certification. Therapists in the certification program will receive group supervision; fee-for-service payment; reduced rates to other ICP seminars and modules; invaluable networking connections; and the opportunity for private patient referral.

NEW Transgender Concentration
GLAP now offers specialized training for clinicians seeking to learn more about practicing within the Transgender Community. Like other Certification Candidates, participants attend weekly group supervision, enroll in seminars and see fee-for-service patients through the Institute, but with a transgender specialization.

Continuing Clinical Education
All LGBTQ Clinical Certification modules are open to clinicians seeking to expand their practical knowledge in working with the LGBTQ population. Completion of modules and qualifying seminars or conferences can be credited to fulfill the certificate program requirements. To meet the needs of clinicians with limited clinical experience with the LGBTQ population, GLAP offers the LGBTQ Clinical Foundations Module.

Program Fees
•  $75 Application Fee
•  $50 per module for graduate students
•  $100 per module for GLAP community
•  $150 per module for the ICP Community
•  $200 per module for the general Clinical Community

LGBTQ Clinical Certification Program Requirements

Admission
•  Program application and fees
•  NYS license
•  Malpractice insurance
•  Interview with program committee

Certificate
•  Admission requirements
•  Didactic requirements
•  Supervision and clinical requirements

Didactic Requirements
Satisfactory completion of a minimum of 6 modules. One module must be LGBTQ Clinical Foundations.

LGBTQ Clinical Foundations Module
The purpose of this module is to provide clinicians with a foundation of knowledge for working with the LGBTQ population (e.g., coming out, internalized homophobia, sexual roles, couples, families, life stage issues, abuse, violence, health, and substance abuse).

Module: LGBTQ focused modules, seminars, or conferences that address specific disorders, clinical issues, populations, and modalities.

Supervision and Clinical Requirements:
•  3 patient hours a week
•  Group supervision once a week
•  Satisfactory evaluation by the supervisor

LGBTQ Clinical Certification Program Questions and Answers