Certified Applied Neuroscience Counselor (CANC)

Neuroscience is driving a transformative shift in clinical practice. From affect regulation to trauma-informed care, the scientific research is clear and ready to be applied. This groundbreaking series brings you the most current and relevant findings in neuroscience, translated into practical, real-world strategies to enhance treatment effectiveness and deepen your understanding of the human mind.

Developed by YourCEUs.com and in partnership with LPCA, the brand-new Certified Applied Neuroscience Counselor (CANC) Certification is designed to help clinicians translate the latest advances in brain science into real-world therapeutic practice.

Why Neuroscience Matters in Clinical Practice

Unfortunately, most master’s-level clinicians have had little formal exposure to the foundational principles of affective neuroscience. Essential insights into how the brain processes emotion, trauma, and memory are often absent from even the most experienced clinicians’ practices.

This series is designed to bridge that gap, providing clinicians the foundation needed to integrate neuroscience your practice to enhance treatment outcomes and and expanding your understanding of how the brain shapes behavior, emotion, and healing.

You won’t just learn the science—you’ll learn how to apply it across a range of clinical issues.

Neuroscience can seem complex, but this series is built to meet you where you are. Whether you’re a new clinician seeking a strong foundation or a seasoned supervisor expanding your expertise, you’ll leave every session with tools you can apply immediately in practice.

Each session combines clear explanations with real-world examples designed to build your confidence and understanding step by step.

• Comprehensive explanations of emerging neuroscience concepts presented in digestible, clinician-friendly terms
• Practical strategies for applying neuroscience concepts in therapy
  
• Extensive handouts and references for continued study and integration
  
• Direct connections between neuroscience and widely used therapeutic models

Join the Next Generation of Clinicians Integrating Brain Science and Therapy

The science is here—and it’s time to bring it into your practice.  Enroll in the Neuroscience Training Series today and take the first step toward earning your Certified Applied Neuroscience Counselor (CANC) credential.

Upcoming CANC Training Dates

About the Neuroscience Training Series

The Neuroscience Training Series is a 12-module program (one module per month) that delivers the most essential and up-to-date findings in neuroscience—translated into practical, clinically useful strategies. This series is crafted to meet you where you are—with approachable language, a logical progression of topics, and a strong emphasis on clinical application.

Even if you’re not seeking certification, you’re welcome to sign-up for any module that interests you. Each module awards continuing education hours.

Modules do not need to be taken in sequential order, you can join the series at any time. The training sequence will repeat, beginning again with Module 1 in Sept 2026.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

This series follows the structure of successful, in-depth clinical training programs that have set new benchmarks for quality and professionalism. Each module is designed with clarity, depth, and immediate clinical utility in mind.  By the end of the full series, you’ll be able to:

• Confidently discuss and apply foundational neuroscience concepts in therapy
• Understand why certain treatment approaches (e.g., CBT, trauma-focused care) work for some clients but not others
• Adapt your methods using brain-based principles to improve outcomes
• Use neuroscience language in psychoeducation to strengthen rapport and engagement
• Expand your crystallized intelligence, boosting your clinical intuition and decision-making
• Strengthen your sapiential authority—your ability to lead through knowledge and insight

Target Audience For This Training

Professionals at various stages of their career, whether just starting or seasoned practitioners, will benefit from the program’s blend of scientific knowledge and practical skills. This certification program is designed for licensed and pre-licensed behavioral health professionals, including:

• Licensed Professional Counselors (LPCs)
• Licensed Mental Health Counselors (LMHCs)
• Licensed Professional Clinical Counselors (LPCCs)
• Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSWs)
• Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFTs)
• Other licensed behavioral health professionals working in clinical settings.

PREREQUISITES

The Certified Applied Neuroscience Counselor (CANC) training series is open to individuals who hold at least a master’s degree in a mental health discipline. Participants must be fully licensed or soon-to-be fully licensed mental health professionals. Please note that individuals currently in internship, practicum, or graduate training programs are not eligible at this time.

CONTENT AREA

Advanced.

COURSE DELIVERY FORMAT

Live interactive webinar presentation. Attendees & presenters may ask and answer questions throughout the presentation and participate in instructor-led discussions.

Course Completion and CE Information

This is a 12 module / 48 hour training series. If you're not currently pursuing certification, you are still welcome to register for any sessions that interest you!

To qualify for CE credit, participants must arrive on time, sign in and out, attend the full duration of the session, and complete the course evaluation. Certificates of completion will be emailed within 3-5 business days following each module. Partial credit will not be awarded.

To earn the Certified Applied Neuroscience Counselor (CANC) credential, participants will need to:

1. Complete all 12 modules in the Neuroscience Training Series.
2. Submit the CANC Application and upload all 12 training certificates (one for each module).
3. Take and pass a comprehensive CANC Exam.

Upon successful completion, you’ll be awarded official certification from CCALP, including both a printable wall certificate and a digital badge to showcase and verify your new credential.

RECERTIFCATION

Professionals must renew their CANC certification with CCALP every five (5) years from the date of initial certification. This required recertification process ensures continued professional development and keeps practitioners current with best practices in grief counseling.