Clinicians who complete Beck Institute’s CBT Certified Master Clinician (BICBT-CMC) program have received rigorous training and supervision. As a continuation of the Beck Institute Certified Clinician (BICBT-CC) program, these professionals devote themselves to advancing their CBT practice.
Ultimately, Beck Institute Certification is for behavioral health professionals who are dedicated to achieving a high level of expertise in the delivery of CBT according to the Beck Institute model and who are on a life-long journey of continuous learning.
Noah Clyman, LCSW-R, A-CBT, BICBT-CMC is our first CBT Certified Master Clinician. We interviewed Noah about his experience with the Beck Institute CBT Certified Master Clinician program.
Tell us about your organization and your role. What made you decide to get certified at Beck Institute?
I am the founder and director of the group practice, “NYC Cognitive Therapy” (est. 2012), the first CBT center that places particular emphasis on diversity. I manage a team of 8 clinicians and teach CBT conceptualization and technique. Our mission is to provide the highest quality CBT available to the public. The Center offers individual, couples, and group therapy for adolescents and adults.
Why did you choose CBT?
I chose CBT because the philosophy of “teaching clients to be their own therapist,” has always made the most sense to me and resonated with my values. Furthermore, I have found CBT to be the most effective form of psychotherapy, in contrast with other forms of treatment, and I wish to share my passion with clients and other clinicians.
My favorite thing about CBT is the emphasis on teaching clients a broad range of skills that they can use for the rest of their lives. The treatment is active, collaborative, and practical, which resonates with my personality and values.
Why did you pursue Master Level Certification at Beck Institute?
I chose to pursue the Master Level because CBT truly is a lifelong learning endeavor and I value being up to date in the latest theory, research, and evidence-based interventions.
Tell us about your experience with Master Level Certification. What did you enjoy the most?
There were workshops on how to supervise clinicians and give effective feedback with Dr. Allen Miller and Dr. Sofia Chernoff, which were so helpful. I most enjoyed learning about the new Cognitive Therapy Rating Scale — the CTRS-R, which is used to evaluate a therapist’s competency in delivering CBT based on the Beckian model. I also really valued the new online course, “CBT in Practice: Essentials II,” which brought the concepts of CBT to life with wonderful video tapes of full CBT sessions.
If you could speak directly to someone who is considering Beck Institute CBT Certification but is on the fence, what would you say to them?
For anyone who wants to increase their competency, certification is essential. Many clinicians say they practice CBT, but in actuality, they do not. Certification allows the clinician to (1) get feedback on their work from a BI supervisor to determine whether they are providing competent CBT (and if not, learn how to increase their competency), and (2) to demonstrate to clients, employers & others that they have the knowledge to provide effective CBT.
How do you spend your time outside of the clinic/your office?
Outside of professional work, I enjoy spending time with my husband and long haired chihuahua as well as exploring antique shops.
Learn more about Noah Clyman or visit our Certified Clinician Directory.