Certification: Board Certified Specialist in Behavioral & Cognitive Psychology
300 Drayton Street, Savannah, GA 31401
The American Board of Cognitive & Behavioral Psychology, Inc. (ABBP) was incorporated in 1987 with assistance from the Association for advancement of Behavior Therapy (AABT). ABBP's mission is to certify psychologists at a specialty level of professional competence in Behavioral Psychology, which includes the sub areas of: 1) Applied Behavior Analysis; 2) Behavior Therapy; 3) Cognitive-Behavior Therapy & Modification, and 4) Cognitive Therapy. In 1992, ABBP became an affiliate board of the American Board of Professional Psychology (ABPP) and currently operates under its guidelines.
- More than two years of education or training after high school required?
- Yes
- More than two years of work experience required?
- Yes
- Oral or Written Exam Required?
- Yes
- Does applicant have choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)?
- No
Specialty
The certification corresponds to a specialty within a recognized occupation. For example, Oncology Nurse and Pediatric Nurse are specialties within the nursing field, so Certified Oncology Nurse and Certified Pediatric Nurse would be classified as specialty certifications.
- This certification is related to military occupational specialties.