Audit Sentio Courses
Sentio University is now offering a limited number of spots for licensed therapists and graduate students from other institutions to audit select semester-long courses. This is a unique opportunity to engage with the innovative Sentio Deliberate Practice curriculum, experienced faculty, and dynamic learning environment—without the commitment of full enrollment.
Learn cutting-edge methods grounded in Deliberate Practice and experiential training.
Observe live faculty feedback and clinical demonstrations.
Join a community of engaged, forward-thinking therapists.
Stay current on theory and technique without the pressure of assignments.
Deepen clinical skills in a low-stakes, high-value environment.
Auditing at Sentio
Auditors will have access to all course materials and live class sessions, but will not do homework, receive credit, or grades.
Auditors who complete the course will receive a Certificate of Completion.
All classes are held via secure Zoom. All participants are expected to engage in the full class with their camera on.
Auditing is limited to licensed therapists and graduate students from other institutions.
Space is limited.
Questions about auditing? Please contact the Sentio Registrar Mikaela Abundez at mabundez@sentio.org
FALL 2025 SEMESTER
MFT555: Psychodynamic / Experiential Dynamic Therapy
Professor: Vidar Husby
Tuesdays 9am-Noon Pacific Standard Time, September 22 - December 19, 2025 (12 three-hour classes)
Fee: $1,500
This courses teaches an introductory Deliberate Practice approach to Psychodynamic / Experiential Dynamic Therapy, with a strong emphasis on practical skill development and clinical feedback. Students will learn core concepts such as unconscious processes, defense mechanisms, attachment patterns, and affect regulation. Through live demonstrations, video analysis, and deliberate practice exercises, participants will gain hands-on experience in applying these approaches to real clinical scenarios. Ideal for therapists seeking to deepen their emotional attunement and therapeutic presence.
MFT556: Emotionally-Focused Couples Therapy
Professor: Angela Jensen Ramirez
Wednesdays 9am-Noon Pacific Standard Time, September 22 - December 19, 2025 (12 three-hour classes)
Fee: $1,500
This courses teaches a Deliberate Practice approach to Emotionally-Focused Couples Therapy, with a strong emphasis on practical skill development and clinical feedback. Participants will explore the key stages of EFT, including assessment, de-escalation, and restructuring emotional bonds, while developing the micro-skills necessary for attunement and intervention. Through live role-plays, video review, and focused practice exercises, students will build confidence in working with relational dynamics and deep emotional processes. Ideal for clinicians who want to strengthen their couples therapy skills through hands-on learning.
MFT561: Person of the Therapist
Professor: Sara Lappan
Fridays 9am-Noon Pacific Standard Time, September 22 - December 19, 2025 (12 three-hour classes)
Fee: $1,500
This courses teaches the Sentio Deliberate Practice approach to personal development as a therapist which focuses on building therapist’s ability to remain grounded and responsive rather than reactive during difficult clinical interactions. Topics include the rationale for developing the person of the therapist; the inner skills of psychotherapy; methods for psychological/emotional self-awareness, self-assessment, and growth; and common challenges in this area. An emphasis is placed on student self-agency and protecting students boundaries.
“My group supervision has been incredibly beneficial. I have really enjoyed how the time is structured and spent. I have learned so much from my peers and especially from Lynndal.”
- Peter Awad, counselor the Sentio Counseling Center
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Mikaela Abundez
Director of Student Services
310-916-9378
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