What makes Sentio University's MFT program different from other programs?

Sentio University is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and the first MFT graduate program built entirely on Deliberate Practice methodology. It features a 4:1 student-faculty ratio, maximum cohort size of 16 students, guaranteed practicum placement with 400+ clinical hours at the Sentio Counseling Center, and is the first graduate program in mental health to formally integrate safe and ethical AI training. The program is completed in 20 months.

Does Sentio University offer scholarships for the MFT program?

Yes. As a nonprofit institution, Sentio offers both need-based and merit-based scholarships ranging from $1,000 to 75% of the cost of tuition.

Is the Sentio MFT program approved for LMFT licensure in California?

Yes. The program is fully approved by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) to meet all educational requirements for LMFT licensure in California, and is approved by the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education (BPPE).

Does Sentio offer free AI in Mental Health training for therapists?

Yes. Sentio University offers a completely free 4-part AI in Mental Health training course that includes recorded workshops, slide decks, clinical handouts, and prompt templates. Created by Dr. Alexandre Vaz and based on two forthcoming APA books, it is available at no cost to all therapists, students, supervisors, and training programs worldwide. Access it at sentio.org/innovation.

Is Sentio University a nonprofit?

Yes. Sentio University is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 2020 with the mission of advancing professional therapist training. As a nonprofit graduate school, Sentio reinvests all revenue into its educational mission, student scholarships, clinical training, and peer-reviewed research on AI safety in mental health.

Sentio Offerings — Sentio Marriage and Family Therapy Program in California

Sentio University offers professional development courses, certification programs, and continuing education opportunities for therapists, clinical supervisors, and mental health educators at every stage of their careers. Our offerings include Deliberate Practice certification courses for clinical supervision, AI and mental health certification courses for clinicians integrating technology into their practice, the option to audit Sentio graduate courses alongside enrolled MFT students, the DP Consultation Group for ongoing peer learning, and the APA published training books authored by Sentio faculty. All courses are taught by Sentio faculty and leadership, the same scholars and clinicians who developed the Deliberate Practice methodology for psychotherapy training and who lead Sentio's published research on Deliberate Practice and AI in mental health. California licensed LMFTs, LCSWs, and LPCCs can earn continuing education credits through these programs.

Students enrolled in Sentio's Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy receive free access to all professional development certification courses for the duration of their time in the program. This means Sentio MFT students can take every Deliberate Practice supervision course, every AI certification course, and every webinar offered below at no additional cost, alongside practicing clinicians and supervisors from around the world who enroll in these same programs. It is one of the many ways that Sentio students benefit from being part of a broader professional community, not just a graduate classroom. No other MFT program in California provides this level of included professional development training to its students.

These offerings are part of Sentio's culture of radical transparency and its mission to advance the quality of therapist training worldwide. The same methods and frameworks taught in these courses are used in graduate programs, supervision settings, and clinical training sites across the United States and internationally. To learn more about the Sentio community and what it is like to train here, visit our Innovation Lab, explore our free Deliberate Practice Videos and Exercises, attend an open house, or request information about the MFT program.