Certified Photo Elucidation™ Practitioner (CPE) Course

Ignite Insight. Deepen Connection. Transform Therapy.

Are you ready to take your therapeutic practice to the next level?
The Certified Photo Elucidation™ Practitioner (CPE) course offers mental health professionals a powerful, image-based approach to deepen insight, foster emotional expression, and unlock client stories that words alone can’t reach.

Created by therapist and researcher Diane Hovey, Ph.D., this CPE-accredited program blends clinical depth, creative exploration, and practical tools to equip you with a new modality that transforms how you engage with clients.

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About the CPE Certification

Why Choose the CPE Certification?

Grounded in Research, Rooted in Practice
Learn image-based techniques supported by decades of visual methodology and trauma-informed theory.
Hands-On & Client-Centered
Engage in experiential learning using curated photo sets, live demonstrations, and interactive casework.
Versatile & Integrative
Seamlessly apply Photo Elucidation within your existing approach—whether CBT, narrative therapy, systemic work, or somatic practice.
Earn CEUs
Accredited for continuing education (CEUs) by recognized professional bodies (APA, NBCC, BMFT—state-specific).

Certified Photo Elucidation™ Practitioner (CPE) Course Details

Who This Is For:

Licensed therapists, psychologists, counselors, and clinical social workers
Supervisors and educators in mental health training programs
Creative arts therapists and trauma-informed practitioners
Anyone seeking to expand their toolkit with a proven, image-based modality

What You’ll Gain:

A complete, step-by-step framework for using Photo Elucidation in clinical sessions
Best practices for ethical, trauma-sensitive image work
Skills for reading visual metaphors and symbolic narrative
Practical application through peer practice, supervision, and real-world case studies
Certification as a Certified Photo Elucidation™ Practitioner (CPE) upon completion

Transform Your Practice Through Imagery

Join a dynamic learning cohort led by Diane Hovey, Ph.D., and discover how carefully chosen images can unlock the deeper stories your clients carry. Learn to listen with the eyes, guide with curiosity, and witness transformation through visual exploration.

Become a Certified Photo Elucidation™ Practitioner