Bring the
Neurocycle® Into Your Clinical Practice
An advanced certification program for licensed mental health and medical professionals — combining the clinical and research neuroscience work of Dr. Caroline Leaf with structured clinical application to help your clients create lasting change at the root level.
Limited enrollment: Cohort size is limited to 10–30 participants. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.
40+ Years
Research-backed
18+ Hours
Live In-Person or Virtual
10–30 Participants
Per cohort
20hr
Live Training
5-Step
Neurocycle®
A Framework That Goes Beyond Symptom Management
Most therapeutic approaches are built around managing symptoms. The Neurocycle® gives you something different — a neuroscience and psychoneurobiologically based framework that helps clients understand how their mind is actually working, and how to intentionally reshape the patterns driving their symptoms at the source.
Developed by Dr. Caroline Leaf, clinical and research neuroscientist specializing in metacognition and psychoneurobiology and bestselling author, the Neurocycle® is grounded in decades of research on neuroplasticity, mind-brain connection, and the science of thought. This certification trains licensed professionals to integrate that framework directly into clinical practice — with the rigor, depth, and precision your clients deserve.
Led by Dr. Caroline Leaf alongside Dawn Williams, MS, NBCC, LPCMH, this is a live, small-group training designed for practitioners who are ready to work at a deeper level and are ready to integrate current models of psychotherapy and psychological approaches into a neuroscience framework.
“This certification trains licensed professionals to integrate the Neurocycle® directly into clinical practice — with the rigor, depth, and precision your clients deserve.”
— Led by Dr. Caroline Leaf & Dawn Williams, MS, NBCC, LPCMH
Designed for Licensed Practitioners Ready to Go Deeper
This certification is designed exclusively for licensed, mental health and medical professionals, including:
- Clinical Psychologists
- Licensed Professional Counselors (LPC / LPCMH)
- Psychiatrists
- Clinical Social Workers
- Registered Nurses (RN)
- Physicians
- Equivalent internationally licensed professionals
- Therapists
This is a clinical certification for licensed practitioners only. It is not open to coaches, consultants, or practitioners without recognized clinical licensure or credentials. If you work in a professional coaching or organizational capacity, our Neurocycle® Certified Strategist Program may be the right fit for you.
What You'll Be Certified To Do
Help clients identify and reconceptualize toxic thinking patterns in the mind-brain-body connection (psychoneuroneurobiological level)
Guide clients through intentional mind-management using the 5-step Neurocycle® formula
Support emotional regulation without suppression — addressing root causes, not just symptom
Take clients beyond the root cause and “why” to the "what next” level where they learn to direct neuroplasticity and decide how the past will play out into their futures
Understand how to turn stress into their intelligence
Understand the timing of habit formation and the rewiring of networks by the mind into the brain for sustainable change
Apply the Neurocycle® to trauma, identity work, and long-term behavioral change
Use a structured, session-ready framework that integrates with your existing clinical approach of evidenced-based modalities such as CBT, DBT, ACT and mindfulness
Speak about the neuroscience of thought in language your clients can understand and apply
20 hours of live, expert-led instruction in an intimate small-group setting
Foundational Science & Clinical Application
Covering the science of the Neurocycle®, clinical application across presenting concerns, and the neuroscience of mindsets, identity, trauma, and behavioral change.
Interactive Practice Sessions
Work through case-based scenarios and build confidence applying the framework with clients in a guided, supportive setting.
Certification Presentations
Demonstrate mastery through a structured clinical case presentation, reviewed by your instructors with personalized feedback.
Your Program Includes
Clinical Tools & Resources
Downloadable guides, worksheets, and session resources in PDF format to use directly with clients.
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Ongoing Email Support
Direct email support throughout the duration of your training for questions and guidance.
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Community & Professional Network
Access a private community of Neurocycle® Certified therapists for ongoing discussion, shared insights, and professional connection.
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Professional Directory Listing
Listed in the official Neurocycle® directory — promoted via email and social media to Dr. Leaf's global audience.
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Quarterly Advanced Trainings
Live virtual trainings and upgrades to keep your practice current and connected.
Certification Requirements
Attend and complete all live virtual or in-person training sessions
Complete mini assessments at the end of each session
Pass the final comprehensive exam
Submit and present a clinical certification case demonstrating applied mastery
Agree to program guidelines governing scope of practice, intellectual property, and use of the Neurocycle® framework
Important Notices
Scope of Certification
This certification does not permit teaching or training others in the Neurocycle® methodology. Course materials and session recordings may not be shared. Use in group therapy settings requires the separate group therapy add-on.
Continuing Education Credit (CEU) Disclaimer
This certification program is developed to meet nationally recognized continuing education standards for Mental Health professionals. Participants who complete all requirements will receive a Certificate of Completion documenting instructional hours. Our course is designed to provide clinically relevant, evidence-informed training that supports professional competence and ethical practice. Continuing education acceptance is determined by individual licensing boards. Participants are responsible for confirming eligibility within their jurisdiction.
IS THIS RIGHT FOR YOU?
Designed for Licensed Practitioners Ready to Go Deeper
You're the right fit if you…
Hold active licensure or credentials in a recognized mental health or medical field
Work directly with clients in a clinical or therapeutic capacity
Are looking for a neuroscience-based framework to deepen clinical outcomes — not replace your existing approach
Are ready to invest in a small-group, high-touch training experience
Are aligned with Dr. Caroline Leaf's research and approach to the mind-brain connection
You're not the right fit if you…
Do not hold recognized clinical licensure or credentials
Are seeking a coaching or organizational development certification
Are looking for a self-development program rather than a clinical implementation framework
Acceptance is not guaranteed. All applications are reviewed to ensure eligibility and alignment with program standards. If you work in a coaching capacity, the Neurocycle® Certified Strategist Program may be the right fit.
Meet Who's Leading the Training
Dr. Caroline Leaf
Clinical & Research Neuroscientist • Communication Pathologist • Bestselling Author
Dr. Caroline Leaf is a world-renowned clinical and research neuroscientist, communication pathologist, audiologist and leading expert in the science of mind-management, neuroplasticity, psychoneurobiology and emotional and mental resilience. With over 40 years of pioneering research and clinical expertise, she has become one of the most trusted voices in understanding the connection between the mind and thoughts, the mind-brain-body connection and neuroplasticity - and how that connection can be intentionally directed through using directed neuroplasticity to create lasting change.
Dr. Leaf holds a BSc in Logopaedics from the University of Cape Town, a Master's in Communication Pathology from the University of Pretoria (with distinction and academic honors), and a PhD in Communication Pathology, also from the University of Pretoria (with distinction and academic honors). She conducted groundbreaking research in neuroplasticity as early as the 1990s, with a focus on traumatic brain injury, learning disabilities, cognitive decline, autism and trauma.
Her 5-Step Neurocycle® formula — the framework at the heart of this certification - is a scientifically tested, clinically applied evidence-based method for identifying and restructuring toxic thought patterns, building emotional and mental resilience, and creating new neural networks across the brain and body for long-term mental health. It integrates neuroscience, neuroplasticity, psychoneurobiology, cognitive-behavioral science, and the mind-brain-body connection into a structured, practical framework that clinicians can apply immediately with clients.
Dr. Leaf is the author of 19 bestselling books including Cleaning Up Your Mental Mess, Help in a Hurry, Switch On Your Brain, and The Perfect You, which have collectively sold millions of copies worldwide. She has published in peer-reviewed top scientific journals and shared her research on platforms including TED, The Doctors, Mindvalley, and Google, and has helped millions of individuals and professionals reclaim their mental health through science-backed tools and strategies.
Dawn Williams
MS, NBCC, LPCMH · Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor · Certified Neurocycle Facilitator
Dawn has over 30 years of experience in counseling and social work, where she has provided both professional support & therapeutic services to children, adolescents, adults, couples, families, and groups across diverse clinical settings.
Dawn’s expertise includes comprehensive assessment and treatment of acute psychological disorders, complex behavioral and relational dynamics, anxiety and mood disorders, trauma-related conditions, complex life transitions and a broad range of psychiatric presentations in both inpatient and outpatient environments.
Dawn is a Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor in Texas and South Dakota and a Certified Neurocycle Facilitator, where she integrates neuroscience-informed therapy — including Dr. Caroline Leaf’s Scientific Mind Management framework with evidence-based modalities such as CBT, DBT, ACT, and mindfulness. This integrative approach helps clients recognize underlying thought patterns, reconceptualize limiting beliefs, and intentionally reshape their responses to create sustainable change.
At the core of her work is the understanding that one’s thoughts and memories shape one’s emotional and behavioral experiences and how one shows up in life.
Dawn brings the practical application of the Neurocycle® to life in the training room. She supports participants in bridging Dr. Leaf's neuroscience research with real-world clinical implementation — helping practitioners move confidently from theory to session-ready application.
How to Apply
Submit your Registration and Pay the Fee
Complete the form with your professional background, licensure details, and interest in the program.
Registration Review
Our team reviews your registration and will reach out within 24hrs to confirm your enrollment
Prepare for Certification
Book your flights and hotel, brush up on the materials, and get ready for an amazing experience.
Begin Your Certification
Receive onboarding materials, program access, and everything needed for your first session.
How Would You Like to Experience the Neurocycle® Certification?
The Neurocycle® Certification is offered in two formats, allowing you to choose the learning experience that best fits your schedule, location, and preferred level of engagement. Many clinicians choose the in-person experience for the deeper discussion, networking, and direct interaction with Dr. Caroline Leaf. Both options include the full 18-hour certification training, comprehensive instruction, assessments, and the opportunity to earn your Neurocycle® Certification.
In-Person Certification
Immersive Professional Experience
Join a small cohort of clinicians for an immersive, in-person training experience led by Dr. Caroline Leaf.
$4,000
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Small Cohort ExperienceLimited to approximately 20 participants
The in-person Neurocycle® Certification is designed as a high-touch, immersive experience for professionals who want deeper engagement with the methodology, meaningful discussion, and professional connection.
The in-person experience includes:
Many participants find that the relationships and professional connections built during the in-person training become one of the most valuable aspects of the certification. Because of the interactive nature of the experience, in-person cohorts are intentionally limited in size.
Virtual Certification
Flexible Learning From Anywhere
The virtual certification allows you to complete the full Neurocycle® training from anywhere in the world through live, interactive sessions. You will participate in real-time instruction with Dr. Caroline Leaf and the training team while engaging in discussions, applied learning, and clinical exploration with fellow professionals.
$3,000
Virtual training includes:
This option is ideal for professionals who want the complete certification experience in a flexible format without travel.
Which Option Should You Choose?
Both options provide the same Neurocycle® Certification training and instructional hours.
In-person cohorts are intentionally limited and typically fill quickly. Early registration is recommended.
Ready to Take the Next Step?
Cohort size is strictly limited to ensure the depth and quality of training every participant deserves. If you're a licensed practitioner ready to bring one of the most rigorously researched mind-management frameworks in the world into your clinical practice, we'd love to hear from you.