Transactional Analysis
Practitioner and Certification

The TA Practitioner program, offered through the USA Transactional Analysis Association (USATAA), gives you a solid foundation in Transactional Analysis (TA)— a powerful theory of personality, communication, and human development created by Eric Berne, M.D.

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TA provides clear models and language that empower clients to understand their challenges and take charge of change. Practitioners use TA in psychotherapy, education, management, and organizational development — anywhere relationships and communication matter. Some rely exclusively on TA, while others integrate it with different modalities. Its integration with Gestalt Therapy forms Redecision Therapy, also taught and certified at the Southeast Institute.

 

As a psychotherapy, TA addresses the full spectrum of issues — from everyday life struggles to severe disorders — with individuals, couples, families, and groups. Beyond
therapy, it enhances learning, leadership, teamwork, and problem-solving.

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The philosophy of TA is simple yet profound:

• People are okay.

• Everyone can think.

• We can change the life decisions we made in childhood.
   

This approach is founded on clear contracts, open communication, and shared responsibility between the client and therapist.

 

The ultimate goal of TA is autonomy — living with awareness, spontaneity, and intimacy.

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Join us to become a Certified TA Practitioner and bring one of the world’s clearest and most effective frameworks for growth and change into your work.

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TA Practitioner Levels of Certification

Level I: TAP

Transactional Analysis Practitioner/ TA Practitioner Requirements:

1. TA 101 Course or 6 hour Introduction to Transactional Analysis Theory

2. Completion of four additional modules on the application of TA (or the Equivalent) (50 hours minimum)

3. Endorsement of instructor that participant has completed all the approved learning objectives for the TA Practitioner Certificate.

4. Apply to USATAA for Certificate & Pay Fee ($50)

5. Taught by TAPI, CTA (with certification to teach the TA 101), PTSTA, TSTA, or Diplomate in Redecision Therapy with a TAPI Certificate.

6. Awareness and agreement with the USATAA Code of Ethics

Note: Certified TA 101 Instructors may include additional material from the approved 101 Outline and may endorse the TA Practitioner as meeting International Transactional Analysis Association’s requirements for completion of the TA 101.
 

Level II: TAAP

Transactional Analysis Advanced Practitioner Requirements:

1. TAP Certificate

2. Awareness of and agreement with the USATAA Code of Ethics

3. At least one academic year of supervision of the application of TA by a TAPI (who has training in supervision), PTSTA, or TSTA (50 hours minimum)

4. Endorsement of Supervisor

5. Apply to USATAA for Certificate and Pay Fee ($75) and be a member in good standing with USATAA

6. Awareness and agreement with the USATAA Code of Ethics
    

Transactional Analysis Practitioner Instructor

Level III: TAPI Requirements:

1. Be a TAAP

2. Assist in teaching and supervising in two TAP Programs under the supervision of the TAP Instructor (TAPI)

3. Endorsement of Supervising Instructor and Supervisor

4. Apply to USATAA for Certificate and Pay Fee ($100) and be a member in good standing with USATAA

5. Awareness and agreement with the USATAA Code of Ethics

CTAs with certification to teach the TA 101, PTSTAs or TSTAs may apply directly for the TAPI. Apply directly by sending an email to Vann Joines at vjoines@seinstitute.com. More Information http://www.usataa.org/levels-of-certification