Pre-register for the 49th Annual

46th Annual

Psychotherapy networker symposium

March 19-22, 2026
The Most Celebrated Gathering in the World for Psychotherapists
Live in Washington D.C. & Online
Register Now!
Featuring
Nadine Burke Harris
ACEs expert and the first-ever Surgeon General of California

Plus dozens more of the field's leading experts...

Previous Symposium keynote speakers include: Brené Brown, Alanis Morissette, Esther Perel, Bessel van der Kolk, Gabor Maté, Malcolm Gladwell, Gabor Maté, and Taraji P. Henson

Register by April 1 to take advantage of conference-attendee savings!

Get the absolute lowest prices, plus priority workshop selection, 
up to a year's worth of CE hours, AND risk-free registration with no cancellation fees!
For 49 years, the Networker Symposium has been a gathering of connection, creativity, and rejuvenation for therapists dedicated to creating meaningful change for clients, communities, and themselves.

Featuring dozens of the field's leading innovators, and a community of over 5,000 of your devoted colleagues, this is the place to access the latest advances in the field and discover a range of possibilities to bring fresh ideas and inspiration to your practice. Plus, you’ll have the most fun you’ll ever have at a professional conference!

2026 Psychotherapy Networker Symposium

March 19-22, 2026
$1899.99 VALUE
PLUS EARN UP TO A YEAR'S WORTH OF CE CREDITS (AT NO EXTRA CHARGE)
The in-person conference in D.C. will likely reach capacity, so be sure to save your seat today!

JOIN LIVE IN

WASHINGTON D.C.

$529.99
$1,199.99
Connect with the field's experts, plus get full virtual access, risk-free registration, and earn up to a year's worth of CE hours (included in the price of registration)!

JOIN LIVE

Virtually

$249.99
$499.99
Includes 4-day all-access virtual pass, state-of-the-art online platform, risk-free registration, and earn up to a year's worth of CE hours (included with registration)!
Plus, your registration is 100% risk-free!
Cancel anytime, for any reason, and get a complete refund

Where Theory Meets Practice

The Sessions You Need.

The Symposium is dedicated to addressing the genuine needs of therapists like yourself.

Unlike any other conference, it offers an unparalleled array of practical workshops led by globally recognized clinical experts. These workshops have the potential to revolutionize the outcomes you achieve with your clients, providing you with valuable tools and strategies that can make a profound difference in your practice.

The latest insights from

  • Internal Family Systems
  • EMDR Updates
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapies
  • Guided Imagery Interventions
  • Polyvagal-Informed Therapies
  • AEDP (Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy)
  • Somatic & Body-Based Interventions
  • Psychopharmacology for Therapists
  • Expressive Arts & Creative Therapies
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy
  • Exposure Therapies
  • Energy Psychology (EFT, Tapping)
  • Neuroscience-Based Interventions
  • Integrative Sex Therapy
  • Positive Psychology
  • Imago Therapy
  • Attachment-based Therapies
  • Hypnotherapy
  • Harm Reduction Therapy
  • Brainspotting
  • and much more!

On the issues that matter most

  • Traumatic Stress
  • Anxiety & Panic
  • Grief & Grieving
  • Autism
  • Narcissism & Gaslighting
  • Couples Therapy
  • Ethics & Cultural Competency
  • Addictions
  • Adult Children of Addictions
  • Boundaries
  • Spirituality in Psychotherapy
  • Teen Mental Health
  • First Responders
  • Racialized Stress & Trauma
  • Gender, Sex & Sexuality
  • Suicidality
  • Dissociation
  • Fertility & Postpartum Issues
  • Child Development
  • Climate-Related Anxiety
  • Psychopharmacology

Unite with thousands of colleagues and unlock the solutions to your current challenges. Discover the approaches that truly work!

Register Now

IN-PERSON

Omni Shoreham - Washington DC
Sale Price


$529.99

$1,199.99

Full Price

$879.99

SAVE up to $100 FOR A LIMITED TIME!
Be in the room with many of the fields leading trainers and choose from dozens of new, practical clinical workshops over 4 days.
Earn up to a year's worth of CE hours ($800 value - included!)
Complete download access to all handouts and resources from faculty to use in your clinical practice (included!)
Official canvas tote bag full of swag from Psychotherapy Networker and our sponsors ($30 value)
Get online access to every live streamed session + 14-day on-demand replay access to every streamed session so you don't miss a thing (included with in-person registration - $499 value)
Daily morning yoga and movement sessions + the famous Symposium Friday night dance party (included)
Receive $250 off the complete conference recording package with lifetime access and self-study CEs included ($250 value! - add at registration or at the conference)
Psychotherapy’s largest exhibit hall and bookstore with conference-only pricing on all the latest books and tools for your practice – all in one spot!
Daily book signing and meet-and-greet events
Exclusive lunch and dinner events (3-course meal in the ballroom, keynote, and CEs included! Add your ticket at reservation)
100% risk-free registration with no cancellation fees, ever

Virtual

Live Online
Sale Price


$249.99

$499.99

Full Price

$599.99

SAVE up to $150 FOR A LIMITED TIME!
Livestream access to dozens of new, practical clinical workshops over 4 days
Earn up to a year's worth of CE hours ($800 value - included!)
Complete download access to all handouts and resources from faculty to use in your clinical practice (included!)
User-friendly, all-in-one platform that can be accessed on desktop or mobile with speaker Q&A and live chat
Get online access to every live streamed session + 14-day on-demand replay access to every streamed session so you don't miss a thing
Join “Networker Backstage” sessions for exclusive 1-on-1 time with Symposium faculty speakers
Full virtual bookstore & exhibit hall with conference-only pricing and free shipping only for attendees
Upgrades available to access special lunch & dinner keynotes and special events
Receive $250 off the complete conference recording package with lifetime access and self-study CEs included ($250 value! - add at registration or at the conference)
100% risk-free registration with no cancellation fees, ever
Plus, your registration is 100% risk-free!
Cancel anytime, for any reason, and get a complete refund

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

We have a 100% satisfaction guarantee. If you are not satisfied, please contact us HERE. To request a copy of our full grievance policy, please email cepesi@pesi.com.

Yes, both in-person and virtual attendees will have the opportunity to ask or submit their questions live to get real expert responses. We will address as many questions as time allows.

No problem. Attend whatever sessions you are interested in. Please note that you can only receive CE credit for the sessions you attend live.

Symposium relies heavily on our volunteers, and we're grateful to have their continued support each year. For information on the program and how to join, click here.

Yes! While other conferences charge extra for CE, our registration passes include live CE hours as part of your ticket. After the event, an email will be sent to you that will explain how you will complete your electronic evaluation and access your certificate of completion.

While the conference is being held at the Omni Shoreham Hotel, availability is now limited. We've secured an overflow hotel. More information on your options can be found here

We love bringing in students and those new to the field to experience Symposium. For more information on the student rate, click here.

Psychotherapy Networker is a non-profit educational organization. For over 47 years, we have featured the leading researchers, innovators, and developers in the field through our award-winning magazine, CE trainings, and our annual Symposium.

Our focus is on telling the stories of psychotherapy and being a place where clinicians of all licenses and backgrounds who practice psychotherapy can keep up on what's happening in the field, hear captivating stories from colleagues on what's really happening in their practices, learn through CE trainings from the best in the field, and enjoy the most celebrated annual gathering of psychotherapists in the world.

Unique Opportunities

Special Meal Events

Earn extra CE, spend time in an intimate environment with speakers, have your meals covered, and enjoy some of the finest cuisine. Be sure to add at registration. 

Exhibit Hall

Visit the Psychotherapy Networker Exhibit Hall each day for exclusive opportunities to meet face-to-face with our field’s experts, win prizes, and to experience the latest products and services that will enhance your practice.

Experience Washington, DC

Located in one of DC's premier neighborhoods, the luxurious and historic Omni Shoreham is the ideal location to learn, unwind, be inspired, and build connection with your colleagues and yourself.

Testimonials

I literally grew up with the Networker, accompanying me through every stage of my career. It is a community that provides belonging, information, and keeps me on my toes.

Esther Perel

Renowned relationship and couples expert

There's nothing like the Symposium! It's special because it's where therapists can feel a sense of belonging, stimulation, and excitement. We're stronger together.

Sue Johnson

Developer of Emotionally Focused Therapy

The Networker is just a large, intellectual, and clinical playground. My friends and I continue to talk about it through the year. I highly recommend that people come. It's the gift that keeps on giving.

Shadeen Francis

Sex Therapy and Social Justice Expert

The Symposium is how the field finds community and connection. It's a fabulous opportunity to develop ourselves as people and professionals.

Dan Siegel

Cofounder of the Mindsight Institute

The Symposium offers so many useful ideas for your practice. It's the premier psychotherapy conference in the country.

Dick Schwartz

Internal Family Systems Founder
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As many others are creating complicated barriers to cancellations, we're making it easier.

If at any time you aren't 100% completely satisfied with your experience, in person or as a virtual attendee, just email us at symposium@psychnetworker.org and speak with one of our friendly customer service representatives. We'll make it right, guaranteed. We're that confident you'll find this learning experience to be all that's promised and more.

The Psychotherapy Conference For Therapists and By Therapists

Location

Omni Shoreham Hotel
  • 2500 CALVERT ST. NW WASHINGTON, DC 20008
The luxurious Omni Shoreham Hotel in Washington, D.C. has hosted presidents, world leaders, rock stars, and inaugural balls, making it a true landmark in our nation’s capital.

Today, the hotel fuses modern comforts, state-of-the-art amenities, and distinguished service to enhance your Symposium experience.
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