Turn your continuing education into a getaway. EBTS combines high-quality, evidence-based clinical trainings with unforgettable travel experiences in beautiful destinations around the world. Our programs run just 4–5 days with morning sessions from 9:00am–12:15pm, leaving your afternoons completely free to relax poolside, explore local culture, enjoy world-class dining, or simply recharge.
This unique format allows you to grow professionally while taking the break you deserve. Many clinicians even turn our trainings into a full vacation—bringing partners, friends, or family along to enjoy the destination while you earn valuable continuing education credits.
Even better, some participants may be able to deduct all or some of their training and travel expenses as professional education. Continuing education credits are available for counselors, social workers, marriage and family therapists, substance abuse counselors, psychologists, psychiatrists, nurses, and other mental health professionals.
Meet Our Founders
Ashley Annestedt, LCSW
Ashley Annestedt
LCSW (she/her)
Ashley is a therapist and owner of a group practice that specializes in OCD, Tourette, & related disorders. Prior to entering private practice, Ashley was in higher education where she trained Pediatric residents in evidence-based practices and provided trainings for community & government organizations.
Ashley lives with her husband and 2 teens. They are passionate about travel & outdoor adventure, having visited 40+ countries and counting, and summited various peaks around the globe. When not traveling, you'll find Ashley getting outside, baking or reading.
Jack Jacobsen, LCSW
Jack Jacobsen
LCSW (he/him)
Jack is a therapist specializing in anxiety, OCD, mindfulness, and behavior therapy. He has a passion for learning and sharing evidence-based treatments, has taught behavior therapy and mindfulness at a local university, and has traveled and trained other therapists in empirically supported treatments.
Jack lives in Saint Louis, Missouri with his wife, daughter, and two cats. He is a guitarist, having spent several years playing in professional bands in the St. Louis area, though, since the birth of his daughter has primarily focused on family, career, and playing for the squirrels in his backyard.
