In addition to being a Certified Eating Disorder Specialist (CEDS), I am also an IAEDP Approved Supervisor. This allows me to provide consultation and supervision for therapists and other mental health professionals who are pursing their own certification as eating disorder specialists.

Professionals pursuing the CEDS designation are required to be supervised by a qualified professional who has received approval from IAEDP’s Certification Committee. An Approved Supervisor is defined as a professional who is

• Not one’s primary personal therapist
• Has a minimum of five (5) years experience treating persons with eating disorders
• No fewer than 6,000 hours of approved work experience in the treatment and diagnosis of eating disorders
• Holds an accredited masters degree or higher in the health or behavioral science fields
• If mental health professional, minimum of bachelors degree
• If Registered Dietitian, and minimum of bachelors degree if Registered Nurse
• And is licensed by his/her state licensing board as appropriate.