Eating disorders are complex. Treating them requires more than general mental health expertise—it demands deep, specialized knowledge, advanced clinical skills, and a nuanced, ethical approach. That’s where the CEDS credential from iaedp comes in.
View our Application Checklist to determine eligibility. For Spanish version: Lista de verificación para la solicitud de CEDS.
As a requirement for your application, take the four Core Courses online to earn and download your certificates.
This is not a requirement for your application. Use this practice test as an additional study tool before taking the Final Exam. This is a separate, unique login.
As a requirement for your application, once you have completed the Core Courses, take the Final Exam online to earn and download your certificate. This is a separate, unique login.
View our guidelines for consultation. For Spanish version: Directrices para la consulta
Once all requirements are met, submit your documentation in our application portal. This is a separate, unique login.
View our Renewal Checklist to maintain your credential and renew every 2 years.
If you have any questions regarding earning your CEDS, please do not hesitate to reach out to our Certification team.
The Certified Eating Disorder Specialist credential is the most respected and recognized certification for licensed mental health professionals treating eating disorders. It signifies:
S. Roy Erlichman, PhD, CAP, CEDS-C, F.iaedp is a graduate of the Philadelphia School of Psychoanalysis and completed the certification program in family therapy at the Department
Dr. Spann is a Certified Eating Disorder Specialist and Consultant through the International Association of Eating Disorder Professionals (IAEDP™). Dr. Spann received her Doctora
Gabrielle (Gabby) Katz is the Practice Owner of Coastal Collaborative Care. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Virginia. She is also an approved LCSW
