Become a Certified Food Addiction Professional!

To apply for the CFAP™ Certification, you’ll need to submit:

• Your CV or Resume

• Two (2) Reference Letters

• A Statement of Intent & Goals

• Participate in an Application Interview with Esther Helga, the program director. After submitting your materials, you will receive an email to schedule this free interview before final acceptance into the program.

To become a Certified Food Addiction Professional (CFAP™), you must:

• Watch all course modules

• Pass the final exam

• Submit a final project demonstrating your understanding and integration of the material

• Work under supervision for at least 3 years
• Follow ethical guidelines

The program is fully on-demand and pre-recorded, so you can start anytime and learn at your own pace. To support your learning, we also offer monthly live Zoom sessions where you can ask questions and review key materials with faculty and fellow students. If you can’t attend live, all sessions are recorded and available for replay.

The course material is prerecorded and available online, however, we offer monthly Live supervision sessions and Guest Lectures that students are encouraged to attend.

Live Session Dates (Optional)

2025:
September:  19, 20
October: 17, 18
November: 14, 15
December: 12

2026:
January: 16, 17
February: 20
March: 20
April: 17
May: 15, 16 (Certification date)

Presentation dates: TBD

The certification process only happens once per year, but the program is open for completion on your own time. If you haven’t finished the course requirements, you can graduate the following year. The format is flexible and self-paced, so you can catch up whenever your schedule allows.

The course is completely self-paced, so you can move through it on your own schedule. We typically recommend setting aside 5-10 hours per week but you can adjust this recommendation to fit your schedule. 

Yes! Upon successful completion of all course requirements, you’ll receive the prestigious Certified Food Addiction Professional (CFAP™) certificate, issued by the European Certification Board. This internationally recognized credential demonstrates your expertise and commitment to the field of food addiction.

Yes. We use ASAM best practices program material as well as over 40 years of validated treatment experience. In addition, we base our program on the Addiction Model supported by the principles of 12-step recovery.

Absolutely. The program includes:

• Monthly supervision calls with Esther Helga

• Expert guest lectures from leaders like Nicole Avena, Susan Peirce Thompson, and Marty Lerner

• Access to our Alumni Society for ongoing support and connection

Graduates have access to monthly Alumni Supervision sessions and are strongly encouraged to participate. They can continue learning through optional alumni-led workshops, discounted individual supervision sessions, and advanced courses like the upcoming 2026 Treatment Practicum.

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