Supervision Without Barriers: Introducing the IEDE Supervisor Directory

Effective eating disorder care requires more than clinical expertise; it demands ongoing support, critical reflection, and access to experienced professionals who share your values. Inclusive Eating Disorder Education (IEDE) is proud to introduce the IEDS Supervisor Directory, a carefully curated resource designed to help clinicians connect with independently vetted supervisors for consultation and mentorship.

Supervision is not required for earning the Inclusive Eating Disorder Specialist (IEDS) Certification, but IEDE strongly encourages it as a powerful tool for growth, clinical integrity, and professional sustainability. This directory makes it easier to find the right fit, without the barriers that often accompany traditional certification pathways.


Rethinking Supervision in Eating Disorder Training

Traditional certification models often require costly and ongoing supervision to achieve or maintain credentials. While structured support is undoubtedly beneficial, supervision requirements can be financially and logistically prohibitive, especially for clinicians in under-resourced communities, those with marginalized identities, or those navigating the field outside of large institutions.

IEDE takes a different approach. Supervision is recommended, not mandated. This model reflects a core belief: access to high quality, values-aligned eating disorder education should not be limited by institutional or financial gatekeeping.

The IEDS Supervisor Directory was developed to bridge this gap by offering clinicians a transparent, independent pathway to connection and support without making it a condition of credentialing.


What Is the IEDS Certification?

The Inclusive Eating Disorder Specialist (IEDS) Certification is a rigorous and comprehensive training program designed for therapists, dietitians, and other healthcare professionals who are committed to providing inclusive, ethical, and evidence-informed care across the full spectrum of eating disorders.

Developed by clinicians with vast expertise, and with diverse professional and lived experience, the IEDS Certification goes well beyond the scope of traditional programs. Each module is grounded in current research, trauma-informed practice, and liberatory frameworks, emphasizing intersectionality, harm reduction, body liberation, anti-racism, and gender-expansive care.

Unlike other programs, no practicum or fieldwork is required, and all components can be completed online. Certification is awarded based on a comprehensive written case study and a rigorous 260 question exam, both designed to assess advanced clinical competency in eating disorder treatment.

Learn more about the IEDS Certification


Why Supervision Still Matters

Although not required for certification, clinical supervision remains one of the most valuable tools for professional development in eating disorder treatment. It provides a space to:

  • Process complex cases with guidance

  • Receive feedback on therapeutic interventions

  • Explore countertransference and personal biases

  • Strengthen ethical decision-making

  • Develop greater confidence in treating diverse and underserved populations

The IEDS Supervisor Directory supports this process by offering direct access to vetted professionals who share IEDE’s values and bring deep experience in the field.


About: IEDS Supervisor Directory

Every supervisor listed in the directory has been independently vetted by IEDE for:

  • Demonstrated expertise in eating disorder treatment

  • Alignment with IEDE’s core values, including trauma-informed care, anti-racism, intersectional practice, and body liberation

  • Professional licensure and ethical standing

Each listing includes:

  • Supervisor credentials

  • Clinical specializations

  • Location and licensure information

  • Instructions for initiating direct contact

The directory is informational only. IEDE does not coordinate or facilitate these supervisory relationships. All terms of engagement, including scope, structure, frequency, fees, and confidentiality—must be determined independently between supervisor and supervisee.

Supporting Clinicians Without Creating Barriers

IEDE was created in direct response to widespread concerns about the limitations of traditional credentialing programs in the field of eating disorder, specifically those that lack inclusion, affordability, and adequate scope.

The IEDS Certification was designed to provide an alternative:

  • One that does not reinforce oppressive models of care

  • One that centers lived experience, cultural humility, and clinical nuance

  • One that prioritizes accessibility without compromising rigor

By offering optional, accessible supervision through the IEDS Directory, IEDE affirms that support should be encouraged, not enforced through financial or institutional mandates.


For Clinicians at Any Stage of Practice

Whether newly licensed or well-established in the field, the IEDS Certification and Supervisor Directory are designed to meet clinicians where they are.

IEDS is especially valuable for providers seeking to:

  • Expand their competence in full-spectrum ED treatment

  • Integrate anti-oppressive frameworks into clinical practice

  • Work effectively with marginalized and underrepresented populations

  • Move beyond rigid, weight-centric, or abstinence-only models of care

Supervision can enhance this work, helping clinicians build confidence, improve outcomes, and reduce professional isolation.

The Next Step

The IEDS Certification program is open for enrollment. It is self-paced, fully online, and structured to accommodate working professionals. With the addition of the IEDS Supervisor Directory, learners now have more options than ever to find meaningful, aligned support on their path to becoming inclusive eating disorder specialists.

Legal Disclaimer

The content provided by Inclusive Eating Disorder Education, PLLC (IEDE) is for educational purposes only and does not constitute clinical supervision, licensure guidance, or legal advice. All supervisors listed in the IEDS Directory have been independently vetted for experience and values alignment; however, IEDE is not involved in the formation, oversight, or liability of any supervisory relationship. It is the sole responsibility of the supervisor and supervisee to establish and maintain the terms of their professional engagement.

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