Therapist's Continuing Education (CE) Hub
Food allergies don’t just affect the body—they impact every part of a patient’s life, including their emotional well-being, relationships, and sense of safety. As a mental health professional, your expertise can make a profound difference in helping individuals and families navigate the unique challenges of living with food allergies.
 By joining the Academy of Food Allergy Counseling (AFAC), you’ll become part of a growing community dedicated to advancing knowledge, building resources, and elevating the standard of care for patients managing both food allergy and mental health concerns.
Who Should Join?
Licensed mental health professionals should join if they:
- are interested in expanding their knowledge of how food allergies intersect with anxiety, trauma, parenting, identity, and family systems,
- seek to or already do work with patients affected by food allergies, and/or
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want to be part of a professional network dedicated to raising awareness and building best practices in this niche field.
Why Join?
- Professional Growth
Gain access to specialized education, resources, and research that bridge the gap between food allergy and mental health care. -
Networking & Collaboration
Connect with like-minded clinicians who share your passion for supporting this community, exchange best practices, and collaborate on projects. -
Visibility & Credibility
Be included in our public directory of food-allergy-informed mental health professionals, helping patients and families find the right support. -
Advocacy & Leadership
Help shape the future of food allergy mental health by contributing your voice and expertise to a movement that is still growing in recognition.
Should I apply to join as a Member or a Fellow?
Which level of membership you join depends on a few things:
- Are you experienced in food allergy-informed therapy?
- Are you dedicated to professional development in food allergy-informed therapy?
- Would you like to be listed on the AFAC Directory and received priority ranking?
If these appeal to you, then apply for the Fellow level. If you are in doubt, reach out to us and we will help you select which level is right for you.
Become A Fellow of the Academy of Food Allergy Counseling
The Fellow level at AFAC is for therapists who are well established in their practices and dedicated to excellence in food allergy-informed therapy. Fellows participate in at least four AFAC educational offerings per year (either live or on-demand), have full access to the AFAC CE Hub's on-demand education, and have networking opportunities with other food allergy-informed therapists. Fellows also receive an AFAC Directory listing that has prioritized ranking, meaning it will be listed above non-fellow Members in search results. It also is specially noted with a gold border. The Fellow listing includes name and practice information as well as a link to the Fellow's practice website. This allows potential clients to connect and inquire about booking.
$247.00 USD every year
Become A Member of the Academy of Food Allergy Counseling
The Member level is for therapists just beginning in their practice and some who are established. Members have full access to the AFAC CE Hub's on-demand education and network with other food allergy-informed therapists. Members are also included in the AFAC Directory. The Member listing includes name and practice information as well as a link to the Member's practice website. This allows potential clients to connect and inquire about booking.
