How can I become a Nutritional Psychologist?

The formal title of “nutritional psychologist” does not currently exist because there is no established licensing or certifying organization providing credentialing for this role. To formally recognize a professional title in healthcare or psychology, a field typically requires accredited university-level education programs, a recognized licensure board, defined scope-of-practice guidelines, and robust standards for education, training, and ongoing competency. Nutritional psychology is still an emerging interdisciplinary specialty, and while it has developed its own conceptual frameworks and evidence base, the creation of a formal title of “Nutritional Psychologist” will depend on continued growth in clinical application, academic curriculum, and regulatory infrastructure.

Professionals who have taken courses in nutritional psychology through CNP can indicate this by including the designation “Nutritional Psychology” on their resume. Professionals who have earned a micro-degree in nutritional psychology can describe themselves as having advanced, evidence-based training that enables them to integrate nutrition and mental health principles within their existing professional roles. This credential signifies their formal education in the interdisciplinary science behind how dietary factors influence psychological well-being, equipping them to perform psychonutritional assessments, interventions, and client education—always within the boundaries of their original scope of practice.

To learn more, read the How Much Does a Nutritional Psychologist Make and How Do I Become One article.