Quality healthcare professionals are trained in neurofeedback to help patients get the most out of the intervention. 

Neurofeedback (NFB) training is currently not standard coursework for a psychologist or psychiatrist’s academic degree, so some post-degree level of training is recommended to ensure professional use.  

Recently, the American Psychological Association has recognized biofeedback and psychophysiology as a proficiency in professional psychology.¹1 Further, organizations such as the Biofeedback Certification International Alliance (BCIA) offer robust certification programs;²2 and other organizations, such as the International Society for Neuroregulation and Research (ISNR), publish a code of ethics that outlines qualification recommendations for professional NFB practitioners.  

ISNR also hosts a member directory of licensed, certified practitioners.³3 The Association of Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback (AAPB) publishes a Code of Ethics and Standards for Performing Biofeedback,⁴4 as well as a menu of references and resources for certification, equipment, insurance, practitioners, and so forth.  

Those seeking NFB treatment for ADHD or other stress- and adjustment-related symptoms should use the above listed association resources as a starting point for finding a qualified practitioner. As a safety threshold, a bona fide NFB practitioner would be a licensed clinician or therapist and have NFB certification from BCIA.  

To find a trained Neurofeedback practitioner, consider making use of the following professional directories: 

• International Society for Neuroregulation and Research (ISNR)
• Association of Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback (AAPB) 
• Biofeedback Certification International Alliance (BCIA) 

[1]American Psychological Association. (2019).  Biofeedback and Applied Psychophysiology. Retrieved from https://www.apa.org/ed/graduate/specialize/biofeedback
[2]Biofeedback Certification International Alliance. (2020). Biofeedback Certification. Retrieved from https://www.bcia.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=3373
[3] Association of Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback (n.d.) Standards for Performing Biofeedback – 3ISNR. (2020, August 9). ISNR Provider Search | Find a Neurofeedback Practitioner. https://isnr.org/find-a-member
[4]AAPB.  www.Aapb.Org. Retrieved from https://www.aapb.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=3678
[5]Global Use of ADHD Medication Is Rising. (n.d.). Psychology Today. Retrieved from https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/psychiatry-the-people/201810/global-use-adhd-medication-is-rising