Who Provides Neurofeedback?
Neurofeedback is practiced worldwide. Providers of neurofeedback include a variety of disciplines including those who are licensed, unlicensed, and non-licensed; therefore, neurofeedback services can ethically be divided into three broad categories:
- Services provided by licensed practitioners to clients/patients presenting with specific disorders/diagnosis within their scope of practice.
- Services provided by unlicensed practitioners to individuals presenting with specific disorders/diagnosis within their scope of practice.
- Services provided by non-licensed practitioners.
Licensed indicates that the professional has gained the requisite education and experience and demonstrated competence by passing a licensing exam.
Unlicensed means that the individual has no legal authority to provide services in that field.
No licensed refers to individuals who have not obtained a license to practice but may have other qualifications or certifications.
Licensed: Physicians, Psychologists, Physical Therapists, Social Workers, Counselors, Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Marriage & Family Therapists, Substance Abuse Counselor, Rehabilitation Medicine, Clinicians, Occupational Therapists, Speech & Language Therapists, Chiropractors, among others.
Unlicensed: Paraprofessionals, Parents, General Ed Teachers, Researchers, Engineers/Electronics Technicians, EEG technicians, Sport Coaches
Non licensed: Professional Coach (Life, Health, Wellness, etc.), Specialty Therapist (Recreation, Music, Applied Behavior Analyst, etc.), Specialized Instructional Support Personnel (i.e., Special Education), Behavioral Health Technicians, School Psychologist/Counselor
