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Become a Nationally Certified Digital Addictions Coach (NCDAC)

assess, coach, and create real behavior change across internet, social, gaming, porn, and shopping compulsions

Fully accredited. Globally recognized. Built for the next generation of Addiction & Mental Health Professionals.

What Is the Certified Digital Addictions Coach Training?

The Digital Addictions Coach Certification is a professional training program designed to equip coaches, counselors, and helping professionals with the tools to address one of today’s fastest-growing issues: compulsive digital behavior. From internet and gaming addiction to shopping, porn, gambling, and social media loops, this program dives into the neuroscience, psychology, and practical strategies needed to help clients break free from screen dependency. Students learn proven frameworks like the ACE Model, the Triple Conscious Theory, and harm-reduction protocols, along with real-world exercises, scripts, and case studies they can immediately apply in coaching sessions.

More than just theory, the program emphasizes practical application. Each session provides concrete tools such as screening questions, accountability contracts, detox challenges, and sensory-based interventions tailored to client needs. Graduates leave not only with national certification and a comprehensive manual but also with the confidence to build a practice, support families, and guide clients through recovery in a digital-first world. The goal is simple: help clients reclaim their time, focus, and identity—while giving coaches a structured, accredited path to serve their community and create a sustainable business

Key Topics & Teachings Include:

Science of Digital Addiction

  • How screens hijack dopamine and reward pathways

  • Why process addictions rival substance use

  • Early warning signs across age groups

Internet & Social Media Loops

  • Platform-specific triggers (TikTok, Snapchat, LinkedIn)

  • FOMO, validation, and curated online personas

  • Tools for reducing compulsive scrolling

Porn & Shopping Addictions

  • Screening questions to identify severity

  • Escalation patterns and emotional disconnection

  • Harm-reduction strategies and relationship repair

Gaming, Gambling & Crypto Compulsions

  • Reward loops in Roblox, Fortnite, and slot apps

  • Emotional regulation through games and betting

  • Practical frameworks for tapering and accountability

Online Identity & Relationships

  • The Triple Conscious Theory (private, public, digital self)

  • Dating apps and false intimacy cycles

  • Coaching clients to build offline communication skills

Coaching Tools & Recovery Protocols

  • Digital detox challenges and accountability contracts

  • Sensory-based trigger interruption techniques

  • Workbook exercises for relapse prevention and lifestyle reset

Core Learning Objectives

By the end of the course, students will be able to:

  • Recognize the neuroscience and psychology behind digital addiction

  • Apply screening tools and intake assessments with clients

  • Coach parents and families to set healthy device boundaries

  • Implement accountability contracts, exercises, and relapse-prevention tools

  • Identify red flags across internet, gaming, porn, shopping, and social media use

  • Create harm-reduction and digital detox plans that stick

  • Use the Triple Conscious Theory to address online identity distortion

  • Build a professional practice with nationally recognized certification

Here's Everything You Get When You Enroll Today:

Nationally Certified Digital Addictions Coach (NCDAC) - Counts Towards 26 CEU/CME/CE/Hrs

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Digital Addictions Coach Video Training

20 CEU/CME/CE/Hrs

Each course is designed to meet the global standards, with clear objectives, real-world application, and evidence-based frameworks. You’ll study:

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Session One:
Hooked on the Scroll

How apps hijack reward systems, platform-specific triggers, and the no-devices field exercise.

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Session Two:
Porn & Shopping Loops

Working criteria, ACE model, escalation patterns, screening questions, and harm-reduction playbooks.

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Session Three:
Gaming, Gambling & Trading

Gamification psychology, adult use cases, sports betting/crypto overlap, and realistic taper plans.

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Session Four:
Dating Apps & The Persona Problem

Online identity vs. reality, safety vetting, and communication skill-building.

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Session Five:
Screens, Self & Presence

Multiscreening, numbness, FOMO, and step-by-step re-alignment rituals.

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Session Six:
Cyberbullying & Triple Conscious Theory

Legal gaps, internet rage, dark-web red flags, and Jonathan Bertrand's model for private/public/social personas.

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Session Six:
Recovery That Sticks

Accountability frameworks, sensory-based trigger interrupts, supplements/physical resets, and the full workbook integration.

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Digital Addictions Coach Training Manual

A comprehensive, 40+ page reference guide serving as your go-to resource for both exam prep and real-world coaching. Unlike other programming, we don't charge extra for learning materials. The Digital Addictions Coach Certification manual provides a deep dive into internet addiction, its history, warning signs, and impact on mental and physical health. Drawing on parallels to pathological gambling, it covers how Internet Addiction Disorder (IAD) evolved from a dismissed hoax to a legitimate area of research, with Internet Gaming Disorder now under formal study in the DSM-5. The manual explores core categories of digital addiction—porn, shopping, gaming, and social media—outlining the compulsions, symptoms, and consequences tied to each.

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Ethics Course

6 CEU/CME/CE/Hrs

Gain a deep understanding of ethical responsibilities, including confidentiality, professional standards, report writing, case management, and legal compliance across state lines. Through practical scenarios, action planning, and guidance on boundaries, trust-building, and communication, participants learn to navigate complex ethical situations confidently.

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End-of-Program Examination & Credentialing

Like any respected accredited program, your training concludes with a comprehensive final examination designed to validate your mastery of the material. Passing this exam isn’t just a formality — it’s the moment you prove, both to yourself and to the field, that you are prepared to practice at the highest standard. Unlike most institutions, we don’t tack on hidden fees. Your exam, grading, and official certification are fully included in your tuition.

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Marketing Seals + Use of NCDAC Designation

Upon passing your exam, you'll get exclusive marketing seals and the right to use the NCDAC designation, showcasing your expertise and credibility as a Certified Digital Addictions Coach. Enhance your professional profile, attract clients, and stand out in the coaching field.

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10 Weeks of Live Group Mentorship with a Master Coach

Join 10 weeks of live group mentorship with a master coach to get personalized guidance, real-time feedback, and proven strategies for coaching. Collaborate with peers, ask questions, and apply new skills in a supportive, hands-on environment designed to accelerate your growth and confidence.

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6 Months of On-Demand Access

Enjoy 6 months of on-demand access to the full training, allowing you to learn at your own pace. Revisit lessons anytime, review key strategies, and reinforce your coaching skills whenever it fits your schedule.

But You'll Also Get These Practice-Building Bonuses:

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Bonus: #1 Best-Selling Workbook For Coaching Clients

Ready-to-use exercises and proven tools that make working with clients—or supporting loved ones in recovery—simpler, more structured, and more effective. It takes the guesswork out of what to do next and helps create real change instead of spinning in circles.

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Bonus: 3 Months Free Online Directory Listing Site

Be found by clients actively searching for addiction and mental health professionals.

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Bonus: Private Graduate & Networking Communities

Tap into a global network of certified professionals, mentors, and peers.

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Bonus: Lifetime Discounts on All Future Certifications

Keep leveling up your credentials and skills—while paying a fraction of the cost.

$5977+ TOTAL VALUE

September Enrollment Special Just $999

Nationally Certified Digital Addictions Coach

26 Combined CEUs

WEEKLY LIVE CALLS

Expert Led

10 Weeks Of Mentorship

Move At Your Own Speed

Self Paced

With 6mo To Complete

BACK TO SCHOOL SPECIAL

$999

Regular Pricing $1997

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Digital Addictions Coach Certification Program

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Meet Your Instructor:

Dr. Cali Estes

Founder & CEO

Dr. Cali Estes is a world leader in addiction recovery, mental health, and performance coaching—known globally as “The Female Dr. Drew” and “The Battery Recharger.” With over 25 years of experience, she’s helped CEOs, celebrities, athletes, and high-achievers break free from burnout, addiction, and trauma using her no-nonsense, science-backed, results-driven approach.

As founder of The Addictions Academy and Sober On Demand®, Dr. Cali has trained more than 60,000 professionals across 40 countries and created concierge recovery programs trusted by leaders who need change fast. A 6x #1 best-selling author, international speaker, and host of the UnPause Your Life podcast, her work has been featured by CNN, Forbes, People, and FOX.

When you learn from Dr. Cali, you’re learning from someone who has walked through the fire, mastered the tools, and built programs that actually work. She won’t just give you knowledge—she’ll show you how to create transformation that lasts.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Digital Addictions Coach?

A certified professional trained to assess and coach process addictions driven by screens (social, gaming, porn, shopping, gambling), using neuroscience, harm-reduction, and structured accountability.

Will this certification help me if I already work in a treatment center or clinical setting?

Definitely. Many therapists, counselors, coaches and case managers take this training to add practical coaching tools to their work. You’ll also earn 26 CEUs and leave with real-world methods that go beyond traditional therapy.

Why would someone choose a coach instead of a therapist?

A coach complements therapy or sponsorship—they’re not a replacement. Those that struggle with digital addictions often need action-oriented guidance to move forward in life, break habits, and build confidence whereas therapists focus primarily on healing and processing past trauma.

Do I need a degree or license to take this course?

Nope. This certification is designed for coaches, mentors, educators, parents, and people with lived experience—no clinical degree or license needed. As long as you’re committed to helping others grow, and move forward, this program will give you the tools and credential to do it.

How much can I earn as a Digital Addictions Coach?

Earnings depend on how you choose to structure your practice, but most certified coaches charge between $100–$250 per hour for one-on-one sessions, or package services into monthly programs ranging from $750–$3,000+ depending on client needs and level of support. Some graduates create group programs, parent coaching packages, or corporate trainings, which can command even higher rates while reducing time per client. Many also expand their income by offering workshops, speaking engagements, or by becoming a Train the Trainer or affiliate through The Addictions Academy, which provides opportunities for residual and scalable income.

What sets this certification apart is that your investment can often be recouped with just one or two paying clients, since the tools you’ll learn are in high demand and relevant across diverse demographics—from teens and parents to executives and professionals struggling with screen dependency. As awareness of digital addiction grows, the market for specialized coaching is expanding rapidly, giving certified coaches the ability to build sustainable six-figure practices while making a meaningful impact in their communities

How long does it take to complete the program?

Most students complete the training and earn their certification in 8 to 10 weeks. You’ll have access to on-demand video modules, plus 10 weeks of live mentorship, so you can move at your own pace with expert guidance along the way.

Help Clients Break Free from Screens With You As Their Coach

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Certified Digital Addictions Coach

No application or pre-requisites needed for our certifications. Start your journey with us today!

$999

Next Live Group Coaching Call Starts Tuesday, September 16th. Self Study Materials Available Immediately Upon Registration

This Program Earns You A Nationally Recognized and Accredited Certification In Digital Addictions

10 Weeks

OF LIVE GROUP CALLS

26 CEUs

CEUs/CME/CE/Hrs

Self Paced

6 MONTHS ACCESS

No Exam Fee

INCLUDED WITH PRICE

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