EMDR Consulting for Therapists

EMDR consultation is a dedicated, collaborative space where EMDR-trained therapists refine their clinical skills, strengthen adherence to the 8-phase protocol, and build confidence working with complex trauma cases. Whether you are preparing for EMDRIA certification or seeking advanced support, consultation is designed to meet you where you are and help you grow.

My Approach and Expertise

I am an EMDR Certified Therapist and Consultant-in-Training (CIT) affiliated with the Precision EMDR Academy. As a CIT, I am authorized to provide up to 15 of the 20 consultation hours required for EMDRIA Certification. My work integrates specialized training in:

  • Trauma treatment and case conceptualization

  • Somatic and Polyvagal-informed EMDR approaches

  • Nervous system regulation and resourcing strategies

  • Ego state interventions, including IFS-informed and DNMS techniques

This combination of depth and precision allows me to offer targeted guidance that goes beyond general case consultation.

What You Can Expect

EMDR consultation is tailored to your clinical needs and stage of development. Common topics include:

  • Case conceptualization using the 8-phase EMDR model

  • Target selection and identifying negative/positive cognitions

  • Assessment and preparation strategies, especially for complex or dissociative clients

  • Resourcing techniques (e.g., Calm Place, containment, ego states work)

  • Fidelity to protocol and understanding when and how to modify

  • Navigating blocked processing or looping

  • Working with abreactions, dissociation, or stuck points

  • Ethical decision-making and scope-of-practice considerations

  • Integration of complementary modalities, like ego state therapy, somatic approaches, Polyvagal Theory, HeartMath, or Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (when appropriate)

  • Readiness for certification and how to prepare for submitting your EMDRIA application

Each session is interactive and collaborative, with space for questions, discussion, and reflection.

Session Options

Individual Consultation

Individual consultation provides focused, personalized mentorship. Each session typically includes:

  • A brief check-in to clarify goals or follow up on prior topics

  • Targeted discussion of case material, fidelity to protocol, and clinical questions

  • Exploration of adaptations for complex trauma presentations

  • Integration of somatic, Polyvagal, and ego state strategies as needed

  • Summary of key takeaways and next steps

Rate: $50 per hour

Online Group Consultation

Group consultation offers a collaborative learning environment with 3–6 participants. Sessions often include:

  • Group check-in and overview of intentions

  • One or more case presentations with feedback and discussion

  • Review of core topics such as target selection, interweaves, and ethical adaptations

  • Shared learning and group reflection

  • Hour tracking for certification documentation (if applicable)

Rate: $30 per person, per 2-hours

Schedule Your EMDR Consultation

If you’re ready to strengthen your skills, deepen your confidence, and stay anchored in the integrity of EMDR practice, let’s connect. Reserve your consultation spot today and invest in your growth as an EMDR clinician.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Consultation is not clinical supervision. While supervision typically addresses legal, ethical, and licensure oversight, EMDR consultation is focused on clinical skill-building and fidelity to the EMDR model. It is a peer-oriented, growth-focused relationship.

  • Here’s a list of my trainings and supervisions:

    • EMDR Consultation for certification (ShaQuan Read 14 hours)

    • EMDR Consultation for certification (Thomas Zimmerman, 5 hours)

    • EMDR Consultation for Consultant-in-Training (Susanne Morgan, 4 hours)

    • EMDR Basic Training (EMDR Institute 40 Hours)

    • Healing the Heart and Soul of Our Nation’s Warriors: EMDR for Moral Injury (Eva Usadi, 3 hours)

    • Preparing Dysregulated, Dissociative, Attachment-Wounded Clients for EMDR (Shirley Jean Schmidt, 3 hours)

    • FLASH Technique (Dr. Manfield, 6 hours)

    • EMDR Therapy for Narcissistic Abuse: Atypical and Pervasive Types of Trauma Which Require EMDR Adaptations (Candise Leininger, 6 hours)

    • Decoding Complex Developmental Trauma Using EMDR Therapy (Part 1): The Connection between Symptoms, Triggers, and Trauma Memory Networks in Developing Readiness & Target Sequence Planning (Susanne Morgan, 15 hours)

  • A CIT is an EMDR Certified Therapist pursuing EMDRIA Consultant status. CITs are authorized to provide up to 15 of the 20 hours required for EMDR certification. The remaining 5 hours must be completed with an EMDRIA-Approved Consultant. In addition, as a CIT I am unable to provide a recommendation letter, and other EMDRIA Consultants may have requirements for their letters.

  • Yes! Client case consultation is a key part of our sessions. You’re encouraged to bring anonymized client cases for discussion, and we’ll collaboratively explore strategies and tools to address them.

  • To become EMDR Certified, EMDRIA requires 20 consultation hours:

    • 10 hours must be individual

    • The remaining 10 can be group or individual

    • Up to 15 hours can be with a Consultant-in-Training (CIT)

    • At least 5 hours must be with an EMDRIA-Approved Consultant

  • Yes. Prior to your first consultation session, you’ll receive a contract outlining the expectations, scope of services, confidentiality limits, and EMDRIA requirements for certification hours. This ensures clarity and protects the integrity of our work together. You'll need to review and sign it before your first session can be confirmed.

  • At this time, EMDR consultation for certification is only available to clinicians who have completed both Part 1 and Part 2 of an EMDRIA-Approved Basic Training. If you’re still in training or considering EMDR for the future, I’m happy to connect you with resources or offer general trauma consultation instead. Just reach out!