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Why get EMDR Certified?
Certification provides clarity and confidence.
EMDR certification provides confidence and clarity for both clinicians and their clients. To become EMDRIA Certified in EMDR, clinicians complete 20 hours of consultation, where they demonstrate their ability to apply the EMDR standard protocol and procedures as developed by Francine Shapiro.
Certification strengthens clinical skills
Throughout the consultation process, clinicians have the opportunity to ask questions, receive individualized feedback, and strengthen their clinical skills. This supportive learning environment helps ensure they deliver EMDR with fidelity while continuing to grow in both competence and confidence.
Certification reflects a higher level of commitment
While many clients may not know the difference between an EMDR-trained therapist and an EMDRIA Certified therapist, certification reflects a higher level of commitment to clinical excellence and ongoing professional development.
Becoming certified helps build greater confidence and competence in your EMDR practice. It also demonstrates to colleagues and referral partners that you have invested additional time and effort to refine your skills and uphold the highest standards of care. Investing in your professional growth not only benefits your practice—it also enhances the quality of care you provide to your clients.
Want to be certified in EMDR?
I offer a complimentary 15-minute phone consultation to discuss your goals and determine whether we are a good fit for consultation.
If you and a colleague are interested in pursuing EMDRIA Certification together, I also offer both individual and group consultation options.
- Individual Consultation: $100 per session
- Group Consultation: $50 per person, per session (minimum of two participants)
Whether you prefer individual guidance or the collaborative experience of group consultation, I look forward to supporting you on your journey toward EMDRIA Certification.
Paula's EMDR Training Timeline
Paula's timeline through EMDR
Paula's timeline through EMDR
Paula's timeline through EMDR
Paula completed her EMDRIA-approved EMDR training in 2018 while working full-time with veterans experiencing post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). During this time, she witnessed the remarkable impact EMDR had on her clients' healing and recovery. Seeing these transformative results inspired her to deepen her knowledge and continue advancing her training in EMDR.
Consultant-in-Training
Paula's timeline through EMDR
Paula's timeline through EMDR
Paula earned her EMDRIA-approved certification in EMDR, further expanding her expertise and deepening her understanding of this evidence-based approach to trauma treatment.
Inspired by the life-changing results she continued to see in her clients, Paula went on to become an EMDRIA Approved Consultant-in-Training. In this role, she supports
Paula earned her EMDRIA-approved certification in EMDR, further expanding her expertise and deepening her understanding of this evidence-based approach to trauma treatment.
Inspired by the life-changing results she continued to see in her clients, Paula went on to become an EMDRIA Approved Consultant-in-Training. In this role, she supports and mentors fellow clinicians as they develop their EMDR skills, helping them gain the confidence and knowledge to guide clients toward lasting healing and recovery.
Consultation for others
Paula's timeline through EMDR
Consultation for others
Today, Paula continues to support clinicians through EMDRIA-approved EMDR consultation and training. While she is not an EMDR trainer, she has assisted with numerous EMDR trainings and remains actively involved in mentoring clinicians as they develop their EMDR skills.
Paula is contracted with EMDR Consulting to provide consultation to cli
Today, Paula continues to support clinicians through EMDRIA-approved EMDR consultation and training. While she is not an EMDR trainer, she has assisted with numerous EMDR trainings and remains actively involved in mentoring clinicians as they develop their EMDR skills.
Paula is contracted with EMDR Consulting to provide consultation to clinicians working toward completing their EMDR training requirements. She also offers up to 15 hours of consultation toward EMDRIA-approved EMDR Certification, helping therapists build confidence and competence as they integrate EMDR into their clinical practice.