Elevate Your EMDR Practice with Expert Consultation
Led by EMDRIA-approved consultant Briana Smith, LMFT - Hours count toward certification
EMDR Consultation Groups offer a collaborative environment for EMDR-trained therapists to deepen their skills, gain case consultation, and receive support from peers and an experienced EMDR consultant
These groups focus on refining protocol adherence, addressing challenging cases, and integrating EMDR into complex clinical presentations.
→ Upcoming Group Dates
November 10 & 17
December 1 & 8
6-7:30/8 pm (PST)
Investment: $75 per group session
They also provide an opportunity to build confidence and competency, whether working toward certification or maintaining best practices.
Our consultation groups are specifically designed for therapists who have completed EMDRIA-approved EMDR training and are ready to strengthen their clinical application. Whether you're navigating difficult cases, working toward EMDRIA certification, or simply want to enhance your EMDR skills with collegial support, these groups offer a judgment-free, growth-oriented space to enhance your effectiveness as an EMDR practitioner while expanding professional connections.
Participants can expect a nonjudgmental, growth-oriented space where they can:
✔ Present challenging cases and receive expert guidance
✔ Refine understanding of EMDR protocols and fidelity
✔ Build confidence in applying EMDR across diverse clinical presentations
✔ Integrate EMDR with other therapeutic modalities
✔ Process vicarious trauma and maintain clinical wellness
✔ Connect with fellow EMDR practitioners for ongoing support
All consultation sessions are conducted virtually via Zoom, making them accessible to therapists throughout California and beyond.
What Are the Requirements to Become EMDR Certified?
To become an EMDRIA Certified EMDR Therapist, you must meet the following requirements:
20 Hours of Consultation by an EMDR Consultant
Provide documentation from the EMDR Consultant(s) who provided EMDR consultation to you. You must specify the exact number of consultation hours you received and designate how many of those hours were individual consultations and how many were group consultations.
Important consultation requirements:
Be sure to review the Consultation Packet and become familiar with the consultation process
The 20 hours of consultation must have been completed within the last 5 years
If you continue to receive consultation hours for over a 5 year period, then as long as the EMDR Consultant is able to explain in the letter of documentation when the consultation started and ended (e.g. 2013-2022), and if/when long breaks in consultation occurre,d that will be acceptable
If you have received consultation from more than one EMDR Consultant, you will need documentation from each one
At least 10 of the hours must be obtained through individual, EMDR-focused consultation. The remaining 10 hours may be obtained through small group consultation
Consultation groups cannot exceed more than eight participants at a time
EMDR Consultants-in-Training can provide up to 15 hours of consultation. The remaining five hours must be provided by an EMDR Consultant
Only consultation hours received after completion of an EMDRIA-approved EMDR Training program can be applied towards this requirement
Notarized Statement of Practice & EMDR Experience
Submit a notarized statement documenting:
At least two years of experience in your field of license
At least 50 EMDR sessions with at least 25 clients
Both statements may be included in a single notarized document. Applicants can simply state, "I have at least 2 years of experience in my field of license and I have conducted at least 50 EMDR therapy sessions with at least 25 clients," or similar wording, and then have it notarized.
Letters of Recommendation Regarding Professional Practice
Provide two letters of recommendation regarding your professional utilization of EMDR, ethics in practice, and professional character.
These letters may be from colleagues or peers
Letters from your EMDR Consultant or EMDR Consultant-in-Training do not count as peer letters
Two letters of recommendation from colleagues or peers are required
EMDRIA Approved EMDR Training
Provide a copy of your final certificate from an EMDRIA-approved EMDR training program.
12 Hours of EMDRIA Credits
Provide certificates of completion for at least 12 hours of EMDRIA Credits (continuing education in EMDR).
Only EMDRIA Credit Programs in EMDR obtained after the completion of EMDR Training may be used towards this requirement. Initial EMDR Trainings are not awarded EMDRIA Credits
Certificates of completion of EMDRIA credit hours should include the EMDRIA program approval number and the number of credits earned
License/Certification
Provide a copy of your current license to practice independently as a mental health professional in the state or province where you practice. The license must include the current expiration date.
EMDRIA International Association Policies Agreement
By submitting the EMDR Certification application, applicants attest that they agree to adhere to EMDRIA Policies..
EMDR Consultant Letter(s) of Recommendation for EMDR Certification
Provide letter(s) from one or more EMDR Consultant(s) addressing your utilization of EMDR with clients and recommending you to be certified in EMDR.
Letters may include documentation of consultation hours as required in #4 above. If that's the case, upload the same document for both requirements on the application
Letters from EMDR Consultants-in-Training do not meet this requirement. Letters must be from an EMDR Consultant
Letters from your EMDR Consultant or EMDR Consultant-in-Training do not count as peer letters
OUR PROCESS
Your Path to Mastery with Be Seen Therapy
Flexible Group Structure
Our consultation groups are designed to accommodate your schedule and learning needs:
Groups meet consistently over multiple weeks, building continuity and community
Session length varies based on group size: 1.5 hours for 4 or fewer clinicians, 2 hours for 5-8 clinicians
Virtual format via Zoom allows participation from anywhere
Small group sizes ensure personalized attention and meaningful interaction
Comprehensive Skill Development
Our consultation groups focus on key areas that strengthen your EMDR practice:
Addressing Challenging Cases: Receive expert guidance on complex trauma presentations, dissociative clients, personality disorders, and cases where EMDR seems "stuck"
Building Confidence & Competency: Develop mastery through case discussion, protocol review, and supportive feedback from both the consultant and peers
Integrating EMDR into Complex Clinical Presentations: Learn to adapt EMDR for clients with co-occurring conditions, attachment wounds, and systemic trauma
Refining Protocol Adherence: Ensure fidelity to the eight-phase EMDR protocol while learning when and how to modify approaches for specific clinical needs
Community & Professional Connection
Beyond clinical skill building, our consultation groups offer:
Connection with fellow EMDR practitioners navigating similar challenges
A safe space to process vicarious trauma and maintain your own wellness
Ongoing professional relationships that extend beyond the consultation period
Opportunities for collaboration and referral partnerships
Briana Smith, LMFT, is an EMDRIA-approved consultant with extensive experience in complex trauma, EMDR certification training, and clinical supervision.
With over 10 years in the mental health field, Briana brings deep expertise in working with at-risk populations, survivors of trauma, and individuals navigating life's most challenging transitions. Her consultation style combines clinical rigor with compassionate support, creating a space where therapists feel safe to explore difficult cases and grow in their practice.
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