1. What are the benefits of becoming Certified?
EMDRIA Approved certification ensures that you are receiving consultation from someone who has been endorsed by the international organization to practice safe, effective EMDR. Certification tells perspective clients that you have invested in the learning it takes to use complex skills to help people make change and find health. You may find that you feel more confident in your skills and have a higher level of understanding. You may also choose to advertise on the EMDRIA website as a certified EMDR clinician.
2. What are the requirements for to become an EMDRIA Certified EMDR Clinician?
You must be a fully licensed clinician, obtain 20 hours of consultation from an EMDRIA Approved Consultant with 10 of those hours being individual. You must also attest to 50 EMDR sessions with 25 clients.
3. Can I start my consultation before I am a fully licensed clinician?
Yes. You just can't submit your application until you are fully licensed.
4. How long do I have from completing my EMDR Basic training to become certified?
There is no time limit from when you complete your EMDR basic training to when you decide to apply for the EMDRIA Certified Therapist credential. You will want to keep track of all your documents while completing the requirements, so you have them all when you submit your EMDRIA Certified Therapist application. The 20 hours of consultation must have been completed within the last 5 years.
5. Can I have more than one consultant?
Yes, you can have several consultants. Some consultants require you to do several sessions with them before they can provide a letter of recommendation. Make sure you ask what your consultants requirement is. Remember, Consultants can provide all of the 20 hours required. Consultants in Training (CIT) can provide 15 of the 20 hours required.
6. I live too far away to come to the office. Can we meet virtually?
Yes, we use our EHR, Therapy Appointment to do virtual appointments. We will get you set up and make sure you know how to log in!