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    • EMDR Trainings Schedule 2025 (Select a class to begin registration)
      • Summer Weekday Online 2025 – June 23-25 & July 14-16
      • Lifeologie, Dallas, TX, 2025 In-Person EMDR Therapist Training – June 27-29 & August 8-10
      • East TX, Winnsborrow 2025 In-Person Training – July 11-13 & August 1-3
      • Abilene, TX In Person Training 2025 – July 11-13 & 25-27
      • Summer I Online 2025 – July 25-27 & August 8-10
      • San Antonio In-Person EMDR Therapist Training – July 18-20 & August 15-17, 2025
      • Fort Worth In-Person EMDR Therapist Training – August 22-24 & Sep 12-14, 2025
      • Fall I Online 2025 – September 19-21 & October 17-19
      • Fall In-Person Corpus Christi, TX – Sept 26, 27, 28 & Oct 17, 18, 19, 2025
      • Houston (Katy) Hybrid Training 2025 – September 26-28 & October 24-26
    • Workshops/Retreats
      • Bilingual EMDR Refresh! Conducting EMDR Therapy in Spanish, June 27 & 28, 2025
      • EMDR & Mindfulness Weekend Retreat – November 14-15, 2025
    • On Demand Workshops
      • EMDR Therapy: Equine-Assisted Workshop – On Demand
      • EMDR Therapy: Ethical Considerations
      • EMDR Therapy: History and Preparation: A Step-By-Step Guide For Preparing Clients For EMDR
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  • Home
    • CompassionWorks Team
  • Trainings
    • EMDR Trainings Schedule 2025 (Select a class to begin registration)
      • Summer Weekday Online 2025 – June 23-25 & July 14-16
      • Lifeologie, Dallas, TX, 2025 In-Person EMDR Therapist Training – June 27-29 & August 8-10
      • East TX, Winnsborrow 2025 In-Person Training – July 11-13 & August 1-3
      • Abilene, TX In Person Training 2025 – July 11-13 & 25-27
      • Summer I Online 2025 – July 25-27 & August 8-10
      • San Antonio In-Person EMDR Therapist Training – July 18-20 & August 15-17, 2025
      • Fort Worth In-Person EMDR Therapist Training – August 22-24 & Sep 12-14, 2025
      • Fall I Online 2025 – September 19-21 & October 17-19
      • Fall In-Person Corpus Christi, TX – Sept 26, 27, 28 & Oct 17, 18, 19, 2025
      • Houston (Katy) Hybrid Training 2025 – September 26-28 & October 24-26
    • Workshops/Retreats
      • Bilingual EMDR Refresh! Conducting EMDR Therapy in Spanish, June 27 & 28, 2025
      • EMDR & Mindfulness Weekend Retreat – November 14-15, 2025
    • On Demand Workshops
      • EMDR Therapy: Equine-Assisted Workshop – On Demand
      • EMDR Therapy: Ethical Considerations
      • EMDR Therapy: History and Preparation: A Step-By-Step Guide For Preparing Clients For EMDR
    • About the trainings…
      • Fulfillment Policy, Policy Agreements, and Criteria for Completion
      • Online EMDR Therapist Training Information
      • Basic EMDR Training Eligibility Requirements
      • Go here to make up a consultation group
      • EMDR Class Comments
  • EMDR + Universities
  • Therapists
    • CompassionWorks Trained EMDR Therapists
    • Recommended Consultants for Certification
  • Blog
  • Resources
    • EMDR Therapy Benefits
    • Mindfulness
  • Contact
    • Contact Jordan
    • Services
    • Intake Paperwork

EMDR Therapy

Working with Serious Mental Illness in EMDR: A Trauma-Informed Approach
By Natalia Monge
In EMDR Therapy
Posted May 15, 2025

Working with Serious Mental Illness in EMDR: A Trauma-Informed Approach

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy is widely recognized as an effective treatment for trauma-related conditions, particularly Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Its [...]

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Integrating EMDR and Animal-Assisted Therapy: A Healing Combination
By Amanda Martin, Ph.D., LMFT-Supervisor, LPC, BCN
In EMDR Therapy
Posted April 16, 2025

Integrating EMDR and Animal-Assisted Therapy: A Healing Combination

By Dr. Amanda Martin As therapists, we’re always exploring ways to deepen the healing experience for our clients. One approach that has shown incredible promise is combining Eye Movement [...]

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EMDR Therapy with Neurodivergent Clients: Three Things to Consider
By Natalia Monge
In EMDR Therapy
Posted April 2, 2025

EMDR Therapy with Neurodivergent Clients: Three Things to Consider

By CompassionWorks As we honor Autism Awareness Day and celebrate Neurodiversity throughout April, it’s a meaningful moment to reflect on how we as EMDR therapists can deepen our understanding of [...]

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All Things EMDR | Insights from the EMDR Europe Conference
By Amber Quaranta-Leech
In EMDR Therapy
Posted June 18, 2024

All Things EMDR | Insights from the EMDR Europe Conference

One thing I love about EMDR is… you will hear many of my sentences start this way because there really is so much that I love! This week what I love is the way EMDR is intercultural. I was at the [...]

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Embracing Resilience: Integrating EMDR Therapy into Diagnostic Practices
By Amber Quaranta-Leech
In EMDR Therapy, From the Blog
Posted May 2, 2024

Embracing Resilience: Integrating EMDR Therapy into Diagnostic Practices

As healthcare providers, our journey in understanding the intricacies of mental health treatment often leads us to reevaluate established practices. One such pivotal moment for me occurred during [...]

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On Becoming EMDR Certified
By Jordan Shafer
In EMDR Basic Training, EMDR Therapy, FAQ - EMDR Training, From the Blog
Posted May 1, 2024

On Becoming EMDR Certified

After you become EMDR trained, the next step is to become EMDR Certified. The EMDRIA guidelines are here:  https://www.emdria.org/emdr-training/emdr-certification-2/ and you can read through [...]

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Echoes of Unlived Lives: Tracing Dreams Through Generations
By Jordan Shafer
In EMDR Therapy
Posted April 29, 2024

Echoes of Unlived Lives: Tracing Dreams Through Generations

Nothing has a stronger influence psychologically on their environment and especially on their children than the unlived life of the parent. C. G. JUNG How would I ever know how much of my life [...]

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Navigating EMDR Therapy: Should Parents Disclose Trauma Details to Adult Clients?
By Jordan Shafer
In EMDR Therapy
Posted April 10, 2024

Navigating EMDR Therapy: Should Parents Disclose Trauma Details to Adult Clients?

I’m going to share with you an email I received from a therapist and my response relating to EMDR Therapy. Recently, I had a new question from the parent of an adult client. The parent is [...]

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The Bee Hive Theory of AIP
By Jordan Shafer
In EMDR Therapy, Inspired Awareness
Posted February 19, 2024

The Bee Hive Theory of AIP

  In the trainings we do an exercise called, “The Triggering Client.” I got that from DaLene Forester when I first did an EMDR training with her when I was learning how to teach EMDR. To set [...]

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What to do If a client scores high on the DES
By Jordan Shafer
In EMDR Basic Training, EMDR Therapy, FAQ - EMDR Training, From the Blog, PTSD
Posted March 3, 2023

What to do If a client scores high on the DES

The question often comes up what a client scores 30 or over on the DES, what do we do? The following are some guidelines that are open to discussion and may change over time. First, recheck your [...]

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Dr. Amanda Martin, LMFT-S, LPC, BCN

Amanda Martin holds a PhD in Family Therapy and is a Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Supervisor, and EMDRIA Approved Consultant. With over 14 years of experience, she specializes in trauma therapy for individuals and families in residential and outpatient settings. Amanda also provides supervision for EMDR certification, EMDR consultants-in-training, and LMFT-Associates. Her mission is to help people find a healthy, joyful, and fulfilling path in life. Her warm, supportive, and interactive counseling style incorporates Symbolic Experiential Therapy, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, EMDR, HeartMath, Animal-Assisted Therapy, Neurofeedback, and Collaborative Problem Solving.

Dr. Amber Quaranta-Leech, LPC-S

Amber holds a PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision from Regent University. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor in both Texas and Oklahoma and holds Supervisor credential for Texas. Amber is an EMDRIA consultant and trainer. She has over a decade of experience in the trauma field in work with uniformed services, domestic violence, childhood trauma and abuse, and recent mass trauma events. Amber provides consultation for EMDRIA certification, for consultants-in-training, and supervision for LPC-Associates. Amber continues to research the benefits of EMDR therapy with a variety of populations. Her goal is to help build strong clinicians who are well versed in trauma interventions to better support their clients. Amber sees a limited number of clients with a focus on trauma work, she is also a Certified Career Counselor and Certified through EAGALA to provide equine-assisted therapy. 

Dr. Jose Carbajal, LCSW

Dr. Jose Carbajal, a U.S. Army veteran, earned his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in social work and a master’s in theological studies from Baylor University, and a Ph.D. in Social Work from the University of Texas at Arlington. With over 15 years of clinical experience and extensive teaching experience, Jose specializes in trauma, sexual abuse recovery, domestic violence, and substance abuse. His research focuses on trauma interventions, neuroscience, and faith. He is EMDR Certified, an Approved Consultant, and an EMDRIA Approved Trainer, with numerous publications and professional presentations to his name.

Dr. Amber Quaranta-Leech, LPC-S

Amber holds a PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision from Regent University. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor in both Texas and Oklahoma and holds Supervisor credential for Texas. Amber is an EMDRIA consultant and trainer. She has over a decade of experience in the trauma field in work with uniformed services, domestic violence, childhood trauma and abuse, and recent mass trauma events. Amber provides consultation for EMDRIA certification, for consultants-in-training, and supervision for LPC-Associates. Amber continues to research the benefits of EMDR therapy with a variety of populations. Her goal is to help build strong clinicians who are well versed in trauma interventions to better support their clients. Amber sees a limited number of clients with a focus on trauma work, she is also a Certified Career Counselor and Certified through EAGALA to provide equine-assisted therapy. 

Dr. Jose Carbajal, LCSW

Dr. Jose Carbajal, a U.S. Army veteran, earned his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in social work and a master’s in theological studies from Baylor University, and a Ph.D. in Social Work from the University of Texas at Arlington. With over 15 years of clinical experience and extensive teaching experience, Jose specializes in trauma, sexual abuse recovery, domestic violence, and substance abuse. His research focuses on trauma interventions, neuroscience, and faith. He is EMDR Certified, an Approved Consultant, and an EMDRIA Approved Trainer, with numerous publications and professional presentations to his name.

Dr. Amanda Martin, LMFT-S, LPC, BCN

Amanda Martin holds a PhD in Family Therapy and is a Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Supervisor, and EMDRIA Approved Consultant. With over 14 years of experience, she specializes in trauma therapy for individuals and families in residential and outpatient settings. Amanda also provides supervision for EMDR certification, EMDR consultants-in-training, and LMFT-Associates. Her mission is to help people find a healthy, joyful, and fulfilling path in life. Her warm, supportive, and interactive counseling style incorporates Symbolic Experiential Therapy, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, EMDR, HeartMath, Animal-Assisted Therapy, Neurofeedback, and Collaborative Problem Solving.

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