Elevate Your Graduate Students' Clinical Skills with EMDR Training

EMDR is an evidence-based treatment proven to effectively address trauma and a range of mental health issues in children, adolescents, and adults. Gain in-depth knowledge and skills in this highly effective therapeutic approach, supported by extensive research (Carbajal, 2018; Collins et al., 2024; Courtis et al., 2017; Courtis et al., 2017; de Jongh et al., 2019; Laliotis et al., 2021; Onofri, 2023; Shapiro, 2018; Wesson & Gould, 2009; WHO, 2013; Wood et al., 2018). 

Why Choose Our EMDR Therapy Training Program?

At CompassionWorks, we recognize the importance of equipping graduate students with advanced clinical skills to enhance their marketability and better serve their clients. Our comprehensive Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy training program is designed exclusively for graduate students.

Benefits of Our EMDR Training Program

  • Enhanced Clinical Skills
    • Provides a solid foundation in EMDR therapy
    • Empowers students to confidently address trauma-related issues
    • Elevates clinical effectiveness and broadens therapeutic toolkit
  • Increased Marketability
    • Enhances job prospects in a competitive market 
    • High demand for EMDR-trained therapists
    • Valued by many mental health organizations
  • Internship Success
    • Helps students stand out during internships
    • Shows commitment to professional development
    • Equips students to work with diverse populations
  • Improved Accessibility for Clients
    • Effective in treating various mental health conditions
    • A powerful tool for helping clients overcome challenges
    • Enables graduates to support clients in leading fulfilling lives
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Why CompassionWorks?

  • Experienced Trainers
    • Learn from leading experts in EMDR therapy
  • Flexible Learning Formats
    • Convenient in-person and virtual training options
  • Ongoing Support
    • Continuous assistance throughout the training program
  • Affordable Student Rates
    • Special pricing for graduate students

Meet Our Instructors

Amanda Martin

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. 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 a 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. 

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If you’re interested in how our EMDR therapy training program can benefit your University and its graduate students, please contact us. We are happy to provide more information, answer any questions, or schedule a meeting with your faculty.

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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. 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.