Become an EMDR Therapist!
This EMDR Therapist Training is Online Only
This training is open to mental health professionals, provisionally licensed clinicians, and university students in approved programs across the US and Canada. The times for the training will be in the Central Time Zone. CompassionWorks, LLC is an EMDRIA-approved training provider. You can find the requirements for eligibility <here>.
There are minimal requirements for the online training: You will need to be able to have a quiet space for participation with your fully functioning computer connected to the internet. Your computer must have full audio and video capabilities. Using a Chrome browser is preferred. For the practicums you must be able to offer your partner the same privacy you would provide an actual client. Go <here> for more information.
This is the Complete EMDR Therapist Training, which consists of two 3-day sections and 10 hours of online group consultation. It is an EMDRIA-approved program and upon completion, you are a fully trained EMDR therapist. This is the foundational step on the pathway to becoming Certified in EMDR.
In addition to the two weekends, which are attended online in a synchronous video training format, each trainee must attend five 2-hour group consultations. These are completed through video calls between and after the training weekends.
This training is designed to explain, demonstrate, and apply the practical experience you will need to use EMDR effectively with your clients. Even after the first weekend, you will be encouraged to use it with appropriate clients and begin preparing the others who arenโt ready.
EMDR gets at the source of maladaptive behaviors by providing sub-cortical resolution to free up stuck or frozen intrusive thoughts, emotions, and body sensations. This training is focused on teaching you the basics of EMDR and the most effective way to incorporate it into your practice.
All trainees will be asked to participate in practicum exercises as part of the training. You will be encouraged to work on personal issues that are appropriate for the training environment.
There will be demonstrations with individual attendees throughout the 6 days, and you are encouraged to consider being a volunteer. In addition, all participants will be paired to practice the protocols and procedures that are explained in the class. This will be done in a safe, supportive environment in which confidentially will be maintained.
*Early registration cutoff date is two weeks prior to the first day of training. Participants will be let into the Zoom room at 8:50 CT on each day of training. The training site is online.
40 hours of continuing education hours are available. Please see the Continuing Education tab for more details.
EMDR Basic Training Schedule (Central Time)
Weekend 1
Day 1
9:00 am โ Welcome and Introduction
10:00 am โ How It All Began & AIP Concepts
11:00 am โ AIP Model and Touchstone Event
12:00 pm โ Affect Scan and Container Exercise
12:30 pm โ Lunch
1:30 pm โ Additional AIP Implications & Demo Video
2:50 pm โ Phase 1 and Target Sequencing
3:50 pm โ Phase 2
4:50 pm โ Review
5:20 pm โ Light Stream
5:30 pm โ End
Day 2
9:00 am โ Day Goals & Safe Place Demo
9:50 am โ Practicum 1
10:35 am โ Practicum 2
11:00 am โ Discussion
11:20 am โ Phases 3โ7
12:30 pm โ Lunch
1:30 pm โ Standard Protocol Demo
2:30 pm โ Discussion & Instruction
2:40 pm โ Practicum 1
3:40 pm โ Discussion
4:00 pm โ Practicum 2
5:00 pm โ Practicum Discussion
5:20 pm โ Reverse Spiral Technique
5:30 pm โ End
Day 3 (Working Lunch)
9:00 am โ Goals & Consultation Calls
10:00 am โ Mechanisms of Action
11:00 am โ Review of EMDR & Re-evaluation Phase
11:40 am โ Working Lunch
12:00 pm โ Re-evaluation Demo
1:00 pm โ Practicum 1
2:00 pm โ Practicum Discussion
2:10 pm โ Practicum 2
3:10 pm โ Takeaways & Mindful Body Scan
3:30 pm โ End
Weekend 2
Day 4
9:00 am โ Review & Instruction
10:00 am โ Blocked Processing
11:00 am โ Cognitive Interweave
12:00 pm โ Case Conceptualization
12:30 pm โ Lunch
1:30 pm โ Abreactions
3:00 pm โ Recent Event Protocol & Self-Use
4:00 pm โ Couples, Children, & Neurodiverse Clients
5:00 pm โ Review and Discussion
5:20 pm โ Affect Regulation Exercise
5:30 pm โ End
Day 5
9:00 am โ Anxiety and Addictions
10:00 am โ Grief & Cultural Awareness
10:10 am โ Resource Development and Installation (RDI) and Demo
10:50 am โ Discussion
11:00 am โ RDI Practice Round 1
11:25 am โ Discussion
11:40 am โ RDI Practice Round 2
12:05 pm โ Discussion
12:15 pm โ Most Triggering Client Instructions
12:30 pm โ Lunch
1:30 pm โ Demo: Most Triggering Client
2:40 pm โ Practicum 1
3:40 pm โ Discussion
3:50 pm โ Practicum 2
4:50 pm โ Review, Posttest Reminder & Regulation Exercise
5:30 pm โ End
Day 6 (Working Lunch)
9:00 am โ Legal & Complex Cases
10:00 am โ Phases 3โ8 to Knipe
11:00 am โ EMDR, EMDr, and EMD Demo
11:50 am โ Break / Working Lunch Prep
12:10 pm โ Future Template
12:20 pm โ Future Template Demo
1:00 pm โ Discussion & Practicum 1
1:40 pm โ Discussion
2:00 pm โ Practicum 2
2:30 pm โ Discussion
3:00 pm โ Takeaways, Posttest & Evaluations
3:15 pm โ Acknowledge Training Staff
3:30 pm โ End
Day 1
Outline for EMDR Training Schedule
*Based on an 8:30 start time. Exact times are subject to change based on exact start time of training*
WEEKDAY 1
Day 2
Day 3
End Weekend 1
Day 4
WEEKDAY 2
Day 5
Discussion & wrap-up 5:00 pm-End Day 5
Day 6
End Weekend 2 โ End Training
*Not included in training cost and will need to be purchased prior to training.
**Included in Online Training Manual
PhD, LCSW
- , Richardson , Texas
PhD, LCSW
- , Richardson , Texas
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Completed CompassionWorks trainings: EMDRIA Approved Trainer in EMDR, CompassionWorks Lead Trainer.
Location: Online
The training is completed online with the schedule as listed below. You will need to have a quiet space for participation with your fully functioning computer connected to the internet. Your computer must have full audio and video capabilities. Using a Chrome browser is preferred. For the practicums you must be able to offer your partner the same privacy you would provide an actual client. Go <here> for more information.
This training is open to all qualified mental health professionals, provisionally licensed clinicians, and university students in approved mental health career path programs across the US and Canada. Go here to check for eligibility.
After you register, you will receive a confirmation email with next steps and how to best prepare for your training.
Dates and Times:
June 8, 9, 10, 2026 (First Weekdays)
Group video/phone consultations: Consultation call information is provided in the first weekend. These calls are an integral part of learning and required by EMDRIA.
June 22, 23, 24, 2026 (Second Weekdays)
Cancellation more than 14 days prior to the training start date: Full refund after $100 administration fee.
Cancellation between 4-14 days from training start date: No refund provided. Training fee be transferred to a later training with a $100 transfer fee.
Cancellation is 3 days or less prior to the training start date: No refund provided. Training fee may be transferred to a later training with a $400 administrative transfer fee.
Policy for Changing 2nd Weekend
The charge for changing or missing (more than 3 hours of) the second weekend after attending Weekend 1 of a training: $375.00 transfer fee. Fees may be waived with extenuating circumstances.
Policy for Missing Training Hours
The charge for rescheduling to make up any missed portion of the training over 20 minutes is billed at $125 per missed hour with a minimum charge of one hour. This may not apply to computer or internet malfunction if it is quickly followed with a phone call and/or resolution.
Any missed portion of the training over 20 minutes must be approved in advance and approval may not be possible depending on time and day of the training.
Policy for Making Up a Consultation Group
If you are scheduled for a Consultation Call and no-show or late cancel (within 24 hours) you may be charged $50.00 per group or $100.00 per individual call to reschedule the consultation call.
Time Frame for Completion of Program
The online program is required to be completed within a 12-month period beginning at the time of attendance of the first weekend. (Completion involves attending Weekends 1 and 2 and the 10 hours of consultation.)
Policy for Recording Trainings
Online trainings may be recorded and used at CompassionWorks LLCโs discretion. Demonstrations may be recorded however, will only be used with signed consent of the demonstration participants. Breakout rooms and practicums are not recorded. We respect your privacy. If you are concerned with your image or voice being recorded used in any manner please, feel free to reach out and let us know.
On-site and in-person trainings may be recorded and used at CompassionWorks LLCโs discretion. Demonstrations may be recorded however, will only be used with signed consent of the demonstration participants. Dyad or Triad practicums will not be recorded. We respect your privacy. If you are concerned with your image or voice being recorded and used in any manner please, feel free to reach out and let us know.
Attendees may not record any portion of the trainings for any reason.
Continuing Education
Forty continuing education (CE) credits for Texas LP, LPC, LCSW and MFT mental health professionals and are provided by CompassionWorks at no additional charge.
CompassionWorks, LLC is an approved provider for Oklahoma LPCs and LMFTs.
CompassionWorks, LLC has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7836. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. CompassionWorks, LLC is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
NBCC Credit Hours are available for purchase for an additional charge of $40.00 per weekend.
The course agenda is to teach the use of EMDR Therapy to licensed mental health professionals and qualified interns.ย This is a link to theย Training Objectives
Continuing Education (CE) credits are also available through CE-Classes for those needing credits for licenses outside of Texas or the above noted Licenses in Oklahoma. These are available for an additional charge of $40.00 per weekend.
In this case, CE Classes is the provider of continuing education (CE) credits.ย The Skill Level is All levels, Beginner to Advanced.ย There no known conflicts of interest for this workshop.ย ย These credits are for Psychologists and Counselors outside of Texas.ย A total of 40 CEs are available, 20 per weekend of training.
Certificates are awarded online after completion of the workshop.ย Participants print their own certificate after registering at ce-classes.com, entering a keycode, and completing an evaluation form.
Licensed Professionals should contact their regulatory board to determine course approval
All grievances must be in writing toย Amber Quaranta-Leech, and will be replied to within 5 โ 10 business days.)
ADA assistance โ Please contactย Amber Quaranta-Leechย if special accommodation is required.
CE-Classesย is approved by:
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, a U.S. Army veteran, earned his bachelorโs and masterโs degrees in social work and a masterโs 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.
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.ย
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.ย
Dr. Jose Carbajal, a U.S. Army veteran, earned his bachelorโs and masterโs degrees in social work and a masterโs 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.
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.
