Online EMDR Therapist Training

We have been approved to conduct EMDR therapist trainings online. While this is a different environment for a training – being at home or in your office on your computer – we encourage you to take advantage of this opportunity. In this case, the training dates and times are the same as were scheduled for the in-person trainings as listed on the CompassionWorks website.

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, and the camera must be turned on during the training. Using a Chrome or Firefox browser is preferred.

The platforms we will be using to provide the EMDR Therapist Training online are Zoom.us and CompassionWorks.com. The account you create in CompassionWorks.com will provide access to the course materials, including the daily Zoom link, the training manual, pre-test, posttest, and more. Zoom.us does have a specific minimum requirement for computer specs. Please view the minimum requirements for Zoom.

One of the great things about EMDR is that it can be done very effectively online.  With EMDR therapy, you have the ability to go beyond talk therapy or whatever you’re currently doing to really help people create effective, positive change in their lives with EMDR.  Of course, during the training we cover doing EMDR therapy online, the precautions and protocols, and as you learn and practice the EMDR procedure during your breakout sessions, you will experience the values of doing EMDR online, as well.

We are excited to be able to offer to you these trainings online and these trainings are offered to qualified mental health professionals across the country.  We are using CE-Classes to provide the continuing education credit for people with licensure for states outside of Texas.

The technical specifications for using Zoom, including computer type, operating systems and browsers are <here>.

CompassionWorks.com

We are using CompassionWorks.com to manage the materials such as the training manual, online discussion, quizzes, evaluations, and other resources.

You will use the account you create during the purchase process to login and view your course and course materials. There is a login icon at the top right corner of the CompassionWorks.com homepage as well as all interior webpages.

You may also contact Jordan with questions or concerns.

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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.