Professional Affiliations
Please see below for a list of my professional memberships and relationships relevant to training and credentialing.
I am a current EMDRIA member, Certified EMDR Therapist and Consultant-In-Training. EMDRIA members are trained in EMDR therapy and seek the highest standards for the clinical use of EMDR. EMDR therapy is an accepted psychotherapy by leading mental health organizations throughout the world for the treatment of a variety of symptoms and conditions. (www.emdria.org)
The EMDR Institute is dedicated to the highest standards of excellence in the development and promotion of Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy. Founded by Dr. Francine Shapiro, the originator of EMDR, their institute stands at the forefront of mental health treatment, delivering unparalleled EMDR training and education to professionals worldwide.
I am a Nationally Certified Counselor through the NBCC. The National Board for Certified Counselors, Inc. and Affiliates (NBCC) is the premier credentialing body for counselors, ensuring that counselors who become nationally certified have achieved the highest standard of practice through education, examination, supervision, experience, and ethical guidelines.
The national network helps each local/regional group keep up to date and relevant on emerging best practices for early treatment of psychological trauma. When disasters are very large or prolonged, Trauma Recovery/HAP helps local groups access trained clinicians in other localities, to contribute to pro bono services offered to survivors and first responders. For more information click here