EMDR Consultation Services for Therapists
When you’re ready to be a certified EMDR therapist.
Helping therapists feel supported every step of the EMDR journey
Getting trained in EMDR is a big milestone, but feeling steady and confident in your work with kids takes more than the basics.
What works in theory doesn’t always translate when your client is a five-year-old in dinosaur pajamas who just wants to play. That’s where consultation comes in.
If you’re looking to earn certification hours and deepen your work with young clients, we’re here to support you.
What Is EMDR Consultation?
You’ve completed EMDR Basic Training, or you’re almost there. Now what?
After you complete EMDRIA-Approved Basic Training and the initial 10 hours of case consultation, you’re considered EMDR Trained. That’s a huge accomplishment, and just the beginning!
To become EMDR Certified, you’ll need 20 additional hours of consultation.
That’s where we come in.
Our EMDR consultation services are designed to support you through every step of the certification process and beyond! It gives you the space to ask questions, get feedback on your cases, and build your confidence using the 8-phase protocol with kids. Whether you prefer group learning, one-on-one support, or a mix of both, we’re here to help you grow your skills, feel more grounded, and bring the EMDR protocol to life with your youngest clients.
We make EMDR consultation supportive, collaborative, and focused on helping you bring EMDR to life in a way that actually works, with wiggly bodies, big feelings, and playful brains in the room!
How EMDR Consultation Works
To become EMDR Certified, EMDRIA requires an additional 20 hours of consultation beyond basic training. Here’s what that looks like:
- 15 hours may be completed by an EMDRIA approved Consultant-in-Training
- A minimum of 5 hours must be completed by an EMDRIA approved consultant
You can complete your hours in whatever way works best for your learning style, whether that’s one-on-one support, group discussion, or a mix of both. For full certification requirements, visit EMDRIA.org
At EMDR for Kids, we make sure you have the helping hand you need to boost your EMDR skills. Our consultation services are designed to walk with you through certification, tricky cases, and the moments where you just need to know you’re on the right track.
EMDR For Kids Consultation Services
Individual EMDR Consultation
Cancellation Policy for EMDR For Kids Consultation Services:
To cancel or reschedule, please contact us at least 24 hours in advance. Participants will be responsible for the full fee for no shows or cancellations that are less than 24 hours.
Thinking about becoming a consultee?
We’d love to hear from you! To request a spot, join our waitlist here!
Curious to see who’s on our team?
Meet Our EMDR For Kids Consultants & CITs
Asianna Khong
Asianna Khong, LCSW is a Certified EMDR therapist and EMDRIA Approved Consultant-in-Training. She graduated with a Master of Social Work from California State University, Fullerton in 2021. Asianna has experience in schools, community mental health agencies and private practice and has worked with children, adolescents, adults, families, and caregivers for over 7 years. Currently, she works at a group practice specializing in providing EMDR therapy to children. Asianna uses an individualized approach to each client including EMDR and other evidence-based practices while being strengths-based and culturally conscious. She is passionate about providing accessible mental healthcare to all folks and supporting the Asian American population. Asianna is excited to continue learning from others and offers individual and group consultation for EMDR therapists.
Kevin Khimson
Kevin is a registered social worker and clinical counsellor based in Vancouver, Canada. His work focuses primarily on children ages 4–12, parents, and families, with particular focus on neurodivergent/neurodistinct clients and members of the LGBTQ2S+ community. Alongside EMDR, he integrates Expressive Play Therapy, AutPlay Therapy, and Parts Work into his practice. Kevin strives to create a consultation space that is collaborative, supportive, and grounded in curiosity — whether clinicians are newly trained in EMDR or looking to deepen their skills adapting EMDR for children, families, neurodivergent/neurodistinct clients, and members of the LGBTQ2S+ community.
Natasha Lubimiv
Natasha Lubimiv is a Registered Social Worker, Certified EMDR Therapist, and Consultant in Training with EMDRIA. In her private practice, she provides support to children, youth, adults, and families using a wholistic, attachment-based, and trauma-informed approach. Natasha integrates her expertise in EMDR, Somatic Experiencing, IFS-informed EMDR, Polyvagal informed practices and Play Therapy (as recognized by the Canadian Association of Play Therapy), to nurture the body, mind, and spirit of her clients on their healing journeys. Deeply committed to reconciliation, Natasha is an ally to First Nation Peoples and actively works towards fostering understanding and connection within her local community. Additionally, she offers clinical supervision for pre-qualifying clinicians, as well as individual, dyadic, and group EMDR consultation.
Amy Allerheiligen
One of Amy’s greatest passions is supporting clients who have experienced trauma and has found EMDR to be one of her greatest tools. Amy was first trained in EMDR in 2004 by the EMDR Institute and is a Certified EMDR Therapist and EMDR Consultant in Training. She has taken many advanced trainings in EMDR protocols including Attachment-Focused EMDR Level 2 and 3 (Parnell Institute), Applying Advanced EMDR Tools for Dissociation, Avoidance and Shame (EMDR and Beyond), Somatic EMDR Certification (Embody Lab), Integrating IFS into your EMDR Practice (Kendahl Hart), and Adapting EMDR for work with children (EMDR for Kids, Ana Gomez, Playful EMDR). These have helped her master ways to help both adults and children process and heal from challenging experiences. Amy obtained her CA MFT license in 2008 and has over 15 years experience working with clients in private practice, school, and day treatment settings. She recently relocated to Boulder, CO where she continues her work with adults, children and families. She is excited to support therapists by who are on the road to EMDR Certification or who just want to deepen their work, and offers both individual and group EMDR consultation. Please reach out for more information.
Shannon Cantillano
Shannon Cantillano an LCSW in private practice in California who is a Certified EMDR Therapist and EMDRIA Approved Consultant-in-Training. She is also Level 1 Trained in Internal Family Systems and uses an IFS Informed approach to EMDR and trauma interventions. She completed basic EMDR training in 2018 with the EMDR Institute and then embraced virtual EMDR through the pandemic. Her love of learning lead her to advanced trainings in EMDR and to become Certified through EMDRIA. Shannon founded her group practice, Inner Expansions Therapy Services, in an mission to provide high quality therapy services including EMDR in the small community of San Luis Obispo County, CA. Her practice also focuses on training associate therapists to be excellent trauma informed clinicians with most using EMDR with adults and children regularly. Shannon’s love of learning has shifted to a love of teaching and training others. She offers individual and group consultation for EMDR therapists.
Monica McNeeley
Monica McNeely, LCSW is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, is an EMDRIA Approved Consultant and EMDRHAP Facilitator. Monica graduated from New York University with a Master of Social Work in 2011. Monica received her EMDR basic training from the EMDR Institut in 2018. She has worked with adults, adolescents, children, families, caregivers, and parents for over 10 years. Monica has her own private practice, works at a group practice providing EMDR therapy to first responders and complex trauma, and works at an EAP with clientele who are professional adults looking to manage stress, adult ADHD, balance their life, or overcome trauma. She also provides clinical supervision for licensed and pre-licensed clinicians. Monica uses an integrated approach to treatment to meet the individual needs of clients including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR), and other evidence-based approaches and practices. Monica is passionate about supporting clients through difficult life transitions/events and self-care!
Tanya Kaplow
Tanya Kaplow, LMFT is a Certified EMDR therapist and Consultant-in-Training . She specializes in EMDR therapy for those suffering from complex trauma, PTSD, addiction, anxiety, and depression. She previously worked in school-based settings and has extensive experience in working with children and teens. Currently, Tanya is a facilitator with the EMDR Institute. Additionally, Tanya is trained in immediate stabilization and early intervention protocols within EMDR and a clinical volunteer with the EMDR Trauma Recovery Network, Humanitarian Assistance Programs.
Jessica Crane
Jessica Crane (she/her) is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Supervisor in the state of Nevada, an EMDR Certified Clinician, and an EMDR Approved Consultant. Currently, Jessica helps to facilitate Basic EMDR Training with Scaling Up. Jessica currently works in private practice in Reno, NV, offering EMDR and play therapy services to children and adults. Jessica has experience working in child welfare, pediatric and adolescent residential treatment, and outpatient community mental health. She is trained in Adlerian play therapy, EMDR 2.0, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy (TF-CBT), Trauma-Grief Component Therapy for Adolescents (TGCTA), and Circle of Security Parenting (COSP). She offers individual, dyad, and group consultation.
Christine Mark-Griffin | Founder, Lead Trainer, Author
LCSW,RYT, PMH-C,EMDRIA Approved Consultant & Advanced Trainer
About EMDR For Kids
Helping kids heal from trauma takes more than just skill—it takes heart, creativity, and resilience.
Every day, therapists like you show up to support kids through their biggest emotions and toughest experiences, guiding them toward safety, confidence, and healing. We see you, and we know how hard this work can be.
Christine Mark-Griffin, a licensed clinical social worker, EMDR consultant, and EMDRIA advanced trainer, founded EMDR For Kids because she’s been where you are. Like many therapists, she realized that traditional EMDR training wasn’t enough when working with young clients. She struggled to find engaging, child-friendly EMDR resources, so she created them herself.
Now, EMDR For Kids is a space where therapists can find the tools, training, and support they need to make EMDR therapy more accessible and effective for children. Whether you’re looking for advanced training, consultation, or interactive resources, we’re here to help you feel confident, prepared, and inspired in your work with kids.
Because when therapists feel supported, kids heal better—and that’s what we’re all about.
EMDR Consultation FAQs
What is EMDR consultation, and who is it for?
EMDR consultation is a supportive space where EMDR-trained therapists deepen their skills and work toward certification. It’s designed for:
- EMDR-trained therapists completing their 20 required consultation hours for certification.
- Consultants-in-Training (CITs) working toward becoming EMDRIA-Approved Consultants.
- Therapists completing initial 10 hours of Basic EMDR Consultation.
- 15 hours of consultation may be obtained with a CIT and the remaining 5 hours must be with an Approved EMDRIA Consultant.
Whether you’re newly trained or well into your certification journey, we’re here to support your next step.
What are the certification requirements from EMDRIA?
To become EMDR Certified, EMDRIA requires:
- 20 consultation hours beyond Basic Training
- At least 10 hours must be individual
- Up to 10 hours may be in group settings
- Final 5 hours must be with an EMDRIA-Approved Consultant (not a CIT)
- For full details, visit emdria.org
What are the levels in the EMDR certification journey?
Here’s a quick breakdown:
- EMDR Trained Therapist (After Basic Training + 10 hours of consultation)
- EMDR Certified Therapist (Must be EMDR Trained + 20 additional hours of consultation)
- EMDR Consultant-in-Training (CIT) (Must be EMDR Trained, Certified + additional 20 hours of consultation)
- EMDRIA-Approved Consultant (An experienced EMDR clinician who has completed all of the above + approved by EMDRIA to provide consultation hours for certification and CITs.)
- EMDR Basic Trainer (An EMDRIA-designated trainer who teaches Basic EMDR Training to therapists entering the EMDR field.)
- EMDR Advanced Trainer (An EMDRIA-designated trainer who teaches specialty or advanced topics for EMDR-trained or certified therapists.)
We support therapists at all levels!
Should I choose group or individual consultation?
Both formats count toward certification, and many therapists choose a mix! Here’s how to decide:
- Group Consultation is great for idea-sharing, seeing how other child therapists apply EMDR, and building community.
- Individual Consultation offers focused, personalized support—ideal for complex cases or deepening your clinical confidence.
Your learning style and goals can guide your mix.
How do I get started?
Start by choosing a consultation offering listed on our website. If you’re not sure where to begin or want to confirm availability, we invite you to:
We recommend starting with a drop-in group or an individual session with Christine Mark-Griffin if you’re new to our consultation offerings.
Join Our EMDR Community For The Latest Tools, Tips, & Inspo To Support Your Work With Kiddos!
We’ll periodically send you fresh resources, creative tools, and EMDR updates to help you feel more confident, connected, and ready to bring healing to your youngest clients.
With skills, support, and a sprinkle of cheer, Your EMDR toolbox starts right here!
EMDR Consultation Services for Therapists
When you’re ready to be a certified EMDR therapist.
Helping therapists feel supported every step of the EMDR journey
Getting trained in EMDR is a big milestone, but feeling steady and confident in your work with kids takes more than the basics.
What works in theory doesn’t always translate when your client is a five-year-old in dinosaur pajamas who just wants to play. That’s where consultation comes in.
If you’re looking to earn certification hours and deepen your work with young clients, we’re here to support you.
What Is EMDR Consultation?
You’ve completed EMDR Basic Training, or you’re almost there. Now what?
After you complete EMDRIA-Approved Basic Training and the initial 10 hours of case consultation, you’re considered EMDR Trained. That’s a huge accomplishment, and just the beginning!
To become EMDR Certified, you’ll need 20 additional hours of consultation.
That’s where we come in.
Our EMDR consultation services are designed to support you through every step of the certification process and beyond! It gives you the space to ask questions, get feedback on your cases, and build your confidence using the 8-phase protocol with kids. Whether you prefer group learning, one-on-one support, or a mix of both, we’re here to help you grow your skills, feel more grounded, and bring the EMDR protocol to life with your youngest clients.
We make EMDR consultation supportive, collaborative, and focused on helping you bring EMDR to life in a way that actually works, with wiggly bodies, big feelings, and playful brains in the room!
How EMDR Consultation Works
To become EMDR Certified, EMDRIA requires an additional 20 hours of consultation beyond basic training. Here’s what that looks like:
- 15 hours may be completed by an EMDRIA approved Consultant-in-Training
- A minimum of 5 hours must be completed by an EMDRIA approved consultant
You can complete your hours in whatever way works best for your learning style, whether that’s one-on-one support, group discussion, or a mix of both. For full certification requirements, visit EMDRIA.org
At EMDR for Kids, we make sure you have the helping hand you need to boost your EMDR skills. Our consultation services are designed to walk with you through certification, tricky cases, and the moments where you just need to know you’re on the right track.
EMDR For Kids Consultation Services
Individual EMDR Consultation
Cancellation Policy for EMDR For Kids Consultation Services:
To cancel or reschedule, please contact us at least 24 hours in advance. Participants will be responsible for the full fee for no shows or cancellations that are less than 24 hours.
Thinking about becoming a consultee?
We’d love to hear from you! To request a spot, join our waitlist here!
Curious to see who’s on our team?
Meet Our EMDR For Kids Consultants & CITs
Asianna Khong
Asianna Khong, LCSW is a Certified EMDR therapist and EMDRIA Approved Consultant-in-Training. She graduated with a Master of Social Work from California State University, Fullerton in 2021. Asianna has experience in schools, community mental health agencies and private practice and has worked with children, adolescents, adults, families, and caregivers for over 7 years. Currently, she works at a group practice specializing in providing EMDR therapy to children. Asianna uses an individualized approach to each client including EMDR and other evidence-based practices while being strengths-based and culturally conscious. She is passionate about providing accessible mental healthcare to all folks and supporting the Asian American population. Asianna is excited to continue learning from others and offers individual and group consultation for EMDR therapists.
Natasha Lubimiv
Natasha Lubimiv is a Registered Social Worker, Certified EMDR Therapist, and Consultant in Training with EMDRIA. In her private practice, she provides support to children, youth, adults, and families using a wholistic, attachment-based, and trauma-informed approach. Natasha integrates her expertise in EMDR, Somatic Experiencing, IFS-informed EMDR, Polyvagal informed practices and Play Therapy (as recognized by the Canadian Association of Play Therapy), to nurture the body, mind, and spirit of her clients on their healing journeys. Deeply committed to reconciliation, Natasha is an ally to First Nation Peoples and actively works towards fostering understanding and connection within her local community. Additionally, she offers clinical supervision for pre-qualifying clinicians, as well as individual, dyadic, and group EMDR consultation.
Amy Allerheiligen
One of Amy’s greatest passions is supporting clients who have experienced trauma and has found EMDR to be one of her greatest tools. Amy was first trained in EMDR in 2004 by the EMDR Institute and is a Certified EMDR Therapist and EMDR Consultant in Training. She has taken many advanced trainings in EMDR protocols including Attachment-Focused EMDR Level 2 and 3 (Parnell Institute), Applying Advanced EMDR Tools for Dissociation, Avoidance and Shame (EMDR and Beyond), Somatic EMDR Certification (Embody Lab), Integrating IFS into your EMDR Practice (Kendahl Hart), and Adapting EMDR for work with children (EMDR for Kids, Ana Gomez, Playful EMDR). These have helped her master ways to help both adults and children process and heal from challenging experiences. Amy obtained her CA MFT license in 2008 and has over 15 years experience working with clients in private practice, school, and day treatment settings. She recently relocated to Boulder, CO where she continues her work with adults, children and families. She is excited to support therapists by who are on the road to EMDR Certification or who just want to deepen their work, and offers both individual and group EMDR consultation. Please reach out for more information.
Shannon Cantillano
Shannon Cantillano an LCSW in private practice in California who is a Certified EMDR Therapist and EMDRIA Approved Consultant-in-Training. She is also Level 1 Trained in Internal Family Systems and uses an IFS Informed approach to EMDR and trauma interventions. She completed basic EMDR training in 2018 with the EMDR Institute and then embraced virtual EMDR through the pandemic. Her love of learning lead her to advanced trainings in EMDR and to become Certified through EMDRIA. Shannon founded her group practice, Inner Expansions Therapy Services, in an mission to provide high quality therapy services including EMDR in the small community of San Luis Obispo County, CA. Her practice also focuses on training associate therapists to be excellent trauma informed clinicians with most using EMDR with adults and children regularly. Shannon’s love of learning has shifted to a love of teaching and training others. She offers individual and group consultation for EMDR therapists.
Monica McNeeley
Monica McNeely, LCSW is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, is an EMDRIA Approved Consultant and EMDRHAP Facilitator. Monica graduated from New York University with a Master of Social Work in 2011. Monica received her EMDR basic training from the EMDR Institut in 2018. She has worked with adults, adolescents, children, families, caregivers, and parents for over 10 years. Monica has her own private practice, works at a group practice providing EMDR therapy to first responders and complex trauma, and works at an EAP with clientele who are professional adults looking to manage stress, adult ADHD, balance their life, or overcome trauma. She also provides clinical supervision for licensed and pre-licensed clinicians. Monica uses an integrated approach to treatment to meet the individual needs of clients including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR), and other evidence-based approaches and practices. Monica is passionate about supporting clients through difficult life transitions/events and self-care!
Tanya Kaplow
Tanya Kaplow, LMFT is a Certified EMDR therapist and Consultant-in-Training . She specializes in EMDR therapy for those suffering from complex trauma, PTSD, addiction, anxiety, and depression. She previously worked in school-based settings and has extensive experience in working with children and teens. Currently, Tanya is a facilitator with the EMDR Institute. Additionally, Tanya is trained in immediate stabilization and early intervention protocols within EMDR and a clinical volunteer with the EMDR Trauma Recovery Network, Humanitarian Assistance Programs.
Jessica Crane
Jessica Crane (she/her) is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Supervisor in the state of Nevada, an EMDR Certified Clinician, and an EMDR Approved Consultant. Currently, Jessica helps to facilitate Basic EMDR Training with Scaling Up. Jessica currently works in private practice in Reno, NV, offering EMDR and play therapy services to children and adults. Jessica has experience working in child welfare, pediatric and adolescent residential treatment, and outpatient community mental health. She is trained in Adlerian play therapy, EMDR 2.0, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy (TF-CBT), Trauma-Grief Component Therapy for Adolescents (TGCTA), and Circle of Security Parenting (COSP). She offers individual, dyad, and group consultation.
Christine Mark-Griffin | Founder, Lead Trainer, Author
LCSW,RYT, PMH-C,EMDRIA Approved Consultant & Advanced Trainer
About EMDR For Kids
Helping kids heal from trauma takes more than just skill—it takes heart, creativity, and resilience.
Every day, therapists like you show up to support kids through their biggest emotions and toughest experiences, guiding them toward safety, confidence, and healing. We see you, and we know how hard this work can be.
Christine Mark-Griffin, a licensed clinical social worker, EMDR consultant, and EMDRIA advanced trainer, founded EMDR For Kids because she’s been where you are. Like many therapists, she realized that traditional EMDR training wasn’t enough when working with young clients. She struggled to find engaging, child-friendly EMDR resources, so she created them herself.
Now, EMDR For Kids is a space where therapists can find the tools, training, and support they need to make EMDR therapy more accessible and effective for children. Whether you’re looking for advanced training, consultation, or interactive resources, we’re here to help you feel confident, prepared, and inspired in your work with kids.
Because when therapists feel supported, kids heal better—and that’s what we’re all about.
EMDR Consultation FAQs
What is EMDR consultation, and who is it for?
EMDR consultation is a supportive space where EMDR-trained therapists deepen their skills and work toward certification. It’s designed for:
- EMDR-trained therapists completing their 20 required consultation hours for certification.
- Consultants-in-Training (CITs) working toward becoming EMDRIA-Approved Consultants.
- Therapists completing initial 10 hours of Basic EMDR Consultation.
- 15 hours of consultation may be obtained with a CIT and the remaining 5 hours must be with an Approved EMDRIA Consultant.
Whether you’re newly trained or well into your certification journey, we’re here to support your next step.
What are the certification requirements from EMDRIA?
To become EMDR Certified, EMDRIA requires:
- 20 consultation hours beyond Basic Training
- At least 10 hours must be individual
- Up to 10 hours may be in group settings
- Final 5 hours must be with an EMDRIA-Approved Consultant (not a CIT)
- For full details, visit emdria.org
What are the levels in the EMDR certification journey?
Here’s a quick breakdown:
- EMDR Trained Therapist (After Basic Training + 10 hours of consultation)
- EMDR Certified Therapist (Must be EMDR Trained + 20 additional hours of consultation)
- EMDR Consultant-in-Training (CIT) (Must be EMDR Trained, Certified + additional 20 hours of consultation)
- EMDRIA-Approved Consultant (An experienced EMDR clinician who has completed all of the above + approved by EMDRIA to provide consultation hours for certification and CITs.)
- EMDR Basic Trainer (An EMDRIA-designated trainer who teaches Basic EMDR Training to therapists entering the EMDR field.)
- EMDR Advanced Trainer (An EMDRIA-designated trainer who teaches specialty or advanced topics for EMDR-trained or certified therapists.)
We support therapists at all levels!
Should I choose group or individual consultation?
Both formats count toward certification, and many therapists choose a mix! Here’s how to decide:
- Group Consultation is great for idea-sharing, seeing how other child therapists apply EMDR, and building community.
- Individual Consultation offers focused, personalized support—ideal for complex cases or deepening your clinical confidence.
Your learning style and goals can guide your mix.
How do I get started?
Start by choosing a consultation offering listed on our website. If you’re not sure where to begin or want to confirm availability, we invite you to:
We recommend starting with a drop-in group or an individual session with Christine Mark-Griffin if you’re new to our consultation offerings.
Join Our EMDR Community For The Latest Tools, Tips, & Inspo To Support Your Work With Kiddos!
We’ll periodically send you fresh resources, creative tools, and EMDR updates to help you feel more confident, connected, and ready to bring healing to your youngest clients.