Peer & EMDRIA Approved Consultation
The Value of Peer Consultation
As psychotherapists, we dedicate ourselves to supporting others — but sustainable practice requires that we invest in our own professional development and support as well. Peer consultation is one of the most effective ways to achieve this. Regular consultation sharpens a therapist’s ability to conceptualize complex cases, strengthens ethical decision-making, and reduces the isolation that can quietly erode even the most experienced therapists. Whether you're navigating a complex case, working toward certification through the Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing International Association (EMDRIA) certification, or simply looking for a consistent space for professional reflection, peer consultation is worth the investment — builds the kind of reflective practice that leads to genuine growth — for you and for the people you serve.
A Safe Space to Reflect & Grow
Elite performers in every field share one defining habit: they practice deliberately, consistently seek guidance, stay curious, and remain open to perspectives beyond their own. For psychotherapists, peer consultation is that practice. It is not optional — it is what separates competent clinicians from exceptional ones.
The very nature of our work can feel isolating, stressful, and at times leave us questioning our own efficacy. Peer consultation provides a safe, supportive space to work through complex cases, navigate ethical challenges, and benefit from the knowledge, perspectives, and new ideas that an outside perspective can offer. Peer consultation reconnects therapists with the reflective practice that brought them to this work in the first place.
Whether you're early in your career or have decades of experience, regular consultation strengthens your clinical judgment and your capacity to serve your clients well. Consultation is available on a one-time, recurring, or as-needed basis — whatever fits where you are right now.
EMDRIA Approved Consultation: Basic Training
Earning your EMDRIA certification is a meaningful milestone — and consultation is a core part of getting there. EMDRIA requires 10 hours of consultation with an EMDRIA-Approved Consultant to complete Basic EMDR Training. Typically, five hours are completed between Part 1 and Part 2 of the training, with the remaining five hours following Part 2. Consultation hours can be completed individually or in a small group setting — whichever works best for your schedule and learning style.
A Path Toward EMDRIA Certification
EMDRIA certification requires the completion of 20 additional hours of consultation completed after EMDR Basic Training (Parts 1 and 2). A minimum of 10 of these hours must be completed through individual consultation. The remaining 10 hours may be completed either through individual consultation or in a group setting. To be eligible, you must have already completed EMDR Basic Training Parts 1 and 2, as well as the 10 required Basic Training consultation hours.You will need to provide a copy of your Certificate of Completion before beginning individual or group consultation.
EMDRIA requires Consultants-In-Training (CIT) to complete 20 hours of Consultation-on-Consultation with an EMDRIA-Approved Consultant. If you are a CIT seeking consultation or would like more information, please contact me directly to discuss your consultation needs.
EMDRIA Approved Consultation for Consultants-In-Training (CIT)
CANCELLATION POLICY
A minimum of 48 hours (2 days) notice is required for rescheduling or canceling a consultation appointment. Unless a different agreement is reached, the full fee will be charged for a consultation session missed without such notification. Repeated rescheduling may result in being unable to reserve your consultation time in my schedule or may lead to the termination of our consultation relationship.
TRACKING YOUR HOURS: Consultees are responsible for logging and tracking their own consultation hours. Once your hours are complete, I will sign off on them as required by EMDRIA. For your convenience, you may download a template for logging consultation hours.
CONSULTATION v. SUPERVISION: It’s important to understand that peer consultation is not the same as clinical supervision. As a consultant, I do not hold or assume liability for your clinical decisions or how you practice. Consultation supports your thinking — it does not replace foundational psychotherapy training or clinical competency. Consultees remain fully responsible for their therapeutic relationships and the modalities they offer.