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EMDR Professional Training is an EMDR therapy training organization with a California, U.S. background. It focuses on EMDRIA-approved basic training, advanced courses, certification consultation, and a member community. Its core positioning is not general psychology education for the public, but a clinical continuing education platform for mental health professionals. Course topics include trauma, complex PTSD, dissociation, addiction, and ethics in tele-mental health services.
The basic training is 57 hours, divided into three parts, including lectures, practicum work, and a built-in 10 hours of consultation, with 47 professional CEs offered. Completing the course does not mean becoming an EMDR Certified Therapist; EMDRIA Certification is a more advanced later step that requires additional clinical experience, consultation hours, recommendation letters, and advanced credits. Advanced courses include both live sessions and OnDemand recordings, with some courses offering EMDRIA credits and CE.
The organization was founded by Curtis C. Rouanzoin, PhD, and Michelle Gottlieb, PsyD. Both are EMDRIA Certified Therapists, Approved Consultants, and Approved Trainers. Rouanzoin has more than 30 years of EMDR training experience and was trained by Francine Shapiro; Gottlieb has over 30 years of clinical experience and has participated in international EMDR-related conferences. In terms of pricing, the basic training varies by participant status and format: online/Select is about $1,500–$2,050, while in-person Premier is about $1,700–$2,250. The total cost of the three-installment plan is higher than paying in full upfront.
The strengths are transparent credentials, a complete course structure, an emphasis on hands-on practice and consultation, and clearly published rules for admission eligibility, cancellations/refunds, and CE acquisition. For clinicians, it is closer to practical professional training than a typical recorded course. The downsides are also clear: the cost is relatively high; eligibility requirements are strict; the basic training does not accept courses from other organizations as prerequisites for this institution’s program; and the overall system is designed around U.S. EMDRIA and licensure-based continuing education requirements, so overseas learners need to verify local recognition on their own.
It is suitable for licensed mental health counselors, psychotherapists, and mental health practitioners; pre-licensed professionals; relevant master’s and doctoral students; and professionals who have already completed EMDR basic training and are preparing for advanced study or certification. It is not suitable for complete beginners or general public learners. The website and courses involve services such as Thinkific and Zoom, and the text does not provide information on accessibility from mainland China. Therefore, its access status in China is rated as “unknown.” Before enrolling in a live course, it is recommended to confirm network access, time zone differences, payment options, and CE recognition.
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emdrprofessionaltraining.com is an United States Education provider. TG4G tracks its product information, an overall rating of 6.0/10, and a China-accessibility score of Workable. Click "Visit Official Site" to reach emdrprofessionaltraining.com directly.