For Mental Health Providers only

As a certified Consultant and Trainer, I offer the essential 20 hours of Consultation needed for EMDRIA certification. Consultations that are not for EMDRIA certification purposes are also available. My expertise covers a range of areas such as trauma related to race, experiences of incarceration, childhood trauma, intersectionality, internalized shame and guilt, historical trauma, parental bereavement, complicated grief, and the holistic integration of these experiences. See bio for more details

*Packages available

September 18th-20th and 

November 1st-2nd

(online)

5 Full Days and 5 Consultations

(must attend all days + 5 consultations)

Begin your journey of mastering EMDR Therapy with our Approved EMDRIA Basic Trainer. This two-part training, complete with 10 hours of consultation, will guide you through the multifaceted approach of EMDR, helping you facilitate profound healing in trauma-impacted clients. Designed for busy professionals, the training can be delivered entirely online or in-person with blending lectures, discussions, and hands-on exercises. You can start applying EMDR with clients right away and begin the certification process. This training is for licensed mental health professionals and master-level graduates who are on the path to licensure. Current 2nd Year Graduate students are also welcomed.

EMDRIA- Approved Basic Training

Core Training: 4 online dates TBA

Immersive experience in Benin: February 20 - March 1, 2025

Five 2-hour Consultations

*Advanced track for those already EMDR trained available*

(new trainees must attend all core training days + consultations)

Join us on a transformative educational odyssey with our "EMDR for the Ancestors" training, which is intentionally designed for Black mental health professionals of the African diaspora at all levels of experience and training. This unparalleled initiative marries core EMDR training with a profound cultural immersion in Benin, West Africa, offering an in-depth exploration of historical and racism-based trauma through the lens of EMDR therapy. Engage in a journey that enhances therapeutic skills and deepens cultural sensitivity and understanding of the historical contexts influencing collective and individual traumas.

Historical & Cultural Context:

The immersive component in Benin is not merely a backdrop but an integral part of the training, providing a profound context for understanding and addressing historical and racism-based trauma through EMDR. Here are a few examples:

Ganvié: The resilience of this stilt village, often called the "Venice of Africa," highlights themes of survival and adaptability, enriching discussions on resource development.

Ouidah: A pivotal site in the history of the transatlantic slave trade, offering a poignant setting for exploring our collective and historical trauma.

Porto-Novo: Its rich Afro-Brazilian heritage offers a lens through which to examine cultural identity and the impacts of diaspora, contributing to culturally sensitive EMDR practice.

Abomey: The royal palaces of the historic Dahomey Kingdom provide a context for discussions on power, resilience, and processing complex traumas.

Advanced Training and Continuing Education Credits:

This immersive includes advanced EMDR techniques, offering participants 6 EMDRIA CE credits towards certification. This segment focuses on advanced strategies for addressing complex trauma, with particular emphasis on adaptations for the Black community and tackling historical and racism-based trauma.

Payment plans and multiple financing options are available.

* This experience is in partnership with                        Black Therapist Travel.

EMDRIA- Approved Basic Training

October 10-14, 2024

Lean into a transformative professional and personal growth journey with our EMDR and Racial Healing: A Soul Restoration in Hilton Head, South Carolina." This advanced training, situated in the serene and culturally rich environment of Hilton Head Island, intertwines EMDR therapy expertise with the Gullah people's deep cultural and historical contexts. It's a unique space to delve into the intricacies of EMDR, tailored to address the unique experiences of racism-based trauma within the Black community. 

The immersive component in Hilton Head is not merely a backdrop but an integral part of the training, providing a profound context for understanding and addressing historical and racism-based trauma through EMDR.

Gullah Museum of Hilton Head Island: The museum showcases the resilience and cultural richness of the Gullah community, offering themes of survival and adaptability that enrich discussions on resource development.

Daufuskie Island: This well-preserved Gullah community is pivotal for understanding the history and cultural significance of the Gullah people. It provides a poignant setting for exploring collective and historical trauma processing.

Penn Center on St. Helena Island: A significant site in the history of African American education and community, It offers a lens to examine cultural identity and the impacts of the African diaspora, contributing to culturally sensitive EMDR practice.

Mitchelville Freedom Park: The site of the first self-governed town of formerly enslaved people in the United States, providing a context for discussing power, resilience, and processing complex traumas.

Payment plans and multiple financing options are available.

* This experience is in partnership with                        Black Therapist Travel.

Dates & Location TBA

"Songs of the Heart: A Journey of Healing and Self-Discovery for Black Women" is a  retreat series inspired by Mary J. Blige’s iconic songs. Over the course of an extended weekend (Thursday-Monday), participants will engage in deep emotional work, exploring themes of heartbreak, struggle, healing, genuine connections, transforming harmful beliefs, and embracing radical self-acceptance. Through reflective exercises, group discussions, and healing practices, participants will gain tools for radical self-care, mental wellness, and authentic connections, celebrating our individual and collective journey towards self-love and empowerment. 

Payment plans and multiple financing options are available.

* This experience is in partnership with                        Black Therapist Travel. 

New Dates TBA

ONLINE

During this 2-day workshop, participants will begin to integrate the principles of the Liberation Health Framework into their EMDR practice. By understanding how systems of oppression and social inequities perpetuate trauma, therapists will learn how to cultivate spaces of liberation and empowerment within the therapeutic process. Participants will review the 8 phases of EMDR treatment, engage in dynamic discussions, and review case studies that encourage critical reflection. Through this innovative approach, we aim to expand the traditional EMDR paradigm to embrace a holistic and socially conscious perspective on trauma healing. Therapists will leave this refresher workshop with an expanded toolkit, renewed inspiration, and the skills to foster transformative change. 

Approved for 12 EMDRIA CEs 

New Dates TBA

ONLINE

Experience the groundbreaking fusion of Hip Hop Therapy techniques (HHTt) and EMDR in this transformative two-day workshop. Gain the skills, cultural competence, and ethical considerations needed to effectively integrate HHTt and EMDR for culturally supportive care for youth & adults. 

Through a dynamic blend of theoretical knowledge, experiential exercises, practical application, and interactive discussions, participants will embark on a transformative learning journey. Led by dynamic DOPE facilitators, this immersive workshop will provide a comprehensive understanding of HHTt and EMDR, emphasizing their integration for enhanced therapeutic outcomes.

Don't miss this pioneering opportunity to revolutionize your therapeutic practice. 

Approved 12 EMDRIA CEs 

Upcoming Dates: 

Affinity Space for Therapist of Color

Sept 13-14, 2024 (online)

This is an opportunity to learn EMDR Therapy Protocols for Early Intervention & Ongoing Traumatic Stress - with the most research in the EMDR Early Intervention and Ongoing Traumatic Stress field with nearly 50 articles. For clinicians that work with clients experiencing prolonged adverse experiences and/or ongoing traumatic stress, they will walk away from this training with the confidence and theoretical knowledge to know exactly how to conceptualize these cases, develop an appropriate treatment plan and target sequencing for clients. They will have the competency to provide these adapted protocols in sessions with clients.

EMDRIA-Approved 14 EMDRIA CEs  

Who Holds Space for the Therapist? We do. We provide healing services that are attuned to the specific needs of therapists. This includes energy clearing for both you and your therapy space - restoring emotional balance that promotes wellness. We provide 1-3 day Therapy Intensives specially designed for Mental Health providers.

Holistic Peer Consultation, Workshops, and Trainings that recognize the whole clinician while providing a variety of CE hours. This is a collective space that connects providers to resources.

Individual consultation hours can be provided for certification. Group consultations are available to improve upon your BSP skills. My specialties include race-based trauma, ancestral healing, and holistic integration approaches.