EMDR Consultation

Elevate Your Clinical Practice with Expert Guidance

Dr. Remy Nelson, LMHC, NCC, CCMHC, CIT, provides specialized EMDR consultation for mental health professionals seeking to deepen their clinical expertise. Whether you are navigating EMDRIA Certification or refining your foundational skills, Dr. Nelson offers a collaborative environment designed to foster professional excellence and therapeutic effectiveness.

Consultant Profile: Dr. Remy Nelson

As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and EMDRIA Consultant-in-Training (CIT), Dr. Nelson is dedicated to the advancement of the EMDR community. Under the mentorship of an EMDRIA Approved Consultant, he provides evidence-based direction and practical insights into complex case conceptualization.

Note for Certification Candidates: As a CIT, Dr. Nelson can provide up to 15 of your 20 required consultation hours. The remaining 5 hours must be completed with an EMDRIA Approved Consultant.

Core Consultation Formats

Individual Consultation

Engage in personalized one-on-one sessions to review complex cases and refine specific clinical techniques. This format is essential for deep clinical exploration and meets the requirement for at least 10 of your 20 certification hours.

Group Consultation

Collaborate with peers in a structured environment to share clinical insights and master the EMDR protocol. Up to 10 hours of group consultation can be applied toward EMDRIA certification.

Clinical Specializations

Consultation services cover a broad spectrum of clinical concerns through the lens of the Adaptive Information Processing (AIP) model:

  • Trauma and PTSD – including single-incident trauma, complex trauma, and developmental trauma

  • Anxiety and Panic Disorders – including generalized anxiety, panic attacks, and phobias

  • Depression and Mood Disorders – including persistent depressive symptoms and mood dysregulation

  • Grief and Loss – including bereavement, pregnancy loss, and non-death losses

  • Relationship and Attachment Issues – including relational trauma, attachment wounds, and couples concerns

  • Low Self-Esteem and Negative Core Beliefs – addressing patterns of shame, guilt, and self-criticism

  • Obsessive-Compulsive Behaviors and Thoughts

  • Dissociative Symptoms

  • Somatic and Chronic Pain Issues

Our Collaborative Focus

During our work together, we will focus on several key areas to strengthen your professional identity:

  • Case Conceptualization and Treatment Planning – Developing AIP-informed case conceptualizations that guide effective treatment

  • Clinical Skill Development – Refining your application of the eight phases and three-pronged protocol of EMDR therapy

  • Addressing Clinical Challenges – Problem-solving difficult cases and navigating complex presentations, including dissociation and complex trauma

  • Professional Identity Development – Moving from external validation toward internal clinical judgment grounded in the AIP model, ethics, and reflective practice

EMDRIA Certification Roadmap

For those pursuing formal certification, we ensure all EMDRIA standards are met:

  • Completion of an EMDRIA approved EMDR basic training program

  • At least 50 EMDR sessions with 25 clients

  • 20 hours of consultation post-basic training, with a minimum of 10 hours in individual consultation

  • 12 hours of EMDRIA approved continuing education credits

  • Letters of recommendation

The Benefits of Professional Consultation

Regular consultation is essential for maintaining clinical fidelity and fostering a supportive professional community:

  • Enhances clinical competence through focused feedback and guidance from an experienced clinician

  • Ensures safe and effective application of EMDR therapy with your clients

  • Supports professional growth and confidence in your clinical work

  • Builds professional community and connection with other EMDR clinicians

Getting Started

Whether you are new to EMDR or looking to deepen your existing practice, Dr. Nelson welcomes the opportunity to support your professional development. Consultation sessions are available in individual and group formats, conducted virtually for your convenience.

Please contact Dr. Nelson to schedule an initial consultation or to discuss how he can support your EMDR journey.

Dr. Nelson at Empowered Life Counseling, Inc. is committed to providing exceptional care and professional development services.


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