It’s time to join the EMDR movement
For over 30 years, we have been working hard to advance the field of EMDR. Through evidence led education, clear accreditation pathways and an active professional community, we help clinicians build skills, gain recognition and contribute to the future of EMDR therapy.
Why EMDRIA™?
The original EMDR membership
We are the original membership organisation for EMDR therapists, with more than 20,000 members.
Demanding excellence
Our members are fully trained in EMDR therapy and seek the highest standards for the clinical use of EMDR.
Supporting therapists
Our members have access to our online community for networking and a full library of EMDR resources. Full Members also receive a full-page profile listing in our Find an EMDR Therapist Online Directory.
Shaping the future
We publish the award-winning flagship publication, Go With That Magazine®, quarterly with news and clinical information on EMDR therapy and the quarterly peer-reviewed journal, The Journal of EMDR Practice and Research®. Our EMDRIA Foundation is also backing EMDR research with a $2M investment, supporting postdoctoral fellowships with leading mental health partners.
EMDR is in the spotlight
"I had a therapy called EMDR that I used for depression, anxiety, eating disorder issues and PTSD, and if you should be lucky enough to access any mental healthcare I would urge you to spend your money on that before ANYTHING else that isn't a necessity for your life."
Jameela Jamil
"EMDR is always something that I wanted to try … London is a trigger, unfortunately, because of what happened to my mom…For me, therapy has equipped me to be able to take on anything."
Prince Harry
“I did a lot of EMDR. It’s so helpful. Essentially, you delete the physical sensations associated with these painful memories. The EMDR really helped me.”
Miley Cyrus
“I reenrolled myself … just to make sure that my healing was concretized and stout and was going to hold.”
Ashley Judd
Progress in EMDR starts with you.
EMDRIA™ members are trained in EMDR therapy and seek the highest standards for the clinical use of EMDR. The organization provides online networking opportunities and Special Interest Groups for its members.
Basic Training
An EMDRIA™ Approved EMDR Basic Training provides clinicians with the foundational knowledge and skills to utilize EMDR therapy, a foundational understanding of case conceptualization and treatment planning, and a baseline to integrate EMDR therapy into their clinical practice.
Minimum training requirements include: 20 hours instructional material, 20 hours supervised practicum and 10 hours consultation.
Certified Therapist™
Mental health clinicians who are fully licensed to engage in private, independent practice and have completed an EMDRIA™ Approved EMDR Basic Training in its entirety are eligible to become an EMDRIA Certified Therapist™.
An EMDRIA Certified Therapist™ credential will be granted for a two-year period. To keep this credential, you will need to renew it every two years.
Approved Consultant™
Current EMDRIA Certified Therapists™ who have successfully completed the online CIT Declaration Form are eligible to begin working towards the EMDRIA Approved Consultant™ credential.
An EMDRIA Approved Consultant™ credential will be granted for a two-year period. To keep this credential, you will need to renew it every two years.
Approved Trainer™
An EMDRIA Approved Trainer™ is an experienced EMDRIA Approved Consultant™ who has completed an extensive application process, submitting training content and materials for review to educate others in EMDR therapy.
An EMDRIA Approved Trainer™ credential will be granted for a two-year period. To keep this credential, you will need to renew it every two years.
Be part of something bigger.
Join the movement of 20,000 EMDRIA™ members, striving to grow the field of EMDR therapy, together.
