EMDR Consultation
for Clinicians
Whether you're completing EMDR Institute Basic Training or pursuing EMDRIA Certification, consultation is designed to help you confidently integrate EMDR into your real clinical work.
EMDR Consultation Options
Consultation that's tailored to meet you where you are in your EMDR journey. Choose your option below.
EMDR INSTITUTE
Basic Training Consultation
For clinicians currently completing EMDR Institute Basic Training
Complete your required consultation hours
Small group consultation
Reserve ANY 5 contulation slots that fit your schedule
$250 / 5-Hour Package
$55 Single Hour
EMDRIA
Certification Consultation
For EMDR-trained clinicians pursuing EMDRIA Certification
Individual or small group consultation
Advanced case conceptualization
Personalized support
Designed around your specific needs
Earn hours toward EMDRIA Certification requirements
Basic Training Consultation: How It Works
1️⃣ Purchase your consultation package.
2️⃣ Receive your onboarding email and consultation calendar.
3️⃣ Reserve the consultation dates that fit your schedule.
Consultation That Fits Your Schedule
Consultation should fit into your life—not the other way around. When you register for Basic Training Consultation, you'll receive access to my consultation calendar where you can reserve the five sessions that best fit your schedule.
Helpful tip: Most clinicians reserve all five consultation dates when they purchase their package due to high demand for consultation sessions.
Clarity. Confidence. Support.
Whether you're completing EMDR Institute Basic Training or pursuing EMDRIA Certification, this is the place to get your questions answered and build your confidence.
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Designed for Real Clinical Work
✔ Build confidence applying EMDR with real clients.
✔ Strengthen your case conceptualization.
✔ Integrate EMDR naturally while maintaining fidelity.
✔ Learn to adapt EMDR thoughtfully for complex trauma.
✔ Develop your own clinical voice while using necessary scripts.
✔ Skills in staying client centered while integrating a new model of therapy
Meet Your Consultant
Carissa Karner, LMFT
EMDRIA-Approved Consultant • EMDR Institute Approved Facilitator & Consultant • Certified EMDR Therapist
I know how vulnerable it can feel to learn a new clinical model—especially when you're sitting with a real client and suddenly the beautifully organized training manual bears only a passing resemblance to what's happening in the room.
My approach to consultation is warm, collaborative, practical, and decidedly nonjudgmental. I want you to have a place to bring the questions you're hesitant to ask, the cases that have you scratching your head, and the moments when EMDR didn't go remotely the way you expected.
Over the years, I've had the privilege of supporting clinicians at every stage of their EMDR journey—from those taking their very first EMDR cases after Basic Training, to experienced therapists pursuing EMDRIA Certification, to clinicians developing into EMDRIA Approved Consultants. No matter where you are in that journey, my goal is to help you become a more confident, thoughtful, and effective EMDR clinician.
My goal isn't simply to help you follow the model—it's to help you understand it well enough to use it thoughtfully, maintain fidelity, trust your clinical judgment, and make EMDR genuinely your own.
Consultation FAQ
What's the difference between Basic Training Consultation and Certification Consultation?
EMDR Institute Basic Training Consultation is designed for clinicians who are currently completing EMDR Institute Basic Training. The focus is on helping you confidently begin using EMDR with your own clients while completing the consultation hours required for your Certificate of Completion.
EMDRIA Certification Consultation is designed for clinicians who have already completed Basic Training and are ready to deepen their clinical skills while working toward EMDRIA Certification. Consultation at this stage focuses on more advanced case conceptualization, flexibility within the model, and refining your clinical decision-making.
Not sure which one is right for you? Feel free to reach out—I'm happy to point you in the right direction.
Are you EMDRIA-approved and/or EMDR Institute-Approved?
Yes to both. I am an EMDRIA-Approved Consultant, which means hours from both individual and group consultation can count toward your EMDRIA Certification.
I am also a EMDR Institute-Approved Facilitator. If you are a participant with the EMDR Institute, your consultation hours with me will count toward the completion of your training.
Can I reserve all five consultation sessions at once?
Absolutely—and I actually encourage it.
Most clinicians reserve all five consultation dates as soon as they purchase their package. Booking early helps ensure you complete your consultation hours before the EMDR Institute dealing (one year after the start date of your Weekend 1 training) while giving you the greatest choice of available dates.
If your schedule changes, you're welcome to reschedule according to the cancellation policy.
How long do I have to use my consultation package?
Your 5-Hour Consultation Package is valid for six months from the date of purchase.
The EMDR Institute requires that all Basic Training requirements—including both training weekends and all 10 consultation hours—be completed within one year of the start date of your Weekend 1 training. Most clinicians complete their first five consultation hours well before that deadline, and the Institute recommends allowing approximately 3–4 months between Weekend 1 and Weekend 2 to complete those hours.
What if I only need one consultation hour?
No problem.
If you've already completed some of your consultation hours with another EMDR Institute Approved Facilitator or Consultant and only need one additional hour, you can simply purchase a Single Consultation Hour for $55.
This is also a great option if you'd like to experience my consultation style before committing to a full package.
Do I have to attend the same group every week?
No. One of the benefits of this consultation model is flexibility.
Once you've purchased your consultation package, you can reserve any available consultation dates that work for your schedule.
Many clinicians choose to book all five sessions right away, while others schedule them as their clinical work progresses.
The goal is to help you complete your consultation requirements while supporting you as you begin integrating EMDR into your practice.
What happens during consultation?
Consultation is much more than getting your hours signed off.
We'll discuss your real client cases, strengthen your case conceptualization, troubleshoot challenges, celebrate successes, and help you integrate EMDR into your own clinical style while maintaining fidelity to the model.
You're encouraged to bring questions, target sequence plans, Phase 3 assessments, reprocessing questions, or anything else that would help you feel more confident in your work. Consultation is intended to support the safe and effective application of EMDR with actual client cases.
What’s the cost?
Individual Consultation for EMDRIA Certification: $200 per 1 hour session
Individual Consultation for EMDR Institute Participants completing their 10 hours of consultation: $125 per 1 hour session
Group Consultation: $250 for a 5-session group series (includes all 5 sessions)
Single Session Group Consultation: $55/session
Can I talk to you first?
Of course! I offer a free 15-minute intro call to make sure it’s the right fit.
Click here to book a call with me.
Whether you're taking your first steps with EMDR or refining years of clinical experience, I'd be honored to support you along the way.
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