Our Faculty

The Center's founder, Deany Laliotis, has invited some of the field’s most skilled and talented EMDR therapists to join her as training facilitators, consultants and trainers as part of this unique EMDR training team. All faculty and consultants have trained with Deany extensively as Relational EMDR therapists. As a team, they set a new standard for training therapists in the art and science of EMDR therapy.  Please note that while we adhere to the highest standards of training, The Center is not able to determine one's level of competence to practice EMDR therapy and disclaims any liability.

Ami Allen

Ami Allen, MS, LMFT is a licensed psychotherapist working with adults, adolescents and families in San Diego, California. She is an EMDRIA Certified Therapist and Consultant. Ami received her Master’s...

Carmen Gehrke

Carmen Gehrke, LMHC, is a Spanish-speaking, bilingual EMDR psychotherapist in private practice in Palm Beach Gardens, FL. Carmen graduated with a Master of Arts in Rehabilitation and Mental Health...

Christina Allen

Christina Allen, LCPC is an EMDRIA-approved Therapist and Consultant from Bel Air, Maryland who trained in EMDR therapy with Deany Laliotis and The Center for Excellence in EMDR Therapy in 2021. Since...

Debbie Marks

Debbie Marks, LCSW-C, is an EMDR psychotherapist who has been in private practice in Baltimore, MD since 1991. Debbie has a general practice and treats individuals, couples and families with a host of...

Jeanne Martin

Jeanne Martin, LPC, is an EMDR psychotherapist and an EMDRIA-approved Consultant in private practice in Charlottesville, VA.  In addition to being an EMDR therapist, Jeanne has trained extensively in...

Jennifer Fights

Jennifer Fights, LCMHC, is an EMDR psychotherapist working with adolescents, adults and families in private practice in Charlotte, NC. She is an EMDRIA Certified therapist and is a Consultant...

Jessica Hagan

Jessica Hagan, LPC, is an EMDRIA-Certified Therapist, Consultant, and Facilitator-In-Training for The Center. Jessica currently owns a private practice in Tempe, AZ. She earned a master's degree in...

Katie Quinlan

Katie Quinlan, CMHC, is from Salt Lake City, Utah and is an EMDRIA certified Therapist and Consultant. She is a licensed mental health therapist who has worked with children, adolescents, and adults...

Lisa Garcia

Lisa Garcia, LCSW-C is a private practice EMDR psychotherapist working with adults and adolescents in Olney, MD, a DC suburb. Lisa holds a bachelor’s degree in social work from The Catholic University...

Lisa Menard

Lisa Menard, LPC is an experienced EMDR therapist with a focus on complex PTSD and dedicated support for the LGBTQ+ community. As an EMDRIA-approved EMDR Therapist and Consultant-in-Training with...

Maraeca Butler

Maraeca Butler, MC, LPC-S is a psychotherapist and group private practice owner in Tempe, Arizona.  She is an EMDRIA Approved Consultant, Certified Therapist and Facilitator in Training.  Maraeca has...

Mary French

Mary French, BSN, MSW, LCSW-C, is an EMDRIA Consultant, Trainer and Therapist, and teaches Basic Training in EMDR therapy.  Mary is both a nurse and licensed clinical social worker with more than 30...

Mary Ray

Mary Ray, LCSW, trained in EMDR in 2000 with Francine Shapiro and continued her advanced trainings with Deany Laliotis to include individual and group consultation. Mary applies EMDR as a...

Megan Gittins

Megan Gittins, LPC, is an EMDRIA-certified EMDR Therapist, and a Consultant-In-Training and Facilitator-In-Training with Deany Laliotis for The Center. She completed her master’s degree in Forensic...

Renee Eddy

Renee Eddy, LPC, Reiki Master, is based in Norwich, CT and is an EMDRA Certified Therapist and Approved Consultant.  Renee received her MS in Forensic Psychology in 2008 and a post-graduate...

Robin Richardson

Robin Richardson, LCSW-C, is a licensed Clinical Social Worker, an EMDRIA-approved Consultant, a Certified EMDR Therapist and a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional. In addition, she has completed...

Sarah Rosney

Sarah Rosney, LCSW-R, is an EMDR psychotherapist working in a group private practice with locations in NY, NH, and Mass. Sarah’s clinical work has included working with individuals, children, families...

Shannon Schiefer

Shannon Schiefer, MA, LPC is a psychotherapist in private practice in Tempe, Arizona. She is an EMDRIA Certified therapist and EMDRIA-approved Consultant, working under the guidance of Deany Laliotis...

Sheryl Aaron

Sheryl Aaron, LICSW, is an EMDR psychotherapist in private practice in Washington, D.C., with specialties in trauma and perinatal mental health. She is an EMDRIA-approved Consultant and training...

Victoria Britt

Victoria Britt, LCSW, LMFT is an EMDR psychotherapist, and Marriage & Family Therapist who has maintained a private clinical and supervision practice in Montclair, NJ and New York City for over 30...

Walda Ciafone

Walda Ciafone, LCSW-C, is an EMDR psychotherapist with over 30 years of professional experience. She is an EMDRIA-approved Consultant and Certified therapist and provides group and individual...