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.
Allison Bruce
Allison E. Bruce, LPCC-S is a Certified EMDR Therapist and an EMDRIA-approved consultant. Allison comes to the process of EMDR teaching and consultation with over 15 years of experience in the mental...
Amber Foster
Amber Foster, LCSW-S is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, a board-approved supervisor, and the owner of a group practice in Texas. She is also an EMDR Certified therapist, an EMDRIA-approved...
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...
Colette Brooks
Colette Brooks, LPC, LSATP, CMHC, is affectionately known by those she serves as Dr. Lettie. She is an EMDRIA-certified Therapist and Consultant. She is currently a Facilitator in Training under the...
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...
Erika Tsoukanelis
Erika Tsoukanelis, LCSW is an EMDRIA-certified Therapist, Consultant, and teaches the Basic Training in EMDR therapy for The Center. Erika is the owner of Heart of Inquiry, a private practice in...
Gina Connor
Gina Cipolla Connor, LICSW is an EMDRIA-approved Therapist and currently in training with Deany Laliotis as a Facilitator-in-Training. She received her EMDR Basic and Intermediate Training with The...
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...
Jenna Karl
Jenna Halloran Karl, LCSW, LICSW is a psychotherapist and private practice owner based in Syracuse, NY. She is independently licensed in NY, MA, and ME. Jenna is an EMDRIA-certified Therapist and...
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...
Kelly Alpert, LCSW-C
Kelly Alpert, LCSW-C is an EMDRIA Certified Therapist and is currently a Consultant-in-Training and Facilitator-in-Training working under the guidance of Deany Laliotis. She completed her EMDR Basic...
Kris Rinkenberger, LCPC
Kris Rinkenberger, LCPC, EMDRIA Certified EMDR therapist and Consultant and Facilitator-in-Training with Deany Laliotis. Kris received her Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Bradley...
Laura Bell
Laura Bell, LPC, NCC is an EMDRIA-certified Therapist and a consultant with Deany Laliotis for the Center. Laura currently owns a private practice in Woodbridge, VA. She earned a master’s degree in...
Lida Lisowe, LCHMC
Lida Lisowe, LCMHC, is a Certified EMDR Therapist, and EMDRIA-approved Consultant in Training under the mentorship of Deany Laliotis. She maintains a private practice in Raleigh, NC, and specializes...
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...
Maraeca Butler
Maraeca Butler, MC, LPC-S is a psychotherapist and group practice owner in Tempe, Arizona. She is an EMDRIA Approved Consultant and Certified Therapist. Maraeca is passionate about assisting her...
Maria Masciandaro
Maria G Masciandaro, Psy.D, is a licensed psychologist who specializes in treating individuals and families exposed to recent trauma, and provides training and case consultation to other therapists...
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...
Rachel Totten
Rachel Totten, MSW, LICSW, LADC is an EMDRIA-certified EMDR Therapist and Consultant-in-Training. Rachel is a licensed clinical social worker in VT, NH, ME, NC, and SC. Under the mentorship of Deany...
Renee Eddy
Renee Eddy, LPC, Reiki Master, is based in Norwich, CT and is an EMDRIA 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...
Sam Schrager
Sam Schrager, LICSW is an EMDR psychotherapist in Pittsfield Massachusetts working with adults and adolescents. He specializes in treating attachment issues and complex PTSD. Sam is a Consultant-in...
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...