EMDR Certification Program for Therapists
- Feeling overwhelmed by the EMDR Certification process or unsure how to get certified in EMDR?
- Don’t know which consultant to work with?
- Want to have a consultation group with the same cohort of people each time?
- Want to become an expert EMDR clinician quickly?
We are here to help!
We offer you a comprehensive program to complete the EMDRIA certification process and pursue EMDR therapy certification to become an EMDR Certified Therapist™. This all-in-one package walks you through the EMDR journey with continuity and community. We break down emdr certification requirements into clear, step-by-step actions—so you always know what to do next.
Become an EMDR Expert through EMDR Therapy Certification
Welcome to your journey towards professional excellence and mastery in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy through EMDRIA Certification. Whether you’re a seasoned therapist or just starting your career in mental health, EMDRIA certification offers you a recognized standard of competence and expertise in EMDR therapy.
NOTE: Scaling Up helps clinicians complete the EMDRIA Certification process with ease. Scaling Up does not certify EMDR clinicians directly.
“I began the EMDR certification process elsewhere and felt discouraged, lost, and overwhelmed—so much so that I considered leaving EMDR behind altogether. Since joining the EMDR Certification Program at Scaling Up and completing the Refresher Course alongside individual and group consultation, that experience has completely shifted. I feel supported, welcomed to ask questions, and equipped with tangible tools. I’m now offering EMDR with the majority of my clients and seeing meaningful progress. The consultation experience has been seamless and genuinely encouraging.”
— R.P., LCSW
Why Pursue EMDRIA Certification?
- EMDR therapy is one of the most effective, efficient and evidence-based treatments for trauma and various other psychological disorders. Being certified allows you to contribute to this growing field in meaningful ways through research, advanced protocol development and training.
- It opens new opportunities for professional growth and advancement.
- EMDRIA certification not only signifies your proficiency in this transformative therapeutic approach but also enhances your credibility.
- By becoming a Certified EMDR Therapist, you join a global community of mental health professionals dedicated to excellence in trauma treatment.
Scaling Up will guide you through the certification process every step of the way!
What Do We Offer?
- Step-by-step instructions showing you how to get certified in EMDR quickly
- Our EMDR certification training guides you step by step through EMDRIA requirements, keeping you organized and on track throughout the process.
- A quiz to match you with a consultant that best suits your needs and preferences
- Join a community of peers going through the same process – No more attending drop-in consultation with colleagues who don’t know you!
- Sample documents and letters to save you time on your application
- A log to easily track consultation and client therapy hours needed for certification
Get EMDR Certified without the stress of missing a requirement! We’ve got you!
Documents You’ll Receive as Part of this Course:
- Quiz results to match you with a consultant that best fits your preferences and specialty areas
- Checklist for the Certification process
- Instructions for documentation organization and submission
- EMDR Certification Consultation Agreement Template
- Certification Consultation Permission for EMDR Recording to use with clients Template
- Consultation Presentation Forms
- EMDR Consultation and Client Hours Log
Cohort & Community-Based Certification Process
10-Month Cohort
- A cohesive, cohort of 8 total people receiving bi-monthly group consultation together with the same consultant
- Our highly reviewed 10-hour EMDR Refresher Course On Demand to review and enhance your EMDR skills.
- Mini Course: Case Conceptualization and Treatment Planning (1 EMDRIA CEU)
- Mini Course: Understanding Complex Presentation and Dissociative Reactions (1 EMDRIA CEU)
- 10-months of continuity in your learning process – includes the same 8-person cohort and group consultant
- Immediate access to a checklist of requirements to make it easy to stay organized
- A tracker for your client and consultation hours
- 8 documents to help you to complete your certification requirements and submit your application to EMDRIA
- Take our customized quiz to be matched with consultants that fits your preferences & populations served
- Includes a 30% off discount for our most popular and transformative EMDR Advanced Training
Upcoming Cohorts
Group Consultation Schedule
Consultant
Cohort #19
Wednesdays, 11am – 1pm Central Time
(Starts at 9am PT / 10am MT / 12pm ET)
Aug 5 • Oct 7 • Dec 9 • Feb 3 • Apr 7
Cohort #20
Wednesdays, 4pm – 6pm Mountain Time
(Starts at 3pm PT / 5pm CT / 5pm ET)
Sept 2 • Nov 4 • Jan 6 • Mar 3 • May 5
Cohort #21
Fridays, 9am – 11am Pacific Time
(Starts at 10am MT / 11am CT / 12pm ET)
Kickoff: Tues, Oct 6
Dec 4 • Feb 5 • Apr 2 • Jun 11
Cohort #22
Mondays, 9am – 11am Pacific Time
(Starts at 10am MT / 11am CT / 12pm ET)
Nov 23 • Jan 25 • Mar 22 • May 24 • Jul 26
Program Investment
$970
$194 deposit due at registration — then choose your payment option:
PAY IN FULL
$776 remaining
Pay the balance in full after your $194 deposit and you’re all set.
PAYMENT PLAN
$194/mo x 4
Four monthly payments of $194 beginning the 1st of the month after your first consultation date.
*Individual consultation hours required for EMDRIA Certification Application are not included in this program.
Benefits of EMDRIA Certification
Professional Recognition: EMDRIA certification distinguishes you as a skilled and knowledgeable practitioner of EMDR therapy, enhancing your reputation and credibility in the field.
Career Advancement: EMDRIA certification opens up new career opportunities, including referrals, supervisory roles, and positions in academic and clinical settings.
Continuing Education: Maintaining your certification requires ongoing professional development, ensuring that you stay current with the latest advancements in EMDR therapy and related fields.
Community and Support: As a certified EMDR therapist, you’ll gain access to a supportive network of peers, mentors, and resources to further enhance your clinical practice and professional growth.
Important Disclaimers BEFORE purchasing
* Please be advised: you must have documentation of completion from your EMDRIA approved EMDR basic training program (EMDR Basic Training) before you can start this EMDR Certification Program.
** The monthly charge INCLUDES the cost of the scheduled monthly consultation groups and the on-demand EMDR Refresher Course, but NOT the 10 individual consultation hours.
*** When registering for the cohort, you will be charged an initial NON-REFUNDABLE deposit. Then, once your cohort begins you will be charged the remaining monthly cost for the following nine months.
Cancellation & Transfer Policy
For the cohort course monthly cost: Because this cohort is so time intensive, we do appreciate when participants can plan and refrain from cancelling or transferring at the last minute or during the cohort. The closer to the cohort beginning, the more difficult it is to fill your spot. Additionally, due to the importance of emotional safety and cohesion of each training cohort, we strongly encourage you to try to stay within the cohort dates you originally attend, when possible, and to protect the dates on your calendar.
Cancellation Policy: The initial deposit is nonrefundable. Once you start your monthly cohort, any monthly payment made is nonrefundable.
Transfer Policy: In this case, all the money paid thus far is non-refundable. If you want to join a new cohort, you will need to start from the beginning and pay the full fee from the beginning of the cohort, even if you don’t need all the hours. We do this for the emotional safety and continuity of the cohort, as we cannot have people leaving and coming in the middle of the cohort process.
If you miss a consultation group: If you miss a consultation group in the middle of your cohort, you will need to make it up in your own time outside of the cohort. You will forfeit your payment that month. When you make up your group, you will need to pay that group consultant directly whatever their group fee is.
Continuing Education Credits
Continuing Education (CE) Credits are not available for the cohorts-based option of this program. However, Scaling Up offers EMDRIA CEUs and licensure renewal CEs for EMDR Refresher Course and the two mini courses included in the cohorts-based option of the Certification Program.
EMDR Refresher Course:
EMDRIA CEU’S
This training provides 10 CEUs for the on-demand training. These CEU’s will be provided by the EMDR International Association (EMDRIA). It is necessary to participate in 100% of the training to receive the credits of Continuing Education. A certificate for these CEU’s is included in the price of the training. Only participants who have completed an EMDRIA-Approved EMDR Basic Training are eligible for the EMDRIA credits.
CONTINUING EDUCATION (CE) CREDITS
Continuing Education (CE) credits are offered and included in the price of the training. Licensure CEs are included in the price. It is the responsibility of the therapist to check with their licensure board for CE eligibility. See number of CE credits for each type below:
National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC): Scaling Up, LLC has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7065. NBCC provides 10 CEs for the on-demand training. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Scaling Up, LLC is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
American Psychological Association (APA): Scaling Up, LLC is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Psychologists receive 10 CEs for the on demand training. Scaling Up, LLC maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB): Scaling Up (provider number 1834), is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved as ACE providers. State and provisional regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for continuing education credit. Scaling Up maintains responsibility for this course. Social workers completing the on-demand course receive 10 asynchronous continuing education credits.
Two Mini Courses:
EMDRIA CEU’S
This training provides 1 CEUs for each of the on-demand mini courses. These CEU’s will be provided by the EMDR International Association (EMDRIA). It is necessary to participate in 100% of the trainings to receive the credits of Continuing Education. A certificate for these CEU’s is included in the price of the training. Only participants who have completed an EMDRIA-Approved EMDR Basic Training are eligible for the EMDRIA credits.
CONTINUING EDUCATION (CE) CREDITS
Scaling Up offers a total of 1 National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC) clock hours for each mini course. It is the responsibility of the therapist to check with their licensure board for CE eligibility. This training is NOT eligible for APA or ASWB CEs.
National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC): Scaling Up, LLC has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7065. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Scaling Up, LLC is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
*** The mini courses are not eligible for ASWB (Association of Social Work Boards) or APA (American Psychological Association) continuing education credits (CEs). Licensed Psychologists or Social Workers taking this course will not receive any CEs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the requirements to become an EMDR Certified Therapist?
To earn EMDRIA Certification, therapists must complete an EMDRIA-Approved Basic Training, have an active mental health license, complete at least 50 EMDR sessions with clients, receive 20 hours of consultation from an EMDRIA-Approved Consultant, and submit a case consultation. Scaling Up’s EMDR Certification Program walks you through every step of this process with structured guidance and a consultant-matching quiz.
How long does it take to become an EMDR Certified Therapist through EMDRIA?
After completing EMDR Basic Training, the EMDRIA Certification process typically takes 1–2 years. The timeline depends on how quickly you accumulate the required 50 client sessions and 20 consultation hours. Scaling Up’s Certification Program helps you stay organized, connected, and on track throughout the process.
Does Scaling Up EMDR certify therapists directly?
No. Scaling Up EMDR guides clinicians through the EMDRIA Certification process, but EMDRIA (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing International Association) is the certifying body. Scaling Up provides step-by-step support, a consultant-matching system, community cohorts, and sample documentation—everything you need to complete the process with confidence.
What is included in Scaling Up’s EMDR Certification Program?
The program includes a step-by-step roadmap of EMDRIA certification requirements, a consultant-matching quiz to pair you with the right EMDRIA-Approved Consultant, cohort-based consultation groups, sample documents and letters, and ongoing community support. It’s designed so you always know exactly what to do next—no guessing, no feeling overwhelmed.
Can I join the Certification Program if I completed EMDR Basic Training somewhere else?
Yes. Scaling Up’s EMDR Certification Program is open to any therapist who has completed an EMDRIA-Approved Basic Training, regardless of where they trained. As long as you meet EMDRIA’s eligibility criteria, you can enroll and receive the same structured guidance and consultant matching as all other participants.
What is the difference between EMDR Basic Training completion and EMDRIA Certification?
Completing an EMDRIA-Approved Basic Training makes you an EMDR-trained therapist qualified to use EMDR with clients. EMDRIA Certification is a voluntary advanced credential that demonstrates a higher level of competence. It requires additional client hours, consultation, and a formal application through EMDRIA—and typically takes 1–2 years after completing Basic Training.
How do I find an EMDRIA-Approved Consultant for the certification process?
Scaling Up’s Certification Program includes a consultant-matching quiz that pairs you with an EMDRIA-Approved Consultant based on your clinical focus, schedule, and preferences. You can also browse Scaling Up’s directory of consultants or find one through EMDRIA’s online consultant locator.
How much does the EMDR Certification Program cost?
Pricing details for the Certification Program are available on the Scaling Up EMDR website. The program is designed to be an all-in-one, affordable option that replaces the cost of individually sourcing consultants, purchasing materials, and navigating the process alone. Contact the Scaling Up team for current pricing and payment options.
Start Your Journey Today
Embark on the path towards EMDRIA certification and take your practice to new heights of excellence in trauma treatment. Join the ranks of elite EMDR therapists who are making a profound difference in the lives of individuals, families, and communities around the world.
Join a community of dedicated EMDR therapists who are making a profound difference in the lives of individuals, families, and communities around the world.