Fall 2026 marks Scaling Up’s most expansive regional EMDR training offering yet—with ten strategic locations spanning the East Coast, Southeast, and Mid-Atlantic, plus a convenient online option. Whether you’re a licensed or pre-licensed therapist in Philadelphia, Warwick, Charlotte, Atlanta, Raleigh, Pensacola, Delray Beach, Tampa, Cleveland, Alexandria, or anywhere across the Eastern seaboard, comprehensive EMDRIA-approved EMDR Basic Training is coming to your region this fall.
From New England to the Gulf Coast, the Research Triangle to the nation’s capital, our fall cohorts bring world-class EMDR treatment training to mental health professionals across the eastern United States. Best of all, nearly all fall locations run on the same schedule, giving you maximum flexibility to choose the venue that works best for your travel and professional needs. Register by January 31st and save 20% with coupon code YES25—but act quickly, as our EMDR training programs typically sell out weeks in advance.
Why Therapists Choose Scaling Up for EMDR Training
When you invest in professional development, quality matters. Here’s what sets our EMDR course apart:
EMDRIA-Approved Excellence: Every Scaling Up training meets the rigorous standards of the EMDR International Association, ensuring your certification is recognized and respected across the mental health profession.
All-Inclusive Consultation Groups: We include all required consultation groups in your training cost—no hidden fees, no surprise charges. You’ll know exactly what you’re paying upfront, with complete transparency that respects your professional budget.
Proven Track Record: With 95%+ recommendation rates from past participants and a consistent history of sold-out trainings, our EMDR Basic Training programs deliver transformative learning experiences that therapists enthusiastically recommend to their colleagues.
For complete curriculum details, instructor bios, and registration information, visit our EMDR Basic Training page.
Mid-Atlantic & Northeast EMDR Training
EMDR Training in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Our Philadelphia EMDR Basic Training serves therapists throughout the Philadelphia metro area, Delaware Valley, and South Jersey. Whether you practice in Center City, the surrounding suburbs, or nearby Delaware and New Jersey communities, this location offers excellent accessibility.
Training Dates:
- Part 1: September 25–27, 2026
- Part 2: November 5–6, 2026
The Philadelphia, Pennsylvania EMDR course attracts a diverse cohort of mental health professionals committed to bringing evidence-based trauma treatment to one of America’s most historic metropolitan regions.
EMDR Basic Training in Warwick, Rhode Island
New England clinicians have convenient access through our Warwick EMDR training, strategically located near Providence. This program serves therapists throughout Rhode Island, Southeastern Massachusetts, and Eastern Connecticut.
Training Dates:
- Part 1: September 25–27, 2026
- Part 2: November 5–6, 2026
The Warwick, Rhode Island EMDR course brings comprehensive EMDR treatment training to Southern New England, creating a regional professional community of trauma-focused practitioners across multiple states.
EMDR Training in Alexandria, Virginia
Located just outside the nation’s capital, our Alexandria EMDR Basic Training serves mental health professionals throughout Washington, DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia. This location is ideal for therapists working in the complex, diverse DMV region.
Training Dates:
- Part 1: September 25–27, 2026
- Part 2: November 5–6, 2026
The Alexandria, Virginia EMDR training connects you with colleagues across one of the nation’s most dynamic metropolitan areas, where trauma-informed care is increasingly recognized as essential.
EMDR Training in Cleveland, Ohio
Serving Northeast Ohio, our Cleveland EMDR course provides accessible training for therapists throughout the region, including Akron, Canton, and surrounding communities.
Training Dates:
- Part 1: September 25–27, 2026
- Part 2: November 5–6, 2026
The Cleveland, Ohio EMDR Basic Training brings EMDRIA-approved education to a region with growing recognition of evidence-based trauma treatment needs.
Southeast & Carolinas EMDR Training
EMDR Basic Training in Charlotte, North Carolina
Our Charlotte EMDR training serves clinicians across both Carolinas and draws therapists from throughout the Southeast Piedmont region. This central location offers excellent accessibility for mental health professionals across a wide geographic area.
Training Dates:
- Part 1: September 25–27, 2026
- Part 2: November 5–6, 2026
The Charlotte, North Carolina EMDR course creates a vibrant learning community where therapists from multiple states connect over their shared commitment to trauma recovery.
EMDR Training in Raleigh, North Carolina
Serving the Research Triangle and Eastern North Carolina, our Raleigh EMDR Basic Training offers convenient access for therapists in Durham, Chapel Hill, Cary, and throughout the Triangle area.
Training Dates:
- Part 1: September 25–27, 2026
- Part 2: November 5–6, 2026
The Raleigh, North Carolina EMDR training attracts clinicians from one of the nation’s most educated and innovative regions, where mental health professionals are known for their commitment to evidence-based practice.
EMDR Training in Atlanta, Georgia
Mental health professionals in Georgia’s capital and throughout the Southeast can join our Atlanta EMDR course for comprehensive EMDR treatment training in one of the region’s most dynamic cities.
Training Dates:
- Part 1: September 25–27, 2026
- Part 2: November 5–6, 2026
The Atlanta, Georgia EMDR Basic Training serves a diverse therapeutic community committed to addressing trauma across urban, suburban, and rural populations throughout the Southeast.
Florida EMDR Training: Three Strategic Locations
EMDR Basic Training in Pensacola, Florida
Located in Florida’s Panhandle, our Pensacola EMDR training serves clinicians throughout the Gulf Coast region, including parts of Alabama and Mississippi. This location is ideal for therapists in coastal communities often underserved by national training providers.
Training Dates:
- Part 1: September 25–27, 2026
- Part 2: November 5–6, 2026
The Pensacola, Florida EMDR course brings world-class trauma treatment education to the Gulf Coast, where mental health professionals work with diverse populations including military families and coastal communities.
EMDR Training in Tampa, Florida
For Central Florida clinicians, our Tampa EMDR Basic Training offers easy access for therapists throughout the Tampa Bay area, including St. Petersburg, Clearwater, Brandon, and surrounding counties.
Training Dates:
- Part 1: September 25–27, 2026
- Part 2: November 5–6, 2026
The Tampa, Florida EMDR training serves one of the state’s fastest-growing metropolitan regions, where mental health professionals are expanding their trauma treatment capabilities to meet increasing community needs.
EMDR Training in Delray Beach, Florida
South Florida therapists can attend our Delray Beach EMDR course, ideally located between West Palm Beach and Fort Lauderdale. This training serves the entire South Florida region, from Miami-Dade to Palm Beach County.
Training Dates:
- Part 1: September 25–27, 2026
- Part 2: November 5–6, 2026
The Delray Beach, Florida EMDR Basic Training attracts mental health professionals from throughout South Florida’s diverse communities, creating rich learning opportunities through varied clinical perspectives.
EMDR Training Online: Fall Cohort
Can’t travel to any of our East Coast, Southeast, or Mid-Atlantic locations? Our fall EMDR online course delivers the same comprehensive, EMDRIA-approved curriculum with complete flexibility.
Training Dates:
- Part 1: September 29–October 1, 2026
- Part 2: November 18–19, 2026
This virtual format is perfect for therapists with packed fall schedules, those in areas without nearby in-person training, or clinicians who prefer online learning. You’ll participate in live demonstrations, interactive practice sessions in breakout rooms, and real-time instruction with expert trainers—all from wherever you choose to join.
While our in-person trainings offer valuable regional networking, our EMDR training online option ensures that geography never becomes a barrier to professional excellence.
Comprehensive EMDR Treatment Training Curriculum
Regardless of which fall location you choose—or whether you join us online—you’ll receive the same rigorous training covering:
- Adaptive Information Processing (AIP) model and EMDR theoretical foundations
- Complete 8-phase EMDR protocol from history-taking through reevaluation
- Bilateral stimulation techniques and clinical application decisions
- Trauma case conceptualization and treatment planning strategies
- Resource development and installation for client stabilization
- Managing abreactions and navigating complex clinical presentations
- Protocol adaptations for diverse populations and varied presenting concerns
- Integrating EMDR into your existing therapeutic framework
By completing this EMDR Basic Training, you’ll possess both deep theoretical understanding and practical clinical skills to implement EMDR therapy confidently and effectively.
The Power of Synchronized Fall Training
Our fall regional offering is unique in its scope and coordination. With ten locations running on nearly the same schedule, you gain unprecedented flexibility:
Choose Your Optimal Location: Select based on travel convenience, professional community preferences, or regional networking opportunities.
Consistent Start Dates: September 25–27 for Part 1 across nearly all locations means you can plan your fall schedule with confidence.
Regional Professional Networks: Connect with colleagues across your region who understand the unique clinical, cultural, and systemic factors influencing trauma treatment in your area.
Maximum Accessibility: From major metropolitan areas to underserved regions, we’re bringing EMDR training closer to where you practice.
Act Now: Limited Seats and Time-Sensitive Savings
Here’s what you need to know immediately:
Fall Trainings Fill Fastest: As our largest regional offering, fall trainings attract therapists from across the eastern United States. Many locations sell out 4-6 weeks before the training date.
20% Year Sale Ends January 31st: Register by the end of January and use coupon code YES25 to save 20% on any fall training location or our online cohort. This represents substantial savings on your professional development investment.
Early Registration = Better Options: The sooner you register, the more location options remain available. Don’t wait until September to secure your spot—it may already be gone.
Transform Your Practice This Fall
EMDR therapy is recognized worldwide as one of the most effective, evidence-based treatments for trauma, PTSD, anxiety, phobias, depression, and numerous other presenting concerns. As a licensed or pre-licensed mental health professional, adding EMDR to your clinical expertise doesn’t just expand your treatment modalities—it fundamentally transforms healing possibilities for your clients.
Whether you choose the historic clinical community in Philadelphia, the New England collaborative spirit in Warwick, the nation’s capital perspective in Alexandria, the Midwest resilience in Cleveland, the Carolinas innovation in Charlotte or Raleigh, the Southeast diversity in Atlanta, the Gulf Coast unique needs in Pensacola, the Central Florida growth in Tampa, the South Florida multicultural richness in Delray Beach, or the convenience of online learning—you’re choosing clinical excellence and professional growth.
The time to commit is now. With our 20% Year Sale ending January 31st and fall trainings already receiving registrations, this is your moment to invest in the professional development that will define the next phase of your career.
Register for EMDR Basic Training today and use code YES25 to save 20%. Join the growing community of East Coast, Southeast, and Mid-Atlantic therapists who have transformed their trauma treatment capabilities through Scaling Up’s EMDRIA-approved training programs.
Your clients deserve evidence-based trauma treatment delivered by expertly trained therapists. You deserve training that respects your time, honors your professional journey, and delivers lasting clinical impact. Let’s make fall 2026 the season you become an EMDR-trained therapist.
