FOUNDER & CEO OF SCALING UP EMDR

Licensed Clinical Social Worker, EMDR Advanced Trainer & EMDRIA Approved Consultant & Trainer

A Licensed Clinical Social Worker, EMDR Trainer and published researcher, Kelly stands at the forefront of EMDR therapy and training on a global scale. Her work has taken her across continents—from France to Ethiopia and from Bangladesh to India, as well as throughout the United States—conducting EMDR Basic and Advanced Trainings.

As a valued member of world-renowned EMDR-specialist Dr. Ignacio Jarero’s esteemed research team in Mexico, Kelly contributes to the cutting-edge development of EMDR therapy. Kelly serves as a lead trainer of specialists, ensuring that the facilitation of EMDR therapy adheres to the highest standards of excellence and consistency.

Kelly’s authentic and innovative approach to running Scaling Up allows for a large community of high-quality trainers and therapists who share similar values and mission to work together to make therapy more accessible and affordable globally.

As the founder of Scaling Up EMDR, Kelly is uniquely positioned as both an EMDR trainer and consultant who shapes how EMDR is taught and practiced on a global scale. She has built Scaling Up EMDR into one of the most respected EMDR training organizations in the United States, assembling a community of trainers and consultants who share her commitment to accessible, high-quality care.

In addition to her international training work, Kelly is a published researcher whose contributions to the field extend beyond the training room. Her collaboration with Dr. Ignacio Jarero’s research team reflects her dedication to advancing the evidence base for EMDR therapy in complex and crisis settings.

For clinicians seeking an experienced EMDR trainer and consultant with a proven track record across diverse clinical and cultural contexts, Kelly brings a depth of expertise that is rare in the field. Her vision continues to drive Scaling Up EMDR’s mission to make EMDR training accessible worldwide.