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EMDRIA-Approved Consultant Training Program
Become an EMDRIA-Approved Consultant
Lead the Next Generation of EMDR Therapists
Everything you need to earn the credential, in one place.
TTI's Consultant Training Program is the structured, mentor-supported path to the EMDRIA-Approved Consultant credential. Built around the 2026 EMDRIA standards. Includes the consultees, the curriculum, the hours, and the community most CITs spend years trying to assemble on their own.
EMDRIA-Approved Consultants
20 Consultation Hours Built In
Built on 2026 Standards
Where Consultant Training Fits
Certified, Consultant-in-Training, Approved Consultant. Here's the Path.
You've already moved through Basic Training and Certification. Here's where the Consultant credential sits and what it actually unlocks.
Step 1
EMDRIA-Certified Therapist
You've completed Basic Training plus 20 consultation hours, 50 client EMDR sessions, and 12 EMDR-related CE credits. You hold the credential and you've been certified for at least two years.
You Are Here
Step 2
Consultant-in-Training (CIT)
You want to take your EMDR skills to the next level and become an expert in the field. You're looking for a clear path forward, structured support, and the credential that opens the door to consulting, training, and leadership in the EMDR community.
Step 3
EMDRIA-Approved Consultant
You've completed the CIT process, submitted your application, and earned the credential. You can now provide consultation to therapists pursuing certification, train CITs of your own, and step into a leadership role across the EMDR community.
The Consultant credential is where EMDR moves from a clinical practice to a teaching one.
The Real ROI
Why Pursue the Approved Consultant Credential
You're already a strong EMDR therapist. Here's what consultant status actually adds to your practice and your career.
A Real Revenue Stream
Approved Consultants typically charge $75 to $160 per hour for individual consultation, plus group rates of around $25 per participant per hour. Even a part-time consultation practice (5 individual consultees monthly + 2 small groups) can add $1,500 to $3,000 in monthly revenue on top of clinical work, at a rate often higher than your clinical rate.
Burnout Protection
Trade some of your client hours for consultation hours. Less emotional load, deeper professional engagement, and a different kind of clinical thinking. Most consultants describe consultation as the work that keeps them in the field longer.
A Built-In Referral Pipeline
The therapists you consult with become a referral network. They send clients your way for cases outside their scope. Other consultants refer when their caseload is full. Consultation grows your visibility in the EMDR community in a way clinical work alone doesn't.
Leadership in the Field
Approved Consultants shape the next generation of EMDR therapists. You influence how clinicians work with complex trauma, how they handle dissociation, how the modality evolves. Few credentials in our field carry that weight.
What Happens After You Apply
A Clear Path from Application to Acceptance
This is a selective program. Here's exactly what you can expect.
1
Apply
Submit your application through the link on this page. We review every application personally.
2
Interview
If your application moves forward, we'll schedule a 60-minute video interview with our team. This is a real conversation, not a screening.
3
Acceptance
After your interview, we'll let you know within one week. If accepted, you'll receive your enrollment package and onboarding next steps.
4
Get Oriented
A 1:1 orientation, a personalized checklist and schedule, and a TTI Approved Consultant matched to your clinical focus and goals.
5
Begin
Start your consultation-of-consultation hours, shadow TTI Basic Training, and begin consulting with the EMDR clinicians we connect you to.
Most CITs complete the program in 12 to 18 months. EMDRIA gives you up to 5 years from your CIT Declaration Form, so the pace is yours.
What Your CIT Year Actually Looks Like
Milestones, Not a Rigid Calendar
1
Get Oriented
Typically Months 1-2
Submit your CIT Declaration Form to EMDRIA. Get paired with your TTI Approved Consultant. Walk through the Consultant Training Manual, the Core Competencies checklist, and the Consultant Hub. Begin shadowing TTI Basic Training.
2
Begin Consulting
Typically Months 2-6
Start providing consultation to EMDR therapists that we provide you with. Attend monthly consultation-of-consultation sessions with your TTI Approved Consultant. Start logging your hours toward the EMDRIA requirement.
3
Deepen Your Practice
Typically Months 6-12
Lead group consultation. Work with specialty populations (addictions, dissociation, complex PTSD, chronic pain). Refine your developmental model of consultation. Most CITs complete the bulk of their hours in this stretch.
4
Apply
Typically Months 12-18
Wrap up your final consultation-of-consultation hours. Complete your Core Competencies checklist. Submit your EMDRIA Approved Consultant application. Step into the credential.
You can move faster or slower based on your caseload, family obligations, and clinical bandwidth. We help you build a timeline that's realistic.
Inside the Program
Everything You Get with TTI Consultant Training
One enrollment, one price, no surprise add-ons. Built so you don't have to assemble your CIT experience piece by piece.
Hands-On Experience
20 hours of consultation-of-consultation as a CIT (10 individual + 10 group). EMDR therapists to provide 15 hours of consultation to. Shadowing of TTI Basic Training and a comprehensive Consultant Training Manual.
A Clear Roadmap
Step-by-step CIT Core Competencies checklist aligned to EMDRIA standards. TTI's EMDR Consultant Training Manual with structured exercises. The Consultant Hub with scripts, articles, protocols, and demonstration videos. A copy of the EMDR Practitioner Toolkit.
Expert Mentorship
Your matched TTI Approved Consultant. Access to multiple TTI faculty members across specialties (addictions, dissociation, complex trauma, chronic pain, and more). Direct guidance from clinicians who built the standards we all work to.
A Real Community
The TTI Consultant Network: a collaborative space where CITs and Approved Consultants think out loud, problem-solve cases, and build relationships. A feature on our team page once you're a TTI consultant. The peer connections most consultants say carried them through.
Continuing Education
12 CEs in TTI store credit so you can continue your professional development inside the same ecosystem.
Our Commitment
A Shame-Free Space for Learning where you can be real and make mistakes. Built to meet EMDRIA standards in full. Ongoing mentorship and clear, step-by-step support.
Tuition
One Price. The Whole Path.
$3,600
Flexible payment plans available. No surprise fees, no surprise add-ons.
What's Included
Your matched TTI Approved Consultant
All 20 consultation hours
Full curriculum + Consultant Hub
15 hours of consultation with consultees
12 CEs
TTI Consultant Network access
Have questions about pricing or payment plans? Get in touch.
What Makes TTI Different
The Only CIT Program That Includes Everything
Most CIT programs leave you to assemble the experience yourself. Find your own consultees. Track down your own consultation-of-consultation. Build your own community. Hope you've covered everything EMDRIA wants. We don't work that way.
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At TTI
Most Programs
The Consultees
We connect you to 15 hours of consultation with consultees, meeting EMDRIA requirements.
You find your own consultees, often through cold outreach to colleagues or local networks.
Consultation-of-Consultation
All 20 hours included with your enrollment, paired with your matched TTI Approved Consultant.
You pay separately, often $100 to $160 per hour.
The Curriculum
The full Consultant Training Manual, Core Competencies checklist, demonstration videos, and the Consultant Hub.
Reading list and self-study, with curriculum varying widely.
Shadowing & Practice
Shadow TTI Basic Training, sit in on consultation groups, and learn how experienced consultants actually work.
Limited or no shadowing access.
Community
The TTI Consultant Network, a feature on our team page, lifelong professional connection.
You finish the program and you're on your own.
No one else offers everything in one place. We built this program because we wished it had existed when we became consultants.
2026 Standards Update
Aligned with EMDRIA's New Consultant Standards
EMDRIA published updated Approved Consultant standards in February 2026, the first major revision in years. Our program was built around them.
If you're a current EMDRIA Certified Therapist deciding whether to apply now under the existing standards or wait for the new application, we can help you think it through. Either way, what you'll learn at TTI is built to meet the higher bar EMDRIA is moving toward.
Educational Programming
EMDRIA's new standards require structured training programs for current and aspiring consultants, not self-directed study.
At TTI
Full curriculum, Core Competencies checklist, Consultant Hub, and live mentorship are part of every CIT's experience.
Evaluation Framework
EMDRIA's new standards introduce tools to assess consultant competence and adherence.
At TTI
Our Core Competencies checklist mirrors EMDRIA's framework. You're evaluated continuously, not just at the end.
Supported Resources
EMDRIA's new standards call for ongoing resources to promote consistent practice across the EMDR community.
At TTI
The Consultant Hub gives you scripts, protocols, demonstration videos, articles, and tools you can return to long after you're an Approved Consultant.
Updated Application Requirements
EMDRIA is rolling out a new application process aligned with the updated standards.
At TTI
Whether you apply under the current standards or wait for the new application, our program prepares you for both. We'll help you decide which path fits your situation.
From TTI-Trained Consultants
Stories from Now-Approved Consultants
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What I enjoyed most was connecting with consultants from different specialties and learning from their diverse experiences. Shadowing a group consultation was especially helpful because it let me observe the dynamics and collaboration in real time. The program was thoughtfully and intentionally designed, from the Basic Training videos to working with consultees.
Chantell S.
EMDRIA-Approved Consultant
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An incredible training program that offered so many opportunities for connection, discussion, and professional development. I greatly appreciated the chance to connect with other CITs, Approved Consultants, and engage in meaningful discussions toward growth. I highly recommend this program for anyone interested in becoming an Approved Consultant.
Alyssa S.
EMDRIA-Approved Consultant
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Everything was very well organized. My consultants were responsive, knowledgeable, and super empowering throughout the entire process.
Paulina A.
EMDRIA-Approved Consultant
The Honest Self-Assessment
Who Becomes a Great Consultant
We're not just looking for credentials. We're looking for clinicians who bring both skill and heart to the role. Read through the list below. If most of these resonate, you'll thrive in our program.
- You're an EMDRIA Certified Therapist (or you'll be one before applying), with at least two years of certified practice.
- You're clinically grounded in trauma work and confident in your EMDR protocol fidelity.
- You're drawn to mentorship. The idea of guiding other clinicians excites you, not drains you.
- You bring a shame-free presence to the work. You can hold space for vulnerability and meet other clinicians where they are.
- You're professional, prepared, and clear in your communication. You honor commitments and follow through.
- You're ready to commit 12 to 24 months to becoming an Approved Consultant, at a pace that fits your practice.
Common Questions
EMDR Consultant Training at TTI: What to Know
Who is eligible to apply?
You're eligible to apply if you're an EMDRIA Certified Therapist (or will be by the time you submit your CIT Declaration Form) with at least two years of certified practice. We also look for clinical depth, mentorship orientation, and the relational qualities described in our self-assessment section above.
How long does the program take?
Most CITs complete the program in 12 to 18 months. EMDRIA gives you up to 5 years from your CIT Declaration Form to complete the requirements, so the pace is yours. We help you build a timeline that fits your practice.
How are CITs matched with their TTI Approved Consultant?
After acceptance, our team pairs you with a TTI Approved Consultant based on your clinical focus, learning style, and goals. If you have a preferred consultant on TTI faculty, you can request them. Requests aren't guaranteed but we accommodate when possible.
How does enrollment work? Is there a cohort?
We accept applications on a rolling basis. Once accepted, you can begin onboarding right away. There's no fixed start date you have to wait for.
What are the new EMDRIA standards and how do they affect me?
EMDRIA published updated Approved Consultant standards in February 2026 covering structured educational programming, evaluation framework, supported resources, and updated application requirements. If you're already a CIT, you can choose to apply under the existing standards (within your 5-year window) or wait for the new application later in 2026. We help you decide which path makes sense, and our program prepares you for either.
Where do my consultees come from?
We provide them. As a TTI CIT, you're connected to a dedicated group of EMDR Basic Training therapists who need consultation. Most CIT programs leave you to find your own consultees through cold outreach. We don't.
What does "consultation-of-consultation" mean?
It's the consultation you receive from your TTI Approved Consultant about your work as a CIT. Think of it as supervision for your developing consultant skills. EMDRIA requires 20 hours of it. We include all 20 in your enrollment.
Can I keep my full clinical caseload while I'm a CIT?
Yes. Most CITs continue clinical work throughout the program. Many start swapping a few clinical hours for consultation hours partway through, especially as their consultation practice grows.
How much can I earn as an Approved Consultant?
Approved Consultants typically charge $75 to $160 per hour for individual consultation. Group consultation rates vary, often around $25 per participant per hour. A part-time consultation practice can add $1,500 to $3,000 per month in revenue on top of your clinical work. Rates depend on your location, specialty, and experience.
I'm not sure if I'm ready to apply. What should I do?
Download our free guide ("The Top 5 Barriers to Becoming an EMDR Consultant") at the bottom of this page. Or get in touch and we'll help you think it through.
Ready to Lead
Step Into the Role You've Been Building Toward
You've done the certification. You've sat with the cases. You know the work. The Approved Consultant credential is how you turn that experience into impact across the field, and into a leadership role inside a community that takes the work as seriously as you do.
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Still Deciding?
The Top 5 Barriers to Becoming an EMDR Consultant (and How to Finally Overcome Them)
