Dr. Sells is a licensed psychologist with over 30 years of experience working with complex trauma and dissociation. She started her career treating forensic youth on an inpatient basis and foster children on an outpatient basis while maintaining a separate private practice treating adults healing from complex trauma and dissociation. She holds advanced certifications in: Clinical Hypnosis from the American Society of Clinical Hypnosis, Certified and Reliable Coder of the Adult Attachment Interview (AAI), Reliable Coder of Reflective Functioning from the New School of Social Research via Howard Steele, Ph.D., and an Advanced Certificate in the Treatment of Complex Trauma and Dissociation from the International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation (ISST-D). She is an EMDRIA-Approved Trainer and founded EMDR California in 2019 with the mission of training the next generations of EMDR therapists via a Trajectory of Excellence.

Email her at: drsells@emdrcalifornia.com

CERTIFIED EMDR THERAPIST AND EMDRIA-APPROVED CONSULTANT

Donna Hunter, MA, CMHC, holds graduate degrees in both Counseling and Leadership. Her career path includes being a Clinical Mental Health Counselor at Weber State University and being the founder of Embodied Trauma Therapy in Ogden, Utah. She is passionate about working with intersecting identities in college students and provides EMDR as an early trauma intervention for young adults. She specializes in providing therapy to adults for PTSD, complex PTSD, and dissociative disorders.

Donna is inspired as an EMRIA Approved Consultant in EMDR therapy to help clinicians build EMDR therapy into their clinical workflow--in part by her history in consultancy work with the Wildland Fire Lessons Learned Center to aid in their quest to build safe and effective wildland fire programs. With her guidance, this organization has been able to integrate high-reliability organizing into national processes.

Email her at: dhunter.thrive@gmail.com

CERTIFIED EMDR THERAPIST AND EMDRIA-APPROVED CONSULTANT

Sarah Callow-St. George, MA, LPCC, is an EMDRIA Approved Consultant in EMDR therapy. She is the owner of SCS Professional Counseling in Huntington Beach, CA, where she runs a private outpatient mental health practice serving all age ranges regarding their mental health needs in individual, family, and couples treatment. For the past three years she has served as Secretary on the Board of Directors for the California Association for Licensed Professional Counselors (CALPCC).  Ms. Callow-St. George maintains a specialization in the treatment of sexual assault survivors and perinatal mental health. Her expertise and passion for EMDR consultation has roots in her past history being a Project Coordinator within higher education and through her research experience in the Rwanda Project partnership with The Chicago School of Professional Psychology.

Email her at: scsprofessionalcounseling@gmail.com

CERTIFIED EMDR THERAPIST AND EMDRIA-APPROVED CONSULTANT

Kristina Butner, LCSW, is a licensed Clinical Social Worker providing both child and adult psychotherapy in an outpatient psychiatry service setting, since 2009. Kristina specializes in EMDR Therapy for children and adults. She is an EMDRIA Approved Consultant in EMDR therapy and is a practicum facilitator for the EMDR Center of Southern California (ECSC). Her clinical background includes individual, group, family and crisis therapy for youth in a special education emotionally disturbed program. She also has experience conducting developmental assessments and community parenting trainings in both Spanish and English. Kristina’s skill and passion in providing EMDR group and individual consultation is accentuated by her past experience working as a consultant for mainstreaming special education students via the San Jose Unified School District.

Email her at: benakp1@gmail.com

CERTIFIED EMDR THERAPIST AND EMDRIA-APPROVED CONSULTANT

Megan Dejean holds a Master’s Degree in Social Science Administration Case Western Reserve University, and is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the State of California. Her career path includes managerial and clinical social work with adolescents engaged with inpatient treatment, adolescent residential substance abuse recovery, adult residential and intensive outpatient addiction treatment and crisis intervention. Ms. Dejean has extensive experience in a managerial and clinical supervisory role since 2009. Currently, she is the Clinical Director at Framework Recovery in Huntington Beach, CA, and runs her own outpatient private practice specializing in CBT and EMDR via teletherapy.

Ms. Dejean is inspired as an EMDRIA Approved Consultant as she has seen amazing, positive change in individuals suffering from long-standing trauma that had previously exacerbated their addiction issues. With EMDR therapy, she has witnessed successful treatment outcomes in clients that have traditionally struggled with their addiction recovery. She is inspired to assist in developing the next generation of EMDR therapists because of the successes she has witnessed. Ms. Dejean brings a compassionate and solid presence to her EMDR therapy and  consultation services as a result of over a decade of managerial, supervisory and clinical practice.

Email her at: Megan.Dejean.LCSW@gmail.com

CERTIFIED EMDR THERAPIST AND EMDRIA-APPROVED CONSULTANT IN TRAINING

Brian Tiongson is an EMDRIA Approved Consultant in Training and Certified EMDR Therapist and hold a Master’s in Social Work from Walden University. He hasa dedicatd his career to supporting individuals navigating both addiction and primary mental health challenges. Early in his work, he saw a clear connection between trauma and addiction recovery with so many clients working hard to stay sober while carrying unresolved pain underneath addiction that often kept them stuck.

Brian specializes in EMDR therapy and other trauma-focused modalities. He became passionate about helping people heal at the root, not just manage symptoms. Over the years, he has witnessed how powerful trauma healing can be-not only in transforming emotional wellbeing but also in supporting long-term sobriety, stability, and self-trust.

Today, he maintains a private practice in Mission Viejo, CA, and also works in a dual-diagnosis treatment setting in Laguna Beach, CA. He is committed to creating a safe, grounded, and compassionate space where clients can process trauma, rebuild their ives, and reconnect with their inner resilience. His approach is collaborative, trauma-informed, and deeply centered on helping people experience meaningful, lasting healing.

Email him at: bptiongson@yahoo.com

CERTIFIED EMDR THERAPIST AND EMDRIA CONSULTANT IN TRAINING

With over 28 years of experience, Denise operates a private practice dedicated to assisting individuals in the healing of symptoms, with a primary focus on treating complex trauma and dissociation. Her compassionate and attuned therapy helps clients navigate the effects of trauma, facilitating mindful adjustments that enhance self-understanding, emotional health and healing. 

As an EMDR Consultant in Training, Denise Levine plays a crucial role in guiding and supporting clinicians who are looking to deepen their EMDR practice and work towards certification as EMDR Certified Therapists. She offers expert consultation to help therapists navigate the phases of EMDR therapy, providing insights and practical strategies to enhance their proficiency. Denise’s supportive approach ensures that clinicians receive tailored guidance to refine their skills, adhere to EMDR protocols, and overcome challenges in their practice. Her dedication to fostering professional growth helps therapists excel in delivering effective, transformative care to their clients.

Email her at: DeniseLevineLCSW@gmail.com

CERTIFIED EMDR THERAPIST AND EMDRIA CONSULTANT IN TRAINING, AND REGISTERED PLAY THERAPIST™ (RPT™)

Barbara is dedicated to helping individuals three years and older overcome challenges, manage anxiety, and heal from trauma. She integrates EMDR therapy, Play Therapy, Internal Family Systems-informed and Ego States-informed care into her work with children and their caregivers, teens, and adults who have experienced complex or sudden trauma.

Barbara has extensive experience working with diverse populations including children and caregivers referred by Children Advocacy Centers, victim support groups, and child welfare agencies in California and Nevada. She specializes in strengthening caregiver-child relationships, addressing trauma-related behavioral and emotional concerns, and trauma therapy for individuals of all ages facing anxiety, low self-worth, sexual trauma, abuse, neglect, and other traumatic experiences such as interpersonal violence, human trafficking, and various types of accidents.

Barbara is inspired by the transformative effects of EMDR therapy. She provides warm, collaborative guidance to help therapists refine their skills, build confidence, and adapt EMDR techniques to meet client’s unique needs. Barbara emphasizes protocol fidelity while empowering clinicians to navigate complex cases with creativity and compassion. Her dedication to fostering a supportive consultation environment ensures therapists feel prepared to deliver effective, transformative care to those they serve.

Email her at: barbara@openchapterstherapy.com

CERTIFIED EMDR THERAPIST AND EMDRIA CONSULTANT IN TRAINING

Briana Ferron, LMFT, is the owner and clinical supervisor at Sweetgrass Therapy in Los Angeles, CA. She blends EMDR with equine-assisted psychotherapy, offering clients a holistic and transformative approach to healing. Briana holds a certificate from the University of Denver's post-master’s Equine-Assisted Mental Health Practitioner Program, enhancing her ability to integrate the therapeutic presence of horses into her practice.

Briana’s passion for EMDR comes from the profound healing she has witnessed in her clients. She specializes in working with individuals who struggle with the dysregulation that frequently comes with complex PTSD, attachment wounds, and trauma. By using EMDR, she helps clients break free from old patterns and build healthier relationships, fostering a deep sense of healing and resilience. Sticking to the original fidelity of EMDR is something Briana deeply values, which is why she finds joy in supervising and consulting with the next generation of therapists. She looks forward to passing the torch to those who will continue to uphold these standards.

Email her at: briana@sweetgrasstherapyla.com

CERTIFIED EMDR THERAPIST AND EMDRIA CONSULTANT IN TRAINING

Dr. Luz Robles is a dually Licensed Psychologist and Clinical Social Worker in Nevada and California with over two decades of experience serving diverse populations. She is the Founder and Chief Psychologist of Lucero Wellbeing, PLLC, a private practice offering neuropsychological, psychological, and psychoeducational evaluations, as well as bilingual trauma-informed therapy using EMDR and CBT.

Dr. Robles specializes in the assessment and treatment of complex trauma, developmental, and neurological conditions across the lifespan. Fluent in Spanish, she is dedicated to providing culturally responsive care to underserved and Spanish-speaking communities. Dr. Robles is a skilled EMDR clinician known for her deep attunement, clinical precision, and trauma-informed presence. She brings a grounded, compassionate approach to EMDR that helps clients safely process painful memories and reclaim a sense of control and resilience. Her extensive background in neuropsychology and rehabilitation psychology allows her to tailor EMDR interventions to meet the unique cognitive, emotional, and cultural needs of each client. Dr. Robles creates a healing space rooted in safety, trust, and empowerment making her a trusted guide for those navigating the long-term impacts of trauma.

Email her at: drluzrobles@lucerowellbeing.com