EMDR CERTIFICATION COHORT
From Protocol Mastery to Complex Trauma Practice
A 10-month, small-group cohort for EMDR-trained clinicians. Every consultation hour you need for EMDRIA certification, 10 EMDRIA Credits, and the clinical depth to use it all with your most complex clients.
Next Cohort Starts January 2027 | 5 Spots
10
EMDRIA Credits
16
Group consultation hours
10
Individual consultation hours
5
Clinicians per cohort
This cohort is for you if:
Who it's for
You finished basic training. Now what?
Most clinicians leave EMDR basic training with the protocol in hand and a lot of questions about what to do when a real client doesn't follow the script. Certification can feel like a scavenger hunt: finding a consultant, piecing together hours, and hoping it all counts.
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This cohort was built for the space between trained and certified
- You've completed EMDRIA-approved basic EMDR training
- You're ready to pursue EMDRIA certification and want a clear, structured path
- You work with clients whose trauma is complex, relational, or dissociative, and the standard protocol doesn't always fit
- You want consultation that builds your clinical judgment, not just a signed hours log
- You'd rather grow alongside a small group of peers than go it alone
Completion of EMDRIA-approved basic EMDR training is required to enroll.
10 EMDRIA Credits
The teaching portion of every session is approved by EMDRIA for continuing education: 10 total. Your certificate is issued after you complete the sessions, the monthly quizzes, and the program evaluation.
Your consultation hours, CE credits, and clinical library in one cohort
Each month pairs one hour of EMDRIA-approved teaching with two hours of live group case consultation. What you learn at the start of a session, you apply to your own cases before it ends.
16 Group Consultation Hours
Two hours every month of live case consultation with rotating case presentations. You'll present your own cases and learn just as much from your peers work.
What's Included
10 Individual consultation Hours
One-on-one time with Joshua throughout the program, including a personalized onboarding session at the start and a growth recap at the end.
A clinical library to keep
Slide decks, clinical handouts, and procedural scripts for every month in your online classroom. Sessions are recorded and posted within 7 days, and a private discussion board keeps your cohort connected.
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Complete basic training
Finish EMDRIA-approved basic training, including its consultation hours.
Why a cohort instead of piecing hours together
EMDRIA also requires a license to practice independently, at least 2 years of experience in your field, and professional recommendation letters. Requirements can change, so confirm details on EMDRIA's website before applying.
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Over 10 months, earn 26 consultation hours and 10 EMDRIA Credits with one consultant who knows your cases.
Join the Cohort
One consultant, start to finish
More consultation than required
Your path to certification
Where this cohort fits
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Build your clinical experience
Alongside the cohort, work toward 50 EMDR sessions with at least 25 clients.
A curriculum, not just case review
Five clinicians, not a crowd
By month 10, your consultant knows your cases, your growth, and your blind spots.
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Finish your credits
Complete the final 2 of the 12 required EMDRIA Credits.Â
26 hours instead of the minimum 20.
Every session teaches you something you can apply that day.
Everyone presents, and everyone gets real feedback.
5
Apply
Joshua provides the consultation documentation [and recommendation letter] for your EMDRIA application.
The 10-month curriculum
Two phases, one clear arc
The first five months sharpen your clinical judgment inside the standard 8-phase protocol. The last five take that foundation into complex, attachment, and dissociative presentations, where textbook answers run out.
Content draws on published work by Parnell, Knipe, Mosquera and Gonzalez, Brown and Elliott, and others, integrated through Joshua's clinical lens.
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Joshua Adair, LCSW-S, ADS
Meet your consultant
Joshua is a trauma therapist and EMDR consultant specializing in complex trauma, attachment, and dissociation. His consultation draws on advanced trauma training, years of clinical work, and his own deep personal healing, which gives it a felt understanding that goes beyond protocol knowledge.
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He has a sharp eye for the cases that leave therapists feeling stuck. He helps consultees notice the subtle signs others miss, know when to slow down or adapt, and learn to trust their own clinical instincts.
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Just as central is the relational safety he creates. His goal is to develop clinicians, not just their technique: to help therapists feel safer, see clearer, and work deeper.
EMDRIA Approved Consultant | Founder, Mosaic Mind & Body Wellness
From Clinicians who have been in the room
"Joshua's cohort provided the perfect blend of clinical rigor and trauma-informed safety. I finished my certification feeling not just skilled, but truly confident in my instincts as an EMDR therapist."
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Texas
"The space Joshua creates is rare. He normalizes the complexity of dissociation while giving us practical tools to navigate it. I couldn't recommend this cohort more highly for anyone serious about trauma work."
Marriage and Family Therapist, California
"Building a community of like-minded trauma therapists while completing my certification hours was transformative. Joshua is a master at balancing the art and science of EMDR."
Licensed Professional Counselor
Cohort FAQ
What model of EMDR consultation do you offer?
Joshua Adair provides individual and group consultation hours toward EMDRIA certification, with a unique focus on adapting the standard protocol for complex trauma and dissociation through a cohort model.
Who is the Certification Cohort for?
It is designed for EMDR trained clinicians who want to earn their certification in a supportive, community-based environment while deepening their skills in trauma-informed and neuroaffirming care.
Does this fulfill all EMDRIA certification hours?
Yes, our 10-month cohort exceeds EMDRIA standards and provides every consultation hour required for certification, in addition to 10 of the 12 required EMDRIA CE's.
What is the cohort schedule and duration?
The cohort runs for 10 months, meeting consistently to build clinical skills and community. Groups typically meet monthly for a structured consultation exchange with in between individual support.
What if I need to miss a session?
We encourage consistency to honor the cohort community, but we have policies in place to help you make up necessary hours while staying on track for your certification goals.
What is the cost of the cohort?
The cohort investment is $2500 over the 10-month duration, covering all group and individual consultation requirements. Payment plans are available upon request.