Presented by Kenya Rocha, MS, LMHC, NCC · An EMDR Consulting, LLC Training
Live hands-on practice, expert instruction, and trauma-informed learning — the complete 50-hour foundational training you need to confidently integrate EMDR into your clinical work. Approved by EMDRIA and applicable across a wide range of clinical presentations, not just trauma.
Designed for: Psychologists, Psychiatrists, Mental Health Therapists, Marriage & Family Therapists, Professional Counselors, and Social Workers. Beginner level — no prior EMDR experience required.
See Upcoming Training Dates ↓EMDR training that honors the heart of EMDR while advancing clinical skills and applications!
50 Hours of Complete EMDR Training
40 hours of academic instruction + 10 hours of group consultation — meeting all EMDR International Association requirements for foundational EMDR training.
You will leave with a working command of the Adaptive Information Processing (AIP) model, the eight phases of EMDR, and practical skills for applying EMDR across a wide range of clinical presentations — including trauma, attachment, beliefs-focused work, bilateral stimulation applications, and telehealth delivery.
Consultation hours are completed after the academic portion and must be finished within 12 months of your start date.
40 CE Credits Upon Completion
Continuing education credit is awarded by CE-Classes. For state-specific approval information, visit ce-classes.com.
EMDR Consulting, LLC is an NBCC Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 6853, and is responsible for all aspects of this program for NBCC CEs.
Questions about registration or CE support? Contact EMDR Consulting directly at registrations@emdrconsulting.com.
See Upcoming Training Dates ↓ “`EMDRIA Approved Basic Trainer · 30+ Years Clinical Experience
Kenya Rocha, MS, LMHC, NCC is a licensed psychotherapist and EMDRIA Approved Basic Trainer with 30+ years of clinical experience across individual, couple, family, and community mental health settings. Bilingual in English and Spanish, she brings cultural responsiveness, clinical depth, and a grounded teaching style to every training. Since 2014 she has trained hundreds of clinicians nationally — her participants consistently describe her instruction as rigorous, warm, and immediately applicable to real clinical work.
Read Kenya’s Full Bio →EMDR Basic Training is delivered through EMDR Consulting, LLC — view the full training calendar, including all upcoming dates with Kenya, here.
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She is probably the best instructor I’ve had — and that includes all of grad school.
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I have often heard people say, “I know it but I don’t know it.” This training provided me with a solution for how to help people be able to truly know the truth. Loved it, never bored.
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I really appreciated Kenya’s approach, knowledge, and teaching. The way that she addressed stigmatized diagnoses was thoughtful and compassionate, and it helped me feel confident in the quality of the training.
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I am beyond pleased with this experience. Kenya was amazing, so knowledgeable and relatable. I definitely plan to stick with her for coaching and I am so happy that I got to learn from her.
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Kenya solved all of our questions; she checked up on us and advised us to do self-care after each session. I loved her training.
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Wonderful — this was a transformative experience, life changing for myself and my practice.
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Click on an event for details & registration
Mar 30 – Apr 3 · Des Moines, IA
Apr 20 – 24 · Dallas, TX
Jun 15 – 19 · Dubuque, IA
Jul 27 – 31 · San Antonio, TX
Sept 14 – 18 · St. Cloud, MN
Oct 19 – 23 · Tampa, FL
Nov 2 – 6 · Houston, TX — registration opening soon
Aug 14–15 & Aug 27–29 · Hosted in Eastern Time
Drake University J-Term · Des Moines, IA · Registration opens November 2026
We offer private training events hosted by your organization — using any of our current offerings or a customized program built around your team’s needs.
Our instructors cover a wide range of topics for both EMDR-trained professionals and those new to EMDR, including:
Visit our Training & Events page to browse our full lineup, or reach out and let’s build something together.
Email info@emdrandbeyond.com or call 515.864.8655 to get started.
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