Q: What is the difference between receiving a “EMDR Training Certificate of Completion” versus becoming “Certified EMDR Therapist”?

Upon completion of Remote EMDR Training , you will receive an “EMDR Training Certificate of Completion” from the Maiberger Institute. This means you have been trained to practice EMDR Therapy, and you will be able to join our EMDR Therapist Directory for free. Once you’ve completed EMDR Training and get listed on our Directory, you will have the option of becoming a “ Certified EMDR Therapist ” through the Maiberger Institute. You do not need to be a “Certified EMDR Therapist” to practice EMDR therapy . However, therapists who continue on to become a “Certified EMDR Therapist” deepen their skill level as an EMDR therapist, and enjoy using EMDR therapy in more expansive and creative ways. For those of you wanting become a “Certified EMDR Therapist” through the Maiberger Institute, please visit the EMDR Certification page.

Question 1

Is the Maiberger Institute affiliated with the EMDR International Association (EMDRIA)?

Young · Accepted Answer

The Maiberger Institute recently made the decision to longer be affiliated with the EMDR International Association (EMDRIA). See also: "Moving On From EMDRIA" You are not required learn EMDR therapy through a training provider affiliated with EMDRIA in order to learn/practice EMDR therapy. You are also not required to join EMDRIA in order to practice EMDR therapy, nor are you required to seek certification through EMDRIA in order to practice EMDR therapy. In order to practice Remote EMDR Therapy, you will first need to obtain an "Remote EMDR Training Certificate of Completion" by completing a standard Remote EMDR Training program, like the one offered by the Maiberger Institute. The Remote EMDR Training offered by the Maiberger Institute will prepare you to practice Remote EMDR Therapy. Once you have completed the full Remote EMDR Training, you can practice EMDR therapy under your license, and you will eligible to join our EMDR Therapist Directory (free). After completing the Remote EMDR Training, you may go onto become a "Certified EMDR Therapist" through the Maiberger Institute, which requires additional client sessions, consultations, and training. You do not need to become an "Certified EMDR Therapist" in order to practice EMDR therapy; you just need to complete the Remote EMDR Training and receive a "Certificate of Completion" to begin practicing EMDR therapy.

Question 2

What is the difference between receiving a “EMDR Training Certificate of Completion” versus becoming “Certified EMDR Therapist”?

Young · Accepted Answer

Upon completion of Remote EMDR Training, you will receive an “EMDR Training Certificate of Completion” from the Maiberger Institute. This means you have been trained to practice EMDR Therapy, and you will be able to join our EMDR Therapist Directory for free. Once you’ve completed EMDR Training and get listed on our Directory, you will have the option of becoming a “Certified EMDR Therapist” through the Maiberger Institute. You do not need to be a “Certified EMDR Therapist” to practice EMDR therapy. However, therapists who continue on to become a “Certified EMDR Therapist” deepen their skill level as an EMDR therapist, and enjoy using EMDR therapy in more expansive and creative ways. For those of you wanting become a “Certified EMDR Therapist” through the Maiberger Institute, please visit the EMDR Certification page.

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