Yes, if you completed the Remote EMDR Training, which includes 40 hours of training and 10 hours of group consultation, you are considered EMDR-trained and are eligible to begin practicing EMDR therapy with clients, provided you hold an active state mental license for that. You receive a Certificate of Completion from the Maiberger Institute upon completing the training, signifying that you have received EMDR training.
For example, you can update your CV/bio/profile to say:
- “I completed my EMDR training through the Maiberger Institute”
- “I am trained in EMDR therapy.”
- “I am an EMDR therapist.”
- “I am EMDR-trained.”
EMDR-Trained vs. EMDR-Certified:
It is important to note there is a difference between an “EMDR-trained” (“EMDR therapist”) vs “EMDR-certified” (“Certified EMDR Therapist”) as certification requires additional training and consultation beyond initial EMDR training.
Completing the Maiberger Institute’s training makes you “EMDR-trained,” which is the foundational step to using the therapy. EMDR Certification is a separate, optional process.
Eligibility to Practice EMDR Therapy:
Once you have your Certificate of Completion, you can begin offering EMDR therapy to clients as long as you have a valid state mental health license to practice.