Complex trauma cases can stretch even experienced clinicians. Dr. Najmeh Hourmanesh offers collaborative consultation for therapists working with trauma, dissociation, children and families, whether you’re building toward a credential or want a thoughtful second perspective on a difficult case.

Who this is for

• EMDR-trained clinicians seeking consultation hours toward EMDRIA Certification, or support integrating EMDR into practice after basic training
• Play therapists working toward the Registered Play Therapist (RPT) credential
• Clinicians using sand tray who want to deepen their skills
• Therapists facing complex trauma, dissociation, or child and family cases who want case consultation
• Agencies and group practices seeking group consultation for their teams

What consultation covers

1. Consultation goals. We clarify what you want: certification hours, skill development or help with specific cases.
2. Case conceptualization. Understanding your client’s presentation through a trauma-informed lens.
3. Assessment and treatment planning. Including readiness, stabilization needs and dissociation screening.
4. Intervention selection. Choosing and sequencing EMDR, play, sand tray and other approaches.
5. Clinical application. Reviewing session work, troubleshooting stuck processing, and adapting protocols for children, couples, families and groups.
6. Ethical and professional considerations. Scope, documentation, cultural responsiveness and self-care.
7. Follow-up. Ongoing consultation as cases evolve.

Formats and fees

• Individual consultation: $175 per 55-minute hour
• Group consultation: priced by number of participants
• Location: in person in Millcreek or online

Areas of expertise

• EMDR with children, teens and adults, including complex PTSD and dissociation
• Group EMDR protocols: GTEP, C-GTEP and IGTP
• Integrating EMDR with IFS, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy and sand tray
• Play therapy, Theraplay and parent-child work
• Culturally responsive care with immigrant and Persian-speaking clients

About your consultant

Dr. Hourmanesh is a licensed psychologist and EMDRIA Approved Consultant, Certified EMDR Therapist, Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor (RPT-S), Certified Sensorimotor Psychotherapist, Level 3 IFS Therapist and Certified Sand Tray Therapist (→ About). She regularly writes about the therapies she uses in her practice on the blog.

Frequently asked questions

Do your hours count toward EMDRIA Certification? Yes. As an EMDRIA Approved Consultant, Dr. Hourmanesh can provide the consultation hours required for EMDRIA Certification. Check EMDRIA’s current requirements for how many hours you need.

Can I get consultation for my EMDR basic training?  The basic EMDR trainings provide the consultation hours for participants. Ask if you are seeking additional hours.

Do you offer consultation in Farsi? Yes, for Farsi-speaking clinicians.

Schedule consultation. Email us at [email protected] or call (801) 441-8943 to discuss your goals and availability.