EMDR Consultation and Training
The Pennsylvania Counseling Cooperative provides internal and external EMDR consultation and training for clinicians working toward EMDRIA certification. Services are provided by Stephanie Stathas, MS, LPC, NCC, an EMDRIA Certified Therapist and EMDRIA Approved Consultant-in-Training.
Stephanie offers individual and group EMDR consultation for therapists pursuing EMDRIA certification, as well as advanced consultation for clinicians seeking continued professional development in trauma-informed care.
Stephanie Stathas is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), National Certified Counselor (NCC), SMART Recovery Certified Counselor, and certified Neurofeedback/Biofeedback/qEEG trainer in the state of Pennsylvania. She is an EMDRIA Certified EMDR therapist and EMDRIA Approved Consultant-in-Training who was directly trained by Dr. Francine Shapiro, the developer of Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). She is also certified in Polyvagal Theory to support nervous system regulation throughout trauma treatment.
With over 13 years of clinical experience, Stephanie has worked with adults, trauma survivors, first responders, healthcare professionals, community mental health populations, dual diagnosis programs, inpatient and outpatient settings, and private practice providers. Her consultation approach integrates EMDR best practices, trauma-informed principles, and evidence-based strategies to support clinicians in delivering effective EMDR therapy.
To view Stephanie’s verified EMDRIA credentials and directory listing, visit her official EMDRIA profile here: official EMDRIA profile
Clinicians interested in EMDR consultation or training opportunities may contact the Pennsylvania Counseling Cooperative to learn more about availability and next steps.
Featured Presentation: Civil War Prisons, Trauma, and EMDR
Stephanie Stathas will be a featured presenter at the National Museum of Civil War Medicine for an interdisciplinary discussion exploring trauma, PTSD, and the application of Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) in understanding both historical and modern trauma recovery.
This presentation blends history, psychology, and trauma-informed clinical practice to connect the experience of Civil War prisoners with contemporary treatment approaches for post-traumatic stress.
To learn more about this event, click here: https://www.civilwarmed.org/event/civil-war-prisons-and-trauma-andersonville-ptsd-emdr-and-self-care/
“Thank you so much for considering me as a consultant-in-training on your journey to become an EMDR Certified Practitioner! EMDR therapy completely transformed and elevated my clinical practice, as well as helped me in my personal journey of self-development and growth. I firmly believe all clinicians have their own clinical gifts, and in using a strength-based approach I would love the opportunity to help you become more confident using EMDR so that you may also bring the transformative experience of EMDR to your clients.”