EMDR Master Psychotherapist

2 year renewal

How do I become an EMDR Master Psychotherapist?

To apply to become an EMDR Master Psychotherapist, first establish yourself as an EMDR Senior Psychotherapist trained by institution or trainer recognized by EGNetwork and have a recognized EMDR certificate. 

Proof via documentation will be needed for upload prior to beginning the certification process.

  • Be a EGNetwork Senior Psychotherapist for 3 years
  • Have a minimum of 10 (ten) years working in EMDR Therapy
  • Documentation of 10 hours of participation in a global peer consultation group with Senior and/or EMDR Master Psychotherapists
  • Proof of 1000 (one thousand) additional clinical sessions
  • Transcription/recording of one EMDR session with a specialty focus that they have developed, with explanations of the case history and management
  • Develop and present an advanced or paraprofessional workshop with your specialty focus, preferably with at least one other peer professional
  • Continued work 20 hours of volunteerism or program/workshop development to help either expand EMDR and AIP informed interventions accessible in your own country or abroad – this can include training, helping NGO’s, etc    
  • Declaration/Proof of 12 (twelve) Advanced Credits recognized by EGNetwork taken in the last two years
  • Pay the Master Psychotherapist fee

To Maintain Certification:

  • Keep verification up to date with EGNetwork
  • Maintain mental health practitioner licensure or equivalent in your country
  • Declaration/Proof of 12 (twelve) Advanced Credits in the past 2 (two) years
  • Maintain licensure ethics, including the absence of proven ethical complaints of misconduct

2 year renewal

Master EMDR Psychotherapist RENEWAL

The following are required for upload to renew your Master EMDR Psychotherapist verification.

  • Proof of EGNetwork Membership 
  • Proof EGNetwork Master EMDR Psychotherapist Certificate 
  • Proof of 12 credits in Advanced Courses (CEU’s)  
  • Maintain licensure ethics, including the absence of proven ethical complaints of misconduct

An EMDR place to call home.