EMDR Consultation
Professional Consultation with Tyler Orr, PhD, LPC
As an EMDRIA Approved Consultant, I offer individual online consultation for mental health professionals at various stages of their EMDR training and clinical development. Whether you are completing EMDR Basic Training, working toward EMDRIA Certification, pursuing Approved Consultant status, or seeking ongoing clinical support, consultation provides an opportunity to explore questions, strengthen clinical skills, and deepen your understanding of the therapeutic process. My approach to consultation is collaborative, interactive, and grounded in curiosity, awareness, and thoughtful attention to the challenges that can arise in clinical practice.
EMDR Training & Professional Credentials
I received training in the SAFE Model of EMDR Therapy through the Personal Transformation Institute (PTI). I am an EMDR Certified Therapist, EMDRIA Approved Consultant, and EMDRIA Credit Provider through the EMDR International Association (EMDRIA).
I hold a PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision from the University of the Cumberlands and a master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. As the creator of Constructed Awareness®, I also bring an awareness-based perspective to EMDR consultation, exploring how attention to thoughts, bodily sensations, and external experiences can support clinical responsiveness throughout the therapeutic process.
EMDR Consultation Services
I offer individual consultation for clinicians seeking professional development, credentialing, and ongoing support in their use of EMDR therapy.
EMDR Basic Training Consultation
For clinicians completing the consultation component of EMDR Basic Training. Consultation focuses on applying the eight-phase protocol, developing case conceptualization skills, and integrating EMDR into clinical practice. We can explore questions and experiences arising as you begin working with EMDR in your clinical setting. Consultation hours associated with Basic Training must meet the requirements of the clinician's training provider.
EMDRIA Certification Consultation
For EMDR-trained clinicians pursuing EMDRIA Certified Therapist status. Consultation supports continued development of EMDR clinical competencies, including case conceptualization, treatment planning, preparation, reprocessing, and application of the standard protocol. Sessions offer opportunities to discuss clinical work, explore challenges, and deepen understanding of EMDR practice while working toward the applicable certification requirements.
EMDR Consultant in Training (CIT) Consultation
For clinicians pursuing EMDRIA Approved Consultant status. Consultation of consultation provides an opportunity to develop the knowledge, skills, and responsiveness involved in supporting other EMDR therapists. Our work may include reviewing consultation experiences, exploring approaches to clinical feedback, reflecting on the consultant-consultee relationship, and developing greater awareness of the consultation process.
Ongoing EMDR Clinical Consultation
For EMDR-trained clinicians seeking continued consultation outside of a formal credentialing pathway. Whether you are encountering challenges in treatment, exploring complex clinical presentations, or seeking another perspective on your work, consultation offers a collaborative setting for thoughtful clinical exploration.
Areas for Clinical Exploration
Depending on your interests and professional development needs, consultation may include:
EMDR case conceptualization and treatment planning
Application of the eight phases of EMDR therapy
History taking, preparation, and resourcing
Client readiness and challenges during reprocessing
Complex trauma and dissociation-related considerations
Clinical decision-making and therapist responsiveness
The therapeutic relationship and awareness of the clinician's own experience
Integration of Constructed Awareness® within EMDR practice
The specific focus of consultation is shaped by your learning needs, clinical questions, and professional goals.
Integrating Constructed Awareness® and EMDR
Constructed Awareness® emerged from my work as an EMDR therapist and educator, particularly through exploring the challenges clinicians and clients can encounter when attending to present-moment experience. Questions such as "What are you noticing now?" can sometimes be difficult for clients to answer, especially during preparation, resourcing, and reprocessing.
Constructed Awareness® offers a framework for recognizing how attention moves among thoughts, bodily sensations, and external stimuli. Bringing awareness to these different orientations can help clinicians better understand what is happening within the therapeutic process and consider how to respond. Within EMDR consultation, we may explore how Constructed Awareness® can complement existing EMDR skills and support clinical responsiveness across the eight phases of treatment.
For clinicians interested in learning more about the model and its professional training opportunities, visit the Constructed Awareness Institute.
Consultation Format & Fees
Individual EMDR Consultation
Session Length: 60 minutes
Fee: $175 per session
Format: Online via Zoom
Consultation is offered individually and tailored to your professional development needs. For clinicians seeking consultation toward EMDRIA credentials, we will clarify the consultation pathway, applicable requirements, and documentation before beginning.
Begin EMDR Consultation
If you are interested in beginning EMDR consultation, I welcome you to submit an inquiry using the form below. Please share a little about your professional background, the type of consultation you are seeking, and any questions you may have about getting started. Our office will review your inquiry and follow up by email regarding availability and next steps.
Once consultation arrangements have been established, scheduling, required documentation, and payment processing are managed through our secure SimplePractice Client Portal. Please do not include identifying client information or confidential case details in your initial inquiry.
EMDRIA Resources
Clinicians pursuing EMDRIA credentials are encouraged to review the current requirements directly through the EMDR International Association.
EMDRIA Certified Therapist Information