EMDRIA (the EMDR International Association) sets standards for EMDR training, approves basic training programs, certifies EMDR therapists and consultants, and maintains a member directory and CE offerings. For trauma clinicians it is the central body for credible EMDR training and credentials. Membership and course-based costs apply.
Supervision & CEUVerified June 2026
EMDRIA
The EMDR International Association: training standards, certification, and directory.
About EMDRIA
What EMDRIA does
The features that actually matter for therapy practice.
EMDR training standards and approval
Therapist and consultant certification
Member directory
Conferences and CE
Practitioner resources
Honest assessment
What works and what does not, based on hands-on testing.
What works well
- Authoritative EMDR body
- Credible certification
- Member directory visibility
- Strong CE/community
Where it falls short
- EMDR-specific
- Membership plus training costs
- Certification is multi-step
- Basic training purchased separately
FAQ
Common questions about EMDRIA
- What is EMDRIA best for?
- The EMDR International Association: training standards, certification, and directory.
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