EMDR Consultation
EMDR Consultation
There are many reasons why EMDR therapists choose to seek consultation. Whether part of the initial 10-hour basic training requirements, to achieve certification or become an Approved Consultant in EMDR therapy, for support in working with complex clinical cases, or to increase your confidence and effectiveness in the practice of EMDR therapy with clients, consultation plays a critical role of the professional development as an EMDR therapist. Even the most experienced of clinicians seek routine consultation as a way of honing their skills, practicing self-care, and getting help with challenging cases!
EMDR Consultation with Brian Gong
Our EMDR community is full of highly-qualified psychotherapists and mentors to seek consultation from. Making the choice of who to work with is often based on a variety of reasons. Some of these include personality and approach and looking for the right “fit”, the consultant’s specific clinical experience and areas of specialization, working with someone online versus finding someone in the local community, cost per session, individual versus group, etc. Brian has been described as funny, approachable, and good at articulating complex concepts. He tries to practice a good blend of being encouraging while also challenging you to grow and take healthy risks toward your development. He realizes that gaining mastery in EMDR (or anything for that matter) can be a very vulnerable process, so he makes sure to provide a nonjudgmental and validating environment in which you can thrive! Here is his profile on our website.
- Specializing in Addictions, Trauma (simple and complex), and EMDR Early Intervention (using EMDR for very recent events, otherwise known as critical incidents), anxiety and panic attacks, dissociation, often utilizing a core belief model of case conceptualization and treatment planning.
- Founder of the Palm Beach County Trauma Recovery Network (TRN), our network of local EMDR therapists who provide pro bono EMDR therapy following natural and man-made community disasters.
- On the board of directors of Trauma Recovery, EMDR Humanitarian Assistance Programs (HAP), the non-profit training and humanitarian organization founded by Francine Shapiro.
- Trauma Recovery/HAP Basic Training Facilitator
- Up-to-date on current EMDR research and practice with attendance at EMDRIA conferences and advanced trainings.
“Not only has Brian challenged me to enhance my EMDR theory and skills to ensure best quality of care for my clients, he has also helped me to build my confidence in this skill set to successfully treat my clients that struggle with C-PTSD and high levels of dissociation.”
-Trauma therapist in West Palm Beach, FL
“Brian is not only warm and curious but he has taken to EMDR therapy easily and continues to stay up to date by attending ongoing advanced trainings. He has provided his community extensive support following the Stoneman Douglas school shooting by building the local TRN and currently sits on the EMDR HAP Board. He has expanded his capacity as an EMDR early Interventionist in addition to his extensive background in addictions.”
-Reg Morrow Robinson, Ed.S, LMFT, LMHC, EMDR Trainer, R-TEP/G-TEP Executive Trainer, Founder of Connect EMDR Training & Consultation
“I’ve been impressed by Mr. Gong’s ability to grasp the EMDR protocol, make excellent clinical decisions, and remain ethically sound while working with a diverse caseload of challenging clients. His ethics and dedication to clinical excellence are really quite remarkable.”
-Hope Payson, LCSW, LADC, EMDRIA Approved Consultant, Trainer on EMDR Addiction Protocols
Brian is currently accepting new consultees who are interested in completing their initial 10 consultation hours for Trauma Recovery/HAP basic trainings, working toward EMDRIA Certification, or improving their effectiveness and skill in the practice of EMDR therapy. To obtain the designation of EMDRIA Certified Therapist, you will need 20 hours of consultation beyond those required for your basic training. 10 of these must come from individual consultation while the rest may come from group. Brian’s goal is to help you feel more confident in your application of EMDR when working with these populations and to be more effective as an EMDR clinician. Per requirements from EMDRIA, he will provide you with individualized feedback and instruction in a variety of areas such as case conceptualization, client readiness, target selection, treatment planning, and application of essential skills. Let’s get started!
HAP EMDR Consultation Group
(1) Trauma Recovery, EMDR Humanitarian Assistance Programs (HAP) Basic Training Consultation.
This group is designed to fulfill any of the 10 hours necessary to complete the basic training requirements. Anyone who has completed at least Part 1 of the training can join.
- Approximately every other Thursday at 12pm ET
- $20 per group (I'm open to helping any HAP trainee who needs financial assistance for these hours)
- Virtual (Zoom)
CLICK HERE to reserve your spot(s) in Brian’s HAP consultation groups using the online scheduling app.
Podcast Episodes with Brian Gong Discussing EMDR Therapy
Click here to listen to Brian’s guest appearance on the Good Counsel Podcast where he talks about trauma, EMDR, the community’s response following the Parkland school shooting in 2018, and volunteering with Trauma Recovery, EMDR Humanitarian Assistance Programs.
Click here to listen to Brian’s guest appearance on the Resilient Butterfly Podcast where he discusses all aspects of EMDR Therapy.
Click here to listen to Brian's guest appearance on The Holistic Counselor Podcast with Diana Rice where he discusses EMDR, healing shame and addiction, and some personal stories of overcoming adversity. For the YouTube version, click here.
Contact Brian Gong, LMHC, CAP
To work with Brian, send him an email to bgong@mangrovetherapy.com
EMDR Consultation with Brian Drennen, LCSW
To work with Brian D, email him at bdrennen@mangrovetherapy.com
EMDR Consultation with Amber Zalman, MS, LCSW
To work with Amber, email her at azalman@mangrovetherapy.com