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Unlock the Power of EMDR Therapy
Discover comprehensive EMDR training designed to equip you with the tools to create meaningful change for your clients.
About Us
Brain Based EMDR was founded with a vision to make high-quality, neurobiologically informed EMDR training accessible to therapists seeking to deepen their practice. Built on the principles of connection, inclusivity, and excellence, we strive to create a supportive and trauma-responsive learning environment that fosters professional growth and lasting impact.
We believe that effective EMDR training goes beyond just techniques—it requires a deep understanding of trauma, neuroscience, and the therapeutic relationship. Our approach integrates cutting-edge research with real-world application, ensuring our clinicians are equipped to provide transformative care to their clients
Our MissionAt Brain Based EMDR, we are committed to making high-quality, trauma-responsive EMDR training and care accessible to both clinicians and the clients they serve.
Through our EMDR training rooted in neurobiology, we equip mental health professionals with the skills, confidence, and support needed to foster lasting healing and transformation.
Your Success is Our Priority
Our Vision, Values & Commitment to You
We go beyond traditional training to ensure you feel confident in your EMDR practice:
Connection &
Community
We believe that learning thrives in a collaborative and supportive environment. Training shouldn't be transactional—it should foster meaningful professional relationships that continue beyond certification.
Trauma-Responsive & Inclusive Learning
Our training environment is designed to be safe, encouraging, and accessible to therapists from all backgrounds. We emphasize inclusivity and cultural responsiveness, ensuring that every clinician feels supported in their learning journey.
High-Quality Training & Transformative Experience
We are committed to delivering the highest standard of EMDR education. Our curriculum is built on the latest advancements in neurobiology, equipping therapists with the tools to create profound and lasting change for their clients.
Dedicated Experts in EMDR Therapy
Meet the Founder
Libby Murdoch
Founder | Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
Certified Clinical Trauma Professional
Libby Murdoch is a licensed professional clinical counselor and certified clinical trauma professional who facilitates Basic EMDR Training for clinicians on a monthly basis. She is the developer of Resilience Focused EMDR, an EMDRIA approved program and Psychological CPR; a form of psychological first aid designed to reduce distress in the wake of a crisis. Libby has presented at various conferences across the US and internationally, specializing in neuroscience topics such as resilience, relationships, self-care, trauma, and addictions. She utilizes techniques based on brain science in treatment, including EMDR, and is passionate about making brain science easy to understand and apply.
Libby's passion for EMDR stems from both her personal and professional experience with the therapy. After completing her Basic EMDR Training in 2016, she continued to deepen her expertise through advanced training, consultation, certification, and her own work as an EMDR client, believing that the most effective EMDR therapists remain committed to their own healing and growth. Her journey from clinician to consultant and EMDRIA Approved Trainer ultimately inspired the development of Resilience Focused EMDR—an intentionally designed training model that elevates the learning experience while equipping clinicians to confidently and compassionately work with clients experiencing complex trauma.
Meet the Team
Lisa Duez
Licensed Clinical Social Worker | Certified EMDR Therapist
With over 20 years of dedicated experience in the field, Lisa Duez is a highly skilled Licensed Clinical Social Worker specializing in trauma, dissociation, and PTSD. Her expertise is grounded in a deep understanding of attachment theory, which she integrates into her therapeutic practice.
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Lisa is a certified EMDR therapist and an EMDRIA-approved consultant, offering specialized EMDR therapy to first responders, veterans, and individuals dealing with complex childhood trauma. She is committed to advancing trauma-informed care, having successfully implemented these practices in various agencies across Virginia.
In addition to her clinical work, Lisa owns Turning Point Counseling and Consulting, a group practice in Hampton Roads, Virginia, where she continues to make a significant impact. She is also the creator of the Clinician Connection Conference, dedicated to fostering professional development and connection among clinicians.
Sheldon Reisman
Licensed Clinical Social Worker | Trauma Specialist
Sheldon Reisman, LISW-S, SEP, is the Founder of Therapy Cincinnati, a group practice located in Cincinnati that specializes in treating trauma using EMDR. Sheldon is a Certified EMDR Therapist and an Approved Consultant in Training through EMDRIA. He is trained in Attachment Focused EMDR, as well as Somatic Experiencing, Parts Work, and Psychodrama, and he uses this in his clinical work with clients.
Renee A Groenemann
Certified EMDR Therapist | Specialist in Perinatal Mental Health | Consultant in Training
Renee has been practicing EMDR since 2010 and uses it as a primary modality in her trauma-focused work. Her approach integrates somatic, mindfulness-based, hypnosis-informed, and yoga therapeutic interventions to support nervous system regulation and processing. She has completed advanced training in EMDR intensives, early intervention and group protocols, dissociation and parts work, with specialized experience in reproductive mental health and chronic health conditions. Her work emphasizes clinical confidence, strong case conceptualization, and flexible use of the EMDR model with complex presentations.
Emily Lacy
EMDRIA-Approved Consultant In-Training | Attachment-Focused Therapist
Emily Lacy is a licensed professional clinical counselor (LPCC) in Ohio and Kentucky. She holds an M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and specializes in trauma, relationship, and sex therapy. Emily is an EMDRIA Certified EMDR therapist and a current Consultant-In-Training. She has worked with diverse populations in various settings, including private practice, hospitals, and community clinics. Emily is committed to providing compassionate, evidence-based therapy tailored to each individual's unique needs.
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My initial basic training was in 2021. I've since taken advanced training focusing on religious trauma/cult abuse, neurodiversity affirming practices, and sexual dysfunctions. EMDR has been and continues to be a primary modality in my practice.
Michelle Risser
Clinical Social Worker and Consultant | Perinatal mental health, birth trauma
I've been trained in EMDR since 2017 after experiencing it myself as a client. I love being an approved consultant and helping others grow in confidence and love for this amazing modality!
Tamara Houston
EMDRIA Approved Consultant | Complex Trauma Focused
I am EMDR certified and an EMDRIA-approved consultant, and I approach this work through a somatic and attachment-focused lens. I integrate EMDR alongside CBT, mindfulness-based approaches, and Brainspotting interventions to support both adaptive processing and nervous system regulation. My work has included trauma, anxiety, relational wounds, and critical incident response, and I enjoy supporting clinicians as they grow in confidence and skill with EMDR.
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I work primarily with trauma and complex trauma, anxiety and panic, and grief and loss, including the more nuanced and often unspoken forms of grief. In consultation, I help clinicians deepen their use of EMDR by strengthening case conceptualization, tracking the nervous system in session, and integrating somatic and attachment-informed approaches. Much of my consultation work focuses on helping clinicians track the nervous system in real time and respond in ways that support regulation and reprocessing. I also bring in additional training in early trauma interventions, including A-TIP and Four Blinks, to support clinicians working with recent or acute trauma. My goal is to create a space where you can think through your cases, build confidence, and develop your own authentic EMDR style.
Teia Poulin
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor | Trauma Focused Therapist | Consultant in Training
I have been a client of EMDR since 1997 and utilizing EMDR in my practice for the past three years within the First Responder Community. One of my favorite parts of consultation is sharing the passion I have in using EMDR to help people heal from the negative beliefs that trauma leaves behind and helping them step forward in the lives.
Max Richard
Licensed Professional Counselor and Owner of Root Level Therapy | Consultant in Training
I completed EMDR Basic Training in 2023 and became an EMDRIA Certified Therapist in 2026. Over the past three years, I have integrated EMDR into my clinical practice with adults, adolescents, and children, supporting clients who have experienced single-incident traumatic events as well as complex and developmental trauma. My background in EMDR includes applying trauma-informed, client-centered interventions to help individuals process distressing memories, strengthen adaptive beliefs, and build greater emotional regulation and resilience.
How It Works
Register for Your Training
Choose from in-person or virtual options tailored to your needs.
Engage in Interactive Sessions
Learn through interactive instruction, live demonstrations, hands-on practice, and expert feedback.
Change Lives and Stay Connected
Use EMDR to create meaningful change for your clients while accessing ongoing resources and a thriving professional community.
Complete 10 Hours of Consultation
Strengthen your skills, build confidence, and master EMDR techniques with guided support.
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