Therapy and Consultation
Helping people to heal and grow in their lives.
Sometimes you need more than a group setting can provide.
Maybe you're working with a particularly complex case and need undivided attention to think through your approach. Perhaps you're preparing for EMDRIA Certification and want structured support tailored to your specific learning goals. Or you might simply prefer the privacy and depth that one-on-one consultation offers.
Individual EMDR consultation provides the personalized attention and focused guidance you need to develop confidence and competence as an EMDR clinician.
Your session is entirely dedicated to your questions, your clients, and your learning goals. We can spend our time diving deep into a single complex case, or we can address multiple questions — whatever you need most.
We tailor each session to exactly where you are in your EMDR journey. Whether you need help with basic protocol implementation, advanced applications, or anything in between, we focus on what matters most to you.
Unlike group consultation with set weekly times, individual sessions offer more scheduling flexibility to find times that work for you. This works especially well for clinicians with unpredictable schedules or those in time zones that don't align well with group times.
With our time dedicated to your needs, we can thoroughly explore complex topics — whether that's integrating parts work with EMDR, understanding the nuances of case conceptualization, or developing advanced skills.
"Thank you again for your highly applicable, yet very cogent and depth oriented approach to supervising EMDR work." — Noah Collins Read full testimonial ↓
"He has a remarkable ability to quickly understand even the most complex scenarios and offer clear, precise guidance — right down to the exact words a clinician can use in session." — Cherie Park Read full testimonial ↓
"I find that his consultation and guidance can help not only those who need the mandatory 10 hours, but also those who seek to grow as skilled EMDR therapists." — Osnat Lupesko-Persky, PhD Read full testimonial ↓
If you're pursuing EMDRIA Certification, at least 10 of your required 20 consultation hours must be individual. These sessions provide the personalized attention needed to develop the competencies EMDRIA requires.
Individual consultation is ideal for:
"You went above and beyond to provide extra help and resources for the more complex cases - it truly gave me the reassurance and confidence I needed." — Irma RJ Read full testimonial ↓
"I especially appreciated how he supported us in navigating complex clinical cases with clarity and care." — Melissa Witter, LPC Read full testimonial ↓
Whether you're newly trained and overwhelmed, working on certification, or an experienced clinician refining advanced skills, I customize our work to your current level and goals. There's no one-size-fits-all approach.
"He is amazing at helping his consultees to implement EMDR techniques that are specifically tailored to each client's situation." — Jessica Wong, LCSW Read full testimonial ↓
Some EMDR concepts take time to master. In individual consultation, we work through them together until they make complete sense.
My goal is to help you understand EMDR beyond a series of steps or protocols, developing the conceptual foundation that allows you to navigate clinical challenges with flexibility and confidence.
I help you weave EMDR into what you already do well as a therapist, so you're using the protocol in a way that feels authentic and natural to your therapeutic style.
"Sometimes when I am using EMDR, I could hear you coaching me in the background." — Mary Tang Read full testimonial ↓
For certification candidates, I provide the structured guidance EMDRIA requires while remaining flexible enough to address your specific learning needs and clinical questions. We work systematically through competency areas while ensuring our sessions are immediately useful for your practice.
"Because of Ross's guidance and encouragement, I left the training group not only feeling more competent, but truly inspired to continue pursuing additional EMDR training." — Elizabeth Siamas, LMFT Read full testimonial ↓
Individual consultation can address any aspect of EMDR practice. Common focus areas include:
See the complete consultation topics list →
Individual consultation provides the focused time needed for sophisticated case conceptualization. We explore:
If you're pursuing EMDRIA Certification, individual consultation is required — at least 10 of your 20 total consultation hours must be individual.
In certification-focused individual consultation, we systematically address:
Many clinicians combine individual and group consultation for certification — individual sessions for focused skill development and required hours, group sessions for learning from diverse cases and affordable ongoing support.
Learn more: EMDR Certification Consultation →
Fee: $180 per 55-minute session
Platform: Virtual via Zoom (serving clinicians worldwide) or in-person at my Portland, Oregon office
Scheduling: Flexible scheduling based on your availability
Getting Started: Contact me to schedule your first session and discuss your goals for consultation.
EMDRIA Certified EMDR Therapist | EMDRIA Approved Consultant | Training Facilitator for Dr. Philip Manfield's EMDR Basic Training (Parts I & II)
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Individual consultation provides undivided attention to your specific cases and learning goals. It's more private, completely customized, and offers flexible scheduling. Group consultation provides collaborative learning from diverse cases at a more affordable rate with set weekly times.
Absolutely! Many clinicians use group consultation for regular ongoing support and add individual sessions when they need focused attention on specific cases or skill areas. This combination often provides the best of both worlds.
It depends on your goals. For certification, you need at least 10 hours of individual consultation (out of 20 total). Beyond that, some clinicians prefer individual consultation for all their ongoing support, while others use it periodically for complex cases or focused skill development.
It's helpful to come with specific cases, questions, or topics you want to address. However, we can also use session time to help you identify what to focus on if you're unsure where to start.
Yes! Individual consultation hours count toward EMDRIA Certification requirements. In fact, at least 10 of your 20 required hours must be individual consultation.
Yes! I provide virtual individual consultation via Zoom to clinicians worldwide.
Contact me by phone or email to discuss your goals and schedule your first session.
Contact me to discuss your goals and schedule your first session:
Phone: (503) 887-3309
Email: Contact Form
"Thank you again for your highly applicable, yet very cogent and depth oriented approach to supervising EMDR work. I have gained a great deal and will reach out in the future when I need guidance."
— Noah Collins
"Ross Cohen brings an extraordinary depth of experience and clinical insight to his work, making him one of the most exceptional EMDR consultants I've encountered. He has a remarkable ability to quickly understand even the most complex scenarios and offer clear, precise guidance — right down to the exact words a clinician can use in session. His expertise, clarity, and highly effective approach make him an invaluable resource for any therapist seeking to deepen their EMDR practice."
— Cherie Park
"Ross has been tremendously helpful to me in my EMDR journey. He has a wealth of knowledge about EMDR techniques. He is amazing at helping his consultees to implement EMDR techniques that are specifically tailored to each client's situation, and he always does so with such a warm and welcoming approach. I would highly recommend him to anyone!"
— Jessica Wong, LCSW
"Ross provided wonderful, supportive guidance that was truly invaluable to my growth and confidence as I developed my EMDR skills. His patience, deep knowledge, and ability to meet each group member where they were created an environment that felt both safe and highly effective. I especially appreciated how he supported us in navigating complex clinical cases with clarity and care."
— Melissa Witter, LPC PhD Student, Counselor Education & Supervision, Founder, Liminal Psychotherapy
"I'm so grateful for your incredible support and guidance throughout our sessions. You always made time for each of us, patiently answering our questions and making sure we were heard and understood. What I appreciated most was how you went above and beyond to provide extra help and resources for the more complex cases - it truly gave me the reassurance and confidence I needed to navigate those challenges. Your dedication, kindness, and approachable nature had such a positive impact on my learning experience, and it was an absolute joy to be part of your group. Thank you for everything!"
— Irma RJ
"I've engaged in both group and individual consults for EMDR therapy managed and facilitated by Ross, and highly recommend both for those who seek to review and develop their EMDR skills in a supportive and knowledgeable setting. Ross makes the time for each question, and walks participants through the important foundations of EMDR and effective ways of implementing them in therapy. He does so in an empathic and supportive way that makes it easy for participants to share. Ross is highly knowledgeable in EMDR therapy and shares array of skills and ideas with participants which is very helpful. I find that his consultation and guidance can help not only those who need the mandatory 10 hours, but also those who seek to grow as skilled EMDR therapists."
— Osnat Lupesko-Persky, PhD (Clinical Psychologist)
"I really appreciated all of your advice and support - it was always on point, to the point, very clear and very useful. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend you at all to anyone else."
— Chris Smith, EMDR-trained Therapist
"I couldn't be more grateful for the consultation I received from Ross Cohen! Ross creates a consultation environment that is supportive, thoughtful, and growth-oriented. He balances clinical depth with warmth, encourages reflection without judgment, and supports therapists in building confidence in their own clinical voice. His approach made consultation feel both professionally enriching and personally affirming. I wholeheartedly recommend Ross to any therapist seeking high-quality consultation that is depth oriented, compassionate, and inclusive."
— Fatima M., A Grateful Consultee!
"Ross possesses the unique ability to create a truly safe environment for all of the participants in his consultation groups, regardless of the experience level of the participant. Ross's ability to seamlessly weave nuanced cultural considerations into the treatment of EMDR, while bringing the art and science of EMDR to life, is nothing short of a Master Class in the intervention of EMDR."
— Sherri Kardell, LMFT
"Because of Ross's guidance and encouragement, I left the training group not only feeling more competent, but truly inspired to continue pursuing additional EMDR training. I would wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone looking for a skilled and thoughtful EMDR trainer."
— Elizabeth Siamas, LMFT
"I'd like to take the opportunity to thank you for making each session meaningful, practical, and easy to understand. Sometimes when I am using EMDR, I could hear you coaching me in the background."
— Mary Tang
Phone: (503) 887-3309
Email: Contact form
Office Location: 1832 NE Broadway, Portland, OR 97232
Serving: Portland metro area, including Beaverton, Hillsboro, Lake Oswego, Tigard, West Linn, Milwaukie, Oregon City, Tualatin, Gresham, and Vancouver, WA.
Ross Cohen, MA, LPC, LLC
EMDR Certified Therapist | EMDR Approved Consultant | EMDR Training Facilitator
Virtual EMDR consultation via Zoom — serving clinicians worldwide.
In-person therapy and consultation sessions available at my NE Portland, Oregon office.
Telehealth available for clients throughout Oregon.
