Transform your practice with EMDR
We have a most excellent EMDR basic training program taught by Christine Sells, Ph.D., which is tailored to your needs as a working professional. All our EMDR Basic Training courses utilize a weekend training format. We are an American Psychological Association (APA) approved Continuing Education (CE) sponsor, and we offer an optional 58 APA CEs upon completion of our EMDR basic training program. We will take your clinical practice to a new level of effectiveness for client symptom reduction and elimination by becoming trained in EMDR therapy. Please view our full course description and reviews and sign up by clicking on the “Register Now” button located below the current training dates. You can become an EMDR Trained clinician in just four months, one weekend per month!
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The EMDR Center of Southern California is here to help you thrive.
Benefits of EMDR Training
Transform Your Clinical Impact
Learn evidence-based techniques to reduce and eliminate symptoms in your clients, providing lasting relief and transformation.
Expand Your Professional Expertise
Gain a sought-after skill set in trauma therapy, enhancing your qualifications and opening new career opportunities.
Boost Client Outcomes with Efficiency
EMDR therapy's structured approach delivers rapid results, allowing you to help clients heal faster and more effectively.
Earn Continuing Education Credits
Approved by the American Psychological Association (APA), ECSC offers trusted continuing education for psychologists and other mental health professionals through high quality training. The (58) APA CEs are optional, and participants may purchase these after the onset of the EMDR Basic Training.
2026 In Person Training
Our EMDR Basic Training spans eight days spaced over four weekends, approximately one month apart. When registered in this training, participants are required to remain with this cohort for all training dates noted below due to staffing ratios and cohort cohesion.
March 21-22
The Mental Health Collective
20377 SW Acacia Street
Newport Bch., CA
92660
8:15 am - 5:15 pm PT
April 18-19
The Mental Health Collective
20377 SW Acacia Street
Newport Bch., CA
92660
8:15 am - 5:15 pm PT
May 16-17
The Mental Health Collective
20377 SW Acacia Street
Newport Bch., CA
92660
8:15 am - 5:15 pm PT
June 27-28
The Mental Health Collective
20377 SW Acacia Street
Newport Bch., CA
92660
8:15 am - 5:15 pm PT
2026 Virtual Training
Our EMDR Basic Training spans eight days spaced over four weekends, approximately one month apart. When registered in this training, participants are required to remain with this cohort for all training dates noted below due to staffing ratios and cohort cohesion.
February 21-22
Online via Zoom
8:15 am - 5:15 pm PT
March 28-29
Online via Zoom
8:15 am - 5:15 pm PT
April 25-26
Online via Zoom
8:15 am - 5:15 pm PT
May 30-31
Online via Zoom
8:15 am - 5:15 pm PT
Check out our full suite of courses - including in person and virtual!
What our past participants are saying…
Michelle C.
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
”I have such a better understanding of what standard EMDR and EMDR treating [Dissociative Disorder Not Otherwise Specified] DDNOS and PTSD is… Now having completed EMDR basic training with ECSC I am going further with it in my career. I have seen first hand the benefits of what EMDR therapy can do when applied safely and appropriately.”
Marla P.
Doctor of Psychology
“Dr. Sells was extremely knowledgeable, helpful, and effective as a lecturer and as a facilitator of the practicum portion of the training. Dr. Sells was professional and relatable. I also appreciated Dr. Sells' respect for our time as she started and ended our training sessions on time. I have already recommended this training by Dr. Sells to several colleagues.“
Laura P.
Ph.D.
“The practical application of attachment theory to the eight phases of EMDR therapy has been invaluable for me working with my clients who have past relational trauma.”
Read other testimonials and view ECSC’s video testimonials.
High Quality, Comprehensive Training in EMDR Therapy
High Quality, Comprehensive Training in EMDR Therapy
The EMDR Center of Southern California (ECSC) is approved by the American Psychological Association (APA) to sponsor continuing eduction for psychologists. The EMDR Center of Southern California (ECSC) maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
