About EMDR Credentials

What are EMDR Credentials?

EMDR credentials are a way of designating a therapist's level of experience with EMDR. EMDR International Association (EMDRIA) is the organization that established and grants these credentials to EMDR therapists. These credentials are optional for therapists to pursue, which means that not all therapists who have certain levels of experience hold these credentials. This highlights the general importance of doing research on the background of the therapist you are choosing to work with.

Here at Sea Glass, it is incredibly important to us to offer high quality clinical care in the EMDR therapy services we provide. We do this by ensuring all of our therapists have received EMDRIA approved basic EMDR training and by engaging in regular EMDR consultation to promote continued growth. There is always more to learn and we learn the most through working with our clients and doing EMDR.

EMDR Credentials can be a bit mystifying, even for therapists to understand. Here's a simplified breakdown of what it means:

Licensed therapists

Any therapist who holds a licensed to practice therapy in Virginia. This is regulated by the Virginia Board of Health Professions. All licensed therapists have met minimum standards of graduate education/coursework, hours of clinical work directly with clients, and hours of supervision. Licenses require continued education for renewal every year.

EMDR Trained

EMDR "basic training" provides instruction, practice and consultation on the knowledge and skills to provide EMDR therapy. This is where therapists learn "how to do" EMDR. Formats vary, but each EMDRIA Approved EMDR Basic Training must meet a minimum of 50 total hours consisting of instructional material, supervised practicum and consultation. Typically this process takes several months up to 1 year to complete.

Certified EMDR Therapist

After becoming "EMDR Trained," the certification process requires a minimum amount of clinical experience -- 2 years of experience in the field and 50 EMDR sessions with at least 25 different clients. They must complete 20 hours of consultation with an "Approved Consultant" and 12 hours of EMDR specific continuing education.

Consultant in Training

Certified EMDR Therapists can then choose to pursue becoming an "Approved Consultant." Once a Certified EMDR Therapist has declared their intention on pursuing becoming a consultant with EMDRIA, they utilize the "Consultant in Training (CIT)" credential. This means they are actively working on accruing the experience necessary to become an EMDRIA Approved Consultant.

Approved EMDR Consultant

These Certified EMDR Therapists are licensed; have at least 3 years of EMDR experience; have completed at least 300 EMDR sessions with 75 different clients; 20 hours of consultation and 12 hours of EMDR specific continuing education.

EMDRIA Credit Provider

Organizations or individual providers can become Credit Providers. At minimum there must be approval of course materials through a, EMDRIA Certified Therapist and all programs must adhere to EMDRIA policies and integrity of EMDR. To obtain approval, there must be an in depth understanding of the EMDR process. Sea Glass Owner, Jennifer Jenkins-Boitnott, LPC has obtained EMDRIA Credit Provider status for Simply Rewire, where all EMDR trainings are hosted that she is affiliated with.

How is all of this related to Rates for therapy?

In addition to valuing being able to offer high caliber EMDR therapy, we value our therapists' time, energy, and dedication to EMDR. Did you know that most therapy practices and insurances don't differentiate the fee for therapy based on the therapist's level of experience? That means typically you pay the same for a licensed therapist who is brand new to the field as you do for one who has 40 years of experience. In most jobs, there's a direct connection between experience and compensation. At Sea Glass, our rates are intentionally set to value the therapist's commitment to continued learning with EMDR and the growth of their clinical skills.

Rates & Insurance

Therapy Rates

Licensed Therapist, Certified EMDR Therapist (EMDRIA)

$250 / 1 hour intake
$200 / 1 hour session

Licensed Therapist, EMDR Trained (EMDRIA)

$200 / 1 hour intake
$150 / 1 hour session

EMDR Intensive Rates

$525 / 90 minute intake
$1,050/ 3 hour intensive session
$175 / 30 minute follow up

Insurance:

Providers Out of Network:

Jennifer Jenkins-Boitnott, LPC (EMDR Consultant & CE provider)
Stephanie Schutte, LCSW (EMDR Consultant in Training)

These providers are out of network with all insurance plans. Please check with your insurance plan on your out of network benefits for possible reimbursement from your insurance plan. We are happy to provide you with a “superbill” for submitting out of network claims to your insurance plan. Please inform your provider that you need a “superbill” prior to your appointment.

Payment

We accept cash and all major credit cards as forms of payment. Payment is due in full at time of service.

Cancellation Policy – Routine Sessions

If you are unable to attend a session, please make sure you cancel at least 24 hours beforehand to avoid late cancelation or no-show fees.

Cancellation Policy – EMDR Intensive Sessions

If you are unable to attend a session, please make sure you cancel at least 1 week beforehand to avoid late cancelation or no-show fees.

Any Other Questions

Please contact us for any additional questions you may have. We look forward to hearing from you!

Good Faith Estimate

You have the right to receive a “Good Faith Estimate” explaining how much your health care will cost for self-pay services. At the present time Good Faith Estimates are not required for services covered by insurance.

Under the “No Surprises Act” law, health care providers need to give patients who don’t have certain types of health care coverage or who are not using certain types of health care coverage an estimate of their bill for health care items and services before those items or services are provided.

You have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate for the total expected cost of any health care items or services upon request or when scheduling such items or services. This includes related costs like medical tests, prescription drugs, equipment, and hospital fees.

If you schedule a health care item or service at least 3 business days in advance, make sure your health care provider or facility gives you a Good Faith Estimate in writing within 1 business day after scheduling. If you schedule a health care item or service at least 10 business days in advance, make sure your health care provider or facility gives you a Good Faith Estimate in writing within 3 business days after scheduling. You can also ask any health care provider or facility for a Good Faith Estimate before you schedule an item or service. If you do, make sure the health care provider or facility gives you a Good Faith Estimate in writing within 3 business days after you ask.

If you receive a bill that is at least $400 more for any provider or facility than your Good Faith Estimate from that provider or facility, you can dispute the bill.

Make sure to save a copy or picture of your Good Faith Estimate and the bill.

For questions or more information about your right to a Good Faith Estimate, visit

www.cms.gov/nosurprises/consumers, email FederalPPDRQuestions@cms.hhs.gov, or call 1- 800-985-3059.

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