Our approach to EMDR Therapy is rooted in a commitment to fostering a comprehensive understanding of EMDR therapy while ensuring self-compassion, cultural inclusivity, and ethical practice. Our trainings are trauma-informed and prioritize hands-on learning, interactive engagement, and continual self-improvement.
By blending theoretical knowledge with practical application and a dedication to maintaining fidelity to the EMDR standard protocol, we aim to empower trainees to become compassionate, relational, and inclusive EMDR therapists who can make a meaningful difference in the lives of their clients.
Through a commitment to ongoing learning, a strong emphasis on the Adaptive Information Processing model, and a deep respect for cultural inclusivity and intersectionality, our training programs seeks to prepare therapists who are not only excellent at EMDR therapy but also empathic and attuned, capable of guiding clients toward healing and growth.
EMDRIA-Approved Trainer, Consultant, & Certified Therapist
Michael Kuffel (they/them) is a genderqueer, bisexual, and neurodivergent EMDR therapist, consultant, and trainer. They are licensed as an LCPC in Idaho.
Michael has 13 years of clinical mental health experience in the treatment of complex-PTSD, developmental trauma, and dissociative experiences. They integrate an intersectional, anti-oppression paradigm into their teaching and therapy.
Michael earned the following EMDRIA-Approved credentials: EMDR Trained in 2017, Certified in 2020, Consultant in 2021, and Basic & Advanced Trainer in 2024. Additionally, Michael joined the Institute for Creative Mindfulness as a faculty member in 2023.
As a trainer and consultant, Michael is passionate about teaching EMDR therapy in an inclusive and compassionate way and guiding learners to become self-aware, excellent EMDR therapists.
EMDRIA-Approved Consultant & Certified Therapist
Heidi Roselle (she/her) is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC-9161), EMDRIA Certified Therapist and Approved Consultant, registered school counselor, and experienced Perinatal Mental Health Clinician. Heidi considers herself to be an “EMDR purist” who has been using EMDR therapy as her theoretical orientation and treatment modality since her very first day as an Associate in clinical practice.
Heidi loves to teach and mentor others almost as much as she loves EMDR therapy. She is extremely enthusiastic and passionate about supporting therapists as they develop their unique mastery of EMDR theory and practice. Her consultation specialties include working with budding EMDR clinicians who are newly trained and trying to decipher "how the heck to fold this in” to their existing therapist identity, working with professionals who serve the birthing community (including traumatic loss), and working with clinicians who treat chronic pain, phobias, and dissociation.
Most recently Heidi and her colleagues were selected to present at the 2023 EMDR International Association conference on the use of EMDR therapy during the Perinatal Period. As a self-proclaimed “EMDR nerd,” this was an incredible honor.
EMDRIA-Approved Consultant & Certified Therapist
Jen Weseman (she/her) is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC-9127), EMDRIA Certified Therapist and Consultant-in-Training, and an experienced trauma-informed hypnotherapist.
Jen approaches consultation and training from a person-centered, holistic viewpoint to help learners understand themselves and the world. I am trained in IFS-informed EMDR and Hypnosis and I work to weave these treatment modalities into my treatment of complex trauma with clients. I am part of and love working with the LGBTQIAP2S+ and neurodiversity communities. She promotes the right to autonomy, self-acceptance, and genuine connection with self and others.
EMDRIA-Approved Consultant & Certified Therapist
Alison (she/her) is a clinical social worker with over ten years of experience providing trauma-informed services to adults and teens in community mental health, addictions, hospital and private practice settings. Alison specializes in providing trauma therapy within the LGBTQIAP2S+ community and to those who have experienced gender or identity-based trauma. Alison is an EMDRIA certified EMDR practitioner and became an EMDRIA-Approved Consultant in 2025. Alison currently works for the Center for Transgender Medicine and Surgery in New York City and provides psychotherapy in private practice to clients based in Ontario, Canada. Outside of work, Alison maintains a regular yoga practice and enjoys caring for her house plants.
EMDRIA Consultant-in-Training & Certified Therapist
Raelynn (she/her) is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and Clinical Director/Supervisor for Boise River Counseling. Raelynn has worked as a counselor since 2010 and previously worked in the public school system as a teacher and school counselor. Raelynn is EMDR certified (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) and is completing her Somatic Experiencing Practitioner (SEP) Certification. Raelynn integrates experiential therapies into sessions including Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS), Mindfulness, breathwork, and yoga.
EMDRIA Consultant-in-Training & Certified Therapist
Rev. Karla Fleshman (they/she) is a gender non-conforming, queer EMDR therapist and consultant in training. Additionally, they also are Ordained Clergy who identify as an irreverent reverend approaching both life and consultation/training from a person-centered intersectional, anti-oppression paradigm. Karla has over 35 years of clinical mental health experience within the treatment of complex-PTSD, developmental trauma, spirituality/religious trauma, medical trauma and dissociative experiences. When they step away from clinical training and consultations, they enjoy hiking with their spouse, creating Lego builds, and centering their energy with their understanding of the Divine through yoga and meditation. Karla earned the following EMDRIA-Approved credentials: EMDR Trained in 2019, Certified in 2020, Consultant in Training 2024, and Advanced Certification in Dissociation/EMDR in 2024 through the Institute for Creative Mindfulness where they are an ICM approved consultant in training. They are licensed in DE, PA, and MD. They hold professional membership with the EMDRIA, WPATH, ISSTD, CSWA, and NASW.