EMDR Consultation for Refugee-Serving Clinicians

Rooted in Systems Insight, Cultural Responsiveness, and Clinical Integrity

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Feeling challenged to implement EMDR therapy into your practice?

  • You wanted to take on a high-functioning work professional in your private practice - but they can only afford 5 sessions of EMDR.

  • You hoped to offer EMDR therapy at your agency - but leadership capped services at 12 sessions per client.

  • You envisioned launching an EMDR therapy program - but you’re unsure where to begin.

to explore supervision pathways, program-building support, and multilingual trauma recovery designed to expand access to healing across languages and borders.

Systematic Knowledge

Our consultation provides clear guidance for complex EMDR cases, especially refugee trauma, while helping you access community resources to support advocacy and culturally sensitive care. I combine clinical skills with practical knowledge from both private practice and community mental health.

High-Functioning Population

Our EMDR consultation aids clinicians serving underserved groups such as refugees and high-functioning immigrant professionals. We prioritize culturally responsive care and advocate for diversity, inclusion, and retention in the AAPI and BIPOC mental health workforce, enhancing wellness across systems.

Up-to-Date Learning

Our EMDR consultation leverages the latest PTSD and neuroscience research to provide culturally attuned care, especially for refugees. We help clinicians adapt trauma therapy across languages and systems, offering support in Arabic, Cantonese, Mandarin, Spanish, Ukrainian, Russian, Pashto, and Dari.

We focus on real-world solutions, cultural responsiveness, and clinician confidence—where standard models often fall short.

Confidence

The keys of my teaching style include acknowledging strengths, respecting experiences, and overcoming self-doubt. You receive a space for reflection, growth, and ethical decision-making—especially for BIPOC and AAPI clinicians navigating workforce inequities.

Solid Foundation

We don’t just consult on cases—you receive consultation on launching EMDR programs from scratch, navigate leadership constraints, and advocate for trauma-informed systems. Whether in private practice or agency settings, my guidance is strategic and empowering.

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Testimony

Although Sherry and I only had a couple of consultation sessions together, the wisdom and knowledge she imparted were foundational and crucial to my EMDR training journey. Especially as a therapist who works with refugees and migrants myself, it was immensely helpful to find a consultant who does similar work herself. Sherry provided me with practical resources to improve the services I provide, as well as culturally- relevant reflections and feedback so that the services I provide honor all my clients' identities. 

—-Nour Elgezawi, LCSW | San Yisdro Health

“Sherry’s consultation helped me adapt EMDR for my refugee clients in ways that felt both clinically sound and culturally attuned. I left each session with practical strategies and renewed confidence.” — Community Mental Health Clinician

“I was struggling to implement EMDR within our agency’s session limits. Sherry offered creative, ethical solutions that honored both the client’s needs and the system’s constraints.” — Agency-Based Therapist

“Her warmth and clarity made it easy to ask hard questions. I felt seen—not just as a clinician, but as a person navigating complex trauma work.” — Private Practice EMDR Therapist

“I came in doubting my ability to lead EMDR sessions with high-functioning professionals. Sherry helped me reframe my strengths and build a more confident, grounded approach.” — Early-Career EMDR Therapist

“Sherry’s multilingual trauma assessment guide have been a game-changer for my work with Arabic-speaking clients. She understands the nuances that most consultants overlook.” — Refugee-Serving Clinician

“Her consultation doesn’t just focus on technique—it’s about systems, equity, and the real-world challenges we face. I’ve never felt more supported in my role.” — BIPOC Clinician in Community Care

“I came in thinking I had to master every advanced EMDR protocol to work with complex cases. Sherry helped me realize that clarity, attunement, and cultural responsiveness matter more—and that I didn’t need to abandon the Standard Protocol to be effective. Her consultation gave me the confidence to trust my clinical instincts and adapt with integrity.” — EMDR Therapist in Community Practice

“As a BIPOC therapist serving veterans, I often felt caught between clinical expectations and cultural nuance. Sherry’s space is different—it’s reflective, affirming, and rooted in equity. Her consultation helped me reclaim my voice and reconnect with the heart of this work.” — BIPOC EMDR Therapist in Veteran Care

“Working with veterans navigating moral injury and combat trauma felt overwhelming at times. Sherry’s consultation helped me simplify my approach without losing depth. Her guidance made EMDR feel accessible, ethical, and attuned to the realities my clients face.” — Agency-Based Clinician Supporting Veterans

• “Sherry’s consultation helped me adapt EMDR for my refugee clients in ways that felt both clinically sound and culturally attuned. I left each session with practical strategies and renewed confidence.” — Community Mental Health Clinician • “I was struggling to implement EMDR within our agency’s session limits. Sherry offered creative, ethical solutions that honored both the client’s needs and the system’s constraints.” — Agency-Based Therapist • “Her warmth and clarity made it easy to ask hard questions. I felt seen—not just as a clinician, but as a person navigating complex trauma work.” — Private Practice EMDR Therapist • “I came in doubting my ability to lead EMDR sessions with high-functioning professionals. Sherry helped me reframe my strengths and build a more confident, grounded approach.” — Early-Career EMDR Therapist • “Sherry’s multilingual trauma assessment guide have been a game-changer for my work with Arabic-speaking clients. She understands the nuances that most consultants overlook.” — Refugee-Serving Clinician • “Her consultation doesn’t just focus on technique—it’s about systems, equity, and the real-world challenges we face. I’ve never felt more supported in my role.” — BIPOC Clinician in Community Care • “I came in thinking I had to master every advanced EMDR protocol to work with complex cases. Sherry helped me realize that clarity, attunement, and cultural responsiveness matter more—and that I didn’t need to abandon the Standard Protocol to be effective. Her consultation gave me the confidence to trust my clinical instincts and adapt with integrity.” — EMDR Therapist in Community Practice • “As a BIPOC therapist serving veterans, I often felt caught between clinical expectations and cultural nuance. Sherry’s space is different—it’s reflective, affirming, and rooted in equity. Her consultation helped me reclaim my voice and reconnect with the heart of this work.” — BIPOC EMDR Therapist in Veteran Care • “Working with veterans navigating moral injury and combat trauma felt overwhelming at times. Sherry’s consultation helped me simplify my approach without losing depth. Her guidance made EMDR feel accessible, ethical, and attuned to the realities my clients face.” — Agency-Based Clinician Supporting Veterans

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