Certification in EMDR therapy 

 Why Work With Nicole?

A Relational, Neurobiologically-Informed Approach to EMDR Consultation

Nicole offers EMDR consultation that is supportive, clinically grounded, and deeply relational — designed to meet EMDRIA requirements without intimidation or performative pressure.

Dr. Nicole Black, LPC-S, LCDC, is an EMDRIA Approved Consultant with extensive experience and advanced training in working with children, adolescents, and adults affected by complex trauma and dissociative disorders. She specializes in the treatment of complex trauma, dissociative conditions, attachment injury, and symptoms related to Functional Neurological Symptom Disorder. She is the owner of Phoenix Arise Counseling and Consulting in Texas, a group practice offering innovative, evidence-based trauma and dissociation focused therapies to clients in person and online.

Dr. Black is the creator of the Dissociative Experiences Cards and the author of All Parts are Welcome: A Dissociate Living Journal and Listening to the Body Speak: Conversion Issues and Functional Neurological Symptoms in The Handbook of Complex Trauma and Dissociation in Children: Theory, Research and Clinical Applications. She is also a contributing author to the Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP) and EMDR Therapy Combined Delivery Guidelines.

Dr. Black integrates depth-oriented, evidence-based approaches to support healing and integration. With advanced training in the SCID-D Interview (Semi-Structured Clinical Interview for the Diagnosis of Dissociative Symptoms and Disorders, Steinberg, 1994, 2023) and extensive experience in the integration of EMDR therapy, play therapy, sand tray, clinical hypnosis, and ego state therapy, Dr. Black offers collaborative, trauma-informed case consultation to support clinicians in deepening their confidence and skill in working with complex cases. 

Her work is especially well-suited for therapists  supporting:

• Children, adolescents, and adults

• Complex trauma and developmental trauma

• Dissociation and attachment wounds

• Play therapy integration

• Addictions and substance use

• Functional Neurological Disorder (FND)

Nicole brings a nuanced understanding of how EMDR integrates with:

• Nervous system regulation

• Parts-based and attachment-oriented work

• Developmental considerations across the lifespan

• Creative and play-based interventions

Consultation with Nicole emphasizes:

• Real case conceptualization across the 8-phases and 3-prongs of EMDR therapy.

• Clinical attunement over rigid protocol adherence

• A non-shaming, growth-oriented learning environment

• Support for your style as a therapist