Approved consultant

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Leslie Pertz, LMSW, PMH-C

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Questions? Email- leslie@lesliepertz.com

Call or text 734-926-8590

Book an EMDR consultation

New rates for 2025, effective 1/1/2025 new rates for consultation will be, $75 for 2-hour group and $100 for 1-hour individual. Any session booked prior to this date will remain at 2024 fees.

2 hour general topic drop-in group- $60 Book group Friday 10am- 12pm (eastern USA)- see booking page for available dates.

To book dates in 2025

1 hour individual $75 Book 1:1 consultation If you do not find something you need and you would like to schedule please feel free to email me. I will find time for you!

For 2025 booking 1:1

At this time I am only able to offer consultation to people who have completed, or are in process of completing, an EMDRIA approved basic training (ICM and the Touchstone Institute are EMDRIA approved). As example, PESI is not an EMDRIA approved training entity. If you have question if your basic training is EMDRIA approved, please check your certificate of completion or feel free to email me.

Closed certification group starting in late summer 2024! See details below. Email for questions or to express interest.

I am also happy to discuss mentoring you as a consultant-in-training (CIT). If you would like to think about declaring as a CIT, please email me so we can talk more. CIT group booking- for CITs already accepted in group

If you need accommodations to make my service accessible to you, please let me know.

Scholarship rates available for EMDR clinicians whose primary language is ASL. Please email for details.

Video transcript

Please see below (bottom of page) for consultation guidelines. By booking a consultation it is assumed you have read and agree to guidelines.

I am pleased to announce I have been selected to serve as a consultant and network member for Touchstone Institute and Institute for Creative Mindfulness. With these partnerships I am able to provide basic training consultation for trainees of Touchstone Institute and ICM, as well as ongoing consultation if you are seeking certification through EMDRIA, no matter where you received your basic training. Groups and individual options available, scheduling information above. I have PMH-C certification through Perinatal Support International, and my private practice is largely application of EMDR to reproductive population. I have experience with a lots of populations, so feel free to let me know your needs and know my consultation and our groups are not solely perinatal focused. ALL are welcome!

Touchstone Institute website

ICM website

After you have completed your EMDR training weekend 1 & 2, or Basic Training, you may wish to continue your consultation and may wish to consider obtaining certification through EMDRIA in EMDR. As an approved consultant, I am able to provide all hours of consultation to anyone seeking certification.

I have advanced training in Flash, distancing for OCD, dissociation, ego state/parts work with EMDR, as well as extensive advanced perinatal training. I have received training from Robin Shapiro, Jamie Marich, Ricky Greenwald, Farnsworth Lobenstine, Debbie Davis, among others.

Email- leslie@lesliepertz.com

Call- 734-926-8590

Group Guidelines

1. Consultees are expected to come prepared to ask questions about EMDR therapy phases, protocols, AIP model, and/or present case material with specific questions for consultation.
2. Please use the case consultation form for guidance on presenting cases, and have this form completed prior to the start of the consultation. ***Case consultation form***

3. Do not include any information that will identify the case(s) you are presenting.
4. If you miss any portion of the scheduled group, you may schedule an individual time to make up the hours as my schedule allows (for an additional fee)
5. Consultation is not supervision. Consultation focuses on mastery of standard EMDR therapy and integrating EMDR into your practice. You are responsible for the therapeutic relationship with your clients and competency in the modalities you offer. As a consultant, I do not hold liability for how you practice.
6. 24-hrs notice is required for cancellation, or you may be charged in full.  If you are 15 minutes late to a scheduled consultation session, your time is forfeited and considered a no-show.  You may schedule a make up session at your own cost. Once paid, fees are non-refundable, but may be applied to future consultation (up to six months) if cancelled more than 24 hours. If at least three people have not signed up for a group at least 48 hours prior to a group session, the session may be cancelled and a refund will be processed to you.

Individual Guidelines

1. Consultees are expected to come prepared to ask questions about EMDR therapy phases, protocols, AIP model, and/or present case material with specific questions for consultation.
2. Please use the case consultation form (above) for guidance on presenting cases, and have this form completed prior to the start of the consultation.
3. Do not include any information that will identify the case(s) you are presenting.
4. Consultation is not supervision. Consultation focuses on mastery of standard EMDR therapy and integrating EMDR into your practice. You are responsible for the therapeutic relationship with your clients and competency in the modalities you offer. As a consultant, I do not hold liability for how you practice.
5. Consultants pursuing certification or Approved Consultant status will be asked to sign a Statement of Understanding with additional guidelines and policies.
6. 24-hrs notice is required for cancellation, or you may be charged in full.  If you are 15 minutes late to a scheduled consultation session, your time is forfeited and considered a no-show.  You may schedule a make up session at your own cost. Once paid, fees are non-refundable, but may be applied to future consultation (up to six months) if cancelled more than 24 hours.