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50+ Years
experience
Psychotherapy and EMDR Training with Philip Manfield
As a psychotherapist with over four decades of clinical experience, I have dedicated my career to helping individuals and couples navigate a wide range of emotional and psychological challenges. Since obtaining my license as a marriage and family therapist in 1975, I have combined evidence-based practices such as EMDR with cognitive behavioral and psychodynamic strategies to tailor treatments to each client's unique needs. My practice emphasizes respect, interactivity, and dynamic problem-solving, recognizing that no single approach suits every situation. In addition to direct client care, I serve as an international trainer, having conducted workshops across six continents, and contributed to the field through five authored or edited books on psychotherapy.I pioneered the Flash Technique, a method designed to accelerate EMDR while reducing client distress during trauma processing. My commitment to professional excellence is reflected in my role as Northern California Regional Coordinator for the EMDR International Association and my approval by EMDRIA for online training delivery. While maintaining offices in Albany, CA, I have adapted to virtual platforms to ensure continuity of education during the pandemic, offering live online EMDR trainings that meet rigorous certification standards.
Services
Psychotherapy
EMDR Training
Flash Technique
Professional Consultation
Couples Therapy
Details
- Year established: 1975
Highlights and features
- We offer EMDR training approved by EMDRIA, the leading international association for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing.
- Our founder developed the Flash Technique, a groundbreaking method for accelerating trauma processing in EMDR therapy.
- We provide both direct client treatment and professional training programs for therapists seeking EMDR certification.
- Our practice combines EMDR with cognitive behavioral and psychodynamic strategies for comprehensive treatment approaches.
- We maintain international training experience across six continents with a proven track record since 1975.
Associations and certifications
- EMDRIA
Services
Psychotherapy
Individual and couples therapy for trauma-related conditions using integrated approaches combining EMDR, cognitive behavioral therapy, and psychodynamic techniques. Treatment addresses recent traumatic events and childhood trauma or neglect through personalized therapeutic strategies.
EMDR Training
Comprehensive EMDR certification programs meeting EMDRIA standards. Includes two weekend trainings with 10 hours of consultation, covering theory, protocols, and practical applications for treating post-traumatic stress disorders.
Flash Technique
Innovative EMDR acceleration method developed by Philip Manfield. Reduces client distress during trauma processing by modifying traditional EMDR protocols while maintaining therapeutic effectiveness for painful memories.
Professional Consultation
Guidance for therapists implementing EMDR in practice. Includes case conceptualization, treatment planning, and technique refinement through structured consultation sessions meeting certification requirements.
Couples Therapy
Specialized treatment for relationship difficulties using interactive, dynamic approaches. Combines trauma-informed care with communication strategies to address patterns from childhood experiences affecting current relationships.
People
Philip Manfield
Psychotherapist & EMDR Trainer
Licensed marriage and family therapist since 1975 with 40+ years clinical experience. Internationally recognized EMDR trainer and author of five psychotherapy books. Developer of the Flash Technique for accelerated trauma processing.
Questions
What psychotherapy services do you offer?
Dr. Manfield provides individual and couples therapy for trauma-related conditions, combining EMDR with cognitive behavioral and psychodynamic approaches.
Are your EMDR trainings approved by EMDRIA?
Yes, all our EMDR Basic Training programs are fully approved by the EMDR International Association (EMDRIA).
What is the Flash Technique?
The Flash Technique is an innovative method developed by Dr. Manfield to accelerate EMDR processing while minimizing client distress during trauma treatment.
How long does EMDR certification take?
Basic EMDR Certification requires two weekend trainings (Part I and Part II) plus 10 hours of group consultation within a 12-month period.
Are trainings available online?
Yes, all current EMDR trainings are offered online until the COVID-19 threat has substantially passed.
What locations do you serve?
While based in Albany, CA, our psychotherapy services and EMDR trainings are available online to clients and professionals nationwide.
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