Deborah Jean Nielsen, LMFT, EMDR Certified and EMDRIA Approved Consultant.
CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS
EMDR Canada Virtual Conference, 2022 ; Integrative Bridging with the 3 Key self Aspects
EMDR Conference, Orange County, 2019 ; The Metaphor of Metamorphosis with Children
Early Childhood Mental Health Conference, 2015, San Diego ; Early Childhood Trauma, Strengthening Attachment and Resilience with EMDR Therapy
Esalen, Perinatal Conference, 2003 ; Collaborative Care with Native American Families ; Parenting and Mental Health
Toiyabe Indian Health Project, 2005; Heart Heals Heart, a wholistic and honoring approach to treatment
TRAININGS
SoCalATA (Southern California Art Therapy Association) 2019, One half day and one full day CEU Training , on Trauma and Resilience and Creativity and Healing
SoCalATA 2017, CEU Training on Art Therapy, Creativity and Compassion
McAlister Institute, 2014-2017 ; Series of Trainings for New Clinicians, Topics Included : Suicide Risk and Prevention, Evidenced Based Therapy, Self Care for Clinicians, Anger and the Range of Emotions, Incorporating Art and Journaling , Self-Care for Clinicians, Assessment and Case Coordination
Owens Valley Consortium of Tribes 2006 ; Cultivating Communication and Collaboration
Wild Iris Womens Services, 2001; Facilitating Effective Groups
Inyo County Head Start Programs, 2000 ; Interventions for Conflict and Building Trust
Bureau of Land Management, Inyo County, 2001 ; Developing Communication and Team Work
PUBLICATIONS
BREAKING WHOLE : Holding on and Letting go, Self Published, 2024 (Paperback, Hardback, Kindle and Audible)
The Good Men Project, Article : The Dance of Intimacy, 2017
Conscious Love and Soulful Sex, Chapter on : The Dance of Love, BlissLife Press, 2016
VOLUNTEER WORK
San Diego EMDRIA Regional Network Coordinator : 2013-2019
Trauma Resource Network, San Diego, Steering Committee : 2013-2019
Humanitarian Assistance Program Volunteer : 2013-2015
PSYCHOTHERAPY PRACTICE 1995 – present
Telemedicine Psychotherapy with California and Washington state Clients ; EMDR Therapy, Art Therapy, Integrative Bridging, and Somatic and Mindful Self Compassion, EMDR Consultation
Solana Beach Practice 2012-2019. Specializations include EMDR Therapy, Family and Child Therapy, Art Therapy, and Play Therapy. EMDR Consultation. Contracted with Mental Health Services. Conducted Art Therapy Groups at four sites for two years. Served as Clinical Supervisor and EMDR Consultant for San Diego Youth Services. Provided EMDR Consultation for Center for Children, Vista Hill, and Toiyabe Indian Health Project
Bishop, California Practice 1995-2011
Individual, Family, and Child Therapy, EMDR Therapy, Art Therapy and CBT, Court Appointed Mediation for Inyo and Mono Counties, Mental Health Consultant for Headstart Programs for Inyo and Mono County
Toiyabe Indian Health Project, 1996-2011, lead Mental Health Clinician, Psychotherapy for Individuals, Families and Groups, Provided Trainings and Clinical Supervision
Licensed as LMFT, 1995
Trained in EMDR, 2001 by Francine Shapiro with the EMDR Institute
Credentialed as Art Therapist Registered and Board Certified