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EMDR Therapy is a complex but powerful form of psychotherapy, and EMDR therapists need input from other experts in the approach to keep learning. The EMDR Maven podcast provides an opportunity to learn, ask questions, and gain expertise from others with strong passion, knowledge and experience in EMDR therapy. Julie Miller, MC, LPC, LIAC, has this knowledge and passion, and communicates in a clear and articulate manner as do the guests invited to share their own expertise in the field of EMDR therapy. Julie is an EMDRIA Approved Basic and Advanced Trainer, EMDRIA Approved Consultant, and Certified EMDR Therapist. She has trained hundreds if not thousands of therapists in EMDR therapy across the US and internationally. She also trains clinicians in advanced topics, such as EMDR & addiction, first responders, and complex trauma.
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Wednesday Nov 12, 2025
Special Guest Vincent Kelly on the use of EMDR Therapy with Drug Court Participants
Wednesday Nov 12, 2025
Wednesday Nov 12, 2025
Vincent Kelly provides EMDR therapy to outpatient clients involved with Drug Court in Iowa. Listen to his perspectives on this population and how he uses EMDR therapy!

Sunday Oct 05, 2025
Special Guest Rehna Becker and Using EMDR with Incarcerated Individuals
Sunday Oct 05, 2025
Sunday Oct 05, 2025
Special Guest Rehna Becker discusses her work using EMDR and addiction protocols in the treatment of incarcerated individuals. She is passionate about this work, so listen and learn how EMDR therapy can help these individuals transform their lives, no matter where they live!

Sunday Sep 14, 2025
Special Guest Hope Payson on Group EMDR and Addictions
Sunday Sep 14, 2025
Sunday Sep 14, 2025
Hope Payson has over 30 years of experience in addiction and trauma treatment, including EMDR therapy. She is the author of the chapter on Group & Addiction in "EMDR and Group Therapy," and the producer of the documentary "Uprooting Addiction" available on Amazon Prime and your public library app, Kanopy. She was awarded the 2024 EMDRIA Ambassador Award for her efforts to share her knowledge and expertise within the EMDR community.

Sunday Aug 24, 2025
Special Guest Susan Brown on Treating Addiction with EMDR & IFS (Part 3)
Sunday Aug 24, 2025
Sunday Aug 24, 2025
Just do it! Be brave and use your EMDR training with those clients who struggle with substance or behavioral addictions/compulsivity. Susan discusses her integrative use of EMDR therapy in her work. Last part of the conversation with Susan, I promise!

Sunday Aug 17, 2025
Special Guest Susan Brown on Treating Addiction with EMDR & IFS (Part 2)
Sunday Aug 17, 2025
Sunday Aug 17, 2025
Susan Brown LCSW discusses her work with EMDR therapy and IFS in the treatment of addictions. Is addiction really a disease? How therapists can help reduce stigma. Part 2 of the conversation.

Sunday Jul 27, 2025
Special Guest Susan Brown on Treating Addiction with EMDR & IFS (Part 1)
Sunday Jul 27, 2025
Sunday Jul 27, 2025
Susan Brown LCSW discusses her work with EMDR therapy and IFS in the treatment of addictions. Myths are debunked. Part 1 of the conversation.

Sunday Jul 06, 2025
EMDR Therapy & Addictions: Research and Challenges
Sunday Jul 06, 2025
Sunday Jul 06, 2025
EMDR therapy is a powerful form of psychotherapy, but what does research say about using it with addictions? Let's debunk some myths about EMDR and addictions, and explore some challenges in using EMDR therapy with this population. Got questions! Contact Julie Miller, LPC, LIAC, CCTP-II, the podcast host.

Sunday Jun 08, 2025
Where does addiction come from? Does it matter?
Sunday Jun 08, 2025
Sunday Jun 08, 2025
Even the government of the United States has an opinion on the causes of addiction - is it a disease? A coping skill? An effort to medicate symptoms of trauma or mental illness? A habit? A lifelong condition? Does it matter? Explore theories of where addictions/compulsions come from and why we want to know.

Learn More!
I’m Julie Miller and I’m an EMDRIA Approved Trainer in Basic and Advanced EMDR, an EMDR Institute Regional Trainer, an EMDRIA Approved Consultant, and certified EMDR therapist. I provide training through the EMDR Development Center, and you can learn more about that at the website, EMDRdevelopment.com.
I run a private practice in Tucson, AZ, in which I work with public safety personnel, like law enforcement, fire service, emergency medical personnel and dispatch, and I use EMDR therapy every day.
Each podcast, we’ll answer the “Question of the Week,” gathered from both new and experienced EMDR therapists. We’ll do a research review on a study of particular interest in EMDR therapy. We can talk about books, equipment and ways of doing being creative with BLS, and advanced trainings out there. I have advanced training information available through the EMDR Development Center at the website: EMDRDevelopment.com.
Send your questions, ideas, free resources and any kind of request related to EMDR so we can make this an interesting, fun, and educational time together. Let’s get started!
