Meet Our Team
Each member of our team of facilitators/consultants has advanced skills in applying EMDR therapy to developmental/attachment trauma and dissociation, which is essential for navigating the real-world complexity of using EMDR therapy with clients. Our team is comprised of specialists with expertise in treating specific populations with EMDR therapy, allowing you the opportunity to choose a consultant experienced in a treatment area of interest to you.
Director of Training
Susie Morgan
LMFT, BCETS
Board Certified Expert in Traumatic Stress
Diplomate of the National Center for Crisis Management
Certificate in Traumatic Stress Studies
Certified Advanced Team-CBT Therapist
Amen Method Professional & Certified HeartMath Practioner
Susanne (Susie) Morgan specializes in the treatment of PTSD and Complex/Developmental Trauma. She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (CA License LMFT41442) in private practice in Encinitas, CA. She is Board Certified by and a Diplomate of the American Academy of Experts in Traumatic Stress, a Diplomate of the National Center for Crisis Management, a member of the International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies, and a Fellow of the American Psychotherapy Association.
In order to be able to effectively address the complexity of symptoms experienced by her clients, she continually pursues further development of her clinical skills. Early in her career, Ms. Morgan completed California State Certification as a Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault Advocate. She has completed the Certificate Program in Traumatic Stress Studies through leading trauma expert Bessel van der Kolk and The Mindsight Approach to Well-being: A Comprehensive Course in Interpersonal Neurobiology taught by Dan Siegel, MD.
Ms. Morgan was originally trained in EMDR therapy in 2005. She is an EMDRIA Certified Therapist, has been an Approved Consultant since 2011, and has completed extensive advanced training in EMDR therapy and related physiologically-based intervention protocols for the treatment of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Dissociative Disorders, and other mental health conditions. She is an approved EMDRIA Training and Credit Provider for provision of Basic Training and continuing education to EMDR therapists. Ms. Morgan authored and created the professional training The Readiness Course for EMDR Clinicians: A Model & Practicum for How to Begin with Non-Dissociative Complex Trauma Cases as well as The EMDR Readiness Course: Powerful First Steps to Heal & Transform Your Life Story, a self-help resource for clients and those considering EMDR therapy.
Ms. Morgan has substantial training in Cognitive-Behavioral treatments for trauma, anxiety, depression, and bipolar disorder, most significantly with David Burns of Stanford University. She is a Certified Advanced TEAM-CBT Therapist through the Feeling Good Institute, applying David Burns's cutting edge approaches to assessment and treatment. Ms. Morgan has been fully trained and accredited by the the Amen Clinics and is a Certified HeartMath Practitioner through the Institute of HeartMath. Ms. Morgan also completed a continuing education certificate in the treatment of Eating Disorders and worked with Team Mermaid, a women's triathlon association, in the development of a body image and self esteem curriculum for the Mini-Mermaids Girls Running Club.
Basic Training Individual Consultation: $250/hr
Assistant Director of Training
Bethany Warren
LCSW, PMH-C
Certified in Perinatal Mental Health (PMH-C)
Past-President of the Postpartum Health Alliance Board
Trainer Nationwide on EMDR with Reproductive Trauma and Perinatal Mental Health
Author of the books: The Pregnancy and Postpartum Mood Workbook and Healing From Reproductive Trauma
Bethany (Beth) Warren, LCSW (CA License LCS22623) has a passion for reproductive and perinatal mental health issues and has worked in this field for 25 years. She has a private practice where she specializes in Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders, working with people experiencing pregnancy loss, infertility, birth trauma or facing adoption or surrogacy. She has earned her Certification in Perinatal Mental Health (PMH-C). She also focuses on women's trauma across the lifespan, particularly finding attachment and developmental work to be particularly rewarding as secure attachment remains so foundational to mental wellness.
Ms. Warren is a current member, and has served for years as President of the Postpartum Health Alliance Board, as well as several other positions. She volunteers as a facilitator and consultant for the Trauma Recovery EMDR Humanitarian Assistance Programs and is an EMDRIA Certified Therapist and Approved Consultant.
Ms. Warren provides trainings to many organizations around the country to discuss EMDR, trauma, and maternal mental health issues. She is frequently featured as a reproductive mental health and trauma subject matter expert on podcasts. She is the author of the books: The Pregnancy and Postpartum Mood Workbook and Healing From Reproductive Trauma.
Basic Training Individual Consultation: $180/hr
Facilitators/ Consultants
Jennie Abito-Carlestav
LMFT
EMDR Certified Child Specialist
EMDR Sports Performance Specialist
Brainspotting Practioner
HeartMath Certified Therapist
Past Board of Directors for San Diego CAMFT
Public Speaker & Consultant for EMDR Sports Performance Treatment
Jennie Abito-Carlestav is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (CA License LMFT51055) with a private practice in Encinitas, CA. She is an EMDR Certified Therapist, EMDRIA-Approved Consultant and Certified Brainspotting Therapist. Jennie specializes in providing a cutting-edge combination of EMDR therapy and Brainspotting treatment to support the mental health of athletes and the prevention of sports performance problems, known as Lost Movement Syndrome, which is common with athletes who have experienced trauma both sport and non-sport related. Jennie also specializes in mental Peak Performance enhancements to “install” positive programming for future challenges and high stakes competitions. She is a member of the Pacific Northwest group of providers for Paralympic & Olympic Team USA and works with athletes of all ages. Jennie was recently interviewed on the EMDR International Association podcast for the work she does with Athletes. To listen to the full interview, check out her website.
Having been a competitive athlete in her youth, Jennie understands the intense pressure to perform and the challenges of a sport injury, recovery and re-entry back into the sport. Because of this, Jennie is a genuine advocate for athlete mental health. Her treatment system is designed to uniquely support athletes using biofeedback technology to reset the nervous system during treatment. This modern approach creates an advantage in performance that is reflected immediately on the field. Jennie is also a Certified Heart Math Practitioner and provides Heart Rate variability and Heart Rate Coherence training for athletes and teams to provide additional advantages in peak performance. In 2023 Jennie was a co-presenter in a training with past EMDRIA President and other experts across the country to talk about EMDR Peak Performance with Athletes and Performers. This training is now available as an On-Demand Course.
In addition, Jennie is a Certified EMDR Child specialist which she achieved under direct training from Internationally known EMDRIA Trainer and Child Specialist, Ana Gomez. Under her tutelage, Jennie studied techniques which break down all eight phases of EMDR into a child friendly approach. Her knowledge, creativity and skill set has set her aside in providing child and adolescent trauma treatment both on-line and in-person.
As an EMDRIA Approved Consultant, Jennie helps her consultees get to a point in which they are able to feel secure and comfortable in their use of EMDR so that they are able to effortlessly dance with the protocol. For consultees that are interested in specializing in the treatment of Athlete mental health or Child & Adolescent trauma treatment, Jennie guides her consultees to weave basic training protocol to this population.
Basic Training Individual Consultation: $225/hr
Rosa Nely Estrada
LMFT
Gottman Method Level 1 & 2 Trained
Certificate in the Flash Technique
Advanced Trainings in Structural Dissociation
Bilingual in English & Spanish
Rosa Nely (Nely) Estrada is a bilingual (English & Spanish) Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (CA License MFT78860) and owner of Inside Out Counseling Services in Tustin, CA, providing bilingual psychotherapy services to adults, young adults, and families with older teens. Rosa Nely specializes in treating anxiety, depression, parent-teen relational and attachment dynamics, complex developmental trauma, and PTSD. She focuses on supporting CEOs, medical providers, engineers, and other high-performing professionals in stress management and balancing work goals with relational health with their partners, families, and friendships. She also has experience working with individuals suffering from Severe Food Allergies-Anaphylaxis and the associated trauma.
Rosa Nely takes a holistic approach to therapy, addressing the whole person rather than just their mental health needs. This method supports healing from the inside out, helping clients explore their inner strengths, navigate current struggles, and work on areas for improvement based on their goals, ultimately supporting their most authentic selves. With over 16 years of experience in psychotherapy, Rosa Nely has helped individuals of all ages and backgrounds find healing, support, and restoration through life’s hardships, challenges and stressors. Her dedication to her clients and passion for mental health have made her a trusted and sought-after therapist in the field.
After completing EMDR basic training, she embarked on a journey to learn about Complex Developmental Trauma and Dissociation, including case conceptualization, treatment planning and phase-orientated therapy. She is really enjoying working with parts using Structural Dissociation treatment interventions. In addition to her expertise in trauma, Rosa Nely has studied various therapeutic approaches, including Gottman Method for couples counseling, Emotionally Focused Therapy, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Person-Centered Psychotherapy, and strength-based coaching. She has valuable experience working with women in recovery programs and victims and perpetrators of domestic violence. In working with Children's System of Care, she provided mental health treatment for children and teens struggling with a range of disorders, worked closely with families to address attachment trauma, and developed a 12-week Spanish Self-Esteem Parenting Group to help parents heal their own attachment wounds and develop healthy relationships with their children.
Rosa Nely continues to expand her knowledge and refine her skills, always striving to offer the most effective and compassionate mentorship to her consultees. Whether guiding consultees through the complexities of treating trauma or helping them deeply grasp and confidently utilize the theory and practice of EMDR therapy, Rosa Nely is committed to empowering her consultees to thrive. With her unique blend of expertise, empathy, and holistic care, she is not just a consultant—she is a partner in her consultee’s journey toward helping their clients achieve lasting well-being and personal growth.
Basic Training Individual Consultation: $200/hr
Danielle Hiestand
PsyD, LMFT, CEDS-S
PRECISION EMDR ASST Director of Professional Credentialing
Certified Eating Disorder Specialist & Supervisor
EMDRIA San Diego Regional Co-Coordinator
Certificate in Traumatic Stress Studies
Past Adjunct Professor at UC San Diego, San Diego State University, Alliant International University & Argosy University
Author of the textbook: Understanding Eating Disorders: Risk Factors, Diagnosis, Treatment, and Recovery
Dr. Danielle Hiestand is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (CA License LMFT48529) in private practice in Mission Valley, San Diego. She currently specializes in the treatment of eating disorders, PTSD, complex trauma, and mental health professionals. Dr. Hiestand has treated eating disorders, depression, anxiety and PTSD at all levels of care including residential, partial hospitalization, and intensive outpatient facilities. She has completed advanced training in EMDR Therapy, eating disorders, complex trauma, and dissociation including a Certificate Program in Traumatic Stress Studies provided by trauma expert Bessel van der Kolk. Dr. Hiestand is a Certified Eating Disorder Specialist and Supervisor (CEDS-S), a Certified EMDR Therapist and Approved EMDR Consultant.
In addition to providing therapeutic services Dr. Hiestand has been an adjunct professor at University of California, San Diego, Alliant International University and San Diego State University. Dr. Hiestand is an invited guest lecturer and has provided numerous trainings and workshops on the topics of eating disorders and trauma. She is the author of the textbook Understanding Eating Disorders: Risk Factors, Diagnosis, Treatment, and Recovery. In 2013 Dr. Hiestand co-created Savor Podcast. For three years she recorded over 40 episodes on topics such as nutrition, body image, mindfulness, yoga, eating disorders, dieting, and EMDR.
As an EMDR Consultant, Dr. Hiestand helps consultees weave EMDR therapy into their practice and build their confidence when introducing clients to EMDR. Consultees will thoroughly understand all eight phases of EMDR and will have the opportunity to work toward being EMDR Trained and Certified. Dr. Hiestand especially focuses on the self of therapist when providing consultation and supervision to mental health professionals. Her grounded presence creates a calm and comfortable atmosphere for professionals to learn and ask questions.
Basic Training Individual Consultation: $175/hr
Reannon Ketabian
LMFT, CMHIMP
CERTIFIED MENTAL HEALTH INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE PROVIDER
CLINICAL FELLOW - AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF MARRIAGE & FAMILY THERAPISTS
BOARD OF DIRECTORS - SAN DIEGO NORTH COUNTY CAMFT
Reannon Ketabian, LMFT, CMHIMP (CA LMFT 93397, IN LMFT 35002398A) is in private practice in Carlsbad seeing clients virtually throughout CA and IN. Reannon is experienced in the treatment of complex trauma, mystery illnesses, chronic pain, victims of crime and intimate partner violence. She also specializes in working with young people making the transition to adulthood.
She is an EMDRIA Certified therapist and Approved Consultant and has completed extensive advanced training in using EMDR to treat chronic pain and chronic health issues, PTSD, and complex trauma. Reannon has authored and led workshops and spoken at conferences regarding a variety of EMDR-related topics. Her commitment to professional growth is reflected in her numerous certifications and advanced training in EMDR, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and integrative medicine for mental health.
Reannon is an advocate for human rights and social justice, and her volunteer work includes serving on the board of directors for the San Diego North County chapter of the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (CAMFT) as the professional development co-chair, and offering pro bono therapy through the San Diego Trauma Recovery Network during disasters and qualifying community traumatic events since 2014.
Basic Training Individual Consultation: $100/hr
Colette Lord
PhD
PRECISION EMDR Director of Professional Credentialing
Certified Transgender Care Therapist
Certificate in Traumatic Stress Studies
Completed EMDR Adult Complex Trauma & Dissociation Specialist Intensive Program
Diplomate of the American Academy of Experts in Traumatic Stress
Colette Lord, PhD is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist (CA License 21497) in private practice in Del Mar, CA. She is a member of the International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation. She is an EMDRIA Certified Therapist and a Consultant in Training, and has completed extensive advanced training in EMDR therapy for PTSD, attachment-focused work, and Dissociative Disorders. She has completed the Certificate Program in Traumatic Stress Studies with Bessel van der Kolk, the leading expert in trauma.
Dr. Lord is a member of the World Professional Association on Transgender Health. She has completed an intensive Certificate Program on working with transgender and non-binary individuals and has sought on-going training to hone her skills in working with the range of gender identities and associated struggles.
Dr. Lord has spent much of her professional career working in community mental health. There she honed her skills and her love of working with individuals with complex, difficult situations and diagnoses. She continues to maintain these skills in private practice by taking Medi-Cal insurance.
Basic Training Individual Consultation: $200/hr
Debbie Wagner
LMFT
Professional Credentialing Committee Chair - Precision EMDR Academy
AAMFT-Certified LGBT-Affirmative therapist
camft-approved clinical supervisor
former adjunct practicum professor - National university
Debbra (Debbie) Wagner specializes in the treatment of trauma, complex PTSD, dissociative disorders, and developmental attachment trauma. She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (CA License LMFT77147) in private practice in San Diego, CA. She is a member of the American Academy of Experts in Traumatic Stress,
the International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies, the International Society for the Study Traumatic Stress and Dissociation, and is a CAMFT-Approved Clinical Supervisor. In 2024 she was honored to join Precision EMDR Academy.
Since the inception of her career in 2010, Ms. Wagner has passionately pursued specialization in the area of traumatic stress and its constellation of implications on emotional, psychological, and neurobiological development in her work with adults. In 2011, Ms. Wagner was honored to be the first AAMFT-Certified LGBT+ Affirmative therapist in California. In 2012, she completed her EMDR Basic Training followed by becoming EMDRIA-Certified in 2016, which all culminated in becoming an EMDRIA-Approved Consultant in 2023.
Early in her career she completed CAL-EMA’s Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Certification, and volunteered from 2013 to 2015 as a Sexual Assault Response Team member with Center for Community Solutions. In 2015, Ms. Wagner became a member of San Diego’s Victim’s of Crime Coordinating Council, and has continued to see individual victims of crime. Her volunteering continues with San Diego’s Trauma Response Network for first responders. From 2016 to 2018 Ms. Wagner volunteered with CAMFT’s Continuing Education Provider Approval committee (CEPA), while also serving as an Adjunct Practicum Professor at National University, at which point she transitioned to serve on California’s Board of Behavioral Sciences as a Subject Matter Expert from 2019 to 2023.
Ms. Wagner has substantial training in EMDR Therapy treatments for trauma, complex PTSD, anxiety, and dissociative disorders utilizing Structural Dissociation of the Personality as well as Dr. Frank Coorigan’s cutting-edge Deep Brain Reorienting for shock/terror. In 2024 Ms. Wagner was awarded a scholarship to attend University of Pennsylvania’s Prolonged Exposure intensive training due to her advocacy for Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, and also accepted an invitation to attend a training and consultation on Ritual Abuse and Mind Control. Her passionate pursuit of knowledge and experience, combined with a desire to help others in the profession further their own expertise, offers a fund of knowledge for consultees, and you will find her style is warm, inviting and collaborative.
Basic Training Individual Consultation: $175/hr
Administrative Director
Nina Kotovsky
Administrative Director
POINT PERSON FOR ALL LOGISTICAL QUESTIONS
SOURCE FOR COURSE SITE NAVIGATION NEEDS
THE ONE WHO KEEPS THIS WHOLE THING AFLOAT
Nina Kotovsky, Administrative Director, has dedicated her professional career to providing exceptional, personalized customer care. She coaches teams in providing exquisite attunement and attention to the detailed needs of those they serve. Her extensive experience in management and logistics makes her adept at juggling the needs of both the Precision EMDR team and students.