Traditional and Somatic EMDR Consultation

San Diego, CA

If you are looking for an amazing consultant who will guide you and support you on your journey towards becoming a great Traditional EMDR or Somatic EMDR clinician, I am your person!

Consultation Information:

I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a private practice in San Diego, California, offering in-person and online consultation to clinicians and groups at various stages of their journey.

I provide services in English, Portuguese and Spanish, and I specialize in trauma, anxiety, ADHD, depression, grief, addiction, chronic illness/pain, relationship challenges, family conflict, life transitions such as menopause and other challenging life circumstances.

As a multicultural psychotherapist I truly respect and appreciate diversity. I have had the privilege of working with a very diverse population including immigrants, BIPOC, LBTQIA+, and other marginalized groups. I recognize the impact of privilege, systemic socio-economic oppression, stigma and discrimination on these communities and I am deeply committed to providing a safe space where inclusivity, empowerment, social justice and resilience are paramount values to people’s mental, emotional and physical health.

I’m an integrative clinician who combines evidence-based therapeutic approaches primarily from Attachment Theory, Poly-Vagal Theory, EMDR, Somatic Therapy, Parts Work, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Relational Therapy, Family Systems and Transpersonal Psychology.

And, in addition to my formal clinical training, I have learned Transcendental Meditation, studied Qigong as well as Ayurvedic and Buddhist Psychology. I’m a kundalini yoga & meditation teacher and a Reiki Master and I apply many of these theories, principles and practices to my clinical practice to offer a holistic approach to mental and emotional wellbeing that takes into consideration every individual as a WHOLE-BEING.

I’m certified in Somatic EMDR and Vagus Nerve Yoga and through the Embody Lab. I have trained and consulted extensively with Arielle Schwartz, PhD, E-RYT, internationally renowned author, EMDR and Somatic Therapy Consultant and Trainer, Trauma-informed yoga teacher and creator of the Center for Resilience Informed Therapy. I have also trained extensively with Craig Penner, MFT, renowned EMDRIA and Somatic Therapy Consultant and Trainer and the creator of the “Natural Processing” approach.

I am also certified in EMDR and an EMDRIA Approved Consultant-in-training, so I can also provide consultation for other therapists completing EMDR Basic Training or seeking EMDRIA advanced certification.

I believe in creating a “shame-free” learning environment where every question is important and has many possible answers depending on the circumstances. We are all unique clinicians working with unique clients and bringing different qualities to the table.

I believe in learning and growing as a person and as a professional. I have put a lot of effort on both my personal and professional growth and I believe that consultation is an intrinsic need for own self-care and the work that we do we our clients. I’m looking forward to hearing from you!

Group Consultation: 

Duration: 5 months, 2 hours per group 

Frequency: Monthly 

Meeting Time: TO BE DETERMINED. NEXT COHORT STARTING IN JUNE 2025 

Location: Online (Zoom) 

Investment: $400 ($80 per meeting) 

Participants: Up to 6 people 

Individual Consultation: $180.00 for 60 minute consultation

If you sign up for 4 consultations up front, it would be a total of $600.00 ($150/ 60-minute consultation)

Contact Information:

Email: miriam@miriamchorfreitas.com  

Phone: 858-842-0234

Website: www.miriamchorfreitas.com  

Pacific Standard Time (California)

If you are ready to start consultation, call or email me to schedule your initial complimentary 15 minute phone intake: (858)842-0234 or miriam@miriamchorfreitas.com