Certified EMDR Therapist & Consultant in Scottsdale, Arizona
Helping adults create meaningful change through specialized EMDR Intensives
The Valley’s EMDR Intensive Specialist
I’m Rebecca Tatum, a licensed psychotherapist and Certified EMDR Therapist & Consultant with over 14 years of experience helping adults overcome trauma, anxiety, relational challenges, and performance obstacles. I’ve guided more than 4,000 EMDR therapy sessions, with a practice dedicated exclusively to EMDR Intensives and helping clients create meaningful, lasting change.
Whether you’re feeling stuck in therapy, struggling with difficult life experiences, or seeking accelerated growth, I provide a safe, compassionate, and effective approach tailored to your needs.
Who I work With
I specialize in helping adults in Scottsdale and the greater Arizona area heal from trauma, build healthier relationships, and achieve personal growth.
I work with adults who are:
- Healing from trauma and unresolved experiences
- Navigating anxiety and emotional overwhelm
- Feeling stuck despite insight or previous therapy
- Working to heal attachment wounds and change recurring relationship patterns
- High achievers struggling with perfectionism, pressure, or high-functioning anxiety
- Navigating major life transitions, grief, or significant decisions
- Looking for a focused therapy approach that creates meaningful and lasting change
Evidence-Based Approach: Certified in EMDR, a proven therapy for trauma and emotional healing.
Client-Centered Care: Every session is personalized to your goals and comfort level.
Rapid & Lasting Results: Intensive therapy options help you make progress faster than traditional weekly sessions.
EMDR Expertise & Leadership: As a Certified EMDR Therapist with one of the highest levels of credentialing through EMDRIA as an EMDR Approved Consultant, I teach and mentor other EMDR therapists, bringing advanced knowledge and best practices directly into my work with clients.
Quality & Ethical Care: Grounded in integrity, professionalism, and the highest clinical standards to ensure safe, effective, and respectful treatment.
What You Can Expect to Gain
When you work with me, the focus isn’t just on addressing symptoms – it’s on creating lasting, meaningful change in your life. Through EMDR therapy and personalized sessions, clients often experience:
Greater emotional freedom: Relief from the weight of past trauma and persistent anxiety.
Improved relationships: Healthier communication, stronger connections, and more fulfilling interactions with loved ones.
Restored confidence: A renewed sense of self-worth and the ability to trust your own decisions.
Reduced anxiety and stress: Calmer, more grounded, and resilient.
Personal growth and clarity: A deeper understanding of yourself, your patterns, and the life you want to create.
My approach is holistic and relational, ensuring that the changes you achieve in therapy are sustainable and impactful, helping you move forward with clarity, confidence, and emotional balance.
If you’re ready for transformation that goes beyond surface-level relief, explore who is a right fit for EMDR Therapy Intensives.
Education, Training & Credentials
I bring a wealth of education and specialized training to my work as a Certified EMDR Therapist and Consultant. With a strong foundation in psychology and professional counseling, I have dedicated my career to helping adults heal trauma, manage anxiety, and navigate complex life challenges. My expertise is grounded in both academic training and advanced EMDR practice.
Education & Licenses:
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Arizona State University, 2012
Master of Science in Professional Counseling, Grand Canyon University, 2017
Licensed Associate Counselor, 2017
Licensed Professional Counselor, 2022
EMDR Training & Certification:
EMDRIA Basic Training, 2021
EMDRIA Certification, 2023
EMDRIA Consultant, 2024
Advanced Trainings: EMDR Intensives, IFS-Informed EMDR, Ego States, Affect Regulation Theory, Attachment & Developmental Theories, Somatic IFS and EMDR, Complex PTSD and Dissociation
Clients choose me for my expertise in EMDR therapy, ethical practice, and personalized approach. Whether you’re seeking trauma recovery, managing anxiety, or wanting to improve relationships and performance, I provide focused, individualized treatment designed to support meaningful and lasting change.
Why EMDR Therapy Is Different
While traditional therapy often focuses on talking through experiences, EMDR therapy helps your brain process and integrate distressing memories. This can reduce the emotional intensity of past events and reshape patterns that hold you back, allowing for faster and more lasting change.
I use EMDR to help clients move through trauma and anxiety efficiently, gaining clarity, resilience, and confidence in their lives. EMDR is particularly effective for those who have felt stuck in traditional therapy or want more rapid results.
Why EMDR Intensives Work
You don’t have to spend years in therapy to feel better. EMDR Intensives are immersive, focused sessions that allow for deeper processing and faster breakthroughs. They provide the space and continuity to move through trauma, shift long-standing patterns, and reconnect with your sense of self more efficiently.
Whether you’re feeling stuck or ready to move forward, EMDR Intensives offer a path toward meaningful change that respects both your readiness and your time.
What Clients Ask Before Starting
Yes. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Arizona. You can verify my license through the Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners.
Yes. Choosing a Certified EMDR Therapist means you’re working with someone who has completed advanced training, gained extensive experience, and received ongoing consultation to ensure the highest quality of care. Certification shows a commitment to safe, effective, and ethical EMDR therapy – giving you confidence that your therapist has the skills to help you heal from trauma, anxiety, and other challenges.
Verify my Certification credentialing with EMDRIA here.
As an EMDRIA-Approved Consultant, I hold one of the highest levels of EMDRIA credentialing. This means I not only provide EMDR therapy to clients with expertise, but I also mentor and guide other EMDR-trained therapists in their clinical development. I also teach EMDR Certified Therapists as they work toward becoming EMDR Consultants themselves. Serving as a Consultant reflects advanced training, extensive clinical experience, and a commitment to upholding the highest standards of EMDR practice.
You can read more about EMDR Consultants on the EMDRIA website.
Yes. While working with a Certified EMDR Therapist is an excellent baseline to ensure quality and safety, an EMDR Consultant represents one of the highest levels of credentialing through EMDRIA. Consultants have completed advanced training and extensive clinical experience, and they provide mentoring and consultation to other EMDR therapists. This level of expertise demonstrates a deep mastery of EMDR therapy and ensures you are working with someone who has met the most rigorous standards in the field.
Verify my Consultant credentialing with EMDRIA here.
Yes. In addition to Certification and Consultant status, I have completed advanced trainings in EMDR Intensives, IFS-Informed EMDR, Ego States, Affect Regulation Theory, Attachment and Developmental Theories, Somatic IFS and EMDR, and working with Complex PTSD and Dissociation.
I specialize in working with adults who are ready to create meaningful and lasting change through EMDR Therapy Intensives. Many of my clients are healing from trauma and unresolved experiences, navigating anxiety and emotional overwhelm, feeling stuck despite previous therapy, working to change long-standing relationship patterns, or struggling with perfectionism and the pressures of high achievement. I also work with adults navigating major life transitions who are looking for a focused, personalized approach to therapy.
You may be a good fit for my practice if you are looking for a focused, depth-oriented approach to therapy and are ready to dedicate meaningful time toward creating lasting change. Many of the adults I work with have already spent time understanding themselves through therapy, reflection, or personal growth, yet still feel impacted by unresolved experiences, anxiety, relationship patterns, perfectionism, or major life transitions.
My practice is exclusively focused on EMDR Therapy Intensives, which provide a personalized and concentrated approach to therapy. This format may be a good fit if you are looking to move beyond insight alone and address the experiences, beliefs, and patterns that continue affecting your present.
If you are unsure whether an EMDR Intensive is the right fit, I invite you to explore Is an EMDR Intensive Right for You? to learn more about who benefits from this approach and what concerns EMDR Intensives can help address.
The best way to determine whether we are a good fit is through a consultation. During that conversation, we will discuss your goals, history, and whether an EMDR Intensive is the right next step for your needs.
You can expect personalized care, a safe and compassionate space, and work that is evidence-based. My goal is not just symptom relief but lasting transformation: greater clarity, confidence, improved relationships, and a stronger sense of self.
If you are interested in learning more about how EMDR Therapy Intensives work, what to expect, and who may benefit from this approach, I invite you to explore my EMDR Intensives page.
For additional questions about EMDR Therapy, the intensive process, fees, logistics, and working together, visit my Frequently Asked Questions page.
Ready to Take the Next Step?
Request a complimentary consultation call to explore how EMDR Intensives can support you.
Your healing journey is unique, and this call is a chance for us to connect, get to know one another, and begin mapping out the support that will serve you best.
Continue Exploring
Want to learn more about EMDR Intensives?
Explore how the intensive model works, who it may benefit, and what you can expect.
Still have questions?
Visit the Frequently Asked Questions page for answers about scheduling, preparation, fees, and the intensive process.
Looking for educational resources?
Explore the Resources Library for articles about EMDR, trauma, attachment, anxiety, and the healing process.