OUR MISSION:

 

The Western New York Trauma Collaborative is a group of EMDR-trained mental health professionals committed to high standards in trauma treatment. We support various trauma therapies and provide information and advocacy to the community. We aim to meet our members' needs and strive for excellence through hard work, creativity, and calculated risks. We work together with our members to achieve our goals and encourage a culture of continuous learning and professional growth.

About us:

  • We are a membership-based community of local EMDR-trained mental health professionals.

  • We host a variety of events including networking events, EMDR training opportunities, and other exclusive events.

  • Offer scholarships to local clinicians in need of financial support for their EMDR training.

  • Our leadership team, known as the Steering Committee, is responsible for overall policy and direction of the WNY Trauma Collaborative.

  • Our current leadership team is:

    • Bessie Fitzgerald, LMHC - Officer of Digital Media

    • Kelli Dobmeier, LCSW - Officer of Communications

    • Lisa Auricchio, LCSW - Officer of Training

    • Cassandra King, LCSW-R - Training Liaison

    • Rich Tippett, LMHC - Officer of Membership

    • Jennifer Hickman, LCSW - Secretary

    • Katie Booker, LCSW, RPT - Treasurer