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EMDR

Robbie Adler-Tapia, Ph.D.

Dr. Adler-Tapia, is a licensed psychologist who was previously a firefighter and emergency medical technician (EMT) before starting in nursing and moving on to her career as a psychologist. She is the author of “One Badge-One Brain – One Life: Preventative Maintenance and Brain Health Training for Emergency Responders.” And, she has multiple chapters and articles on working with Emergency Responders. Her workshops “Haunted” and "Lessons Learned" teach therapists to work with Emergency Responders. She also provides Peer Support Mentor Training and Brain Fitness workshops for Emergency Responders.

Dr. Adler-Tapia has expertise in EMDR therapy as she is an EMDRIA Approved Basic Training Trainer, EMDRIA Approved Consultant and advanced specialty provider. Dr Robbie has presented many advanced trainings on working with children from infants to adolescents. She co-authored a book, “EMDR and the Art of Psychotherapy with Children: Infants to Adolescents,” and a second book “Child Psychotherapy: Integrating Developmental Theory into Clinical Practice.”

Currently, she provides psychological services for Law Enforcement, Firefighters and Emergency Responders, the Military and Veterans. She is the great-granddaughter and granddaughter of Law Enforcement Officers, and the daughter of a Combat Veteran and Volunteer Fire Chief who still responds to calls at the age of 89.

Dr. Robbie has spoken worldwide at various conferences on the topics of EMDR therapy with first responders and with children. On a volunteer basis, Dr. Adler-Tapia is the Founder and Clinical Director of the non-profit FiRSST (First Responders Specialty Services and Training). She is also the Chair of the Board of Trustees for the Tempe Woman's Club.

Learn more about her at her website.

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