Curriculum Vitae

Susan Brown, LCSW, BCD

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Board Certified Diplomate

Professional Experience

Private Practice

1987 - Present | La Mesa, California

Specializing in EMDR therapy, complex trauma, PTSD, substance abuse, addictions, and behavioral compulsions.

Certifications & Training

  • EMDRIA Certified Therapist

    Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing

  • EMDRIA Approved Consultant

    Providing consultation to EMDR clinicians

  • Basic Training Facilitator

    EMDR Institute

  • Humanitarian Assistance Program Facilitator

    EMDR Humanitarian Assistance Programs

  • IFS Informed Therapist

    Internal Family Systems

Research & Publications

  • Principal Investigator in published pilot study utilizing EMDR Integrated Trauma Treatment Program within an adult Drug Court setting
  • Co-authored numerous book chapters and articles on EMDR therapy and addiction treatment
  • Regular presenter at EMDRIA conferences
  • Invited plenary and day-long pre-conference speaker

Professional Memberships

  • EMDR International Association (EMDRIA)
  • National Association of Social Workers (NASW)
  • California Society for Clinical Social Work