Licensed Psychologist
Trauma Expert & Trainer
Organizational Consultant

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Licensed Psychologist
Trauma Expert & Trainer
Organizational Consultant

How I Can Support You

✓ EMDR Intensives – Providing focused, accelerated trauma healing tailored to individual needs.

✓ Trauma Training – Equipping clinicians with the knowledge and skills to work with complex trauma presentations through a culturally responsive lens.

✓ Trauma Documentation Training – Ensuring therapists can confidently document trauma work while upholding medical necessity

✓Organizational Consulting – Helping agencies and group practices create sustainable, trauma-informed, and anti-oppressive clinical frameworks.

Whether you're a new clinician looking to grow your trauma expertise, an experienced therapist refining your approach, or an organization seeking to create a more trauma-informed system, I'm here to support you.

Committed to Diversity & Equity in Trauma Treatment

Trauma does not affect everyone equally. Marginalized communities—BIPOC individuals, immigrants, LGBTQ+ communities, and survivors of systemic oppression—often experience trauma in ways that are under-recognized and undertreated.

My vision is to heal the effects of trauma by increasing both the number and diversity of trauma-informed therapists. Through my trainings and consultations, I support clinicians from diverse backgrounds and help organizations create equitable, culturally responsive trauma care that reaches those who need it most.

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I'm Dr. Elaine Espada

Licensed Psychologist
EMDRIA Approved
EMDR Consultant
Trauma Trainer
Group Practice Owner

I am a licensed clinical psychologist and the owner of Beacon Therapy Group, a trauma focused group practice in the Boston area and the Executive Director of Integrated Trauma Training Institute, a 501c3 non-profit providing specialized training on trauma-informed care & leadership for therapists, professionals, and executives.

I have spent my career training in advanced trauma modalities—EMDR, AEDP, IFS, Ego State Therapy, Polyvagal Theory, Hypnosis, and Trauma-Informed Yoga—to deepen my expertise.

With this foundation, I am committed to expanding the trauma-informed community and ensuring that high-quality trauma care is accessible, inclusive, and diverse.

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“Elaine is personable, professional and well-experienced.”

She has helped me feel more comfortable in providing EMDR therapy with my clients. She is very easy to talk with and provides suggestions in a clear, easy to understand manner. I highly recommend working with her!! You won’t regret it.

Maria

“Now I can get my note done in less than 5 minutes!”

Documentation used to take me so long. Now I can get my note done in less than 5 minutes. I have a greater understanding of what should be in my documentation and how to protect myself from lawsuits and clawbacks.

Kerri

“As a person of color, I feel like I have a space in my consultations with Elaine.”

It is comforting consulting with her and feeling like she has a greater understanding of me and the clients I serve.

Gina

“Dr. Espada helped me with the clinical and business aspects of developing a trauma niche.”

I am a newer therapist and Dr. Espada helped me with the clinical and business aspects of developing a trauma niche. It is great to get support for both aspects of our work in one place. I have not only learned about trauma, but have also learned a great deal about the insurance and mental health space in general while working with her.

Laura

I Offer:

DOCUMENTATION TRAINING

Stop worrying about what to write in your notes.

Learn the essentials of clinical documentation and get access to clinical documentation resources.

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EMDR CONSULTATION

Enhance your skills in EMDR and EMDR intensives.

Individual and group EMDR consultation to increase your confidence in EMDR therapy and work towards EMDR certification.

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TRAUMA TRAINING

Learn the
foundations of trauma treatment.

Through on-demand training, increase your knowledge about complex trauma and dissociation.

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Download my free PDF on how to document your 90837 extended sessions and avoid insurance clawbacks.

Licensed Psychologist
Trauma Expert & Trainer
Organizational Consultant

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