Kaiser Permanente’s Mental Health Training Collaborative (MHTC) is uniquely strengthened by having an EMDRIA‑approved trainer on faculty—such as Patrizia Meunier, LMFT. This credential is held by only about 230 clinicians nationwide, making it a rare and highly respected distinction in the field of trauma treatment.
An EMDRIA‑approved trainer ensures that EMDR education, consultation, and supervision meet the highest national and international standards. For MHTC trainees, this means access to rigorous, current, and fidelity‑based EMDR training aligned with EMDRIA requirements. Trainees also receive formal documentation of completing an EMDRIA‑approved training, laying the groundwork for future EMDRIA certification.
Providing this training in-house significantly strengthens Kaiser’s workforce. It expands trauma‑informed treatment capacity, accelerates clinical skill development, and reduces reliance on external training vendors—all while offering trainees the opportunity to learn EMDR at no cost and while being paid. This model supports professional growth, retention, and long-term investment in Kaiser’s system of care.
For patients, the impact is direct. EMDR is a first-line, evidence‑based treatment for PTSD and other trauma‑related conditions. High‑fidelity training increases access to effective, safe, and culturally responsive trauma care—particularly critical for individuals with complex clinical histories.
Patrizia Meunier’s expertise further enhances the program through her focus on cultural humility, DEI principles, and bilingual (Spanish and Italian) clinical training. This strengthens Kaiser’s capacity to serve diverse communities and reinforces MHTC’s commitment to providing equitable, high‑quality trauma care.
Having an EMDRIA‑approved trainer embedded within MHTC reflects Kaiser Permanente’s leadership in mental health education and its commitment to excellence, innovation, and culturally responsive treatment.
