EMDR Professional Training

Dr. Sara Gilman, Psy.D., MFT, has spent the last 32 years working in the areas of traumatic stress, addictions, and peak performance. She is the co-founder and president of Coherence Associates, a professional counseling firm located in San Diego County, California, and has been awarded Fellowship status with the American Academy of Experts in Traumatic Stress for her extensive work in utilizing EMDR with first responders and athletes.


Dr. Gilman was elected to serve on the EMDR International Association Board of Directors, is an EMDRIA Past-President, and a certified Approved Consultant.  She is a contributing author in two books addressing treating trauma in 911-Telecommunicators with EMDR Therapy, and published research about utilizing EMDR with those struggling with the co-occurring disorders of addiction and trauma, in a drug court setting. In addition, Sara is a former fire fighter, holds a 1st Degree Black Belt, has completed a Half-Ironman triathlon and 100-mile cycling events. As an accomplished recreational athlete, she brings her joy and passion in to her work. Her work with performers includes, elite level triathletes, martial artists, Olympic gymnasts and equestrians, college and professional baseball players, professional football players from the NFL, and nationally ranked competitive weight lifters.   Dr. Gilman lectures nationally, appearing on radio and TV discussing the topics of stress, trauma, addiction, and mental toughness. She has a contagious passion to inspire others to heal and grow.