Rachel Totten, MSW, LICSW | EMDRIA Certified Consultant& Therapist

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Rachel Totten, MSW, LICSW, is a licensed independent clinical social worker specializing in trauma-informed practice, professional education, and consultation. She serves as faculty with the Center for Excellence in EMDR Therapy, supporting EMDRIA-approved trainers in EMDR Basic Training and select Intermediate and Advanced courses, and develops and delivers continuing education programs through Vermont Counseling Network.

EDUCATION

Master of Social Work, 2011
Winthrop University

Bachelor of Science, 2007
Lyndon State College

LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATION

Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, Vermont (No. 089.0108688)
Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, New Hampshire (No. 5799)
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, North Carolina (No. C008876)
Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor, Vermont (No. 151.0127487)
Licensed Clinical Social Worker SC (Telehealth #221)
EMDRIA Certified Consultant and Therapist

TEACHING AND TRAINING EXPERIENCE

2024-Present: Faculty, The Center for Excellence in EMDR Therapy, Washington, DC

• Serve as faculty in EMDRIA-approved EMDR Basic Training programs, supporting EMDRIA-approved trainers in curriculum implementation and facilitation of learning activities.
• Support delivery of Intermediate and Advanced EMDR trainings, including EMDR Reset: Developing Your Practice on Purpose and advanced courses such as Thinking AIP and Using EMDR.
• Facilitate experiential components, group learning processes, and group consultation to support integration of EMDR theory, the Adaptive Information Processing model, and clinical application.

2018–Present: Course Director and Instructor, Vermont Counseling Network, Shelburne,VT

• Develop and deliver continuing education programs for mental health professionals, with content focused on trauma-informed practice, clinical supervision, professional development, and clinician sustainability.
• Design curricula and learning objectives aligned with continuing education standards, incorporating didactic instruction, experiential components, and reflective discussion.  
• Facilitate structured learning environments that support ethical practice, clinical skill development, and integration of theory into applied clinical work.  
• Oversee all aspects of training delivery, including program development, coordination, participant engagement, and evaluation processes. 

SELECTED CONTINUING EDUCATION PROGRAMS DEVELOPED AND DELIVERED

• Advanced Consultation for Mental Health Providers: Enhancing Case Conceptualization, Treatment Planning, and Clinical Choice Points (cohort-based), 10 CEs
• Clinical Supervisors Training Series: Enhancing Ethical, Reflective, and Developmental Supervision (cohort-based), 10 CEs

PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS

Totten, R. (2013). Addiction 101. Invited presentation, Carolinas HealthCare System, Monroe, NC.
Totten, R. (2015). Addiction, mental health, and parenting. Invited presentation, Lund—Blue Water Childcare Center, Burlington, VT.
Totten, R. (2020). Strengthening bonds of attachment in times of crisis. Invited presentation, Vermont Adoption Consortium, Waterbury, VT.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

2016–Present: Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, EMDR Counseling and Consultation (Private Practice), Rutland, VT
• Provide individual and group psychotherapy to adults, adolescents, and families via telehealth across multiple states.
• Collaborate with community agencies and multidisciplinary providers to coordinate care.
• Manage all aspects of ethical clinical practice, including compliance, billing, and informed consent.
• Provide clinical consultation and supervision to mental health clinicians, including EMDRIA consultation toward certification.

2018–Present:Owner and Founder, Vermont Counseling Network, Shelburne, VT
• Founded and direct a professional network supporting mental health clinicians through education, consultation, and collaborative initiatives.
• Develop strategic partnerships to expand access to professional training and strengthen the mental health workforce in Vermont.
• Lead initiatives focused on clinician support, ethical practice, and professional sustainability.
• Oversee organizational operations related to program delivery, platform management, and community engagement.

2015–2016: Family Clinician, Residential Treatment Lund, Burlington, VT
• Provided individual, family, couples, and group therapy within residential and outpatient settings.
• Conducted comprehensive clinical assessments and diagnostic formulation.
• Collaborated with psychiatric providers to support treatment planning and client stability.
• Provided on-call clinical supervision to residential staff. 

2013–2015: Counselor II, Behavioral Health First Step Program Carolinas HealthCare System (Atrium), Monroe, NC
• Developed and implemented a Substance Abuse Intensive Outpatient Program (SAIOP) in accordance with state and Joint Commission standards.
• Conducted comprehensive clinical assessments utilizing ASAM criteria to determine level of care.• Provided individual, group, and family therapy across detoxification, inpatient, and outpatient settings.  
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary treatment teams and utilization review departments. 
• Presented community education lecture, “Addiction 101.”

2012–2013:Outpatient Clinician Daymark Recovery Services, Albemarle, NC
• Provided individual, group, and family therapy for mental health and substance use disorders.
• Co-facilitated Substance Abuse Intensive Outpatient Program (SAIOP).
• Conducted clinical assessments and coordinated services with community stakeholders.

2011–2012: Clinical Manager Thompson Child and Family Focus, Matthews, NC

• Provided individual and family therapy for children diagnosed with Reactive Attachment Disorder.
• Educated caregivers on attachment-focused interventions and relational repair.
• Completed comprehensive assessments and clinical documentation.
• Coordinated multidisciplinary treatment team meetings and managed admissions and discharges.

CLINICAL INTERNSHIPS

2009: Dilworth Center for Chemical Dependency, Charlotte, NC
2009-2010: Thompson Child and Family Focus, Charlotte, NC