For Referring Providers
We specialize in EMDR-based trauma treatment for adults, teens, and children. Every clinician is trained to the same clinical standard. This page gives you what you need to refer with confidence.
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Every clinician trained by the same EMDR instructor, grounded in Francine Shapiro's foundational model
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Christina Behrens, LPC holds advanced training in dissociative disorders and OCD alongside EMDR certification
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Children 5+ through adults. In-person only. Peoria, AZ — serving the West Valley
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In-network with Aetna. Private pay for all other plans. Out-of-network benefits assistance available.
Inside Out is well-suited for clients whose presentations require trauma-informed, nervous system-level care beyond what generalized therapeutic approaches provide. We welcome provider-to-provider conversations before a referral is made.
Who we work with and what we specialize in
WITHIN OUR SCOPE
Complex and developmental trauma, including early relational and attachment trauma
PTSD presentations that have not resolved with supportive or cognitive-behavioral approaches
Dissociative symptoms including depersonalization, derealization, and presentations on the dissociative spectrum
OCD alongside trauma, where trauma is the underlying driver
High-functioning anxiety rooted in relational history or chronic nervous system dysregulation
Narcissistic abuse recovery and attachment disruption
First responders, healthcare professionals, and military-adjacent clients with cumulative occupational trauma
Children and teens navigating anxiety, behavioral dysregulation, or adverse childhood experiences
Perinatal and postpartum presentations including mood disruption and birth trauma
OUTSIDE OUR SCOPE
Active substance use disorders as primary presenting concern
Eating disorders as primary presenting concern
Court-mandated clients
Clients requiring higher level of care than weekly outpatient therapy
If a client presents with these concerns alongside a trauma history, we are happy to discuss whether a co-treatment or referral model makes sense.
Who your client will be working with
Christina Behrens, MA, LPC
Founder + Clinical Director · Advanced EMDR · Dissociative Disorders · OCD
Clients referred to Inside Out are matched with the clinician whose specialty and approach is the best fit for their presentation. Every clinician on our team is trained in EMDR through the same instructor, grounded in Francine Shapiro's foundational model. You are not referring to whoever is available. You are referring to a practice with a consistent clinical standard across the entire team.
Our clinical director, Christina Behrens, MA LPC, holds advanced training in dissociative disorders and OCD alongside her EMDR certification. For referrals involving significant complexity or dissociative presentations, please flag that when you reach out and we will ensure the right match is made.
When you contact us, we will help identify the right clinician for your client's presentation before the referral is made.
Primary modality
EMDR
Evidence-based trauma processing grounded in Francine Shapiro's foundational model. Every clinician trained to the same standard.
Complementary approaches
Sand Tray + Animal-Assisted Therapy
Sand tray for children and adults. Liberty, a Great Dane service dog in training, is present during sessions with Christina Behrens and responds to physiological distress.
Integrative frameworks
ACT, Person-Centered, Existential
Used alongside EMDR to address values, meaning, and relational patterns. Tailored to each client, not applied as a fixed protocol.
Liberty — Service Dog in Training
Animal-assisted therapy
Liberty is a Great Dane service dog in training who is present during sessions with our clinical director. She is trained to detect physiological changes and responds with grounding physical presence before a word has been said.
For clients whose nervous system activation makes verbal processing difficult, Liberty provides an immediate, non-verbal point of regulation. There is no equivalent offering in the West Valley.
Her presence is always optional and entirely at the client's comfort level. Clients with allergies or sensitivities can request she remain in the office for their session.
What to tell your client before referring
ABOUT EMDR
Training quality matters
If the client has had a previous EMDR experience that felt activating or incomplete, let them know Inside Out clinicians are trained to a consistent standard. The experience may feel meaningfully different.
ABOUT LOGISTICS
In-person, West Valley
Sessions are in-person only at 9139 W Thunderbird Rd, Suite 210, Peoria. A free 15-minute consultation is offered before the first appointment so the client can assess fit without committing.
ABOUT COST
Aetna + private pay
Inside Out is in-network with Aetna. For all other plans, the practice can assist clients in understanding whether out-of-network benefits apply before their first session.
A one-page handout you can share directly with clients
Written in plain language for clients who are considering therapy but are not sure whether what they are experiencing warrants it. Clinically grounded, accessible, and links back to Inside Out as a recommended next step.
Five Signs Your Nervous System Is Carrying More Than Stress
A concise resource for clients navigating anxiety, relational patterns, or the aftermath of stressful or traumatic experiences. Each sign is explained in accessible terms with a brief clinical reframe. Appropriate for clients who understand something feels off but are not sure therapy is the right next step.
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Ready to refer?
We welcome provider-to-provider conversations before a referral is made.
If you are not sure whether a client's presentation is within our scope, reach out and we will talk it through. We respond promptly to provider inquiries and are happy to discuss the right clinician match before you refer.