Roxanne Grobbel, JD, LCSW, RPT-S is a licensed attorney in Florida and Michigan and practiced law before returning to school to follow her dream of becoming a psychotherapist. She received her masters degree in social work from Florida Atlantic University and became a licensed clinical social worker. With over 19 years experience she has been a passionate advocate for the mental health and wellness of at-risk and traumatized individuals. She has trained hundreds of mental health professionals from the United States and countries around the world.
Roxanne's passion is training therapists so they can better help their clients. She is a much sought after trainer for EMDR because her enthusiasm and experience allow her to make learning entertaining. She conducts workshops nationwide on Trauma, EMDR, Play Therapy, Infant Mental Health. She developed an EMDRIA Approved EMDR Training Course, an EMDRIA approved EMDR and Children advanced course and a comprehensive 72-hour Play Therapy course - which includes modules on Trauma, Infant Mental Health, Brain Development and Play Therapy Techniques. Roxanne has trained thousands of mental health professionals while conducting workshops at local, state, and national levels. As a State of Florida Qualified Supervisor she has supervised and trained masters level interns and LCSW registered interns. She has been an instructor at FAU School of Social Work and Palm Beach State College and presented at numerous other universities and has received numerous awards throughout her carrear..
She is a highly skilled EMDR therapist, and treats both adults and children who have a wide range of clinical issues through an innovative intensive program in her practice in Boca Raton, Florida and at 11th Hour Trauma Retreat in Denver, Colorado. EMDR is a powerful therapeutic method that accelerates the treatment of a wide range of clinical issues. People often need help to restore their level of well-being or ability to function successfully. Roxanne does this by offering a safe nonjudgmental environment combining various types of therapies designed to meet the specific needs of the client. She also works as a consultant for therapists seeking to become certified in EMDR. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Florida and Colorado.
Roxanne has published the following:
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Treating Trauma in Young Children: Integrating EMDR, Child-Centered Play, and Developmental Play in EMDR with Children in the Play Therapy Room: An Integrated Approach edited by Monaco, A. and Beckley-Forest, A.. and was published in September, 2020
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Ethical use of touch and nurturing-restraint in play therapy with aggressive young children, as illustrated through a reflective supervision session. In J. A. Courtney & R. D. Nolan (Eds.), Touch in Child Counseling and Play Therapy: An Ethical and Clinical Guide. New York, New York: Routledge, (2017).
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Play Therapy Techniques with Very Young At-Risk Children in Child Care Settings in "Play Therapy for Young Children", edited by Charles Schaefer and published in 2008.
Roxanne Grobbel is an approved provider of Continuing education credits by APT Approved Provider # 13-349; EMDRIA #15005:, the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program provider number 1697; NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 6943; Florida Board of Psychology Provider #50-1507. Roxanne Grobbel is approved by Florida Board of Licensed Clinical Social Workers, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapists and Licensed Mental Health Counselors Provider #50-15073.
Watch a PODCAST with Roxanne discussing EMDR with Riana Milne, MA, CCTP, LMHC, CAP, SAC Certified, Global Life, Dating & Relationship Coach: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HOwH9FMaMgo&feature=youtu.be
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