Dr. Yvette Curtis, PsyD, LPC, MAC
About Me
I am a Doctor of Psychology specializing in 'Intensive EMDR Therapy' for complex trauma, PTSD, and treatment-resistant presentations. As both an EMDRIA Approved Consultant and EMDR Certified Therapist, I offer 4-day intensive EMDR therapy programs serving clients in Alaska, nationwide, and internationally through in-person sessions in Fairbanks and virtual sessions throughout Alaska.
My practice focuses on trauma survivors, individuals seeking accelerated trauma healing, military veterans, first responders, healthcare workers, and childhood abuse survivors. I integrate Flash Technique, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and polyvagal-informed approaches with intensive EMDR therapy to provide comprehensive trauma treatment.
Beyond clinical practice, I developed Elite Mental Toughness® is a research-validated suicide prevention and resilience training program that was evaluated by senior military officers and rated as superior to standard military suicide prevention training, with a large effect size (Cohen’s d = 2.53). EMT is available to organizations and individuals. I am committed to advancing EMDR practice through trauma-informed care. My approach emphasizes nervous system regulation, safety, and comprehensive trauma processing from earliest memories to present, allowing clients to achieve profound healing in a concentrated timeframe. www.traumarecoveryinstitute.org
Education & Experience
Education:
* Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) in Counseling Psychology, Alaska Pacific University, 2023
* Master of Science in Psychology, Alaska Pacific University, 2022
* Master of Education in Community Counseling, University of Alaska Fairbanks, 2011
* Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, University of Alaska Fairbanks, 2009 (cum laude)
Licenses and Certifications:
* Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Alaska
* EMDRIA Approved Consultant
* EMDR Certified Therapist (since 2015)
* Master Addiction Counselor (MAC)
* Clinical Applications of Neuroscience Certified
* Flash Technique Provider
* Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) advanced training
Clinical Experience:
* Trauma Recovery Institute, Founder & Executive Director (2025-Present)
* Intensive EMDR therapy for complex trauma
* Elite Mental Toughness® programs for organizations and individuals
Fairbanks Native Association (2013-2023)
* Mental Health Clinician, Graf Rheeneerhaanjii (adolescent residential treatment)
* Mental Health Clinician, Ralph Perdue Center (adult residential treatment & young adult outpatient)
* Specialized in substance use disorders and co-occurring trauma
Military Settings (2011, 2020-2023)
* Elite Mental Toughness® research and implementation
* Eielson Air Force Base and JBER
* Fort Wainwright Family Life Center (couples and individual counseling)
Specialized Training:
* Intensive trauma therapy training by nationally and internationally renowned experts
* Advanced EMDR training in complex trauma presentations
* Internal Family Systems (IFS) advanced training
* Collaborative Assessment and Management of Suicidality (CAMS)
Clinical Outcomes:
* 10+ intensive EMDR therapy experiences delivered
* 100+ Elite Mental Toughness® group sessions facilitated
* Published doctoral research on suicide prevention validated by senior military leadership
Professional & Volunteer Affiliations
* Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing International Association (EMDRIA)
* EMDRIA Approved Consultant
* EMDR Certified Therapist
* American Psychological Association (APA)
* Psi Chi National Honor Society (Member since 2008)
* Phi Kappa Phi National Honor Society (Member since 2008)
* Gold Key National Honor Society (Member since 2008)
* National Association for Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors (NAADAC)
* International Centre for Excellence in Emotionally Focused Therapy (ICEEFT)
Specialty Area
- Abuse/Neglect
- Anxiety/Panic Attacks
- Birth Trauma/Pregnancy Loss
- Mood Disorders
- Moral Injury
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Sexual Abuse
- Sleep Disorders
- Stress Management
- Traumatic Incident
Population Served
- Adults
- Veterans/Military
Language
- English
Insurance
- Does Not Accept Insurance
Out of network provider
