Our Team

Dr. Stephen Dansiger

Director of Education & Innovation

Stephen has 30+ years in trauma-focused therapy and training. He has led international workshops and authored multiple research papers on mindfulness and recovery.

Roshni Chabra, LMFT

Director of Training

Expert in EMDR and mindfulness-based interventions.

Noah Warren

Director of Strategic Partnerships

Specializes in business development and global outreach.

Our Philosophy: Why Choose Roots Training Group for EMDR Therapy Training?

Our trauma-focused training stands apart because we integrate real-world clinical experience with evidence-based methodologies. When you train with us, you gain:

Comprehensive EMDR Training: From EMDR Basic Training through advanced specialty certifications, our EMDR therapy training equips you to treat single-incident trauma, Complex PTSD, and trauma-related addictions with confidence and competence.

Mindfulness-Based Integration: We teach you how to weave mindfulness practices into trauma-focused therapy, creating a grounded, regulation-focused approach that enhances client safety and treatment outcomes.

Specialty Trauma Expertise: Our training covers the full spectrum of trauma treatment—PTSD, Complex PTSD, depression, anxiety, substance and behavioral addictions—giving you the tools to serve diverse client populations.

Practical Application Focus: Every trauma-focused training includes real case examples, supervised practice opportunities, and protocols you can implement immediately in your practice.

Our story: Three Decades of Trauma-Focused Excellence

Roots Training Group was founded by Dr. Stephen Dansiger, Roshni Chabra, and John Fisher, combining their complementary expertise to create a transformative approach to mental health training. With over 100 years of combined clinical experience, our founding team built the groundwork for truly exceptional EMDR therapy training and trauma-focused education.

Originally established as StartAgainAssociates, we've been providing EMDR therapy training, mindfulness-based interventions, and trauma specialty courses since 2015. Our commitment to clinical excellence and therapist development has made us a trusted name in trauma-focused training.

In 2025, we joined forces with the highly respected Roots organization, expanding our capacity to serve the mental health community. This partnership has enhanced our training offerings with additional resources, leadership expertise, and cutting-edge trauma treatment methodologies.

Since the integration, Roots Training Group has expanded to include:
-Advanced EMDR therapy training certifications
-Specialized trauma-focused training programs
-Asynchronous continuing education courses
-Leadership and coaching for clinical teams

2015

Founded as Start Again Associates

Beginning our journey in training

2015-2025

10 Years of Training Excellence

Providing evidence-based, trauma focused training to thousands of professionals

2025

Joined Roots Organization

Expanding our reach and impact through
a strategic  partnership with Roots

Present

Global EMDR & Continuing Education

Leading international training prodrams and protessional development

What we specialize in

EMDR Therapy Training: Complete EMDR Basic Training and advanced EMDR specialty courses designed for therapists seeking certification in one of the most effective trauma treatment modalities available.

Trauma-Focused Training Programs: Comprehensive education in treating PTSD, Complex PTSD, developmental trauma, and trauma-related disorders across diverse populations.

Substance Use & Addiction Treatment: Specialized training in addressing all substance and behavioral addictions through a trauma-informed, mindfulness-based lens.

Mindfulness-Based Clinical Interventions: Evidence-based mindfulness practices integrated into trauma treatment, helping clients build distress tolerance and emotional regulation.

Continuing Education for Clinicians: Ongoing professional development in trauma treatment, EMDR therapy, and evidence-based practices to keep your clinical skills current and effective.

Our mission is to create effective and sustainable training, coaching and support services to ensure that as many people as possible have access to evidence-based behavioral health treatment, trauma resolution and the possibility of happy and fulfilling lives.

Our COMMITMENT TO YOU

When you choose Roots Training Group for your EMDR therapy training or trauma-focused education, you're not just taking a course—you're joining a clinical community dedicated to healing trauma and supporting therapist growth.

We are committed to:
1. Clinical excellence in every training we deliver
2. Evidence-based practices grounded in research and real-world application
3. Ongoing support for therapists throughout their certification journey
4. Accessible education through flexible training formats and continuing education options
5. Ethical, trauma-informed care that honors the dignity of every client and clinician