Licensed Psychologist | Trauma Specialist | International Trainer and Educator
Dr. Deborah Silveria is a licensed psychologist, international trainer, educator, and consultant specializing in psychological trauma, crisis intervention, resilience, and behavioral health. She brings extensive experience working with first responders, mental health professionals, educators, and organizations responding to critical incidents and traumatic events.
Dr. Silveria is an experienced Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapist, consultant, and trainer, including specialized training in early EMDR interventions and group protocols (R-TEP and G-TEP). She is also an instructor with the International Critical Incident Stress Foundation (ICISF), providing training in crisis intervention, Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM), and psychological recovery following disasters and other critical incidents.
Her expertise includes trauma-informed care, secondary traumatic stress, compassion fatigue, suicide prevention, psychological resilience, and organizational wellness. She has provided training and consultation to public safety agencies, behavioral health professionals, and organizations nationally and internationally.
Dr. Silveria serves as an adjunct professor at California State University, Fullerton, teaching graduate-level counseling courses. She is also a contributing author to a Springer publication on EMDR group therapy.
Her approach emphasizes practical, evidence-informed strategies that strengthen resilience, promote psychological safety, and support individuals and organizations serving vulnerable populations.
Outside her professional work, Dr. Silveria enjoys international travel, yoga, and exploring different cultures. She is passionate about helping people thrive through adversity and believes that connection, compassion, and resilience are essential to healing.
