Parnell Institute's Founder

Laurel Parnell, Ph.D.

As an EMDR pioneer and innovator, Laurel Parnell has immersed herself in the practice and development of EMDR since 1991. She brings an attachment-focused approach and has spent years developing resources that build a safe, therapeutic relationship. She’s learned to strategically adapt protocols and procedures that can effectively flex with the culture, psychology, gender, and background of each client.

Global Outreach

130,000+

books
sold

12 countries taught

20,000+

members trained

Credentials & Education

Executive Director of the Parnell Institute
Co-director of the non-profit Trauma Assistance Program International (TAP-IN)
Developed Attachment-Focused EMDR
Developed Resource Tapping
Author of 6 books