Why choose an EMDR Intensive?
Intensive therapy offers several advantages over traditional weekly sessions. By dedicating extended, uninterrupted time to the process, you're able to dive deeper without restarting each week—minimizing "start-stop" breaks and fostering greater continuity and breakthroughs. The format is convenient for those with busy or unpredictable schedules, reducing the likelihood of frustration or dropout that can occur with long-term weekly commitments. Intensives also allow for deeper, more focused work on the root issues, rather than just addressing surface-level symptoms week by week. Sessions are tailored to each client’s goals, whether a half-day or multi-day approach, and the extended time together makes therapy more efficient and cost-effective in the long run.
EMDR Intensives are an ideal therapeutic option for individuals who:
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Have difficulty committing to weekly hour-long sessions due to your schedule constraints.
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Desire to continue working with your current therapist while seeking focused EMDR therapy for processing specific memories.
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Prefer a shorter, more concentrated therapy duration rather than committing to months or years of treatment.
What to expect in an EMDR intensive
Initial Intake Session
During the intake session we will make sure that an EMDR intensive is appropriate for you and that you have resources and strategies to effectively manage any challenges that may arise during the intensive process. We will develop a target plan of memories and symptoms to be addressed in the EMDR Intensive, ensuring alignment with your individual needs and goals.
EMDR Intensive
Your EMDR Intensive Day includes two focused 2-hour sessions. Together, we’ll work through the memories identified in your treatment plan, moving between deep EMDR processing and grounding techniques to keep the work safe and manageable. This extended time allows us to go deeper without the frequent stopping and starting of weekly sessions, often leading to faster progress and greater relief.
Follow up
Following the EMDR intensive, you will be offered a check in session to evaluate your progress and provide an opportunity to reflect on your experience during the intensive. If there are any remaining needs, you and your therapist will collaborate to determine whether additional EMDR sessions would be beneficial, ensuring your continued growth and healing.
The Details:
Where are intensives?
At this time intensive are only offered virtually. This allows for flexibility in scheduling and comfortability of being in a familiar space.
How does EMDR work virtually
EMDR works virtually using eye movements, self tapping, or these virtual tappers guided over video. It’s just as effective as in-person sessions, helping you process and heal from trauma from the comfort of home.
How long are intensives?
EMDR intensives are designed to provide focused, immersive healing in an efficient timeframe. Each intensive typically lasts five hours, consisting of two structured EMDR processing blocks of two hours each, with a one-hour lunch break in between.
Clients have the option to book a one-day or two-day intensive, and we will determine the best fit for your needs during your consultation call.
If you believe a different schedule would better suit you, please don’t hesitate to ask—we may be able to accommodate a customized approach.
When can I schedule?
Intensives are typically offered on Tuesday and Friday mornings between 9am-2pm. Evening intensives are offered on an as needed basis at an additional charge.
How much do intensives cost?
Free 15-30 minute consultation call
Intake session: $145/50 minutes
Single day intensive: $620 ($155/hour)
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4 hours (equivalent of 6 EMDR sessions)
Two Day intensive: $1200 ($150/hour)
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Two consecutive 4 hour days (equivalent of 12 EMDR sessions)
Follow up: $145/50 minute session​
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*Two complementary 15 minute consultation calls with adjunct therapist if applicable*
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*I work with insurance companies as an out-of-network provider. After payment is completed at time of services you can request a service receipt to submit to your insurance company for reimbursement according to your policy’s coverage.*