Perhaps you are needing help dealing with trauma – right now – and don't want to wait and spend months in the traditional, weekly model, of therapy to feel better? Perhaps your schedule just doesn't allow for the weekly interruption of time spent both in therapy, and on self-care following appointments? If so, our EMDR Intensive Programs may be the best choice for you.
What is EMDR?
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a powerful therapeutic approach that helps individuals process and heal from traumatic experiences and emotional distress. EMDR uses bilateral stimulation, such as eye movements or tapping, to activate the brain's natural healing process and reframe distressing memories.
Unlike traditional therapy, which can take months or even years to make significant progress, EMDR is known for producing rapid and lasting results.
What Are EMDR Intensives?
EMDR intensives are a highly focused and personalized therapy model designed to accelerate healing in a short period of time. Instead of spreading therapy sessions over weeks or months, EMDR intensives involve multiple therapy sessions over a condensed time frame—usually 1 to 5 days. This immersive approach allows for deeper processing and quicker resolution of trauma or emotional distress.
EMDR Intensives at a Glance
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Beneficial for Individuals who experience:
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PTSD or unresolved trauma
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Vicarious Trauma
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Medical Trauma
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Anxiety and panic
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Grief and loss
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Stress-related health issues
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Childhood abuse or neglect
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Sexual Assault
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Domestic Violence
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Recent traumatic events
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Key Benefits:
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Rapid Trauma Resolution: Deep healing in fewer sessions
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Personalized Approach: Tailored to your unique needs
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Confidential & Private: No insurance means no diagnosis on record, protecting your privacy
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Ideal for Busy Schedules: With fewer overall appointments, it’s perfect for those with limited time who still want significant progress.
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Flexible Scheduling: Weekend availability
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In-Person or Online: Choose what’s best for you
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What to Expect During an EMDR Intensive
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Comprehensive Assessment – Before your intensive, your therapist will conduct a detailed evaluation of your history, current challenges, and goals.
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Tailored Treatment Plan – Based on this evaluation, a personalized plan will be developed to target your specific needs.
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Focused Therapy Sessions – Over the course of your intensive, you’ll engage in multiple EMDR sessions, working deeply through your memories and emotions.
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Processing and Integration – You’ll be guided in integrating the emotional processing after each session, ensuring the healing work sticks.
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Post-Intensive Support – After the intensive, you’ll receive follow-up care to support your ongoing healing journey.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Are EMDR Intensives suitable for everyone? Not always. During your assessment, your therapist will determine if this format is right for you, based on your readiness for intensive therapy.
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How long does an intensive last? The length can vary but a one day intensive will last 6hrs.
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Do I need ongoing therapy after the intensive? Some people feel significant relief after the intensive, while others may benefit from continued therapy to maintain their progress
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Do I need to stop seeing my current therapist?
No, you don’t have to stop your weekly sessions with your current therapist. You can keep those going while also participating in a one-day EMDR intensive to work through specific stuck points.
Ready to take the next step, here's what to expect
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Our Intensive EMDR Programs are ideal for clients who want to expedite their treatment results. You are given exclusive access to appointments reserved for the intensive program, and you will typically be able to get started within a few weeks, drastically reducing the initial wait time in getting started. With multiple sessions compacted into one day you reduce the amount of time spent opening and closing each session and therefore increase the amount of progress you can make. The intensive appointment length allows you to end your session at a much lower level of distress and with potentially fewer side effects following your treatment session, compared to a series of 45-minute appointments. By having a dedicated chunk of time devoted to treatment at one time, you increase the percentage of session time spent addressing the memories and symptoms that brought you to treatment.
What to expect in the EMDR Intensive Programs
The EMDR Intensive consists of three parts: An Assessment Appointment, an Intensive Processing Session, and a Follow up Appointment.
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The Intensive Program begins with a 2 hour Assessment Appointment a few days prior to the Intensive Processing Session. This appointment time is used to assess for candidacy in the Intensive Program, discuss the concerns bringing you to treatment, address your questions and identify the negative belief systems that have reinforced the old patterns of thinking and feeling.
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Intensive Processing Sessions are available on Saturdays in full day formats. The full-day format is 9:00am-5:00pm with 10 minute breaks as needed and an hour break for lunch. Your Intensive Processing Session begins by developing resources to increase your sense of calm, security, and control, allowing you to more confidently examine your trauma. The initial 45-60 minutes will be spent creating these resources to support you both in and following your Intensive Treatment Program. Reprocessing the trauma with EMDR will last for 4.5 to 5 hours in the full day format, with breaks for self-care as needed. The remaining 15-30 minutes are spent closing the session and assessing for additional needs.
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The Intensive Program concludes with a 90 minute follow up appointment the week after your processing session. Additional EMDR therapy appointments may be necessary to achieve your treatment goals. Note: additional sessions beyond the Follow-up Appointment are not included in the Intensive Program fee; recommendations are individualized based on your specific needs. In complex cases, especially with multiple traumatic events, additional intensive work will be recommended.
The EMDR Full-Day Intensive Program Fee
2 Hour Initial Assessment:
Fee= $300.00
Note: Payment due on the morning of the appointment
6 Hours of individualized treatment, including resourcing, treatment, and follow up appointment
Fee= $1,250.00
Note: 50% is due at the time of booking the EMDR intensive and the remainder is due 2 weeks before your scheduled intensive appointment.