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You’re tired of feeling stuck, overwhelmed and weighed down by painful experiences, and are ready for deep relief.
Do any of these sound familiar?
You know that there are things from the past that are impacting you today, but the thought of adding one more commitment to your already chaotic and exhausting schedule feels overwhelming and counter-productive. Therapy is supposed to be healing, and sitting in weekly sessions feels like the opposite of healing.
Your existing weekly therapy is helpful, but you spend the first 15-20 minutes checking in on what happened over the past week, and you feel like there’s not enough time to get into what’s really going on inside.
Months or years of therapy have taught you how to recognize and cope with the symptoms you experience today, but you’re ready to finally process the past and experience real healing.
You’re ready for something that gives you noticeable progress, and resolves the root cause of the distress you’ve been experiencing.
This is where EMDR intensive therapy comes in…
EMDR Intensive Therapy can help you heal the past faster, and spark a brighter future.
EMDR Intensive Therapy is an evidence-based approach to EMDR therapy that rewires how your brain responds to trauma in a shorter amount of time.
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EMDR Intensive Therapy is a focused approach to healing trauma, anxiety, and emotional pain in a shorter period of time than traditional weekly therapy. Instead of spreading sessions out over months, an intensive allows you to work through difficult experiences in a concentrated way— over the course of a few days. This therapy helps your brain process painful memories so they no longer feel overwhelming or stuck.
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During an EMDR session, you’ll recall distressing memories while following guided movements or sounds that help your brain reprocess them in a healthier way.
It’s not about talking through every detail of your past, but rather helping your mind and body release the emotional charge tied to those experiences.
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Intensives are particularly helpful for people who feel stuck in their healing, want faster relief, or prefer a deep-dive approach rather than weekly sessions.
By the end of an intensive, people often feel lighter, more at peace, and better able to move forward in their lives.
At the end of the day, I want you to know:
Healing doesn’t have to take months or years. You can experience lasting healing in just a few days.
What does EMDR Intensive Therapy look like?
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Prepare
Following a consultation call and commitment, your journey to healing begins with an intake or preparation session, where we will discuss your history, goals, and what to expect.
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Process
Next, you’ll have three hours to process and resolve one or multiple stressors, with breaks to keep you grounded and comfortable.
During these sessions, we’ll use guided techniques to help your brain process painful or overwhelming memories so they no longer feel as distressing.
You won’t have to relive every detail of your past, but instead, we’ll work on shifting how those memories affect you.
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Integrate
Finally, we’ll have a follow-up session to check in, help you integrate what you’ve processed, and make sure you feel steady moving forward.
By the end, many people feel lighter, more in control, and ready to move forward with more peace and clarity.
What we’ll work on
With EMDR Intensive Therapy, you can experience…
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Process more in a few days than traditional weekly therapy, helping you move forward sooner.
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Memories that once triggered distress can become neutral, allowing you to recall them without feeling overwhelmed.
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Longer sessions give you the time and space to work through challenges without feeling like you're stopping just as you're getting started.
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With sessions scheduled close together, you stay immersed in the healing process without the interruptions of weekly therapy.
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Experiences that used to feel unbearable—like certain places, conversations, or anniversaries—become easier to navigate.
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Many people finish an EMDR intensive feeling lighter, calmer, and more at ease in their daily lives.
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Rather than spending months building momentum, intensives allow you to experience meaningful changes in a shorter period of time.
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Instead of revisiting the same painful memories over and over, EMDR helps your brain fully process and resolve them.
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Many clients report feeling mentally lighter, more focused, and less weighed down by the past.
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EMDR helps release guilt, shame, and self-blame, allowing you to move forward with kindness toward yourself.
Investment of $1625
5 hour program
1 hour intake & assessment session and 1 hour follow-up session
Resources to support you during and after treatment
3 hours of EMDR processing, in-person or virtual
Investment of $3900
12 hour program
1.5 hour intake & assessment session and 1.5 hour follow-up session
9 hours of EMDR processing (3 hours each day), in-person or virtual
Resources to support you during and after treatment
when considering your mental health and well-being, it’s important to think about both the time and financial investment
Is EMDR intensive therapy actually worth the time and investment?
Comparing the costs
Most people attend 50–60 minute sessions once a week for months or even years. If sessions cost $200-$250 each, that adds up to $800-$1,000 per month or $9,600-$12,000 per year—and deep healing can take a long time.
A structured intensive, like EMDR intensive therapy, condenses this work into focused three-hour sessions over just a few days. While the upfront cost is higher, many people experience breakthroughs in a fraction of the time, reducing the need for long-term weekly therapy.
What you’re paying for
Weekly therapy often involves spending the first part of each session “catching up” and getting back into deep work before the session ends.
An intensive eliminates that stop-and-start cycle, allowing you to dive deep and stay in the healing process without losing momentum.
Instead of paying for months of slow progress, an intensive gives you faster, more concentrated results, which can ultimately save money and emotional energy.
At the end of the day, it’s more than just cost — it’s about value
If you could feel lighter, calmer, and more in control in days instead of months, would it be worth the investment? How much would it mean to have relief sooner rather than waiting for progress over time? Intensives help you move forward sooner, reducing the emotional toll that comes with ongoing distress.
While weekly therapy is a great option for some, EMDR Intensive Therapy is designed for those who want deep, lasting results in a shorter amount of time—often making it the more valuable investment overall.
Lasting relief, quickly.
Ready to begin?
Questions?
FAQs
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Traditional EMDR is done in weekly 50–60 minute sessions, while an intensive condenses the work into longer sessions over a few days. This allows for deeper, faster healing without the interruptions of weekly therapy.
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It’s ideal for people who feel stuck in their healing, want faster results, or prefer an immersive approach. It can be especially helpful for those dealing with trauma, PTSD, anxiety, grief, or overwhelming life experiences.
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Yes! EMDR is backed by research and is considered a safe, effective therapy for trauma and emotional healing. The intensive format is designed to provide deep healing while keeping you supported throughout the process.
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It depends on your unique needs. Some people feel significant relief and don’t need further therapy, while others continue with occasional follow-ups or ongoing support.
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Schedule a free 30-minute consultation to help determine if this approach is the best fit for your needs and goals.
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In addition to being an out-of-network provider, intensives are often an out-of-pocket investment. You may be able to submit for potential reimbursement, if your insurance covers out-of-network therapy.
It’s best to reach out to your insurance company to understand what benefits are available regarding out-of-network providers. I’d be happy to provide more information to help you in this process.