EMDR Intensives
What is an EMDR Intensive?
An EMDR Intensive offers a different approach to trauma therapy by breaking away from the traditional weekly session format and creating dedicated time and space for deeper therapeutic work. Rather than processing traumatic experiences in small pieces over many weeks, months, or even years, an intensive allows you to focus more fully on the memories, emotions, and patterns that may be keeping you stuck.
These concentrated EMDR sessions allow for deeper exploration of traumatic memories, helping your brain and nervous system to process what has been unresolved and provide meaningful symptom relief in a shorter period of time.
EMDR Intensives are designed for those who are ready for focused, intentional healing — and want to move beyond simply managing symptoms toward lasting change.
How Does Weekly EMDR Therapy Compare to an EMDR Intensive?
Traditional Weekly EMDR Therapy
50-90 minute weekly sessions
Healing progresses gradually over time
Time between sessions may interrupt momentum
Easier to fit into a weekly routine
The financial investment is spread out over time with smaller, recurring payments
EMDR Intensive Therapy
Extended sessions over one or more days
Accelerates healing by allowing deeper, uninterrupted processing
Maintains momentum without long gaps between sessions
Ideal for people who want focused healing with fewer appointments
Requires a larger, upfront investment, but may reduce the overall time and cost needed to reach your goals
What Does the EMDR Intensive Process Look Like?
Free 30-Minute Consultation
This virtual consultation is an opportunity to have all your questions answered about EMDR treatment and the intensive therapy format. We will discuss your symptoms and goals to determine if an EMDR Intensive is the right approach for you. If it is, we will then outline the time needed for your personalized treatment.
Preparation
Once your intensive is scheduled, you’ll receive your intake paperwork and EMDR Intensive Workbook. We will use this information on day one to make a comprehensive plan for our time together. We will also assess and install the emotional regulation skills needed to support your healing process.
Processing
The processing phase will be the majority of our time together and is designed to be both structured and flexible. We move at a pace that feels tolerable and safe for your nervous system; integrating the grounding, regulation, and processing strategies throughout each day. We will work collaboratively through your treatment plan, making adjustments as needed to ensure you feel supported thought the experience.
Breaks
Each 6-hour day includes a 45-minute lunch break and additional 10 to 15-minute breaks as needed.
Post-Intensive Follow-Up
We will have a 50-minute virtual follow-up session, withing the month following your EMDR Intensive. This session provides a dedicated space to discuss the changes you’ve noticed, celebrate your progress, and explore any lingering symptoms or areas where you may need further support.
What Should I Bring to My Intensive?
On the day(s) of your intensive, it is important to be as comfortable as possible. You are free to show up in the same thing you would wear at home on your couch.
I will have water, coffee, tea, and a few healthy snacks available. But you are welcome to bring your own drinks and snacks.
For the lunch break, you are welcome to bring your own pre-made lunch, or you can drive to any nearby restaurants.
How do I know if an EMDR Intensive is right for me?
To determine if an EMDR intensive is right for you, consider your emotional readiness and ability to engage deeply in concentrated therapy sessions. It's also important to assess your goals, time constraints, financial resources and whether you feel comfortable with the immersive nature of this approach. EMDR sessions are also available in the format of regular weekly, 1-hour sessions, so you cannot make a “wrong decision” when determining if an intensive is right for you. Take advantage of my free 30-minute EMDR Intensive consultation call. I am happy to discuss with you how you hope to benefit from EMDR, and together, we can make a plan for your healing.
EMDR Intensives may be a good fit if…
You have experienced trauma or difficult life events
You feel stuck in pervious or current therapy
You have a busy schedule
You want focused treatment without months or years of weekly sessions
Are motivated to do deeper work
EMDR Intensives may not be a good fit for you if…
You are currently in a mental health crisis
You have active psychosis or severe substance abuse that is not stabilized
You need ongoing crisis support or a higher level of care
Potential Outcomes
Outcomes with EMDR Therapy do vary, and I cannot offer quick fixes or guaranteed results. However, clients who have experienced EMDR Intensives have often reported:
Reduced anxiety and/or depression
Less emotional reactivity
Increased confidence
Better sleep
Improved Relationships
Feeling more present and connected
Freedom from constantly reliving the past
Enhanced performance in work, sports, and daily tasks.
Time and Financial Investment of an EMDR Intensive
Informational Consultation:
30-minutes - FREE
EMDR Extended Session:
3-hours - $600
Full Day or Multi-Day EMDR Intensive:
One Day - 6 hours - $1200
Two Days - 12 hours - $2400
Three Days - 18 hours - $3600
*Full-days include a 30–45-minute lunch break.
You will be charged a 50% deposit to reserve your intensive spot. This deposit is refundable up to one full week (7 days) prior to your scheduled time.
EMDR Intensives Include:
Free 30-minute consultation (virtual)
Preparation/follow-up materials
Customized EMDR treatment plan
Full-day or Multi-day EMDR Intensive
Coordination with other care providers (optional)
A 1-hour virtual follow-up session (within 1 month of the intensive)