EMDR Intensives
Resolve What’s Keeping You Stuck—Without Months of Waiting
EMDR Intensives help you process and resolve the root experiences so they no longer hold you back. It is a focused, extended session format designed to help you process and resolve specific experiences more efficiently.
Rather than 50-minute sessions, we work in longer, structured blocks over one or multiple days.
This allows us to:
Stay with the process instead of pausing mid-way
Move through multiple layers of a pattern
Create meaningful shifts in a shorter period of time
Why weekly therapy sometimes isn't enough
Traditional therapy can help—but it often follows a pattern:
You begin opening something important, time runs out, and then you spend the rest of the session trying to settle yourself before waiting another week to continue. That start-and-stop pattern can make deeper progress feel slower and more fragmented.
EMDR intensives offer a different approach. Instead of spreading the work across months of short sessions, intensives create dedicated space to stay fully engaged in the process without interruption in a matter of days. This allows your brain and nervous system to keep moving through what feels stuck, process things more efficiently, and create deeper, more lasting change.
What the process looks like
Each intensive is structured, and personalized.
Pre-Intensive Preparation
We identify:
What you want to work on
Key patterns or triggers
The most effective targets for the session
You’ll also be prepared so your nervous system feels safe and ready, not overwhelmed.
The Intensive
Session
This is where the deep work happens.
We move through:
Targeted EMDR processing
Nervous system regulation
Helping everything come together as we go
Because we’re not stopping every 50 minutes, we can stay with the process until it actually shifts
Integration + Next Steps
After the session, we:
Make sense of what changed
Stabilize and let the work settle in
Map your next steps
This ensures the progress doesn’t just happen in-session— it carries into your daily life.
Who this is for
This is for you if:
You feel stuck in a recurring emotional or anxiety loop
You’ve done work already, but something isn’t resolving
You want to move forward more efficiently
You’re ready to engage in deeper processing
You have a full schedule but still want to do meaningful, focused inner work
This may not be the right fit if:
You’re looking for a quick fix without deeper work
You’re not ready to engage with underlying material
You need foundational stabilization first
What you can expect
People often experience a reduced emotional reaction to specific triggers, a greater sense of internal safety, more clarity and perspective, and a stronger feeling of control over how they respond to difficult situations.
This doesn’t mean everything disappears overnight, but it often creates the kind of shift that allows real and meaningful progress to happen.
Intensives last up to three days. One day intensives are only for nervous system regulation or symptom reduction (ex: reduce anxiety level about an upcoming presentation, etc). Two days are offered to those needing to focus on addressing a single event or small trauma (ex: car accident, performance anxiety, etc). Three days and beyond are offered to those with more complex or long-standing issues (ex: trauma, grief, moderate to severe anxiety, panic attacks, self-esteem, etc).
How this fits into your recovery
This isn’t a standalone “quick fix.”
It’s used intentionally within your recovery process.
EMDR intensives are most helpful when:
You feel stuck in a specific loop or trigger
You’ve made progress—but something isn’t fully shifting
You know there’s something deeper driving your reactions
You want uninterrupted time to address and resolve the root cause of your behavioral and emotional challenges
This is about removing what’s keeping the loop active
So the rest of your work can actually take hold.
What we focus on
During an intensive, we target:
Specific memories or experiences
Core beliefs (e.g., “I’m not safe,” “I’m not in control”, "It's my fault", "I should have known better", etc.)
Emotional patterns that keep repeating
Negative nervous system responses that feel automatic
This isn’t about analyzing everything.
It’s about helping your nervous system process and resolve what hasn’t been fully settled.
EMDR Virtual Intensive Summer Prices
These are summer prices only - Regular prices for virtual sessions return September 1st, 2026 @$240/hr!
Extended package and wellness add-ons available
Available Thursday through Saturday
ONE DAY
$945
Half Day (4.5 hours)
$1365
Full Day (6.5 hours)
TWO DAYS
$1890
Half Day (4.5 hours each day)
$2730
Full day (6.5 hours each day)
THREE DAYS
$2835
Half Day (4.5 hours each day)
$4095
Full day (6.5 hours each day)
Payment method accepted: HSA, FSA, and all major debit and credit cards
EMDR In-Person Summer Prices
These are summer prices only - Regular prices for in-person sessions return September 1st, 2026 @$250/hr!
Extended package and wellness add-ons available
Available Thursday through Saturday
ONE DAY
$990
Half Day (4.5 hours)
$1430
Full Day (6.5 hours)
TWO DAYS
$1980
Half Day (4.5 hours each day)
$2860
Full day (6.5 hours each day)
THREE DAYS
$2970
Half Day (4.5 hours each day)
$4290
Full day (6.5 hours each day)
Payment method accepted: HSA, FSA, and all major debit and credit cards
WHAT'S INCLUDED
One 120 min preparation session
Nervous system regulation sessions
Workbook and mental health assessments
Referrals to appropriate other healthcare providers for continuity of care
BONUS
Wellness bag
One 60 min follow up sessions and future treatment planning
STILL NOT SURE?
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is a good candidate for an EMDR Intensive, and how do I know if it's right for me?
EMDR Intensives may be a good fit if you're feeling stuck, want to make faster progress, have a busy schedule, or are preparing for a major life transition. Before scheduling an intensive, we'll complete a consultation to determine whether this approach is appropriate for your needs and goals.
Can I do an EMDR Intensive if I've never done EMDR before, or if EMDR hasn't worked for me in the past?
Yes. Previous EMDR experience is not required. We'll spend time preparing you before beginning reprocessing. If you've tried EMDR before without the results you hoped for, an intensive format may allow for more thorough preparation and uninterrupted processing, which can lead to a different experience.
What if I become overwhelmed during the intensive, and how do I know if I'm ready for this level of work?
Feeling emotional during trauma therapy is normal, but you won't be expected to push through more than you're able to handle. Your therapist will monitor your level of distress throughout the process and use grounding and regulation techniques whenever needed. We'll also assess your readiness before scheduling an intensive.
How long does an EMDR Intensive take?
Intensives are available in several formats depending on your goals and clinical needs. Some clients benefit from a single half-day or full-day intensive, while others choose multiple days for deeper work. We'll recommend the most appropriate option during your consultation.
Do you offer virtual EMDR Intensives, and do I need to live near your practice?
Yes. Virtual EMDR Intensives are available for clients who are appropriate for online therapy. You do not need to live near our office, although you must be physically located in a state where I am licensed to provide services as a mental health therapist.
Do I need to have a therapist already, and do you provide ongoing support after the intensive?
No. You do not need to have an existing therapist to participate in an EMDR Intensive. If you already have one, we can collaborate with them to support continuity of care. If you don't, we can discuss follow-up options and recommendations to help you continue your healing after the intensive.
Do you accept insurance?
No. EMDR Intensives are private-pay services and are not billed directly through insurance. Furthermore, we do not provide superbills due to the nature of our programs. If appropriate, you may be able to use a Health Savings Account (HSA) or Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
What is your refund policy?
Because intensive appointments require significant scheduling and preparation, we ask for advance 2-weeks notice if you need to cancel or reschedule. Specific cancellation and rescheduling policies will be reviewed during the booking process and included in your service agreement. Cancellations made within 2-weeks are non-refundable.
A more focused way to do the work
EMDR intensives aren’t about doing more.
They’re about doing the right work, in the right way, at the right time.
If this is the layer that’s been missing,
this format can help you move through it—without dragging it out.
