EMDR Intensives: Focused Trauma Healing in Days, Not Months
Longer, focused sessions can create dedicated time for trauma work. This describes the appointment format, not a guarantee of healing in days; your pace and needs guide the plan.
What is an EMDR intensive?
An intensive sets aside longer blocks of time than a typical weekly appointment for individually planned EMDR work. It includes assessment, preparation, processing when appropriate, and time to close and regroup.
EMDR uses a structured approach to distressing memories. Preparation and safety come first; you will not be asked to rush into processing.
Who it may suit
Some clients want focused time for a particular experience or find a concentrated appointment format more practical. Your clinician will assess readiness, existing support and whether an intensive is appropriate.
It is not a substitute for emergency services or a higher level of care. If another service would better meet your needs, we will discuss a referral.
What a day may look like
- Check in, confirm your goals and review grounding resources.
- Begin planned EMDR work if you and your therapist agree you are ready.
- Take breaks and adjust the pace as needed.
- Close with grounding, a follow-up plan and a discussion of support between appointments.
The length and number of appointments are individualized before you commit.
Half-Day Intensive
[HOURS] hours · Starting at [PRICE]
A half-day intensive sets aside a focused morning or afternoon for individually planned EMDR work.
What's included:
- A preparation conversation before your intensive day
- Focused EMDR session time with breaks and grounding
- A closing plan and follow-up discussion
A Good Faith Estimate is provided before care begins.
Full-Day Intensive
[HOURS] hours · Starting at [PRICE]
A full-day intensive reserves a full day for deeper, individually planned EMDR work, with time to pause, eat and regroup.
What's included:
- A preparation conversation before your intensive day
- Extended EMDR session time with breaks, lunch and grounding
- A closing plan and follow-up discussion
A Good Faith Estimate is provided before care begins.
Private pay only
Contact us for rates.
EMDR intensives are not billed to insurance. We discuss fees and provide a Good Faith Estimate before private-pay care begins.
Frequently asked questions
A small first step, at your pace
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