EMDR Intensives

Focused time for deeper healing

An intensive is a longer, focused therapy session designed to help you make meaningful progress in a shorter period of time. Rather than spreading the work over many weeks, we work in a concentrated way — allowing for deeper focus, momentum, and relief.

If you’ve already done therapy and want to move through what still feels unresolved, or if you have a specific issue you want to address deeply in a shorter time, an intensive may be the right format for you.

Why people choose intensives

  • You’ve done therapy before and want to go deeper

  • You feel stuck in old patterns and want to shift them

  • You’re ready for focused trauma work without weekly sessions

  • You have limited time, a busy schedule, or you travel often

  • You prefer a contained, intensive process rather than “open-ended” weekly therapy

By choosing an intensive, you enter a model that allows fewer interruptions, consistent momentum, and more concentrated processing. This often leads to faster shifts and deeper integration.

What kind of relief you may experience

Many clients notice meaningful changes even within the week following their intensive. Here’s what people commonly experience:

  • Calmer body and mind: less anxiety, panic, or reactivity

  • Clearer emotions: feeling lighter, steadier, and more grounded

  • Fewer intrusive thoughts or flashbacks

  • Better sleep and energy

  • Increased self-trust and confidence in relationships

  • Renewed sense of hope and relief: moving from “I’ll always be stuck” to “I can live differently”

How it works:

1. Two Intake Sessions — $250 each (90 minutes)

Before your intensive we’ll meet twice to ensure you’re supported and prepared:

  • Session One: Intake & Assessment — We review your background, clarify goals, and determine readiness.

  • Session Two: Preparation & Target Planning — We build grounding tools, identify specific memories or themes to focus on, and plan for the intensive.

2. EMDR Intensive Options

Choose the format that best fits your needs:

  • Half-Day Intensive (3 hours) — $675

  • Full-Day Intensive (6 hours) — $1,350

Both formats include EMDR processing, grounding/integration, and supportive breaks. Offered in-person in my Los Angeles office or virtually for California residents.

3. After-Care (30 minutes, included)

Within one week after your intensive we’ll meet for a follow-up session to integrate what surfaced, reinforce new insights, and support continued regulation and rest.

What the day looks like

Half-Day Intensive Example

Time Focus

9:00 AM – 9:30 AM: Arrival/check-in & grounding

9:30 AM – 11:30 AM: EMDR processing with breaks

11:30 AM – 12:00 PM: Integration, reflection, closure

Full-Day Intensive Example

TimeFocus

9:00 AM – 9:30 AM: Arrival/orientation & grounding

9:30 AM – 11:30 AM: First EMDR session

11:30 AM – 12:30 PM: Lunch break/rest

12:30 PM – 2:30 PM: Second EMDR session

2:30 PM – 3:00 PM: Integration, reflection & close

Research & Efficacy

  • Intensive EMDR formats are shown to be safe and well-tolerated.

  • They can reduce therapy drop-out rates by offering faster and more consistent engagement.

  • They are applicable to complex trauma / PTSD and many other issues that benefit from concentrated attention.

Is this format right for you?

This format is best suited for adults who:

  • Have prior therapy experience and are ready for deeper work

  • Want focused trauma healing or resolution of stuck patterns

  • Feel stable and supported enough to engage in extended sessions

If you already work with a therapist, I’m happy to coordinate care to ensure your intensive supports your broader healing journey.

Next steps

Schedule a free 20-minute consultation to explore whether an EMDR Intensive is the right fit for you.

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