EMDR INTENSIVES

Focused support for deeper healing

What can EMDR Intensives Help with

  • Couple sitting nearly back to back, glancing at each other from the corners of their eyes — capturing the tension of wanting emotional closeness while simultaneously fearing intimacy and vulnerability.

    Relationship Trauma

  • Woman standing with one hand on the wall, gazing into the distance — illustrating the emotional whiplash of feeling anxious when a partner doesn’t respond and emotionally numb when they finally do.

    Spiritual & Religious Trauma

  • Phobis

    Phobias

  • Woman watering a plant with a distracted expression — symbolizing the internal confusion of rapidly shifting from emotional shutdown to obsessive thoughts within moments.

    Anxiety and OCD

  • Woman sitting at a table with a pencil poised over a notebook, gazing off in thought — capturing the quiet self-protection of avoiding emotional closeness to guard against disappointment.

    Workplace & Vicarious Trauma

  • Girl sad

    Racial & Systemic Trauma

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Why Choose an EMDR Intensive?

EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) was developed by Dr. Francine Shapiro to accelerate the brain’s natural healing process by helping distressing memories become less emotionally charged and more adaptively integrated. Shapiro’s Adaptive Information Processing model suggests that unprocessed memories underlie many trauma symptoms, and EMDR helps complete that processing so your nervous system isn’t “stuck” in survival mode.PubMed+1

Faster, deeper healing than weekly therapy
Intensive EMDR packages allow for multiple hours of focused processing in one container, reducing the need for repetitive check‑ins and incremental progress, and enabling meaningful shifts sooner than traditional 60‑minute sessions. Research indicates that clients can experience symptom reduction in a more condensed timeframe when therapy is delivered in longer blocks of processing time.Know Your Mind+1

More space to address complexity
Standard 50–60 minute appointments often require time for everyday stressors, emotional stabilization, and recounting experiences—leaving less runway for the deep processing that trauma and complex attachment wounds demand. In contrast, intensives provide the room needed to stay in the therapeutic window and work through layered material with continuity and momentum.PMC

Safe and effective for complex trauma
Research supports that intensive formats are both safe and effective—even for clients with multiple trauma histories, high emotional intensity, or significant relational wounds—and can reduce PTSD and distress more rapidly with lower dropout rates compared to traditional pacing.Know Your Mind+1

Lasting results
Studies show that gains made in EMDR treatment are maintained over time, reflecting durable change rather than temporary relief.PMC

Two women sitting on the floor, smiling warmly together — representing the safety, connection, and ease that trauma-informed therapy can foster in relationships and within yourself.

What’s Included in an EMDR Intensive

Available virtually in Massachusetts and Maryland, my EMDR intensives offer a structured, holistic approach to trauma healing for introspective adults seeking lasting change.

Each intensive includes:

  • 90-minute assessment – To understand your history, clarify goals, and build a personalized plan

  • EMDR with Ego States Parts Work – Gently works with inner protective parts to reduce internal conflict and access stuck trauma

  • Brainspotting – Helps release deeper, body-held trauma when words fall short

  • Mindfulness + somatic practices – Support regulation, embodiment, and post-session integration

  • 45-minute follow-up – Ensures clarity, reflection, and sustainable momentum

This format is ideal for high-functioning adults navigating:
✔ Attachment wounds (emotional neglect, father wounds)
✔ Trauma from family roles, enmeshment, or betrayal
✔ Burnout, shame, or guilt that persists despite insight
✔ Relational patterns that feel stuck—no matter how much you “know better”

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Intensive Formats

  • Ideal for current clients who want more time to process without the commitment of a full intensive session. Best for those who stabilize quickly and are ready for deeper, consistent work. Offered biweekly to support momentum while fitting into your schedule.

  • A focused, deep-dive session for processing a specific issue, relational pattern, or recent event. Ideal if you have a therapist you meet with consistently.

    Includes:

    • 90-minute pre-intensive assessment to clarify goals and readiness

    • 3-hour intensive session (virtual)

    • 45-minute follow-up session within 2 weeks for integration

    • Investment: $1200

    This format is ideal for clients seeking trauma-focused care in a spacious, time-efficient format, without committing to ongoing weekly therapy.

  • Available exclusively to clients who’ve completed a half-day intensive and want continued, focused support.

    • 3-hour session – A spacious follow-up for deepening the work, addressing new material, or navigating integration

    • Scheduled as needed; no ongoing commitment required

    • Investment - $675

    This format allows you to return to the container of intensive work with the same depth and momentum—on your terms.

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EMDR Intensives FAQs

Here’s what you should know

  • While some intensives include preparatory stabilization, many studies show that—even without long prep clients with severe comorbidity still benefit with low dropout and high gains.

  • Think of it like a mini retreat.

    • Clear your day before and after if you can.

    • Come rested, fed, and hydrated.

    • Wear comfy clothes and bring anything grounding (journal, snack, cozy item).

    • Complete your forms ahead of time.

    No perfection needed—just bring yourself..

  • EMDR Intensives are powerful but not a crisis service. If you're in immediate danger or need urgent mental health support, please call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room.

    You can also contact:

    • Samaritans 24/7 Helpline (MA): 1‑877‑870‑4673

    • National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 988

    • Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741

  • All EMDR Intensive sessions are held virtually through a secure, HIPAA-compliant video platform.

    You can join from the comfort of your home—or any private, quiet space where you feel safe to do deep healing work. I’ll guide you in setting up your environment so it feels supportive, grounded, and retreat-like.

  • Most insurance plans only reimburse for traditional 45–60 minute sessions and do not cover extended or multi-hour formats like intensives.

    However, you may be able to:

    • Use HSA or FSA funds to pay for your intensive

    • Submit a superbill for possible partial reimbursement (if your plan includes out-of-network benefits)

    • Apply for Victim Compensation (if eligible due to a violent crime)

    All intensives are private-pay. Payment plan options may be available. I’m happy to walk you through your options during a consult.