What Are EMDR Intensives, and Why Are They So Effective?
What is an EMDR intensive and are they more effective?
Let’s be real—if you’ve been in therapy for a while but feel like you’re spinning your wheels, you’re not alone. Or maybe you’ve been meaning to start therapy but don’t love the idea of 45-minute sessions and are craving something with a bit more room for depth.
This is why I wanted to explore EMDR intensives—a game-changer for anyone looking for deep, accelerated healing that fits your busy life (corporate girlies, I see you!)
Why Traditional Therapy Might Not Be Cutting It:
When you’re juggling a corporate job, perfectionist tendencies, and the constant pull to make everyone happy, traditional weekly therapy can feel… slow. You show up, start to dig into the heavy stuff, and just when you’re getting somewhere… time’s up. Cue another week of waiting and wondering when things will actually start to shift.
If you’re stuck in this cycle, it’s no wonder you’re still dealing with the same triggers—whether that’s nightmares, hypervigilance, dissociation, or just feeling like your nervous system is permanently fried. Trauma and anxiety don’t pause for convenience, and healing shouldn’t have to either.
So, What’s EMDR?
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is an evidence-based method designed to help you process and move past unresolved trauma and anxiety. Here’s the deal: when something traumatic happens, your brain can get stuck. Instead of filing that memory away as a “past event,” it stays raw and accessible, triggering you in the present like it’s still happening. (Yeah, it’s as exhausting as it sounds.)
That’s where EMDR comes in. Using techniques like eye movements, butterfly hugs, or hand tapping, EMDR activates both sides of your brain while you process specific traumatic memories. This helps your brain refile those experiences so they lose their emotional sting. Translation? You stop feeling controlled by the past.
Why EMDR Intensives Are a Total Game-Changer:
Unlike traditional therapy, EMDR intensives let us dive deep, without the constant stop-and-go of weekly sessions. Imagine having uninterrupted time to focus on you and actually making the breakthroughs you’ve been craving.
Here’s how it works:
Pre-Intensive Prep: First, we’ll spend about an hour together getting to know you—your history, coping skills, and what you’re hoping to get out of this. If you need a crash course in mindfulness-based skills, we’ll cover that too, so you’re ready to dive in.
The Intensive Session: Depending on your needs, sessions can range from 90 minutes to 6 hours (yes, really). We’ll plan our day together, with plenty of breaks to keep you grounded. This time is all about exploring the root causes of your trauma or anxiety and reprocessing them so they stop running the show.
Follow-Up Support: After your intensive, we’ll have a follow-up session to help you integrate your progress and make sure you’re equipped with tools to handle future triggers.
The Benefits? Let Me Break It Down:
Time-Efficient: Imagine making significant progress toward letting your trauma go in the next week or two, rather than waiting months to see results. This approach allows you to address what’s holding you back and start moving forward now, saving you both time and money.
Deeper Progress: With uninterrupted time, we can actually get to the root of your struggles and tackle them head-on.
Cost-Effective: Fewer sessions mean less time and money spent in the long run.
Sustainable Change: Reprocessing trauma means those memories lose their emotional punch, so you’re not constantly triggered.
Transformative Outcomes: This is about more than just “feeling better.” It’s about stepping into the version of yourself that feels calm, confident, and unapologetically you.
Is an EMDR Intensive Right for You?
If you’re a high-achieving, driven woman, who’s tired of battling burnout, people-pleasing, and perfectionism, an EMDR intensive might be exactly what you need. This is your chance to:
Break free from the patterns keeping you stuck.
Heal the root causes of your anxiety or trauma.
Finally feel lighter, calmer, and more in control.
What to Expect:
Flexible Scheduling: We’ll find a time that works for you, whether it’s during the week or on a weekend.
Customizable Sessions: You decide how much time you want to dedicate to your healing.
Personalized Care: Every step of this process is tailored to your unique needs and goals.
Transparent Pricing: EMDR intensives are $250/hour, a worthwhile investment in your growth and freedom.
Ready to Break Through?
You don’t have to keep spinning your wheels, stuck in survival mode. EMDR intensives offer a path to real, lasting change. Imagine finally letting go of the guilt, shame, and burnout that’s been holding you back. Imagine showing up in your life—for your goals, your relationships, and yourself—with clarity and confidence.
Let’s make it happen. Reach out today to schedule your EMDR intensive and take the first step toward the growth and healing you’ve been waiting for. You deserve this.
