In-person & online across virginia
EMDR Intensives
Personalized therapy experiences. Dive deep in longer, multiple-hour sessions so that you can find relief & experience change…fast.
Is traditional therapy just not cutting it anymore?
You’ve done the work. You’ve learned the skills. But something is still holding you back.
You don’t have the time to devote to weekly therapy sessions
It seems like people are busier than ever these days. And that may be especially true if you are a mom. For some people, finding time weekly or biweekly in an already packed schedule is just not realistic. Therapy intensives offer a great solution to this problem. Schedule multiple hours at once (ex. 3 hours at a time) and achieve accelerated, concentrated healing that would otherwise take you months (or years!) in traditional therapy.
You’re seeking deeper, more concentrated healing
Traditional 50 minute therapy sessions often feel like they end right when you get to the deep stuff. This is because, once you allow for time to check in at the beginning of the session and discuss any recent events or triggers, the session is almost over… right when you are ready to talk about the deeper issues bringing you to therapy. With the intensive format, you lose the time pressure of the traditional therapy hour, allowing the process to unfold without time constraints.
You’re in the right place.
EMDR intensives can help you accomplish in one session what may take months in traditional therapy.
What is an intensive?
EMDR intensives are a way to accelerate healing by setting aside a longer chunk of time in order to accomplish your therapeutic goals more quickly.
Instead of going to therapy every week or every other week, we meet for multiple longer sessions in order to do deeper work and feel better faster. It is a way to experience all of the amazing benefits of EMDR without having to have time in between sessions.
This allows you to skip the typical waitlists many therapists have for traditional therapy, giving you access to prime scheduling times (like Fridays and Saturdays) and a quicker feeling of relief of whatever brings you to therapy.
The intensive format may actually decrease total treatment time by avoiding the check-ins typical of weekly therapy appointments and addressing the weekly happenings that arise in between traditional weekly or biweekly sessions.
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Pre-Intensive Assessment
A 90 minute session where we will identify your goals for the intensive and prepare for the incredible healing that will take place. We will identify the negative beliefs, painful memories, and distressing experiences from which you are seeking relief.
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Intensive
Session
The intensive session takes place at my office in Fairfax or virtually across Virginia. Sessions are individualized and scheduled to meet your specific needs and goals. Intensive sessions will usually be a minimum of three hours, oftentimes scheduled for multiple days to achieve the most progress and quickest results.
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Post-Intensive Follow-Up
A follow up session scheduled 2-3 weeks after the EMDR intensive to debrief the experience. We will discuss new insights, new reflections, and a plan for moving forward to continue your growth and healing.
What you get
Evidence-based treatment
Intensive prep guide & customized treatment plan
Comfortable, inviting space (there are even snacks!)
A partner on your journey to healing
Your Options
Choose the right format for you.
Contact me to schedule a free consultation so that we can discuss if an EMDR intensive is the right fit for you. The intensive schedule is individually tailored to your needs and goals.
*Current clients should contact me to discuss individual pricing
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Prior to our intensive, we will meet for 90 minutes to discuss your goals and create your individualized treatment plan. You will receive a comprehensive pre-intensive workbook to complete to help prepare for the process.
Investment: $500 for the pre-intensive interview and workbook review -
Intensives scheduled Monday - Thursday are $288/hr.
*Note that scheduling may be limited Mon-Thurs for new clients due to accommodating established weekly clients
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I am pleased to be able to offer EMDR intensives on Fridays and Saturdays to accommodate more scheduling needs!
Intensives scheduled on Fridays and Saturdays are $360/hr.
Imagine finally getting to…
Resolve deep wounds that are negatively impacting your relationships and your life
Let go of the limiting beliefs that are holding you back and keeping you stuck in the same patterns, no matter what new strategies you try.
Experience accelerated healing
Overcome the obstacles that are holding you back
Finally move on from the distressing or traumatic experiences that you can’t seem to stop thinking about, no matter how much talk therapy you’ve had.
Find the healing you’ve been seeking.
faqs
Other intensive questions? I’ve got answers.
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EMDR uses bilateral stimulation of the brain (typically with eye movements) while simultaneously briefly focusing on the unpleasant or traumatic memory. This process is associated with a reduction in the intensity, vividness, and emotional response of the memory.
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Intensives take place for a longer duration over a shorter period of time in order to accelerate healing, experience quicker relief, and decrease overall time spent in therapy
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Schedule a free consultation call so that we can talk and see if you are a good fit!
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So many things! Intensives can help with isolated traumas like a car accident or birth trauma. They can also help accelerate healing related to core negative beliefs you hold about yourself like, “I’m not good enough” or “I’m powerless.”
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Once we schedule our intensive, I will send you a workbook to complete in preparation for our time together.
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Click the link to schedule a free consultation so we can chat to see if an intensive is right for you!