What Is an EMDR Intensive?

If you’re considering EMDR but want faster progress than weekly sessions offer, EMDR Intensives might be the right fit. Know how it works, who it's for, and why it’s becoming a powerful option for deep trauma healing.

What Makes EMDR Intensives Different?

Unlike traditional weekly therapy, EMDR Intensives offer extended sessions over 1–3 days. This format is ideal for:

  • Individuals needing fast relief from trauma symptoms

  • Busy professionals or students with limited weekly availability

  • People feeling stuck in ongoing weekly therapy

  • Anyone seeking immersive, focused healing work

Intensives are available in-person, virtually, and in-home (within Florida).

Accelerate Your Healing with EMDR Intensive Therapy

Benefits of EMDR Intensives

  1. Faster symptom relief

  2. Deeper continuity in trauma processing

  3. Fewer disruptions than weekly therapy

  4. Clear structure with pre- and post-care

  5. Efficient for people traveling or with limited time

  6. Available for adults and children

How an EMDR Intensive Works

Before the Intensive

You’ll complete a thorough intake process, followed by one or more preparation sessions focused on resourcing, stabilization, and building safety.

During the Intensive

Sessions are typically 3–6 hours per day and customized to your needs.

We use evidence-based EMDR protocols, tailored to your pace and comfort. Breaks and self-regulation strategies are built in.

After the Intensive

You’ll receive a personalized integration plan, with follow-up options, resources, and referrals as needed. You’re never left on your own.

Is EMDR Intensive Right for Me?

This model is a great fit for:

  • First responders, medical professionals, and caregivers

  • People processing PTSD, medical trauma, anxiety, or grief

  • Clients with complex trauma who want a structured, accelerated approach

  • Children and teens who benefit from shorter-term but focused care

  • Anyone feeling "stuck" in traditional therapy

Still unsure? Explore our main EMDR page for details on pricing, scheduling, and options.

What’s Included?

Pre-Intensive Interview

A 90-minute session to determine the goals of the EMDR Intensive, history taking and prepare for the intensive session. We will identify the memories, beliefs, emotions, or images from which you are seeking relief.

Personalized treatment workbook

Clients are given a personalized workbook that includes assessments & activities to prepare for the intensive. The workbook allows you keep a record of progress on your treatment goals before, during, & after our sessions.

Post-Intensive Interview

A 90-minute session to debrief the experience and reflect on areas of insight, relief, and transformation. We will discuss your next steps for continued growth and healing whether that be another intensive or establishing therapy services in a traditional setting.

Customized treatment program

The EMDR Intensive sessions take place at the office in Pensacola, FL or virtually, and are scheduled for 1-3 days for 3 hours each day. Includes targeted treatment and resourcing activities customized for you.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Every person is different and this depends on you and your individual goals. During the initial consultation we can talk about your specific situation; Sometimes, one intensive session will be enough, other times you may want multiple sessions to knock out multiple traumas. I can help you decide what type of intensive is best for you.

  • Insurance companies do not cover Intensives. Intensives are a new format of therapy that are cutting edge and breaks the mold of traditional therapy and insurance has not caught up with that yet.

    I am able to provide a superbill for you to submit to your insurance company for potential out of pocket reimbursement for a portion of the EMDR intensive. In order to provide a superbill, this requires me to provide a diagnosis which may impact insurance down the road.

  • Yes, I am happy to connect with your therapist to create an intensive experience that is in line with your current therapy goals.

  • Yes, I offer adjunctive therapy! Let’s connect to determine what type of intensive is right for your client. Your client can attend intensives with me and then will be returned to you for continued care.

  • A 50% non-refundable deposit is due at the time of booking your intensive and the remaining 50% is due 1 week before the intensive.

  • There is a 1 week cancellation policy: Any cancellation within 1 weeks of the Pre-Intensive Interview will result in half charge of the intensive program.

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    • Save Money: Intensives are cost-effective when you compare the cost of a weekly session over months vs. a 3-6 day intensive

    • Save Time: You prefer intensive therapy over several intensive days rather than committing to weekly therapy appointments

    • Faster Results: You’re ready to make more progress in a shorter period of time.

You don’t have to wait months for things to change.