EMDR Intensives
OFFERED In-person in Ventura and online throughout CaliforniaDedicated time and space for deeper therapeutic work.
Sometimes an hour a week isn’t enough. When you're engaged in deeper therapy work, it can feel like you spend much of the session settling in, only to stop just as important material begins to emerge. EMDR intensives create the opportunity to stay with the process, allowing for more focused, immersive work without the interruptions that naturally come with weekly therapy.
Whether you're hoping to address a specific traumatic experience, move through a longstanding pattern, or reconnect with yourself in a deeper way, an EMDR intensive provides dedicated time to support meaningful therapeutic work.
What is an EMDR Intensive?
An EMDR intensive is an extended therapy session that allows us to spend several uninterrupted hours working together using EMDR, Somatic Therapy, and other integrative approaches.
Unlike traditional weekly therapy, an intensive provides the time and space to fully engage in the therapeutic process without feeling rushed.
Each intensive is thoughtfully paced, with built-in breaks and ongoing attention to nervous system regulation and integration throughout the day. We'll move at a pace that feels supportive while creating space for deeper work.
An EMDR Intensive may be right for you if:
You want more uninterrupted time to process and integrate.
You have a demanding schedule and need a therapy format that works with your life.
You’re ready to focus on a specific concern, experience, or therapeutic goal.
You have participated in therapy before and want more concentrated work.
My Integrative Approach
I integrate EMDR with Somatic Therapy, attachment-focused work, parts-informed interventions, and relational therapy to create an experience that's responsive to your unique needs.
Rather than pushing through difficult material, we'll pay close attention to what your nervous system is communicating. Sometimes that means slowing down, strengthening resources, or spending time helping your body experience safety before moving deeper into processing.
My goal isn't simply to reduce symptoms—it's to help you create lasting change by addressing the underlying experiences that continue to shape how you relate to yourself and others.
What Can EMDR Intensives Help With?
Attachment wounds and traumatic relationships
Difficult childhood experiences
Chronic people-pleasing and over-functioning patterns
Negative beliefs about yourself, including feelings of not being "good enough” or “worthy"
Anxiety, overwhelm, and nervous system dysregulation
Disturbing memories that continue to impact your present life
Life transitions, relationship challenges, or experiences that feel unresolved
Feeling stuck despite years of self-reflection, personal growth, or talk therapy
What Does an EMDR Intensive Include?
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Free 20-Minute Consultation Call
We begin with a consultation call to determine whether we are a good fit and whether an EMDR Intensive feels like the right path forward for your goals.
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Pre-Intensive Intake Session
Before the intensive, we meet for a 90-minute intake session to clarify your goals and prepare for the experience.
During this session, we'll complete a thorough history, identify the memories, beliefs, emotions, and experiences you'd like to focus on, and begin developing the resources needed to support the work.
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EMDR Therapy Intensive
Most intensive sessions are scheduled in 3-4 hour blocks, though the structure and pacing are individualized based on your goals and treatment plan.
Throughout the day, we'll incorporate breaks, grounding practices, and regulation strategies as needed. The focus is not on pushing through difficult material, but on creating enough space for meaningful therapeutic work while honoring the pace that feels right for your nervous system.
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Integration Session
Approximately one week after your intensive, we'll meet again for a 60-minute integration session to reflect on insights, process any shifts that have occurred, and discuss next steps for continued healing.
*All intensive sessions are available in-person or online throughout California.
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EMDR Intensives FAQ
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EMDR Intensives are billed at $220/hour. The intensive is tailored to meet your specific goals, with most clients choosing 3-4 hour blocks. During our consultation call, we can determine a timeline that works best for you.
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Insurance does not reimburse for the full EMDR intensive, but depending on your insurance plan, you may be eligible for partial reimbursement through out-of-network benefits for some portions of the intensive process.
A superbill can be provided for you to submit to your insurance provider. Also, HSA and FSA funds are eligible for payment.
Because coverage varies widely, clients are encouraged to contact their insurance provider directly to better understand their out-of-network benefits.
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Weekly EMDR takes place within regular therapy sessions, allowing us to work gradually over time. EMDR Intensives offer extended sessions, typically in 3-4 hour blocks, giving us more time to stay with the process without having to stop just as meaningful material begins to emerge.
An intensive may be a good fit if you want focused time to work on a specific issue, prefer longer sessions, or want to make progress without being limited to the traditional weekly format.
Neither approach is inherently better. We'll consider your goals, needs, and preferred pace to determine which format feels right for you.
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Every intensive is individualized. Some clients are looking to process one specific experience, while others are addressing patterns that have developed over many years. Together, we'll determine a plan that aligns with your goals.
Most clients choose:
1–6 appointments
3–24 hours of focused EMDR work
Intensives can be scheduled:
Over consecutive days
Weekly or bi-weekly
Monthly for ongoing support
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Every EMDR Intensive is tailored to your goals and unique history.
Before the intensive, we'll identify the experiences, memories, beliefs, and patterns you'd like to focus on. During the intensive, we'll engage in EMDR processing at a pace that feels supportive and manageable while remaining attentive to your nervous system and overall well-being.
Unlike a traditional therapy session, an intensive provides enough time to move more deeply into the work without feeling rushed. Breaks, grounding practices, and nervous system regulation are woven throughout the experience to help you stay connected and supported.
Many clients describe leaving with a greater sense of clarity, insight, and connection to themselves, along with a reduced emotional charge around the experiences they came to address.
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In the days leading up to your intensive, I encourage you to prioritize rest, hydration, and activities that help you feel grounded and supported. It can also be helpful to spend some time reflecting on your goals and what you'd like to focus on during our time together.
Before we begin, you'll complete a comprehensive intake session where we'll identify your goals, discuss your history, and develop resources to support you throughout the process.
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Healing continues long after the intensive ends.
Approximately one week after your intensive, we'll meet for a 60-minute integration session to reflect on your experience, discuss any insights or shifts that have occurred, and explore ways to continue integrating the work into your daily life and relationships.
Many clients notice continued processing, new insights, or shifts in how they relate to themselves and others in the days and weeks following their intensive. The integration session provides an opportunity to make sense of these changes and support the continued growth of the work.
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While weekly therapy can be highly effective, some people find they benefit from having more dedicated time and space for the work.
EMDR Intensives allow for deeper focus, fewer interruptions to the therapeutic process, and more opportunity for processing and integration within the same experience. Many clients appreciate being able to engage in meaningful, immersive work without needing to spread it across months of weekly sessions.
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Not necessarily.
EMDR Intensives are often a good fit for individuals who have a specific concern, experience, or pattern they would like to focus on and feel ready to engage in deeper therapeutic work.
During our consultation and intake process, we'll discuss your goals, history, and current needs to determine whether an intensive approach is the most appropriate.
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Traditional therapy typically takes place in weekly 50-minute sessions. EMDR Intensives provide several hours of dedicated time, allowing for greater focus, continuity, and depth within the same experience.
Rather than stopping and restarting the work from week to week, intensives create space to settle into the process, stay connected to the work, and integrate what emerges before the session ends.