EMDR Intensives

Do you have a traumatic past that you'd like to break free from? Perhaps you are finding it hard to forget about the trauma, or continue to be triggered by a past situation, such as abuse, medical trauma, or a traumatic birth? Even 'little t' traumas, such as divorce or infidelity can have long lasting effects. These experiences can result in having negative beliefs about yourself, such as 'I'm not good enough' or 'I have to be perfect'. EMDR Intensives are an effective option for healing from the past and shifting these negative beliefs, and often just one 4 hour session is needed.

What is EMDR Intensive therapy?

EMDR Intensive Therapy allows you to condense your therapy and progress into a shorter time frame. Instead of going to weekly sessions for months, treatment occurs in 3-5 hour increments over the course of 1-3 sessions. Often, clients experience a lessening of symptoms after just the first day. EMDR Intensives are ideal for those who have experienced a past trauma and are ready to be free from the intrusive thoughts, triggers, body sensations, and intense emotions associated with the trauma. I use a great deal of somatic interventions in my work, to more fully process the trauma and decrease physical symptoms associated with the trauma.

EMDR Intensives are not appropriate for individuals who struggle with significant dissociative symptoms, as long term therapy has been shown to be more effective. For more information on dissociation, click here .

What does an EMDR Intensive look like?

We begin by identifying the target of our work, perhaps a past trauma or negative belief about yourself/the world. We can do this while sitting on my porch, in my office, or brushing the horses. After we’ve identified the target, we begin the work to process the trauma/memory/etc. for around 2 hours. This typically takes place on the porch of my office, surrounded by a creek and mountains. When it’s time for a break, you can relax in the office, by the creek, or under a tree while you rest and eat/drink/meet your needs. When you’re ready to resume the work, we start where we left off and continue to work for another hour or two. If the issue is not fully processed, we pick up where we left off at our next session. Typically, 1-2 days is enough time to fully process an issue and greatly decrease the symptoms associated around the issue. If two days is not enough time, we will plan another day when it works with your schedule.

Interested in learning more about an EMDR Intensive?

Please give me a call or email! We’ll talk for a few minutes and see if this could be an appropriate treatment for you. My number is 828-827-4237 and email address is wildberrytherapy@gmail.com .

How much does an EMDR Intensive cost?

$150/hr Sliding scale is available for those who need it, including clients with Medicaid or on disability. Most clients who feel like they need a sliding scale qualify for a reduction in fees.