Traditional therapy often involves weekly sessions lasting up to an hour and may extend over many months. While EMDR can be effective in this format, limited session time can slow progress and make it difficult to maintain momentum between appointments.

EMDR Intensives offer a more focused approach. By working in extended sessions, clients have uninterrupted time to engage in trauma-informed EMDR therapy, allowing for meaningful therapeutic movement within the session rather than waiting week to week.

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Why Choose an EMDR Intensive?

• Concentrated, uninterrupted therapeutic time

• Opportunity to process, stabilize, and integrate work in the same day

• Reduced scheduling demands compared to weekly therapy

• May be more efficient when considering time away from work, travel, and childcare

While outcomes vary, clinical experience suggests that a single multi-hour intensive session can accomplish more than several shorter sessions spread across weeks.

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Cost Comparison (Example)

• Weekly therapy at $175 per session for 6 months: $4,550

• Weekly therapy at $175 per session for 12 months: $9,100

These figures reflect therapy fees only and do not include indirect costs such as time off work or travel.

 

Example: Two-Day EMDR Intensive Program

Programs are individualized. A sample two-day intensive may include:

• Intake assessment and resourcing (90 minutes): $260

• EMDR Intensive Session #1: $525

• EMDR Intensive Session #2: $525

• Follow-up psychotherapy session (60 minutes): $175

Estimated total: $1,485

Final fees are based on individual needs and program design and are reviewed after the intake assessment. All costs are disclosed in advance and provided in accordance with the No Surprises Act.

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Schedule a Consultation

If you are interested in EMDR Intensives, a 15-minute phone consultation is available to determine appropriateness and answer questions.

Schedule your consultation here.