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What is EMDR?
"Changing the memories that form the way we see ourselves also changes the way we view others. Therefore our relationships, job performance, what we are willing to do or are able to resist, all move in a positive direction."
- Dr. Francine Shapiro, the originator and developer of EMDR
what it does
how it helps
what it's like
EMDR therapy can help you process trauma, painful experiences, and distressing memories that still feel stuck, overwhelming, or like they’re happening in the present. Some clients describe the change as going from being "inside" the experience to looking at a photo of the experience.
You don’t have to retell every detail of what happened or spend multiple sessions talking about your trauma. Instead, EMDR helps your brain process difficult experiences so they can feel more like memories and less like something you’re still living through. You won't forget what happened, but you will feel like you're remembering it from a distance.
We’ll start by identifying what unwanted memories or behaviors are coming up for you. Then we will map out the first, worst, and most recent times those things came up. We'll then use various techniques, like eye movements or tapping, to help your brain realize those associations are in the past, not the present.
About EMDR Intensive Sessions
EMDR therapy can be more effective when you have enough uninterrupted time to fully focus on the memories, emotions, and experiences you’re working through. For some people, a traditional 55-minute session can feel too short or stop-and-start.
EMDR Intensives offer four hours of focused therapy in a single session, allowing more time for trauma reprocessing without having to repeatedly stop and restart each week.
EMDR Intensives can be tailored to your needs. You might choose an intensive to:
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Work through a specific traumatic experience or difficult life event
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Supplement your ongoing weekly therapy
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Make more progress in a shorter period of time
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Take a deeper dive into EMDR when you feel ready
Some clients schedule one intensive occasionally, while others choose several intensives over consecutive weeks. Intensives are also available as a standalone option when you need more focused support.
New Client EMDR Intensives
New clients begin with two 55-minute preparation sessions before their intensive. These sessions cover your history, current concerns, treatment goals, and coping skills so that your four-hour intensive can focus primarily on EMDR reprocessing.
Pricing: $1,100 per 4-hour EMDR Intensive, including two 55-minute preparation sessions.
