EMDR Therapy Intensives
Certified EMDR Therapists to Accelerate Your Healing in a Few Weeks.
EMDR Trained Therapists
Half-Day & Full-Day EMDR Sessions
Experience Faster Symptom Relief
EMDR Intensives Support You In:
Naming the Block
Identify and understand emotional blocks and distress patterns.
Facing the Past
Process significant life events using EMDR therapy.
Clarifying the Vision
Clarify your needs, values, and long-term healing goals.
Building Inner Strength
Strengthen emotional regulation and internal resilience.
Planning the Path
Create a plan for continued healing and integration.
How Do EMDR Intensives Work?
EMDR Intensives involve extended therapy sessions that typically run 90 minutes to 4 hours, depending on what has been discussed and agreed upon with your therapist. These sessions are designed to help you move through unresolved emotional experiences in a focused and time-efficient way.
EMDR Intensives may take place over one or more consecutive days and are structured to promote deeper emotional processing, clarity, and healing without the interruption of weekly session pacing.
Here’s what to expect:
Personalized Assessment
We start with a thorough intake to understand your needs, history, and goals. This ensures your intensive is tailored specifically for you.
Targeted EMDR Reprocessing
Using structured EMDR protocols, we work through distressing memories and patterns, helping your brain reprocess and integrate experiences more effectively—in a fraction of the time of traditional therapy.
Developmental History & Resource Building
We explore your background and life experiences to understand patterns and strengths. During this phase, we also install resourcing techniques (such as grounding, visualization, or nervous system regulation) to support emotional stability throughout the process.
Integration & Support
After the intensive, we provide tools and follow-up recommendations to help you maintain progress and continue your healing journey.
What Does A Typical EMDR Session Look Like?
Each EMDR Intensive follows a structured process designed to maximize healing in a condensed timeframe. While tailored to your specific needs, a typical intensive includes the following phases:
Step 1: Pre-Intensive Preparation
Before your intensive begins, you’ll complete an in-depth assessment, identify your goals and concerns, and receive a workbook to help you clarify what you’d like to focus on. This ensures a personalized and effective experience.
Step 2: Developmental History & Resource Building
We explore your background and life experiences to understand patterns and strengths. During this phase, we also install resourcing techniques (such as grounding, visualization, or nervous system regulation) to support emotional stability throughout the process.
Step 3: Target Sequence Planning
Together, we map out the key memories, emotions, or beliefs that need reprocessing. This structured approach ensures we focus on the most relevant experiences that are impacting your present-day well-being.
Step 4: EMDR Processing
Using bilateral stimulation (eye movements, tapping, or auditory cues), we guide your brain through processing distressing memories, negative beliefs, and emotional blocks. This allows for resolution, integration, and transformation at a faster pace than weekly sessions.
Step 5: Integration & Reflection
Between sessions, you’ll be encouraged to notice shifts, journal reflections, and track emotions to bring back to the next meeting. This deepens self-awareness and enhances the effectiveness of the intensive.
How Much Does An EMDR Intensive Cost?
EMDR Intensives are a private pay service and are not reimbursable by insurance. A detailed fee schedule will be provided in advance. Full payment is required at the time of booking to reserve your dates.
Cancellations and Rescheduling
Due to the significant time and preparation involved:
- Cancellations made 10 or more days in advance will receive a full refund.
- Cancellations made 5 days in advance will receive a 50% refund.
- Cancellations made less than 48 hours in advance are non-refundable.
- Rescheduling is subject to therapist availability and cannot be guaranteed.
Participation & Consent
You must agree to actively participate in the intensive process. Written informed consent will be obtained prior to services. A pre-screening or consultation session is required to determine clinical appropriateness and to clarify your treatment goals.
Please note: EMDR Intensives are not appropriate in cases involving active crisis, untreated severe mental illness, or active substance use disorders without additional support.
Emergency Services
EMDR Intensives are not a substitute for emergency or crisis intervention. If you are experiencing a mental health emergency or safety concern, please call 911, go to your nearest emergency room, or contact a 24-hour crisis hotline.
Meet Our EMDR Trained Therapists:
Dr. Laryssa Creswell
Women & Teen Therapist
Janet Peña, LGPC
Women & Teen Therapist
Kayla Johnson, LCMFT
Adolescent, Adult, & Couples Therapist
How EMDR Therapy Works:
Get Started With an EMDR Intensive
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Schedule a Consultation
Have a 15-min conversation to see if we’re a good fit.
Schedule Your Intensive
If we are a good fit, we’ll schedule your intensive so you can experience the joy of healing and growth.
Why Clients Choose Fearlessly Inspired
We Provide EMDR Intensives For:
Abuse
Abandonment/Rejection Issues
Uncontrolled Emotions
Anxiety
Bipolar Disorder
Body Image
Childhood Abuse
Culturally Sensitive Issues
Depression
Divorce
Intrusive Thoughts
Grief & Loss
Gender Identity
Self-Esteem & Self-Worth
Feelings of Isolation or Loneliness
Victims of Assault
Disconnection From Your Body
PTSD
Self-Harm
Unhealthy Relationship Patterns
Trauma
Panic Attacks & Night Terrors
Unmanageable Stress & Anger
EMDR Intensives FAQ’s
What type of results can I expect with an EMDR intensive?
EMDR intensives are designed to accelerate your healing process, offering deep relief in a shorter amount of time compared to traditional weekly therapy. While individual experiences vary, many clients report:
- Faster Symptom Relief – Reduced anxiety, stress, and emotional distress in just a few sessions, rather than months of therapy.
- Breakthroughs & Clarity – A greater understanding of past experiences, patterns, and emotional triggers.
- Emotional Regulation & Resilience – Increased ability to manage emotions and respond to stress with more ease.
- Lasting Transformation – Long-term shifts in how you think, feel, and react to past traumas or challenges.
- Improved Relationships – As you heal, you may notice stronger, healthier connections with yourself and others.
Because intensives allow for extended processing time, you’re less likely to experience the “start-and-stop” feeling of weekly therapy. Instead, you get the fast pass to healing, moving through challenges with momentum and support.
How many EMDR intensive sessions will I need before I see results?
One of the biggest benefits of EMDR intensives is their ability to create significant shifts in a shorter amount of time compared to traditional weekly therapy. While each person’s journey is unique, many clients begin experiencing relief after just one intensive session.
The number of sessions you may need depends on factors such as:
- The nature of your concerns – Some clients seek an intensive for a specific traumatic event, while others work through long-standing patterns.
- Your goals for therapy – If you’re looking for targeted relief from a single issue, two to three intensives may be enough. For more complex trauma or multiple concerns, additional sessions may be beneficial.
- How your brain processes information – EMDR works with your nervous system’s natural ability to heal, so progress varies from person to person. Some clients experience rapid breakthroughs, while others may need more time.
Because intensives allow for extended processing without the “stop and start” of weekly therapy, many people report feeling lighter, clearer, and more regulated even after their first session.
Who are EMDR Intensives for?
EMDR intensives are ideal for those who are seeking fast, focused healing in a condensed timeframe and are ready for a deeper, transformative experience. They are designed for individuals who:
- Are ready to make significant progress quickly – If you’re looking for rapid relief from trauma, anxiety, or emotional blocks, intensives offer a more immersive approach that can help you move through challenges efficiently.
- Have busy schedules – If fitting in weekly therapy sessions is difficult, intensives offer flexible formats, such as 2-3 hour sessions, half-day, full-day, or multi-day intensives, so you can fit healing into your schedule.
- Feel stuck in traditional therapy – If you’ve been in therapy for a while but aren’t experiencing the breakthroughs you desire, intensives can provide the focus and continuity necessary for deeper transformation.
- Need to process a specific event or trauma – If there’s a particular trauma or emotional wound that continues to impact your life, intensives allow you to address it head-on, with the structured focus needed for healing.
- Are open to the process and committed – While the journey can be challenging, those who are ready for significant change, open to the process, and committed to doing the deep work will find that the rewards are well worth it. The experience can be intense, but it is also incredibly healing and transformative.
If you’re ready to make a significant change and fast-track your emotional healing, an EMDR intensive could be exactly what you need.
When should I consider an EMDR Intensive?
An EMDR intensive is the perfect option if you’re looking for fast, focused healing and need to make significant progress in a short amount of time. Consider an intensive if:
- Your time is limited and you need relief quickly – If you’re feeling overwhelmed by your struggles and don’t have the luxury of waiting weeks or months for progress, an intensive can provide rapid relief in just a few focused sessions.
- You feel stuck in the talk therapy process – If traditional therapy hasn’t been moving the needle for you or you’ve reached a plateau, an intensive offers a more immersive approach that bypasses the limitations of talk therapy, helping you make breakthroughs faster.
- You need to target a specific trauma or challenge – If there’s a particular event or emotional block that’s been holding you back, an intensive allows you to address it head-on with focused, targeted healing.
- You’re ready for deeper, faster progress – If you’re looking for lasting transformation and want to break through emotional barriers in a more efficient, impactful way, intensives can help you achieve results much quicker than weekly sessions.
- You want a more immersive experience – If you’re committed to the process and open to doing the hard work of healing, an intensive provides a deep, concentrated experience that can yield lasting change.
If you’re ready for quicker results and are open to the hard but rewarding work of healing, an EMDR intensive may be the perfect solution for you.
Our Mission
Our mission is to inspire, encourage, and wholeheartedly support women and teenage girls on their path to discovering and reaching their highest potential. We are committed to empowering them to live and thrive fearlessly, while promoting post-traumatic growth.
