What Is an EMDR Intensive?

An EMDR intensive is a focused treatment format that condenses EMDR therapy into extended sessions—typically a half day, full day or 2 days. This immersive structure allows a client to move more steadily through the phases of EMDR, with fewer interruptions and greater continuity than traditional weekly therapy.

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Why EMDR Intensives Are Helpfu:

Complex trauma often involves multiple layers of distressing experiences, chronic triggers, and deeply ingrained patterns of survival. Longer, concentrated sessions offer several advantages for this type of work:

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• Greater continuity: Clients can stay in the therapeutic “window” long enough to process material that may take weeks or months to reach in traditional therapy.

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• Accelerated relief: Intensives can reduce symptoms more quickly by allowing the brain to maintain adaptive processing momentum.

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• Deep resourcing: The intensive format supports thorough preparation—strengthening grounding, containment, and nervous system skills before processing begins.

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• Efficient for busy lives: Intensives are ideal for clients who prefer focused periods of work rather than ongoing weekly appointments.

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Overall, EMDR intensives can be a powerful and efficient option for individuals healing from complex trauma, offering both depth and continuity in a supportive, structured format.

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If interested, please contact Emily here to discuss whether an EMDR Intensive might be a good treatment option to address your specific needs.