Am I a good fit for a therapy intensive?              

Therapy Intensives are perfect for people that are ready for relief now. If you’re ready to see things change in your life and your relationships but you don’t want to wait for that to happen next year – a Therapy Intensive may be right for you. If you have a specific topic, trauma, or stressor that you want support with – this can be the focus of your Therapy Intensive. The dedicated time will be customized specifically to you and your goals.

Why should I do a Therapy Intensive instead of a normal 50-minute therapy session?

Therapy Intensives are more effective and efficient than normal 50-minute therapy sessions. Typically in a 50-minute session, there are at least 5-10 minutes of “check-in” at the start of the session and usually, 5-10 minutes spent on “closing up” or “checking out” at the end of a session – Leaving only 30-40 minutes for deep therapeutic work. Therapy Intensives are different. A 3-hour Therapy Intensive allows for 2.5 hours of depth work. That’s the equivalent of five 50- minute sessions or more than a month of therapy – in a single day!

How many Intensive Days should I schedule?

Great question! This depends on your goals for the Therapy Intensive. Some goals can be reached in a 1 Day Intensive (3 hours), but other goals are more complex and may require a 3 Day Intensive. I can help you determine the number of days that would work best for your therapy goals.

If I already have a primary therapist, can I do intensive as an adjunct therapy?

Absolutely! Therapy Intensives work very well as an adjunct therapy. I would ask that you sign a Release of Information so that your current therapist and I can collaborate/coordinate to best serve you.

What  does  the  research  say  about  EMDR  Intensives?        

Intensive application of trauma-focused therapy seems to be well tolerated in patients with PTSD, enabling faster symptom reduction with similar, or even better, results, while reducing the risk that patients drop out prematurely. Learn more here and here.

Intensive EMDR treatment is feasible and is indicative of reliable improvement in PTSD symptoms in a very short time frame. Learn more here.

An intensive program using EMDR therapy is a potentially safe and effective treatment alternative for complex PTSD. Learn more here.

The economy is compelling: even compared to other trauma therapy, the intensive format may decrease treatment time, because of time not spent on a) checking in at the beginning of each session, b) addressing current crises and concerns, c) focusing on stabilizing and coping skills that the client won’t need after trauma healing, or d) assisting the client in regaining composure at the end of the session.

Where are EMDR Intensives offered?

In person at my office in Bend, Oregon or online throughout Oregon, Missouri, and Colorado. EMDR intensive sessions are similar to going on a personal retreat. It’s best to allow time outside of sessions to be unscheduled or filled only with self-care activities like exercise, body work (acupuncture or massage), and creative expression – drawing, painting, cooking. For those traveling to Bend, I love to share a list of “Favorite Things” to help you make the most of your time outside of session.

Are EMDR Intensives worth the time and money?

EMDR Intensives give you the results you would get from months of therapy in a much shorter period of time. If you add up the cost of weekly therapy, an EMDR Intensive is actually more cost effective. Instead of waiting months, you can get the same results in a few days.

Can my insurance help pay for Therapy Intensives?

We know how powerful therapy intensives can be — and we truly wish they were covered by insurance. Our goal is to make this kind of deep, focused work accessible to more people. That’s why we’re partnering with CareCredit, Affirm, and Afterpay. These services make it possible to begin  your  healing  journey  now  and  spread payments out over time, often with 0% interest for a set period.

Your healing matters, and we’re here to help make it possible.

When are payments due?

A 50% non-refundable deposit is due at the time you book your Therapy Intensive. The remaining 50% is due on the first day of the Intensive Session.

What if I’m interested in a Therapy Intensive but I’m not 100% sure?

Let’s schedule a time to talk! If you’d like to explore your options or have questions about how this works, I’d love to connect.  You  can  reach  me  directly  at [email protected] or book a free  consultation here.