EMDR Therapy Intensives
What is an EMDR Therapy Intensive?
An EMDR therapy intensive is a larger block of time dedicated to working on a therapeutic goal in one sitting. Therapy intensives are different from the traditional therapy session in that there is a dedicated time set aside to focus specifically on mental health or relationship goals.
Sometimes the traditional 50 min appointments once a week don’t work for all schedules. Some individuals benefit more from a block of time being set aside where they can focus specifically on the healing process without the interruptions of the clock, life events, etc. EMDR intensives follow all 8 phases of EMDR, and the intensives incorporate both attachment theory and somatic therapy interventions.
Who offers EMDR therapy intensives?
Alice Stricklin, LMFT - Limited availability
Katie Marble, LPC-MHSP - Offers intensives on the 1st Wednesday of each month
Alice uses a combination of EMDR therapy, Ego State Therapy, Somatic and attachment focused therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, and Systems Theory in her EMDR intensives. When working with children or teens play therapy and sand tray therapy are incorporated as well.
Katie uses EMDR therapy with an attachment and somatic focus and CBT therapy. When working with young adults and teens she may schedule shorter sessions over several days in a row.
EMDR Intensive Therapy FAQs
Do I need to be in person?
Yes, the intensive therapy sessions offered, are in person therapy sessions.
Is it more efficient than traditional therapy?
Yes. Without the interruptions that happen in a traditional therapy process (e.g. crisis of the week, start up and close down time, check ins) more time can be devoted to the therapy goal and focus can stay on working through trauma memory.
How much does it cost?
Our intensives include an intake appointment that is 53 min ($120), a 1/2 day or 4 hour block ($520) and a follow up appointment that is 30 min. ($65). Our half day intensive package is a total of $705.
More than 1 half day blocks can be scheduled and are priced at $520 ($130 per session hour) for every 4 hour block.
We do not offer a sliding scale rate for EMDR Therapy Intensives.
Is it cost effective?
Yes, because it is more efficient, it can save money in the long run.
Benefits: People who do intensives report benefits of rapid results, lower schedule burden, and lower long term costs.
Will I notice a difference after an intensive?
While we can’t guarantee anything, most people experience a reduction in symptoms and some, an elimination of symptoms all together.
How do I know if I’m a good fit?
Intensives work best with individuals who have specific goals or symptoms they want to work on related to trauma, grief, and/or relationships. If you have a history of both trauma and attachment wounds, more than one half day may be warranted based on symptoms.
Our Intensives are not appropriate to help with addiction, eating disturbances, or suicidal/self harming behaviors. If you are not sure if an intensive is right for you or not, you can email Alice at alicestricklincounseling@gmail.com.
Is there anything that would disqualify me for an intensive?
If you are actively in an addiction and have no plan or support to stop, if you are actively suicidal or actively harming yourself, if you are actively in an eating disorder and have no plans or support to stop, an intensive is not in your best interest.
Do you do intensive with children and teens?
Yes, however they would be shorter blocks of time spread out over several consecutive days.