EMDR, Somatic Therapy & Yoga-Informed Support
EMDR, Somatic Therapy & Yoga-Informed Support
More Time, More Flexibility
Therapy Intensives
Sometimes a therapy session ends just as we're getting into something important. An intensive gives us dedicated time to focus on experiences that are still affecting you, emotional reactions you don't fully understand, or patterns you've been trying to change. We might spend a few hours together, plan a full day, or arrange multiple days of therapy.
EMDR is often a central part of this work, but there's much more we can incorporate into our time together. Depending on your needs, we might include gentle yoga, somatic exercises, mindfulness, or guided relaxation. We'll have time for breaks, conversation, and reflection throughout the day. I like having the flexibility to work with both the mind and body rather than feeling limited by the clock.
That's why I include a follow-up session approximately one to two weeks after your intensive. We'll talk about how you've been doing, anything that's come up since our time together, and what you noticed about the experience.
We'll also discuss whether additional therapy would be helpful and what that might look like. If you're already working with another therapist, we can coordinate with them with your permission.
This follow-up session is included in the price of your intensive.
After Your Intensive
Once we've determined that an intensive is appropriate, we'll schedule a 60-minute treatment planning session, which is included in the price of your intensive.
During this session, we'll talk more specifically about your goals, identify potential EMDR targets if we're using EMDR, and discuss how you'd like to spend our time together.
I'll walk you through some of the options we can incorporate, including yoga, somatic exercises, mindfulness, iRest meditation, journaling, and other practices. You can tell me what interests you, what doesn't, and what you'd like to try.
We'll put together a plan for your intensive so you have an idea of what to expect when you arrive. And while it's helpful to have a plan, we can always make adjustments along the way.
You'll also receive a personalized workbook with exercises, journaling prompts, and space to reflect on what we're working on. You can use it during our time together and return to it afterward as you continue making sense of the experience.
Before Your Intensive
My Approach
We may spend a significant part of our time doing EMDR, but I also like to incorporate other ways of working. Sometimes that means getting off the couch for some gentle yoga, exploring what you're experiencing through somatic exercises, or taking time for meditation or journaling. We can also slow down and talk through what you're noticing and how it relates to your everyday life.
I want you to have time to get into the work without feeling rushed, but also time to take a break when you need one. We'll pay attention to how you're doing throughout the intensive and leave time at the end to make sense of what we've covered and discuss what comes next.
Wondering what a full day of therapy might actually look like?
A Sample Intensive Itinerary
Here's one example of how we could spend our time together. Every intensive is planned around your needs, so yours may look quite different.
9:00–9:45 AM | Arriving, Grounding & Setting Intentions
We'll start by getting settled and taking some time to prepare for the day. This might include gentle yoga, breathing exercises, somatic movement, or a guided mindfulness meditation. We'll also spend some time discussing your intentions for the day and what you'd like to focus on.
9:45–11:15 AM | EMDR Reprocessing
Once we're settled and ready to begin, we'll move into EMDR reprocessing, focusing on the experiences, memories, or beliefs we've identified beforehand. Having an extended period of time allows us to work without the usual pressure of wrapping up a 50-minute session.
11:15–11:30 AM | A Little Break
Stretch, have a snack, get some fresh air, or just take a few minutes to yourself.
11:30 AM–12:30 PM | Continuing Our Work
We'll return to EMDR processing or spend time exploring what's coming up. We can also incorporate somatic work or other therapeutic approaches when they're helpful.
12:30–1:00 PM | Lunch Break
Time to eat, relax, and take a break from the work.
1:00–2:15 PM | Processing & Integration
We'll check in about how you're doing and decide where to go from there. We may continue EMDR, explore something that emerged earlier in the day, or use movement, mindfulness, or other practices to support the work we've been doing.
2:15–3:00 PM | Reflection, iRest Meditation & Closing
I like to leave time at the end of an intensive to reflect on the experience rather than rushing out the door. We might finish with an iRest Yoga Nidra meditation, a guided practice that invites you to rest, notice your experience, and make room for whatever is present.
We'll also talk about what stood out to you, what you might notice in the days ahead, and any follow-up that would be helpful.
A Day Planned Around You
This is just an example, not a rigid schedule. We might spend more time doing EMDR, take additional breaks, or incorporate more yoga and somatic work. Some intensives are a few hours long, while others may take place over a full day, a weekend, or multiple days.
We'll discuss your goals beforehand and put together a plan that makes sense for you. And, of course, we can adjust that plan as we go.
Who Intensives May Be Helpful For
Who Intensives May Be Helpful For
- An intensive might be a good fit if there's something specific you've been wanting to work through, you feel like you're just getting started when your regular therapy session ends, or you'd prefer to set aside a larger block of time for therapy.
Who Intensives May Not Be a Good Fit For
Who Intensives May Not Be a Good Fit For
That's why I complete an assessment before scheduling. I want to understand what's going on and make sure this approach makes sense for you.
Are EMDR intensives more effective than weekly therapy?
Are EMDR intensives more effective than weekly therapy?
Neither approach is right for everyone. We'll talk about your goals and what makes the most sense for you.
In-Person & Virtual Options
In-Person & Virtual Options
We can talk about those options during your consultation.
Investment
Investment
- Half-Day Intensive (3 hours): $1,200
- Full-Day Intensive (6 hours, including lunch): $2,100
Both options include:
- A planning session before your intensive
- A personalized workbook with exercises, reflection prompts, and resources
- A follow-up session to help you integrate what we worked on
A separate initial assessment ($250) is required before scheduling to determine whether an intensive is appropriate for you.
We'll discuss which option makes the most sense for your goals during your consultation.