DEMDR differs from traditional talk therapy in that it doesn’t rely on talking in detail about the distressing issue or event. For clients who are looking for an accelerated, long-lasting, and less talk-oriented approach in healing from trauma, EMDR may be a good fit.

EMDR is a somatic approach that taps into the body and nervous system, where trauma is often stored. Talk therapy alone doesn’t tap into the body and therefore may be limited in accessing and healing trauma in the body.

1 day intensive with 90 minute intake and 50 minute follow up: $1650

2 day intensive with 90 minute intake and 50 minute follow up: $2550

3 day intensive with 90 minute intake and 50 minute follow up: $3450

Because we spend more concentrated time processing difficult memories and emotions during an intensive, it’s normal to feel emotionally tired, more sensitive, or drained for a day or two afterward. Some clients also notice increased dreams or reflections as their mind and body continue to integrate the work.

Throughout the intensive, I’ll check in with you regularly and make adjustments to ensure the pace feels safe, manageable, and grounded. You’ll also leave with tools and strategies to support continued regulation and care in the days following our work together.

At this time, I only offer intensives to California residents online and in-person in my Irvine office that is conveniently located near the freeway, restaurants, and various hotels.

A one-day EMDR intensive offers focused time to work through a specific issue, recent event, or trigger that’s been difficult to move past in weekly therapy. Clients often use this format to process a single traumatic memory, relationship stress, or performance-related anxiety. By the end of the day, you can expect to feel more regulated, clear, and grounded with practical tools to support ongoing healing.

A 2–3 day EMDR intensive provides the time and depth needed for complex PTSD, early attachment trauma, or long-standing emotional patterns that require more space and continuity to process. Over the course of several days, we work through multiple phases of EMDR—strengthening nervous system regulation, reprocessing traumatic memories, and integrating new perspectives that create lasting change.

Many clients describe intensives as “months of therapy in just a few days,” allowing them to experience deeper healing and relief in a shorter amount of time.

I offer intensives both online and in-person, we’ll determine what will work best for you after our initial consultation.

An EMDR Intensive is not suitable if you’re currently in crisis and in need of immediate support.

An EMDR intensive may be a good fit if you’re ready to focus deeply on specific experiences or patterns that feel stuck. It’s ideal for those who want faster progress, prefer a focused format, or have limited time for ongoing weekly sessions. We’ll determine if EMDR intensives are the right approach for you during our initial consult call.

Both EMDR therapy and EMDR intensives use the same evidence-based approach to help you process and heal from difficult experiences. The difference is in the pacing and structure.
In weekly EMDR sessions, we move at a steady rhythm over time. In an intensive, we work in longer blocks. allowing for deeper focus and continuity that can create meaningful shifts in a shorter period. Some clients begin with weekly therapy and later choose an intensive, while others start with an intensive to make progress more quickly.

Yes, some clients work with their primary therapist for ongoing support and come for an EMDR intensive to focus on one specific area. With your consent, I can coordinate care with your therapist to ensure continuity and support before and after the intensive