What is an EMDR Intensive?
Our EMDR intensives program is a personalized approach to healing that offers a personally tailored opportunity to do deep work in a limited amount of time.
What is EMDR?
EMDR, or Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, is an evidence-based therapy approach widely recognized for its effectiveness in treating trauma-related issues. It's a structured, eight-phase process that uses bilateral stimulation to access the emotional part of the brain and assists individuals in processing distressing memories and resolving the emotional, cognitive, and physiological impacts of trauma. EMDR has been instrumental in helping countless people heal from a wide range of traumatic experiences, from accidents and loss to emotional abuse and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
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How Long Are Intensives?
EMDR Intensives are extended sessions scheduled from 3 hours to two days to help clients get movement in "stuck" areas. 3-hour sessions (current clients only) include 2.5 hours of clinical work and a half hour integration break. 5-hour sessions offer 4 hours of clinical work and a one-hour integration break. 2-day intensives are 8 hours of clinical work with a one-hour integration break each day.
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What Issues Can it Help With?
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PTSD
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Depression
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Anxiety
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Imposter Syndrome
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Grief and Loss
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Perfectionism
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Low Self-Worth
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many more!
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How Do I Know if This is Right for Me?
An Intensive might be the right fit for you if:
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You're looking to do deeper work and have limited time
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You're stable and not in crisis
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Your day-to-day struggles aren't improving
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You're feeling stuck in traditional therapy
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You're committed to healing
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Are they offered online or in-person?
We currently offer intensives virtually for all clients in the state of Maryland or Pennsylvania at the time of the intensive.
Intensive EMDR Therapy Services in Maryland
Types of EMDR Intensives:
3 Hour EMDR Intensive
Current clients only
Sometimes, a standard therapy session isn’t enough to fully process a traumatic memory or work through a stuck point. Our 3-hour trauma therapy intensive gives existing clients the focused space needed to dive into EMDR therapy for deeper breakthroughs.
Best for:
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Accelerating progress between regular therapy sessions
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Processing a single, significant trauma or event
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Overcoming a specific mental or emotional block
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Re-establishing momentum after a therapy break
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Includes:
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3 hours of EMDR (2.5 clinical hours and a half hour integration break
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Personalized pre-session preparation plan
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Follow-up check-in via secure messaging​​​​​
5-Hour EMDR & Trauma Therapy Intensive
If you’re ready for a full day of concentrated healing, the 5-hour EMDR intensive provides the time to work on multiple themes, address long-standing triggers, and integrate mind-body regulation strategies. This extended session blends EMDR therapy, IFS, and Polyvagal practices for layered, holistic trauma recovery.
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Best for:
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Processing multiple memories or interconnected traumas
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Addressing long-term patterns that keep you stuck
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Combining talk therapy with somatic regulation tools
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Preparing for or integrating after major life changes
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Includes:
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5 hours of EMDR therapy with built-in rest breaks (4 hours of clinical work with a one-hour integration break)
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Nervous system regulation practices throughout the day
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Written self-care and integration plan for after your session
2-Day EMDR Intensive
Our 2-day (8 clinical hour) trauma therapy intensive offers the possibility for months of therapy progress in just 48 hours. This immersive experience is ideal for clients looks to do deeper healing in a safe, structured environment.
Best for:
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Addressing multi-layered memories and emotional triggers
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Preparing for or recovering from a major life transition
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Building skills and tools you can continue using long-term
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Two full days (up to 4 hours each) of EMDR, IFS, and Polyvagal therapy
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Trauma-informed yoga or meditation for mind-body healing
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Integration breaks to prevent overwhelm
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Pre-intensive consultation to define goals
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Post-intensive follow-up session for ongoing support