EMDR INTENSIVES

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing

A Focused, Accelerated Path to Healing

Healing from trauma, stress, or overwhelming life experiences doesn’t always fit neatly into a 50–60 minute weekly session. For many individuals, the depth of their experiences requires a therapeutic approach that offers more time, continuity, and space for meaningful breakthroughs.
That’s where EMDR Intensives come in.

What are EMDR Intensives?

EMDR Intensives are extended therapy sessions—often lasting several hours or scheduled over multiple days—that allow clients to work through trauma or emotional distress more efficiently than traditional therapy.

In an intensive, you receive:

Uninterrupted time to focus solely on your healing
A personalized treatment plan designed around your goals
Deep EMDR processing without the stop-start limitations of weekly therapy
Immediate integration and grounding work for emotional stability

This accelerated model supports faster progress and can lead to transformational relief in a shorter period of time.

How are EMDR Intensives Different from Traditional Counseling?

Weekly 50–60 minute sessions
Gradual processing over months
Sessions often spent catching up or managing immediate stress
Best for ongoing support, skill-building, and long-term care

Traditional Counseling

EMDR Intensives

Multi-hour or multi-day sessions
Designed for accelerated healing
Deep, uninterrupted processing of trauma and emotional distress
Ideal when clients want or need faster results
Reduces the stop-start effect of weekly sessions
Focused entirely on therapeutic work—"with EMDR Intensives, counseling comes first."

EMDR Intensives don’t replace traditional therapy; they enhance and accelerate healing for clients seeking deeper and more immediate progress.

Who Can Benefit from EMDR Intensives?

EMDR Intensives may be the right fit if you are:

Healing from childhood trauma or adverse experiences
Coping with recent traumatic events or significant life stressors
Feeling stuck in traditional therapy or wanting faster progress
A high-functioning professional with limited time for weekly appointments
Managing anxiety, panic, grief, or chronic overwhelm
Looking for a focused, immersive therapeutic experience

Many clients choose intensives when they want to create meaningful change quickly, or when weekly sessions simply aren’t enough to address the depth of their experiences.

What to Expect in Your EMDR Intensive

Each intensive begins with a thorough consultation to understand your history, goals, and needs. From there, Dr. Downey creates a tailored treatment plan that may include:

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Comprehensive assessment

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EMDR preparation and stabilization

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Extended EMDR reprocessing

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Integration, grounding, and emotional regulation strategies

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Personalized recommendations for aftercare or continued therapy

The goal is always the same: to provide a safe, supportive space for deep emotional work and lasting healing.

Is an EMDR Intensive Right for You?

If you’re ready to address trauma or emotional distress in a focused, intentional way, EMDR Intensives offer a powerful, evidence-based path forward. Many clients experience relief, clarity, and renewed capacity for life after just one intensive.

Learn More or Schedule a Consultation

To explore whether an EMDR Intensive is right for you, visit our online scheduling page or contact us directly by emailing ticcreferrals@gmail.com.

Your healing deserves dedicated time and space—and we’re here to support every step of the journey.