EMDR Intensives

What We Offer

EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) Intensives are designed for individuals seeking rapid progress in processing trauma, anxiety, and other distressing experiences.

Unlike traditional weekly sessions, EMDR intensives compress multiple hours of therapy into a few consecutive days, allowing clients to engage deeply and make significant strides in healing.

Participants in Intensives can expect enhanced emotional clarity, reduced distress, new coping strategies, and a sense of empowerment.

Many leave the intensive feeling hopeful and equipped to navigate their emotional landscape more effectively. Follow-up support is encouraged to help integrate the experiences and maintain progress.

Common Benefits of EMDR Intensives

Faster Relief

Our intensives allow for concentrated work on your specific challenges, enabling you to dive deeper into your healing process.

Because EMDR intensives take places over days instead of weeks, there is less need to use therapy time to address weekly challenges and barriers that interfere with being able to stay focused on therapy goals.

Flexible Scheduling

We offer various intensive formats to accommodate your needs, whether it’s a full day or a series of shorter sessions. For many, it may be difficult to find the time every week to attend therapy.

Intensives are a good fit for those who can more easily find a few days to commit to treatment, rather than a weekly routine over a long period of time.

Experienced Guidance

With specialized experience in trauma-informed therapy, Dr. Alex Ertl and Dr. Stephanie Taylor are dedicated to creating a safe and supportive environment for your healing journey.

Who is a Good Fit for an Intensive?

Intensives are ideal for individuals who are ready to engage deeply in their healing process. Those with prior therapy experience, specific trauma-related goals, and a strong motivation for change often find this format particularly beneficial. Additionally, individuals who can dedicate time to an intensive format will likely experience the most significant outcomes.

Research Supporting EMDR Intensives

‌Improves PTSD symptoms

The intensive therapy format significantly improved PTSD symptoms, with 55-62% of participants achieving clinically significant changes at post-treatment and three-month follow-up. The intensive format effectively addressed severe PTSD symptoms, with 52-62% of patients losing their PTSD diagnosis at follow-up. Read this research.

Patients experienced a significant reduction in PTSD symptoms, with improvements maintained at follow-up. Overall, the study supports the notion that intensive application EMDR can be an effective treatment option for individuals with severe PTSD, particularly in complex cases. Read this research.

Reduces depression and anxiety

Patients also reported reductions in depression and anxiety, alongside improved well-being and interpersonal functioning. The effect sizes were notably large, comparable to previous inpatient programs and other intensives treatments. Read this research.

High satisfaction, low drop out

Participants expressed high satisfaction with the treatment, with no dropouts and excellent attendance rates. Read this research.

A major benefit of the intensive format is patient retention: the dropout rate was less than 3%, significantly lower than the average 22.2% seen in traditional weekly treatments. Overall, the intensive format is safe and effective and shown to significantly decreased the severity of PTSD symptoms. Read this research.

Safe for severe and complex PTSD

This study investigated the safety, feasibility, and acceptability of intensive application of EMDR therapy in patients with severe PTSD, without prior stabilization. The findings indicated that this intensive approach is safe, as no adverse events were reported, and there were no dropouts during treatment. Read this research.

This study explored the effectiveness of an intensive treatment program of EMDR therapy for patients suffering from several PTSD and multiple comorbidities. Results show a high response rate: over 80% of patients experienced a clinically meaningful response to treatment, and more than 50% no longer met the criteria for PTSD following the intensive program. Read this research.

Preparing for Your Intensive

To maximize the benefits of your Intensive, consider the following preparation tips:

Set Clear Goals: Reflect on what you hope to achieve during the intensive. Having specific goals can help guide the sessions and focus your efforts.
Create a Comfortable Environment: Ensure that you have a safe and comfortable space for your sessions. This can help you feel more at ease and open during the process.
Practice Self-Care: Engage in self-care activities leading up to your intensive. This might include mindfulness practices, journaling, or spending time in nature to help ground yourself.
Be Open and Honest: Approach the sessions with an open mind and a willingness to explore your feelings and experiences. Honesty with yourself and your therapist will enhance the effectiveness of the therapy.

Your Healing Journey Awaits

If you feel ready to embark on this transformative journey, we invite you to reach out. Together, we can explore how an Intensives can support your unique path to healing and growth.

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