More time. More focus.
Some therapeutic work benefits from more than fifty minutes.
EMDR Intensives provide extended time to focus on a specific experience, memory, or treatment goal without having to stop when a traditional therapy session ends.
Longer sessions allow more room for preparation, processing, and integration, with less time spent starting and stopping the work from week to week.
At Coastal Wellness, intensives are offered in person and thoughtfully structured around you, your goals, and what is clinically appropriate.
When an Intensive Makes Sense
An EMDR Intensive may be a good fit when there is something specific you want to work on and you would benefit from having more uninterrupted time to do it.
You may have an experience that continues to affect you even though you understand what happened. You may have done therapy before but still feel stuck in one particular area, or weekly therapy may simply be difficult to fit into your life.
An intensive can also complement ongoing therapy, providing focused EMDR work while you continue working with your regular therapist.
An intensive creates more space for the work. It does not rush the work.
Complex Trauma Takes Time
More time does not mean every experience can, or should, be resolved in a few days.
When trauma is connected to a specific event or clearly defined treatment target, an intensive can provide dedicated time to focus on that experience.
Complex, developmental, or repeated trauma is different. It often involves multiple experiences and patterns that developed over time and may require more preparation, multiple treatment targets, and continued therapy.
An intensive can still be an important part of that work by creating focused time to address one part of a larger treatment picture, without the expectation that everything needs to be addressed at once.
Your therapist will work with you to determine the pace and scope of treatment based on your history, goals, readiness, and individual needs.
Two Ways to Work Intensively
We offer two EMDR Intensive formats. Both provide individualized treatment, with the format and pacing determined by your needs, goals, and clinical readiness.
For complex or longstanding trauma, three consecutive days may be one part of a longer course of treatment rather than the completion of all trauma work.
What Your Intensive Includes
Both EMDR Intensive formats include:
- Individualized assessment and treatment planning
- Preparation and resourcing
- Extended EMDR processing time
- Breaks and pacing based on your window of tolerance
- Treatment workbook and resource guide
- Integration and recommendations for next steps
Your intensive is structured around your individual needs rather than a predetermined amount of processing.
Investment & Payment
EMDR Intensives are self-pay services and are not billed to or reimbursed by insurance.
Three-Session EMDR Intensive
$1,875
Three-Day Consecutive EMDR Intensive
$2,800
A deposit is required to reserve your EMDR Intensive. Payment plans are available, and HSA and FSA cards may be used for payment.
Cancellation & Rescheduling
Because EMDR Intensives reserve extended blocks of clinical time, they have a separate cancellation and rescheduling policy from standard therapy appointments.
- 48 hours or more before your intensive
- You may cancel or reschedule without a fee.
- 24–48 hours before your intensive
- A fee equal to 50% of the intensive cost will apply.
- Less than 24 hours before your intensive, or a no-show
- The full intensive cost will apply.
If you need to cancel or reschedule, please contact our office as soon as possible.
The Research Behind Intensive EMDR
Research has examined intensive EMDR treatment for PTSD and trauma-related symptoms, including programs that provide EMDR over consecutive days or within condensed treatment formats.
Studies have found that intensive approaches can be effective for some individuals, including those with complex trauma histories. As with any treatment, outcomes vary, and the appropriate format depends on the individual.
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Intensive application of trauma-focused therapy seems to be well tolerated in patients with PTSD, enabling faster symptom reduction with similar, or even better, results, while reducing the risk that patients drop out prematurely.
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Intensive EMDR treatment is feasible and is indicative of reliable improvement in PTSD symptoms in a very short time frame.
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An intensive program using EMDR therapy is a potentially safe and effective treatment alternative for complex PTSD.
Start With a Conversation
Not sure whether an EMDR Intensive is right for you?
A free 15-minute phone consultation gives you an opportunity to ask questions, talk briefly about what you’re hoping to work on, and determine whether an intensive may be an appropriate next step.
Book a Free 15-Minute Phone Consultation
Prefer to contact us directly? Call (321) 757-4015 or Text (321) 286-7033.