EMDR Intensive Retreats

The Counseling and Wellness Group offers EMDR Intensive Retreats which are concentrated therapy sessions that allow for the client to move through traumatic memories without interruption. Each EMDR Intensive Retreat is individualized to the client’s needs and outlined between client and therapist with the goal of compressing therapeutic work into a shorter amount of time. This format of EMDR is beneficial for clients with busy schedules and/or looking to do some trauma work while maintaining a relationship with their referring therapist. Sessions range from 4-hour, full-day, or multi-day, concluded by a complimentary follow-up session. Current mental health literature has shown the EMDR intensive format to be an effective evidence-based treatment to reduce not only the duration of treatment but trauma symptoms as well.  All intensive therapists are certified EMDR therapists by EMDRIA and skilled at the management of complex trauma. 

How to know if an EMDR intensive might be right for you: 

• Weekly or biweekly sessions are not possible with your schedule and you are looking to compress therapeutic work
• Time limits of traditional therapy sessions have interrupted your reprocessing experience
• You have a strong connection with your current therapist and want to see a provider for specific EMDR work with the ability to quickly return to your existing therapist 
• You might feel stuck and need to address a specific topic before making progress in other areas of your life 

EMDR Intensive Sessions are not covered by insurance. However, the initial appointment and “wrap up” sessions can be submitted to approved insurance providers. 

WHAT TO EXPECT FOR AN EMDR INTENSIVE?

• Complimentary meet and greet phone call with therapist to determine if an EMDR intensive is right for you. Your therapist will walk you through the steps and help you get a sense of what to expect as well as cost. 
• Assessment Appointment – This is a virtual or in person appointment between client and therapist in which specific goals of the intensive are outlined, as well as “targets” or the areas that will be addressed during the intensive. You will also discuss resources to address any strong or distressing emotions that arise during this work. This session can be billed to your insurance company if your therapist is in-network. 
• Intensives range from 4-hour, full day to consecutive days. Your therapist will also fuse in meditation, yoga or creative strategies if clinically indicated. 
• Complimentary follow-up session, either virtual or in person. 

4-hour intensive during business hours: $525

4-hour intensive during evening/weekend hours: $725

Full-day  intensive during business hours: $1200

Full-day intensive during evening/weekend hours: $1600