Healing Without the Rush: The Gift of Extended EMDR

Why Extended EMDR Sessions Can Help You Heal Faster (and Deeper)

EMDR therapy goes deep. When you’re in the middle of reprocessing a painful memory and boom—time’s up—it can feel frustrating. We have to pause, ground, and wait a whole week (or more) to pick up where we left off.

By the time we get back to it, we often spend part of the session just reconnecting to the memory or emotion. That stop-and-start rhythm can slow down your healing.

That’s why extended and intensive EMDR sessions can be a game changer.

What Are Extended EMDR Sessions?

Extended sessions are longer than the traditional 50-minute hour—usually 90 minutes, 2 hours, or more. Intensives are customized, longer blocks of time (sometimes half or full days) designed to help you go deeper and move through more in a shorter timeframe.

In other words: more time, less interruption, and more momentum toward your healing.

Why More Time Can Mean Faster Healing:

We Stay in the Flow

Longer sessions allow us to reprocess a memory fully without interruption. You’re not stuck in limbo between sessions—we keep the momentum going so you walk away with relief, not unfinished business.

You May Need Fewer Sessions

Extended time often means faster results. We can get more done in one session, which can reduce the number of total sessions needed.

We Can Tackle More Complex Material

Some experiences are layered or interconnected. More time means we can explore these safely and thoroughly without rushing.

You Leave Feeling Lighter

The goal of EMDR is resolution. With extended time, you’re more likely to walk away feeling calmer, clearer, and more at peace.

Is Extended or Intensive EMDR Right for You?

If you're ready to go deeper, want faster results, or need a more flexible format that fits your life, extended EMDR might be the answer.

📩 Curious? Let’s talk. Reach out to schedule a free consultation and see what’s possible when you give yourself the time and space to heal.