Why Longer EMDR Sessions Could Be the Key to Faster Trauma Recovery
If you’ve ever felt frustrated by the slow pace of weekly therapy, especially when working through trauma, anxiety, or overwhelm, you’re not alone. Traditional 50-minute sessions often end just as the REAL work begins. That’s why I offer extended EMDR sessions (90 to 120 minutes) in my Portland, Oregon EMDR therapy practice: to help you make meaningful progress more efficiently.
Who Are Extended EMDR Sessions For?
These longer sessions are ideal for:
Busy professionals who want to reduce the number of weekly appointments
Parents or caregivers with limited time for ongoing therapy
Clients who feel stuck in traditional talk therapy and want deeper movement
People who are motivated to heal and want focused support for anxiety, trauma, or PTSD
If you're ready to shift longstanding patterns or process complex trauma, but don’t want to spend the next six months in weekly therapy, extended sessions may be a better fit.
Why Choose Extended EMDR Sessions?
1. More Focused, Less Frustrating
In a 90- or 120-minute session, you don’t have to rush. You have space to drop in, do deeper work, and actually complete a full EMDR processing cycle — without getting cut off mid-breakthrough.
2. Save Time and Emotional Energy
Rather than coming in weekly for months, many clients find that just 2, 3 or 4 longer sessions can create significant relief. You save time and the emotional tax of constantly reopening wounds by moving through more in fewer visits.
3. Cost-Effective in the Long Run
Yes, longer sessions are a bigger upfront investment. But many clients spend less overall because they need fewer total sessions to get the results they want.
4. Ideal for Specific Challenges
These extended sessions are especially helpful for:
Single traumatic events such as
Car Accident or near-miss collisions
Medical emergency, diagnosis, surgery
Workplace Incident
Witnessing a disturbing event
Sudden loss
Persistent anxiety that hasn’t responded to other approaches
Relationship patterns that keep repeating
Unresolved grief or childhood trauma
Ready for a More Efficient Path to Healing?
If you’re looking for a private-pay EMDR therapist in Portland or anywhere in Oregon who offers longer sessions designed for real movement — not just maintenance — let’s talk.