EMDR Intensives ~ Portland, OR

Focused therapy. Faster healing. Real change.

Breakthroughs made faster. Experience relief, healing, and real change in a matter of hours.

An EMDR Intensive is a dedicated block of time focused entirely on your healing. Unlike weekly sessions, intensives allow us to dive deeply into your goals without interruption, helping you move through what’s been holding you back and experience meaningful breakthroughs and relief in less time. An EMDR Intensive may be a good fit if:

  • You want to experience deeper healing, faster

  • You’ve had a painful or overwhelming experience that still impacts your life

  • You’ve tried weekly therapy but feel stuck or on the verge of a breakthrough

  • You want to prepare for a major life event like a wedding, becoming a parent, a medical procedure, a new job, or a move

  • You’ve done EMDR before and know it helps you feel better

  • You’re looking for a cost-effective, focused approach to therapy

What is an EMDR Intensive?

What can an EMDR Intensive help with?    

  • Recent traumatic experience:

    • Car accident

    • Medical Trauma

    • Break Up 

    • Job Loss

    • & More

  • Stress/Overwhelm

  • Burnout

  • Anxiety & Panic

  • PTSD/Trauma

  • Self Esteem & Confidence

How It Works: What does and EMDR Intensive Include?

1. Initial Consultation

A Free 20 minute consultation to talk through your needs, answer questions, and see if an EMDR Intensive is the right fit for you.

2. Assessment & Preparation (90 minutes)

A dedicated session to set goals and prepare for EMDR. We will identify the memories, beliefs, emotions, or images that you’d like relief from, and establish the groundwork for your intensive.

3. The Intensive

Focused EMDR sessions held in 3-hour blocks, offered as:

  • Single Session (3 hours)

  • 1-Day Intensive

  • 2-Day Intensive

  • 3-Day Intensive

4. Follow-Up Session (90 minutes)

After your intensive, we’ll meet again to check in, process insights, and support your ongoing healing.

How are EMDR Intensives More Cost and Time Efficient than Weekly Therapy?

EMDR Intensives offer extended, uninterrupted time—15 minutes to check in, 2.5 hours of focused EMDR, and 15 minutes to close. This allows for faster healing and deeper relief.

In just a few sessions, you may fully resolve one or several memories, without the interruptions of weekly therapy. This means fewer appointments, less time away from work, faster progress, and reduced financial strain.

Ready For Your Breakthrough?

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You’ve got Questions, I’ve got answers.

Check out the FAQs below to learn more about EMDR Intensives. If you don’t see your question listed, or if you’re ready to schedule your free consultation, click below to send a message.

EMDR Intensives in Portland OR

FAQs

  • EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) therapy is a research-backed approach that helps people heal from trauma, anxiety, and other overwhelming experiences. Rather than just talking about what happened, EMDR helps your brain process and “re-file” painful memories so they no longer feel as triggering or overwhelming. Through guided eye movements or other forms of bilateral stimulation, EMDR allows you to release the emotional intensity of the past and move forward with greater calm, clarity, and resilience . If you want to learn more, check out this page.

  • An EMDR Intensive may be right for you if you’re ready to dive deeply into your healing and create meaningful change. Intensives are especially helpful if you have a specific memory, belief, or experience that keeps showing up in your life and getting in the way. They’re designed for people who are stable and not currently in crisis, but who feel ready to focus, move forward, and experience real transformation.

  • Yes! EMDR Intensives can be just as effective online as they are in person. To get the most out of your experience, you’ll need a laptop or desktop computer, a quiet and private space, and a reliable internet connection. Many people also find it helpful to use noise-canceling headphones and to have a few cozy or comforting items nearby to help them feel grounded during the process.

  • EMDR Intensives give you the results you would get from months of therapy in a much shorter period of time. If you add up the cost of weekly therapy, an EMDR Intensive is actually more cost effective. Instead of waiting months, you can get the same results in a few days.

  • The cost of an EMDR Intensive varies depending on the length and format.

    • 90-Minute Assessment: $285

    • Intensive Sessions: $200 per hour (up to 3 hours per day)

    • 90-Minute Follow-Up: $285

    For example, a 1-day intensive package that includes the assessment, a 3-hour intensive session, and the follow-up session costs $1,170 total.

    Many clients find that intensives are more time-efficient and cost-effective than weekly therapy, since they allow for faster progress and significant relief in fewer sessions.

  • What you can expect depends on your unique circumstances, which is why we start with a consultation and a 90-minute assessment. This gives us a chance to identify your goals and determine the right format for you. For example, a single incident—like a car accident—might be fully processed in a 3-hour intensive, while a more extensive trauma history may benefit from a 2- or 3-day intensive. I’ll make sure you have a clear idea of what to expect during our free consultation so you feel supported and prepared before we begin.

Schedule Your Intensive Now.

Schedule Your Intensive Now.

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