EMDR Intensives in Groton, Connecticut

An EMDR Intensive Therapy Session is a focused, extended therapy session using Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing therapy. Sessions last anywhere from a few hours to several days in order to accelerate the healing process. During these sessions, we will focus on resolving a specific issue or incident. You will be able to experience the benefits of months of therapy within one day. This approach is ideal for people dealing with trauma, anxiety or stressful events. Benefits of EMDR IntensivesAccelerated Progress — Condense months of therapy into a single dayFocused Healing — Target specific events, symptoms, or belief systemsFlexible Scheduling — Ideal for people with busy or unpredictable schedulesAdjunctive Support — Great supplement to ongoing weekly therapyEfficient Results — A 3-hour intensive can equal 5 standard sessions

Both approaches use the same evidence-based EMDR treatment model. The primary difference is the amount of time we spend working together.Traditional EMDR therapy generally takes place in weekly sessions, allowing us to work through experiences gradually. Intensives provide several hours of focused treatment in a shorter period, which can be helpful for specific traumatic experiences or people who prefer fewer, longer appointments.Don't worry about which one to choose. We'll decide which one makes more sense to your goals, your needs, and your schedule together on your initial consultation call.

The Process: How It WorksEvery intensive follows a structured four-stage process to ensure you are prepared, supported, and grounded throughout the experience.Phase 1: The Fit Call (20 Minutes)A brief phone consultation to discuss your specific goals and determine if an intensive format is the most appropriate clinical fit for your history.Phase 2: Intake & Preparation (90 Minutes)Approximately one week prior to your intensive. We clarify exactly what your session will look like. We’ll review your past and present, identify the beliefs and memories causing your current disturbance, and select your specific "targets"—the memories, situations, or future events we will process together.Phase 3: The EMDR IntensiveWe use bilateral stimulation (tapping, handheld tappers, or eye movements) to help your brain reprocess targets into a more adaptive, less distressing state. Because it typically takes 45–90 minutes to fully reprocess a single target, these extended sessions allow us to finish what we start.Phase 4: Integration & Review (60 Minutes)Approximately one week after your intensive. We review your symptoms, discuss the changes you are noticing, and address any lingering sensations. I will provide recommendations for any follow-up treatment if needed.

That depends on your experiences and treatment goals. Some people may find that a focused intensive addresses the primary issue they wanted to work through. Others may benefit from additional EMDR sessions or ongoing therapy if working through this incident opens new memeories or events from their past they'd like to work through, too.Your package includes a one-hour follow-up session to review your progress and reinforce how to keep your progress. If you want additional sessions, or realize you have additional past experiences you want to visit now, we can talk about it then. If I notice you would benefit from additional sessions, I will recommend it.

Car AccidentsSexual or Physical AssaultSudden Death or LossRelationship Loss (Romantic relationship or Friendship)Workplace IncidentsBullyingChildhood TraumaDisturbing or intrusive memoriesFeeling stuck despite prior therapy

Yes, EMDR Intensives can be used to address distressing childhood experiences. However, childhood trauma often involves multiple memories, layered family relationships, and deeply held beliefs that may require more extensive treatment.During your consultation, we'll discuss your history and determine whether an intensive is appropriate or whether ongoing EMDR therapy would offer more support.

I offer two types of EMDR Intensives: half-day and full day. Full Day Intensive Therapy Session Includes:90-minute intake and preparation session3-hour EMDR intensive, with breaks as needed1-hour follow-up and integration session Package Price: $2,390Half-Day Intensive Session Includes:90-minute intake and preparation session6 hours of EMDR intensive therapy, with breaks as needed60-minute follow-up and integration sessionEMDR therapy workbookPackage Price: $1,550You don't need to choose a package before reaching out. We will discuss your treatment goals and which option is the most appropriate during your consultation. Unfortunately, EMDR intensives aren't covered by insurance at this time, so they're available through private pay only.Please also note:"You have the right to receive a “Good Faith Estimate” explaining how much your medical and mental health care will cost. If you are uninsured or choose not to use your insurance, federal law gives you the right to receive an estimate of expected charges before you receive services. You can ask for a Good Faith Estimate at any time."

No. Unfortunately, EMDR Intensives are not covered by insurance and private pay only. We'll review the investment and what's included before scheduling your treatment.

I offer in-person EMDR intensives at my office in Groton, Connecticut, serving clients from Mystic, New London, and surrounding Southeastern Connecticut communities.I also offer online EMDR therapy for clients located anywhere in Connecticut. During your consultation, we can discuss whether a virtual intensive is appropriate for your needs.