EMDR

Therapy Intensives

in Emeryville, California

Are ongoing weekly sessions not ideal for you?

A Therapy Intensive may be exactly what you’re looking for!

Want to see progress without months of weekly sessions?

Ready to get to the root of the problem, not just manage symptoms?

Need more time than 50 minutes to actually dig in and do the work?

Let’s dive in!

What is an EMDR Therapy Intensive?

Unhurried time to process trauma, reshape patterns, or expand performance goals.

An EMDR therapy intensive is a focused, short-term therapy format that allows for deep, accelerated healing over the course of a few powerful days. Instead of meeting for weekly 50-minute sessions, we work together for two or three 4-hour sessions within a 1-2 weeks.

This approach is ideal if you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or ready to move through something specific without the stop-and-start of weekly therapy.

It can help you make meaningful progress in a fraction of the time, often reducing the total number of sessions needed overall.

Throughout the intensive, you’ll move through multiple rounds of EMDR with regular breaks for grounding, reflection, and nervous system regulation. I’ll support you in staying centered and resourced throughout the process.

Afterward, it’s normal to feel emotionally tender or mentally tired as your brain continues to process. I’ll help you prepare for post-intensive care and offer follow-up support to integrate what we’ve worked through.

Why choose a Therapy Intensive?

An Intensive is effective and efficient.

  1. Save time. Weekly therapy often includes hidden time costs such as travel, settling in, and wrapping up. With intensives, every minute is focused time. You receive more support in fewer sessions without the weekly logistics.

  2. Get more value. Research shows that intensives can be more effective than weekly sessions. While the upfront cost is higher, they often lead to faster progress and can save you time and money over the long term.

  3. Feel better faster. Start feeling more focused at work, more present at home, and more at ease in your downtime without waiting months for results.

Initial Consult

Our work begins with a brief video consultation to determine whether an intensive is the right fit for your needs. You’ll have a chance to ask questions, share what’s bringing you to therapy, and get a feel for how I work. If we decide to move forward, we’ll schedule your intake and reserve your intensive dates.

Comprehensive Intake Session

Before we dive into the Intensive, we meet for a longer intake session. Here, we explore your history, goals, and what you hope to gain from this experience.

If you choose to add low-dose Ketamine to your EMDR Therapy Intensive, you will be scheduled for a consultation with a partnering doctor for assessment, treatment planning, and prescription.

Preparation Workbook

You’ll receive a guided workbook to complete at home between our intake and your intensive. This is not busywork, it’s a therapeutic tool designed to help you clarify goals, track past experiences, identify themes, and reflect on your emotional landscape. It lays the groundwork for more focused, effective processing once your intensive begins.

Therapy Intensive Sessions

Your 12 Hour EMDR intensive takes place over three separate days within a two-week period.

Each day includes two hours of EMDR therapy in the Morning, followed an hour break, and two hours of therapy in the afternoon. If you are adding low-dose Ketamine to your Intensive, your dose will be self-administered during the session.

This pacing allows you to go deep without becoming overwhelmed, and the time between sessions gives your mind and body space to integrate the work.

Our Healing Environment

Thoughtful, Retreat-Like Care

I’ve designed intensives to feel calm, supportive, and restorative. My office environment is quiet and private, with soft lighting, grounding objects, and cozy touches like blankets, tea, sparkling water, and nourishing snacks available throughout the day. There is space for rest, reflection, and movement, and we close each day with a simple ritual to help your nervous system settle and transition gently back into the world outside.

  • Heated Zero Gravity Chair

  • Weighted & Regular Blankets

  • Weighted & Regular Pillows

  • Soft & Adjustable Lighting

  • Sensory Fidgets

  • Noise Canceling Headphones

  • Warm & Cool Hand Towels

  • Low-Scent Environment

  • Wheelchair Accessible Building

  • Gender Neutral Restrooms

  • Free Parking in our Private Lot

  • Complementary Refreshments

What does an EMDR Intensive cost?

12 Hour EMDR Therapy Intensive

Investment: $4,200

Designed to help you work through stubborn symptoms more effectively and efficiently than traditional weekly therapy.

  1. Intro: 20 min Intro Video Call

  2. Interview: 1 hour Pre-Intensive Interview

  3. Preparation: Intensive Workbook to complete at home

  4. Your Intensive Sessions: 12 Hours over 3 days

    Three 4-hour EMDR therapy sessions within 1-2 weeks

If we meet your goals in under 12 hours, we might decide to end the intensive early. I will not charge you for time you do not use and will deduct that time from the total cost prorated by the hour.

8 Hour EMDR Therapy Intensive

Investment: $2,800

Designed to help you work through stubborn symptoms more effectively and efficiently than traditional weekly therapy.

  1. Intro: 20 min Intro Video Call

  2. Interview: 1 hour Pre-Intensive Interview

  3. Preparation: Prep Workbook to complete at home

  4. Your Intensive Sessions: 8 Hours over 2 Days

    Two 4-hour EMDR therapy sessions within 1 week

If we meet your goals in under 8 hours, we might decide to end the intensive early. I will not charge you for time you do not use and will deduct that time from the total cost prorated by the hour.


Financing Available through Care Credit

I've partnered with CareCredit to offer deferred-interest financing, making intensive therapy more accessible.

With this option, you won’t pay any interest as long as your balance is paid in full within the promotional period ( up to 24 months).

FAQs about Therapy Intensives

  • My therapy intensives are 4 hours long including breaks. We will meet 3 days over the course of 1-2 weeks. Sessions are scheduled with 2 hours in the morning, an hour break for lunch, followed by two hours in the early afternoon.

  • Intensives can be highly effective for those who are looking to make significant progress in a shorter period of time. The focused, in-depth nature of these sessions often lead to more noticeable shifts in a shorter time frame.

  • Intensives are ideal for individuals who feel they need deeper, more concentrated work than weekly sessions can provide. It is also helpful for those who are dealing with persistent trauma-related symptoms, want to make rapid progress, or have limited time due to their schedules.

  • Intensives can be emotionally intense, and clients may experience temporary discomfort as they process difficult memories or emotions. However, these reactions are typically short-lived and are a natural part of the healing process.

  • I am an out-of-network provider. I do not take insurance, but can provide you with the documentation you need to submit to your insurance company for reimbursement.

    I partner with a company called Mentaya, which is a service that streamlines getting reimbursed through out-of-network benefits. For more details, see Mentaya.

    I also partner with CareCredit, which offers zero interest financing options for mental health care expenses.