What are EMDR Intensive Sessions?
EMDR Intensives are a focused, accelerated way to do EMDR therapy. Instead of spreading sessions out weekly, they’re designed to help you work through trauma and emotional pain more quickly and in greater depth—getting to the root of things faster than the traditional approach.
What Makes EMDR Intensives Different?
Instead of 50- or 60-minute weekly sessions, EMDR intensives are usually scheduled in longer, concentrated blocks — for example:
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Half-day (3 hours)
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Full-day (6 hours)
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Multi-day formats (several consecutive days)
This allows for deeper, uninterrupted work on specific issues or themes, rather than spreading it out over months.
Why People Choose EMDR Intensives
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Faster progress: Condenses months of therapy into a few days.
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Focused attention: Targets specific trauma, limiting distractions from day-to-day life.
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Less disruption: Great for people with busy schedules or those who want relief quickly.
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Flexibility: Often offered in-person and sometimes virtually, depending on the therapist.