An EMDR therapy intensive will allow you to go deep without having to stop and put your trauma away every week just to open it up again the next one. Intensives don’t resolve everything but they allow significant work to be done such that progress towards one’s goals is much more time effective and benefits can be experienced more quickly. Intensives are more efficient than typical weekly therapy they can target specific pain points or blocks in functioning and performing well.
Where Do Intensives Take Place?
Clients must be in Pennsylvania for intensives but your intensive may be held virtually or in person*.
When Are Intensives Scheduled?
Intensives are scheduled at a mutually convenient time over the course of one to three days or a week as scheduled between your schedule needs and Michelle’s schedule availability.
What Do Intensives Cost?
EMDR Intensives are customized to your therapeutic needs and individual preferences. Therefore, the following information is a guideline by which you can estimate the scope of your investment into your healing journey.
Each EMDR Intensive through Abundant Freedom Counseling, LLC includes three phases:
Phase 1: Preparation Session(s) – Either in two 45 minute virtual sessions or in one 1.5 hour session, you will meet with Michelle to set the stage for your intensive, plan for safety resources, select targets and goals, and review your intake paperwork while also learning more about what to expect from the EMDR and Intensive process.
Phase 2: Processing Session(s) – The processing session(s) are where the bulk of the intensive therapeutic work takes place, with time included/allotted in session for your comfort, rest breaks, and meals or snacks as you desire or need.
Phase 3: Post Intensive Session – The week following your Phase 2 Processing Session(s), we will meet for a 30 minute debriefing session where we can review the progress you have made, your needs at that time, and discuss your plan for your next steps in your healing journey. Sometimes, one intensive will be enough to reach your goals. Sometimes, you may return to your regular weekly therapist with significant progress having been made, and sometimes, you may wish to book a secondary intensive for some time in the future.
The Following Intensive Options are our standard offerings:
6 Hour Intensive 9 Hour Intensive 12 Hour Intensive
Includes… $1750. $2475. $3295.
Phase 1 – Preparation: 1.5 hours 1.5 hours 1.5 hours
Phase 2 – Processing: 4 hours 7 hours 10 hours
Phase 3 – Post Follow-Up: .5 hours .5 hours .5 hours
All Intensives Include a Customized Client Workbook for your Preparation, Processing, and Follow-Up needs.
*In person intensive services will incur an additional fee of $250. to the package price below and include meals, snacks, and beverages. Referrals for accommodations can also be arranged by Abundant Freedom Counseling, LLC for those traveling from out-of-state or out-of-town for in-person sessions.
**EMDR intensives are not covered by insurance, but we do accept HSA, FSA, and Credit Card Payments.
Client preparation workbook and scheduling are secured with a non-refundable deposit of half of the price of the intensive.
Payment arrangements are available for the remaining balance.
