Many people who seek an EMDR Therapy Intensive have already spent months—or even years—trying to move forward.

They may understand logically that the event is over, yet their body continues to react as though the danger is still present.

Perhaps you find yourself replaying what happened over and over, avoiding reminders of the experience, feeling constantly on edge, or carrying guilt and self-blame that won't seem to go away. You may know what happened wasn't your fault, yet still feel weighed down by it.

For some, this looks like a traumatic birth that continues to feel unfinished. For others, it may be pregnancy loss, a difficult medical experience, military-related trauma, or painful experiences from childhood.

An EMDR Therapy Intensive provides dedicated time and space to focus on healing without the interruptions that often occur in weekly therapy.

Unlike traditional weekly therapy, an EMDR Therapy Intensive provides dedicated time to focus on healing without having to stop and restart the process each week. Many clients find that this concentrated approach allows them to make meaningful progress toward the goals that brought them to therapy. 

An EMDR Therapy Intensive is an extended therapy session designed to provide focused time and support for trauma processing. Rather than meeting for 50–60 minutes each week, an intensive allows us to dedicate several hours—or multiple days—to your healing process.

This concentrated format can be especially helpful for individuals navigating birth trauma, pregnancy and infant loss, medical trauma, military-related trauma, first responder trauma, or painful experiences from their past who are looking for a more focused approach than traditional weekly therapy. 

EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is an evidence-based therapy that helps the brain process experiences that may feel stuck or unresolved. During an intensive, we use EMDR and other trauma-informed approaches to support healing while maintaining attention to your pace, safety, and readiness.

EMDR Intensives Available:

1-Day Intensive: Ideal for a single trauma target or focused area of concern

2-Day Intensive: Additional time for deeper processing and integration

3-Day Intensive:  Comprehensive support for complex trauma, multiple treatment targets, or individuals seeking additional time for processing and integration. 

Choosing an EMDR Intensive is an investment in your healing, and finding the right therapist matters.

As a Certified EMDR Therapist and Certified Perinatal Mental Health professional (PMH-C), I specialize in helping adults heal from birth trauma, reproductive trauma and loss, medical trauma, military and first responder trauma, childhood trauma, and other overwhelming life experiences. With more than 15 years of experience across hospitals, community mental health settings, domestic violence programs, adoption agencies, child advocacy centers, and private practice, I understand not only the impact of trauma itself, but also the unique challenges that can arise during pregnancy, postpartum, military service, caregiving, and major life transitions. 

As a military spouse and law enforcement family member, I also bring a personal understanding of the unique stressors, transitions, and challenges that can affect military and first responder families. 

EMDR Intensives are designed to provide focused time for meaningful trauma healing without waiting months for weekly therapy. 

My approach integrates EMDR with Internal Family Systems (IFS), DBT skills, mindfulness, and somatic approaches to help clients process trauma, strengthen self-compassion, and reconnect with a greater sense of safety, confidence, and choice. 

EMDR Therapy Intensives are not simply longer therapy sessions. 

They require thoughtful preparation, careful pacing, and attention to each client's unique history, strengths, and goals. My role is to create a structured, supportive experience that honors your unique history, goals, and pace while promoting meaningful healing. 

Virtual EMDR Therapy Intensives are available throughout Virginia, Maryland, Washington DC, and Michigan.