EMDR & Trauma Intensives
in Bethlehem, Pa
A more focused way to work with trauma
Sometimes you know exactly what you want to work on.
There’s an experience, memory, or period of time that still feels very present, even though you know it’s over.
You may have talked about it. You may understand why it affects you. You may know all the coping skills.
And your brain and body are still responding like it’s happening now.
EMDR intensives offer a different way to approach trauma therapy.
Instead of meeting for 50 minutes and picking back up the following week, an intensive gives us a longer block of focused time to do the work.
What Is a Trauma Intensive?
An EMDR intensive is an extended trauma therapy session that gives us more uninterrupted time for processing, regulation, breaks, and closure.
Intensives may be appropriate for:
A specific traumatic event or distressing memory
A recent critical incident
A car accident
A traumatic birth or medical experience
An assault or significant loss
A difficult call or incident for a first responder
An experience from your past that continues to affect you today
Trauma doesn’t always fit neatly into one event or memory. That’s why we start with an assessment to understand what you want to work on and determine whether an intensive is the right fit.
How EMDR Intensive Therapy Works
Step One: Trauma Intensive Assessment
90 minutes | $300
Before I recommend an intensive, I want to actually meet you.
We’ll talk about what’s bringing you in, your history, what you want to work on, and what you hope will be different.
From there, I may recommend moving forward with an intensive, additional preparation first, or another approach to treatment.
The assessment does not guarantee that an intensive will be recommended.
Step Two: Focused EMDR Trauma Intensive
3.5 hours | $1,050
If an intensive is a good fit, we’ll schedule a dedicated 3.5-hour session focused on what we identified during your assessment.
The longer session gives us room to process, slow down, take breaks when needed, and close intentionally without racing against a 50-minute clock.
The goal isn’t to process as much trauma as possible.
It’s focused trauma treatment at a pace your nervous system can actually work with.
Step Three: Integration & Follow-Up
60 minutes | $300
After your intensive, we’ll reconnect to talk about what you’ve noticed, what has shifted, and what makes sense next.
That might mean returning to your ongoing therapist, additional treatment, or another focused intensive when appropriate.
Trauma Intensives in Pennsylvania
I offer a limited number of EMDR and trauma intensive appointments for adults & teens in Pennsylvania each month.
Interested in an EMDR Intensive?
Join the Trauma Intensive Waitlist to be notified when assessment appointments become available.
All potential intensive clients complete the assessment process before an EMDR intensive is recommended.
Ready to Do the Work?
I take one trauma intensive per month to keep this work intentional and personalized.
Not sure yet?
Please Know This
Healing doesn’t have to drag on forever.
Sometimes you just need the right space, time, and guidance.
If you’re ready to stop managing and start integrating, apply below and
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frequently asked questions
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A Therapy Intensive is an accelerated form of therapy designed to help clients go deeper and get results faster. Instead of attending therapy one hour per week for a year, why not carve out a few days for Therapy Intensives? It’s a cutting-edge approach to help people feel better faster.
In fact, many people think of Therapy Intensives like a retreat. For those few days, you can unplug, take time off work, get a babysitter, or even stay in a hotel. This time is completely dedicated to you so you can focus on healing, reflecting, and reconnecting.
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Therapy Intensives are more effective and efficient than normal 50-minute therapy sessions. Typically in a 50-minute session, there are at least 5-10 minutes of “check-in” at the start and usually, 5-10 minutes spent on “closing up” or “checking out” at the end of a session - Leaving only 30-40 minutes for deep therapeutic work. However, a 3-hour Therapy Intensive allows for 2.5 hours of depth work. That’s the equivalent of five 50-minute sessions or more than a month of therapy - in a single day!
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An accelerated type of therapy called a "therapy intensive" is designed to help you go deeper and get results faster. Intensives allow you to complete the same amount of work in a few days as opposed to going to therapy once a week for a year. They are a way to help you recover more quickly.
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Absolutely! Therapy Intensives work very well as an adjunct therapy. I would ask that you sign a Release of Information so that your current therapist and I can collaborate/coordinate to best serve you.
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Therapy Intensives are not covered by insurance. However, if you have out-of-network benefits, your insurance company may reimburse a portion of the costs. It’s best to call the customer service number on the back of your insurance card to learn the details about your specific plan. I am happy to provide some helpful questions to ask your insurance during our consultation call.
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A 50% non-refundable deposit is due at the time of booking your Therapy Intensive. The remaining 50% is due on the day of the 1st Intensive Session.
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The pre and post intensive sessions occur online, while the 3-hour intensive days are available both online across PA , FL,or UT or in person in Bethlehem, PA.
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Let’s schedule a time to talk! I’m happy to answer any questions and explore your unique situation to see if a Therapy Intensive is right for you. Click here to schedule a free consultation.