EMDR Therapy Intensive
Online from anywhere in California OR in-person in my cozy Chico, CA office
Are you ready…
to take a deep dive into healing?
Are you ready…
to EFFICIENTLY process your shame within a safe and nurturing setting so the self-doubt is silenced?
Are you ready…
to finally have THE TIME to address the wave of destruction that your self-consciousness causes?
Are you ready…
to EXPEDITE the growth needed to decrease the fear of failure that grips you and doesn’t let go?
If so…
Then you’re ready for a therapy intensive to evict toxic shame!
But what the heck is a therapy intensive?!
A therapy intensive is an accelerated form of therapy. It’s an incredible way to quickly achieve your goals and feel better faster!
Intensive therapy sessions with me are 3 hour sessions that give you the time and space you need to process difficult topics that aren’t as easily processed in 50-minute weekly sessions.
If you’re feeling curious, book a free consultation so we can discuss how an intensive EMDR therapy session could help you.
I offer one and two day intensives in 3 hour blocks of time.
Could you benefit from an intensive?
- You feel like weekly hour long sessions just aren’t long enough. (It’s okay, I’m a talker too and that one hour session DOES fly by!)
- You struggle to open up about the topic that you know you need to talk about. (I get it, it is hard to talk about that painful crap, so a long supportive session makes all the difference in the world.)
- You want more time to process your struggle on a deep level. (Let me guess, by the time you’re done talking about your week, there’s not enough time to talk about the thing you planned on talking about. Ask me how I know.)
- It’s difficult to find the time in your schedule for weekly therapy sessions. (I know, adding one more appointment in your busy week is just too much to ask!)
If any of these speak to you, you could benefit from an intensive!
There are multiple reasons intensives are a beautiful option for busy women, but here are the main ones:
- Intensives accelerate the therapeutic process. (Let’s get you feeling better faster!)
- You can experience faster results in a shorter amount of time. (Without the start and stop of weekly sessions, you can dive into processing your trauma.)
- They are more cost-effective than weekly therapy sessions. (Really? Yes, it’s true! It’s amazing and beautiful.)
- And, they are less of a time commitment. (Healing and no weekly sessions? Yesssss please!)
***Availability for face to face in office OR virtual through a secure video.
*** PPO Insurance can be billed with Sarah being an OON provider. Insurance usually only covers a portion of the first hour of the intensive. Please check with your insurance benefits to know what your OON benefits will cover.
COST
One Day Intensive:
1.5 Hour pre-intensive interview + 3 Hour session + 1 Hour post session
$2,200.00
Two-Day Intensive:
1.5 Hour pre-intensive interview + 6 Hour session over 2 days + 1 Hour post session
$3,400.00
Possible Items in a Self-Care Kit:
soothing eye mask or fidget - to help with relaxation and grounding
journal and pen - to chronicle your thoughts, feelings, aha moments, and breakthroughs
natural hand lotion and/or chapstick - to awaken your senses and add comfort
dark chocolates or snacks and water/coffee - to nourish your physical self
inspirational mug - to be a lasting reminder of how amazing you are!
(Why all the extra goodies? Because I want this intensive experience to be as healing and nurturing for you as possible!)
If you’re interested in booking an EMDR intensive, let’s chat! Contact me.
- Process Shame - Find Freedom
- Process Shame - Find Freedom
Struggling with another issue you’d like to process in an EMDR intensive?
No problem! These are some of the other topics I’ve helped clients with:
Self-esteem
Self-confidence
Specific one-time traumas
Relational stress
Childhood trauma
Digestive Distress and physical pain
Parenting
What would it be like for you if…
the “I’m not good enough” feeling wasn’t so intense?
the deep insecurity you hide so well could vanish?
the “if they only knew who I really am” thoughts took a hike?
When you evict toxic shame through an EMDR intensive, all this is possible!
THE BREAKDOWN OF AN EMDR INTENSIVE
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THE BREAKDOWN OF AN EMDR INTENSIVE *
The longer length of the intensive is what really makes it shine! So here’s a representation of what the healing arc can look like in a 3 hour EMDR Intensive (dark line) versus a 50 minute session (light line).
More time creates more space for healing, hope, and transformation.
Why Work With Me?
As someone who has done my own trauma work, I personally know what it’s like to face the pain, heartache, and negative beliefs you’ve lived with for far too long. I have the head and heart knowledge to lead you through the pain and into freedom.
Like a compassionate and knowledgeable guide, I’ll be with you every step of the way. I’ll work with you to confidently facilitate your healing and growth from my expertise with working with women over the past 14 years.
I’d love to see you experience the amazing freedom and joy that births from digging down to the root of your shame and pulling it out. Let’s chat!
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Great question! The therapy intensive model is not as well-known as the traditional weekly therapy hour so let me explain a little more. Since the focus of the intensive is on a specific, deep topic, which tends to be triggering, I focus on gathering information on what regulates your nervous system (ie good experiences, what you enjoy, happy memories) as much as I focus on learning about the history of the topic we’re focusing on. That way I can be more effective in creating an atmosphere that is supportive while you do the hard work of reprocessing the trauma.
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Since the intensive is inherently a more “intense” deep dive into the topic you want to address, I do my best to make the experience more nurturing to your nervous system. This is why I curate a self-care kit unique to your preferences and comfort. My clients report the self-care kit makes them feel special, known, and important. They also describe the intensive as a retreat-style feel because of the self-care kit.
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In general, you are ready for an intensive if you have an idea of a trauma or topic you want to address, have a good support system and good coping skills, feel ready to move past this issue, and are not in crisis or suicidal. Feel free to book a free consultation to discuss any reservations and answer any questions.
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I completely understand the hesitation. Intensives are a premium fee service. Right now may not be the right time for you. Some of my clients have had generous family members or organizations cover the cost. Personally, when I’m considering a health-related investment (and this comes up a lot as someone with chronic health issues), I ask myself what the cost is to me to NOT invest in the service or product? I’m happy to talk during your free consultation if that helps, but only you can decide if you can make it work financially.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Still not sure if an intensive is right for you? Let’s talk about it.