Personal EMDR Intensive in Murrieta, CA
For busy adults ready to make progress without losing momentum between sessions. In-person & online.
EMDR Intensives | Accelerated healing tailored to fit you
You’ve Tried Traditional Therapy Before
You don’t have the time to spend in weekly therapy
In traditional therapy, by the time you sit down, recap your stressful week, and finally settle into your body, the clock is already running out. Intensives give us a beautifully spacious, uninterrupted container to dive straight into deep trauma reprocessing without a ticking timer cutting us off mid-breakthrough
You want deeper and more concentrated healing
By condensing your EMDR work into focused, intensive blocks, we safely clear out your deep-seated emotional roadblocks in days rather than years—giving you your life back sooner.
You’re in the right place.
EMDR intensives can help you accomplish in one session what takes months in traditional weekly therapy.
What is an intensive?
Think of and EMDR intensive therapy like a customized deep-dive retreat for your mental health. Instead of going to therapy for one hour a week for six months, we pack that same amount of progress into a few focused days. It helps us get to the root of the problem quickly without having to stop just as we are making headway.
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Pre-Intensive Assessment
This is where we lay the groundwork to make sure you feel completely safe and supported. We will meet for a standard appointment to ensure this fast-paced format is the right fit for your current life circumstances and goals. Together, we will pinpoint the exact, specific issue you want to resolve so we don't waste a single minute once the intensive begins. Finally, I will teach you practical, everyday exercises to calm your mind and body, giving you a reliable emotional toolbelt to use when we start tackling the heavier topics.
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Intensive Session
This is where the real transformation happens over the course of a few focused hours or consecutive days. We have an extended block of time to skip the usual weekly small talk and start working on the big stuff that matters most to you. In a standard therapy session, we often have to stop right in the middle of a breakthrough because the clock runs out, but here, we have the space to completely unpack and resolve a painful memory or relationship roadblock. We will weave in plenty of intentional breaks to stretch, have a snack, and let your mind and nervous system rest.
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Post-Intensive Follow Up
A week or two after your intensive blocks are complete, we will meet one last time to help you ground your progress into your everyday routine. We will look back at the insights and shifts you experienced during our sessions, checking in on how you are feeling now that the emotional dust has settled. We will conclude by mapping out your next steps, whether that means transitioning out of therapy, scheduling an occasional tune-up, or returning to a standard schedule.
EMDR Intensive Options
Each intensive includes: a 90-minute planning session, a personalized companion workbook, focused EMDR treatment time, access to my resource library, and a 90-minute integration session. Find out more about formats and investment here.
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6 total hours | 3 hours of EMDR treatment
Best for:
Single-event trauma (car accident, assault, medical trauma, sudden loss)
Specific performance blocks or confidence issues
Reducing distress from intrusive thoughts or body sensations
Jumpstarting work on a focused target
While meaningful progress can happen in one half-day, clients with Complex PTSD often benefit from multiple sessions scheduled monthly, quarterly, or as needed.
Weekday: $1,620 | Weekend: $1,863
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12 total hours | 9 hours of EMDR treatment across 3 consecutive days
Best for:
Complex or layered trauma (developmental trauma, multiple traumatic events)
Patterns that need sustained attention without gaps
Clients who lose momentum in weekly therapy
Deep work that benefits from staying engaged over multiple days
Weekday (Mon–Wed): $3,240 | Weekend (Fri–Sun): $3,726
What you get with an EMDR Intensive
Evidence-based treatment
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Intensive prep guide & customized treatment plan
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Personalized workbook & access to resource library
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Comfortable, inviting space (there are even snacks!)
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A partner on your journey to healing
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Ready to get started?
Find Out What Your EMDR Intensive Could Look Like
FAQS
EMDR Intensives in Murrieta, CA
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Intensives are effective for:
Trauma & PTSD:
Single-event trauma (assault, accident, medical trauma, sudden loss)
Intrusive thoughts, flashbacks, nightmares
Hypervigilance and avoidance patterns
Body-held trauma that hasn't shifted through talk therapy
Performance & Confidence:
Public speaking anxiety, stage fright, test anxiety
Creative blocks or imposter syndrome
Athletic performance barriers
Negative self-beliefs ("I'm not good enough," "I'll fail," "I'm too much")
Relational & Developmental Wounds:
Attachment injuries or relationship trauma
Patterns of shutdown, people-pleasing, or reactive anger
Shame or self-criticism that keeps resurfacing
Somatic & Anxiety Symptoms:
Chronic tension, panic, or physical symptoms with emotional roots
Distressing body sensations connected to past experiences
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No. EMDR doesn't require you to relive trauma in detail. We work at the pace your system can handle, with built-in resourcing and breaks. The goal is processing, not flooding.
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We build a grounding toolkit during the planning session, and we take breaks as needed. You’re in control, if say "stop," we stop. The intensive format gives us time to work with your system, not push through it.
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For a half-day intensive, most clients schedule it on a day off or take a half-day. For 3-day intensives, you'll want the treatment days clear. I recommend light scheduling the day after — some people feel tired or emotionally raw as processing continues.
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Yes. Many clients do intensives as adjunct work while continuing with their primary therapist. With your permission, I can coordinate with them to support continuity of care.
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I'm an out-of-network provider. I can provide a superbill for you to submit for reimbursement, but coverage varies by plan. Intensives are often coded differently than weekly sessions, so check with your insurance before scheduling.
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This is common, especially for Complex PTSD. Many clients with complex systems schedule follow-up half-day intensives monthly, quarterly, or as needed. We'll assess after your first intensive and create a plan that makes sense for you.
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You'll receive a personalized companion workbook after scheduling. It includes grounding exercises, goal-setting prompts, and what to expect. We'll also spend the 90-minute planning session building your resourcing toolkit.
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Comfortable clothing, water, snacks, and anything that helps you feel grounded (a journal, a comfort object, headphones for breaks). If we're working online, a private, quiet space where you won't be interrupted.