Achieve Mental Wellness with EMDR Intensives Therapy

Trauma Therapy Intensives Northwest

EMDR Therapy Intensives

What is a Therapy Intensive?

Therapy Intensives are extended sessions tailored to each client's goals. They typically run 5-6 hours per day for 1-3 days, but they can be adjusted to fit your needs. During these intensives, we use EMDR, Somatic Psychotherapy, and Ego State Interventions to achieve your goals effectively.

Therapy Intensives can be helpful for:

• Anxiety, depression, and grief and loss
• PTSD, physical or sexual abuse, and recent traumatic events
• Performance enhancement (athletes, school, professional)
• Deep-rooted fears, phobias, and panic disorders
• Chronic pain or medical issues
• Disordered eating and body image struggles
• Substance abuse and addictions
• Emotion tolerance and regulation skills

Is a Therapy Intensive Right for You?

Consider a Therapy Intensive if:

• You can't attend weekly therapy sessions due to your schedule, or your current sessions aren't practical.
• You feel stuck in unhealthy behaviors or toxic relationships.
• You leave therapy sessions feeling like you've only scratched the surface.
• You spend so much time discussing daily struggles that you never get to the root issues.
• You think something is blocking your progress and are exhausted and ready for change.

Why Choose a Therapy Intensive?

A Therapy Intensive can act as a catalyst, setting everything else in motion or complementing your current Therapy. In just a few days, you can achieve the results of months or years of weekly sessions.

The Problem with Weekly Therapy Sessions

Weekly sessions often follow a time-consuming format: check-ins, diving into work, and abruptly ending. You spend much time recounting weekly events rather than making therapeutic progress. In a Therapy Intensive, you have the time and space to delve deeply into your issues without the pressure of fitting everything into an hour.

The Benefits of Therapy Intensives

Intensives offer a unique approach to Therapy, providing a space where the burden of fitting everything into an hour is lifted. The intensive format allows for significant healing and progress, often unattainable in traditional weekly sessions.

Working together, you'll gain clarity and hope for the future. You'll experience increased self-worth and understand the connections between past experiences and current challenges.

Addressing Past Guilt and Shame

Therapy Intensives provide the opportunity to process past traumas and move forward. Time is precious, and you've already spent enough of it struggling.

How It Works

An intensive experience is designed to maximize healing in a condensed timeframe. You and your therapist will customize your intensive to address your unique needs and aspirations.  

Initial Consultation

In this 20-minute video or phone consultation, you and your therapist will build a rapport, explore your goals, and clarify any questions. This is a crucial step to ensure that an intensive is the perfect fit for your journey.

Scheduling

You will complete all necessary paperwork and select a time for your intensive that aligns with your budget and objectives. Your chosen time will be reserved once you secure your spot with a non-refundable deposit. 

Session

Your therapist will provide you with all essential information prior to your session. Given the duration of your time together, having water and snacks on hand is advantageous. Exercise gently (such as walking or yoga) to prepare your nervous system beforehand. 

During the session, you’ll have structured breaks and opportunities to reset, ensuring a productive and restorative experience.  

Aftercare

During your session, your therapist will discuss vital aftercare considerations. If possible, it is highly recommended that you take the following day off and avoid scheduling any stressful commitments for the next 2-3 days. You may experience some fatigue, as EMDR can evoke emotional responses. However, you will emerge from your intensive with a more resilient nervous system and a profoundly calmer sense of self, setting the stage for lasting transformation.

Who Will You Work With?

I'm Martina Coordes, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and your  EMDR Therapy Intensive therapist. Learn more about my education, training, and expertise in my profile.

During your Therapy Intensive, you are my sole focus each day, ensuring uninterrupted sessions. We begin with a thorough assessment of your needs, goals, and history, which helps us create a tailored treatment plan. This assessment can be done in person or online. Once completed, we will schedule your Therapy Intensive.

Next Steps

Ready to take care of your mental health? Contact me to schedule your free initial consultation. Still unsure? It's normal to have doubts. We often struggle for so long that we lose hope for change. But it doesn't have to be this way.

Costs and Scheduling

Like major medical procedures, Therapy Intensives are a financial investment in your health. While the upfront cost is higher, it can be more economical than ongoing weekly Therapy. Therapy Intensives save both time and money.

Service Tiers: 

**Half Day**

•  3 hour-long sessions
•  Can be scheduled consecutively
•   $500 

Single Issue Intensive

• Full-day (5-6 hours) sessions for 1-3  days
• Great for specific goals or recent traumas
• $1000/day 

Each client's needs are unique, and the time required will be discussed during the intake process. Therapy Intensives aren't for everyone, and a thorough assessment will determine readiness.

Important Considerations

• Insurance does not cover Therapy Intensives.
• A 50% deposit is required to hold your dates, with full payment due on the first day.
• To ensure a confidential and relaxing atmosphere, children and visitors are not permitted.
• No alcohol or illicit substances are allowed during the Intensive.

Accessibility

Trauma Therapy Intensives Northwest is based in Washington and Idaho. Clients must be physically located in one of these states due to licensing requirements. 

Contact Us 

 coordescounseling@gmail.com 

If you're ready to start your journey to healing, or if you have any questions, please reach out to schedule your initial consultation. Let's take the first step together.