EMDR Therapy Intensives
We want you to break free from limiting beliefs and unlock your full potential.
At Alamo Ranch Counseling & Wellness, our EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) Therapy Intensives offer a focused and accelerated approach to emotional healing. If you’ve been feeling stuck or need to process deep-rooted issues in a condensed timeframe, an EMDR Intensive could be the breakthrough you’re looking for.
Unlike traditional weekly therapy sessions, which require a gradual approach, EMDR intensives allow clients to engage in deep, immersive healing over the course of multiple hours or days. This model is designed to help you process and resolve distressing memories and negative beliefs more efficiently, leading to profound relief in a shorter period.
What is EMDR Therapy?
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) therapy is an evidence-based psychotherapy approach designed to help individuals process and recover from traumatic experiences, anxiety, and distressing memories. Developed by Dr. Francine Shapiro in the late 1980s, EMDR therapy helps activate the brain’s natural healing processes by utilizing bilateral stimulation, such as guided eye movements, taps, or sounds, to reprocess distressing events.
EMDR therapy is recognized by leading organizations, including the American Psychological Association (APA), World Health Organization (WHO), and the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), as an effective treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and trauma-related conditions. Research has demonstrated that EMDR can significantly reduce symptoms of PTSD, anxiety, and depression, often in fewer sessions than traditional talk therapy.
At Alamo Ranch Counseling & Wellness, we offer EMDR therapy in San Antonio, including EMDR therapy intensives to support those looking for faster trauma resolution and healing.
Research on the Success of EMDR Therapy
Numerous studies highlight the effectiveness of EMDR therapy in treating trauma, PTSD, and anxiety-related conditions:
- A study published in the Journal of EMDR Practice and Research (Bongaerts et al., 2017) found that intensive EMDR therapy significantly reduced PTSD symptoms in patients with severe trauma histories.
- Hurley (2018) in Frontiers in Psychology demonstrated that intensive EMDR therapy was as effective as prolonged exposure therapy but with fewer dropout rates and better overall patient satisfaction.
- A critical analysis by De Jongh et al. (2016) in Depression and Anxiety confirmed that EMDR is one of the most effective treatments for PTSD, often producing faster results than cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT).
- A meta-analysis by van Woudenberg et al. (2018) found that EMDR therapy led to significant reductions in trauma-related symptoms, even in complex PTSD cases.
- Greenwald & Camden (2022) compared intensive EMDR therapy to weekly therapy sessions and found that intensive treatment yielded comparable or better outcomes in a shorter time frame.
Common Reasons Clients Request an EMDR Intensive
- Self-Worth Issues: Overcoming feelings of inadequacy or low self-esteem.
- Imposter Syndrome: Addressing self-doubt and inner criticism.
- Anxiety: Managing overwhelming worries and fears.
- Recent Traumatic Events: Processing incidents such as accidents, assaults, or natural disasters.
- Unresolved Childhood Trauma: Healing from neglect, abuse, or adverse experiences in early life.
- Domestic Violence Recovery: Gaining clarity and empowerment after abusive relationships.
- Perfectionism: Breaking free from the pressure of unattainable standards.
- Performance Anxiety: Preparing for public speaking, sports events, or high-stakes situations.
- Life Transitions: Facing challenges such as family reunions, weddings, or grief and loss.
- Medical Trauma: Processing distressing medical experiences or chronic illness-related trauma.
- First Responders & Military Personnel: Addressing PTSD and occupational stress from high-intensity work environments.
- Couples Therapy San Antonio: EMDR can support relationship healing alongside marriage counseling in San Antonio.
Why Choose an EMDR Intensive?
- Rapid Progress: Achieve months of therapy progress in just a few days. By dedicating concentrated time to your healing, you can move through complex issues faster.
- Focused Attention: Address emotional stuck points or challenging topics with uninterrupted, extended sessions.
- Flexible Scheduling: Fit therapy into your life with customizable options, including weekday, evening, and weekend sessions.
- Reduced Overall Therapy Costs: While intensives may require a higher upfront investment, they can ultimately reduce the overall time and cost spent in therapy by expediting the healing process.
- Ideal for Busy Professionals: If your schedule doesn’t allow for weekly therapy sessions, an intensive provides a structured, efficient alternative.
- Effective for Public Speaking Anxiety: EMDR for performance anxiety and public speaking anxiety treatment in Texas can help professionals and students overcome glossophobia quickly.
Who Benefits from an EMDR Intensive?
Not everyone is ready for an intensive approach. To ensure the best experience and outcomes, we consider the following readiness factors:
Readiness Considerations
- Flexible Thinking: Open-mindedness and the ability to explore emotions.
- Emotional Resilience: A willingness to face feelings with the ability to adjust.
- Hope for Healing: A belief in the possibility of progress and change.
- Overall Stability: While perfection isn’t required, some level of emotional and life stability is necessary.
- Clear Goals: An idea of the targets or themes for processing during the intensive.
- Therapy Experience: Ideally, candidates have a primary therapist or prior therapy experience and have developed healthy coping skills.
- Internal & External Resources: Access to personal support systems and coping tools.
- Sobriety & Safety: No active addiction, self-harm, or suicidal ideation.
What to Expect During Your EMDR Intensive
- Initial Consultation: We’ll assess your goals, history, and readiness for an intensive session.
- Customized Plan: Your therapist will design an intensive experience tailored to your specific needs.
- Focused Sessions: Extended therapy sessions allow for in-depth processing of specific targets.
- Integration & Self-Care: Breaks and grounding techniques are built into the process to ensure optimal emotional regulation.
- Follow-Up Support: Post-intensive guidance ensures that progress is maintained and integrated into daily life.
Scheduling Options and Investment
Our EMDR Intensives typically take place Wednesdays through Fridays. We understand that flexibility is key, so we also offer weekend intensives (Saturdays) with an additional convenience premium of $500. This allows individuals with demanding schedules to access transformative care at a time that works best for them.
Break Free from Emotional Pain with EMDR Therapy Intensives
People say, “Time heals all wounds,” but we believe healing requires more than time—it requires intentional effort. You don’t need to wait for change; you need space to focus on transformation.
Our 2-day and 3-day EMDR therapy intensives at Alamo Ranch Counseling & Wellness offer the opportunity to condense months of traditional therapy into just a few days. Whether you’re grappling with trauma, triggers, or unresolved emotional pain, our intensives are designed to provide a focused path toward healing and renewal.
Explore Our EMDR Intensive Options
2-Day EMDR Intensive (12 Hours)
Investment: $2700
Example schedule (May change depending on your needs)
- Pre-Intensive (Flexible)
Initial Assessment (2 hours) - Day 1 (5 Hours)
- 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM: Morning Session
- 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM: Integration Break
- 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM: Afternoon Session
- Day 2 (5 Hours)
- 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM: Morning Session
- 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM: Integration Break
- 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM: Afternoon Session
- 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM: Closing Session
Who Is This For?
The 2-day intensive is ideal for individuals with specific trauma or goals requiring focused but shorter-term attention.
3-Day EMDR Intensive (14.5 Hours)
Investment: $3260
Example schedule (May change depending on your needs)
- Day 1 (5 Hours)
- 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM: Assessment
- 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM: Integration Break
- 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM: Afternoon Session
- Day 2 (5 Hours)
- 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM: Morning Session
- 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM: Integration Break
- 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM: Afternoon Session
- Day 3 (4.5 Hours)
- 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM: Morning Session
- 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM: Lunch/Break
- 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM: Closing Session
Who Is This For?
The 3-day intensive suits individuals with complex situations or those seeking more time for deeper processing and integration.
Who Can Benefit from EMDR Intensives?
Our EMDR intensives are designed for individuals who:
- Feel stuck in their healing journey and need a jumpstart.
- Are managing unresolved trauma or persistent emotional triggers.
- Want faster results than traditional therapy can offer.
- Seek a private, supportive, and focused environment for healing.
Your Healing Starts Here
It’s time to take control of your healing journey. With EMDR therapy intensives, you can experience transformation in just a few days.