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In-Person Trauma Intensives in North Carolina

EMDR Intensives for Trauma Recovery

What if you could see meaningful symptom reduction in a long weekend?

 

You've already lost enough time to trauma.

An EMDR intensive allows you to focus on healing in a concentrated format, creating dedicated time to work toward your goals and move forward. By scheduling intensives Friday through Sunday, focused trauma treatment becomes more accessible for many working professionals.

In-person in

Raleigh, NC

Comfortable, supportive space for focused trauma therapy. 

Make Meaningful Progress in a Long Weekend

Many clients choose an intensive to focus on healing without spreading the work across months of weekly therapy.

A Trusted Approach

Engage in a trusted, evidence-based approach to trauma therapy.

What's Included in Your EMDR Intensive

1. Free Consultation

A complimentary 30-minute phone consultation to answer your questions and determine whether an EMDR intensive is the right fit for your needs.

2. Intake & Preparation

A 75-minute intake session focused on assessment, preparation, treatment planning, and ensuring you feel ready for the intensive experience.

3. Three-Day Intensive

12 to 15 hours of focused EMDR therapy delivered across three days to help you process traumatic experiences and make meaningful progress toward your goals.

4. Comfort & Support Items

Your intensive includes snacks, beverages, blankets, grounding tools, sensory supports, and other thoughtful touches designed to help you feel comfortable throughout the process.

5. Integration Journal

You'll receive a take-home integration journal and curated resources to support continued reflection and healing after your intensive.

6. 30-Day Follow-Up Session

A dedicated follow-up session to review progress, discuss next steps, and support continued growth after your intensive experience.

A Peak Inside Your 

Intensive Experience

Healing happens best when you feel supported. From comfort items and grounding tools to snacks, integration resources, and follow-up support, every aspect of your EMDR intensive is designed with care and intention.

Below is a glimpse into the space and resources that are part of the intensive experience.

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Learn More About EMDR Intensives 

EMDR intensives offer a focused alternative to weekly therapy for individuals recovering from trauma, PTSD, sexual assault, domestic violence, and other distressing life experiences.

Watch the video below to learn more about how EMDR intensives work, who may benefit from them, and what to expect throughout the process.

Frequently Asked Questions About EMDR Intensives

What is an EMDR intensive?

An EMDR intensive is a focused therapy experience that allows you to dedicate extended time to healing rather than spreading the work across months of weekly sessions. Intensives are designed to help clients address traumatic experiences in a concentrated, supportive format.

You don't have to keep waiting. 

 

Spots are limited. Reach out today. 

You deserve the opportunity to focus on healing, reconnect with yourself, and move forward. Schedule a free consultation to learn whether an EMDR intensive may be a good fit for your goals.

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