In-person in Orlando & online across Florida and Georgia

EMDR Intensives

Personalized therapy experiences. Experience the power of EMDR with the space and time to accelerate your healing.1-day, 2- day, and 3-day formats available.

Is traditional therapy just not cutting it anymore?

You’ve done the work. You’ve learned the skills. But something is still holding you back.

You don’t have the time to devote to weekly therapy sessions

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You are seeking to prioritize your mental health AND the weekly schedule of therapy does not pair well with your lifestyle and busy schedule. You are ready to accelerate your progress.

You’re seeking deeper, more concentrated healing

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You wonder if you could go deeper than a 50 minute session and get more out of a time of focused healing. Maybe you have done EMDR and you want to maximize your progress and tackle more targets in one sitting.

You have been referred by your current therapist or another provider to focus on a specific block or painful memories.

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You have a great therapist you love, but perhaps they don't specialize in EMDR or Somatic EMDR. You want to address a block, issue or memories with EMDR and then return to your primary therapist for continued care.

You have an important date coming and you want to accelerate your progress

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You have a milestone or transition coming up. Whether your big day is a wedding, moving to a new state, starting a new job, or welcoming a new child, you want an effective way to do concentrated work in the short amount of time you have. Maximize your progress.

You’re in the right place.

EMDR intensives can help you accomplish in one session what may take months in traditional therapy.

What is an intensive?

A Therapy Intensive is an accelerated form of therapy designed to help clients go deeper and get results faster. Instead of attending therapy one hour per week for a year, why not carve out a weekend or a week for Therapy Intensives? It’s a cutting-edge approach to help people feel better faster. No need for a weekly therapy appointment.

In fact, many people think of Therapy Intensives like a retreat. For that weekend or week you can unplug, take time off work, get a babysitter, or even stay in a hotel. This time is completely dedicated to you so you can focus on healing, reflecting, and reconnecting.

Now imagine combining the cutting-edge Therapy Intensive model with EMDR (Eye-Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), a brain and body based approach helps the brain move through stuck places, thoughts, memories and body sensations. EMDR Therapy intensives create space and safety for your system to feel, release, and heal past pain.The pairing of Therapy Intensives and ENDR is powerful and transformative.

EMDR is the gold standard for treating trauma and PTSD. There is also evidence that EMDR can be effective in treating many issues including; medical trauma around diagnoses and procedures, abuse (physical, emotional, spiritual, sexual, intimate partner), childhood neglect, attachment issues, birth trauma, adoption grief, and as well as sports related injuries and anxiety.

What you get

✓ Cutting-edge Evidence-based treatment

✓ Personalized Intensive workbook & customized treatment plan

✓ Pre- and Post-Intensive sessions

✓ Summary notes to your primary therapist (if you choose)

✓ A partner on your journey to healing

Getting started is simple, here are the next steps.

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Pre-Intensive Assessment

A 60-minute session to determine the goals of the Therapy Intensive and prepare for the experience. We will identify the painful memories, beliefs, emotions, body sensations, or images from which you are seeking relief.

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Intensive Session

Therapy Intensive sessions take place at the office or virtually, and are scheduled for 1 or 3 days for 3 hours each day. Intensives include workbook, treatment plan and resourcing activities customized for you and your goals.

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Post-Intensive Follow-Up

A 60-minute session to debrief the experience and reflect on areas of insight, relief, and transformation. Discuss your next steps for continued growth and healing. If you choose, I will then send an intensive summary to your primary therapist.

Flexibility customized for you.

I offer intensives in a few formats, depending on your clinical needs & current goals.

  • One day intensives are ideal for people who have one clear goal to address ( for example a car accident) or want ongoing intensive therapy.

    The 1-Day intensives include:

    • 3 hours of Intensive EMDR Therapy

    • 1 hour to for pre and post-Intensive sessions (30 minutes each or other agreed upon combination).

    • Personalized treatment planning and processing resources.

    • Available in-person virtually on Fridays.

    Cost: $1,170

  • In this personalized program, you will find time and space dedicated to experience safety, and deeper, accelerated healing.

    Your personalized 3-Day Intensive Includes:

    • 9 hours of intensive therapy over 3 days

    • 2 hours of pre-Intensive and post-Intensive sessions

    • Personalized treatment plan and workbook. Workbook includes over 30 pages of resources, assessments, & materials to help you optimize your experience.

    • Intensive session summary for your current therapist to make your return to therapy seamless (if you choose, with your signed permission)

    • Available on weekends (Fridays-to Sundays)

    Cost: $3,770

    Payment plans available through Care Credit.

  • Instead of a pre-set 1 or 3 day option, you can explore time best fit for your needs. Cost is set by total number of hours of services agreed upon.

    With the customizable intensive options we can decide on your consultation call how much time you would like to invest starting at 3 and how to space it.

    Your Custom Intensive is an a-la-carte experience. You can add what you prefer based on your clinical need at the rate of $290 per hour. Please note that custom intensive options do not include pre- or post-

    Here are some examples of Custom options:

    • 9 hours of therapy; however, over 2 days and not 3.

    • A one day intensive with two blocks of 2.5 hours (instead of 3 hours in a day)

    • Pre- and post intensive sessions, as well as the workbook can be added to your tailor made intensive.

    • Available on weekends (Fridays-to Sundays)

    Cost: $290 per hour

Imagine finally getting to…

Resolve deep wounds that kept you feeling stuck

Can you imagine being better able to manage daily stressor and noticing that not only are less things triggering you, but you recover much faster when you are upset. You believe in your core that you deserve good things. You find yourself more open to relationships and meaningful connections.

Experience accelerated healing

You have been working on your mental health for a long time and it finally feels like the information and insights you have gathered in your mind are finally resonating as truth in your body. You are better able to think more clearly, make choices and decisions, and trust your judgement.

Release the trauma stored in your body

You are find yourself more relaxed. Being kind to yourself and others feels more natural now. That tight spot on your shoulder, or back don’t seem to be bothering you as much. Interesting, hmm? You have more energy and for the first time in a long time, you notice calm and peace in your body.

Find the healing you’ve been seeking.

faqs

Other intensive questions? I’ve got answers.

  • Therapy Intensives are more effective and efficient than normal 50-minute therapy sessions. Typically in a 50-minute session, there are at least 5-10 minutes of “check-in” at the start of the session and usually, 5-10 minutes spent on “closing up” or “checking out” at the end of a session - Leaving only 30-40 minutes for deep therapeutic work. Therapy Intensives are different. A 3-hour Therapy Intensive allows for 2.5 hours of depth work. That’s the equivalent of five 50-minute sessions or more than a month of therapy - in a single day!

  • Therapy Intensives are perfect for people that are ready for relief now. If you’re ready to see things change in your life and your relationships but you don’t want to wait for that to happen next year - a Therapy Intensive may be right for you. If you have a specific topic, trauma, or stressor that you want support with - this can be the focus of your Therapy Intensive. The dedicated time will be customized specifically to you and your goals.

    Intensives are not a good fit IF:

    • You are satisfied with your weekly or every other week therapy.

    • You love the idea of a slower and steady pace. You want smaller steps to add up over time, not a leap or jump.Accelerating your healing sounds overwhelming to you.

    • You are in a mental health crisis and require 24/7 support.

  • Therapy Intensives work very well as an adjunct therapy. I would ask that you sign a Release of Information so that your current therapist and I can collaborate/coordinate to best serve you.

  • A 50% non-refundable deposit is due at the time you book your Therapy Intensive.

    The remaining 50% is due on the first day of the Intensive Session.

    As you are thinking through finances, I am now a Care Credit provider and able to accept Care Credit for payment.

    One of the benefits of Care Credit is being able to make payments over a period of time. Learn more about Care Credit

  • Intensives are great for deep work including but not limited too:

    • Getting to the root of anxiety, panic attacks and depression

    • Grieving loss of relationships, loved ones, or communities.

    • Resolving recurrent nightmares, fears or phobias ( ex: fear of driving after a car accident)

    • Processing through a medical trauma, a difficult procedure or diagnosis for yourself or a loved one.

    • Releasing trauma stored in the body connected to psychological pain.

    • Processing childhood wounds (including abuse and neglect)

    • Unpacking Spiritual Harm & Religious Abuse

    • Dealing with mental blocks around upcoming events such as going birth, getting married, or taking on a bod promotion.

  • You would be asked to complete a workbook prior to our Pre-Intensive Assessment session. After that, all you need to do is show up!

  • Intensives are available online for residents of Florida and Georgia as well as in-person in Orlando, Florida.

    For in-person locations, I partner with a local practice, Thriving Vines and use their space for local in-person intensives.

    Let me know if you are interested in pictures of the rooms and maps of their locations.

  • The next step is to reach out for a phone or zoom consolation. I will answer any questions you may have. If you are ready to move forward will discuss the best option for you and schedule your intensive!

    Reach out here:

    https://rebecagilbert.com/get-started