EMDR Intensives in Bend, Oregon
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EMDR Intensives offer focused, accelerated trauma healing without the need to spend months in weekly therapy.
Ever feel like your session timer has bad timing? You’re opening up, doing brave, hard things… and then—beep—the hour’s over. EMDR Intensives let you skip the rushed endings and give your healing the time it actually deserves.
These extended sessions (typically 2 hours - 8 hours) allow you to dive deeply into the issues that feel most urgent—anxiety, past trauma, painful memories, or patterns that keep you stuck. Instead of stretching EMDR treatment over many appointments, intensives create the time and space to process more in a shorter period. This approach is ideal for clients who want meaningful relief, have busy schedules, or feel ready to commit to their healing in a powerful, structured way to quality and care.
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“Therapy that adapts to your life—so healing can happen in a way that fits your world.”
What do EMDR Intensives Typically Look Like?
EMDR Intensives are a focused, personalized approach to trauma healing. Unlike weekly 60-minute sessions, intensives give you extended, uninterrupted time to process difficult memories, reduce emotional triggers, and build coping skills. The process is designed to meet you where you are—whether you’re addressing a single-event trauma or layers of complex, long-standing trauma.
✔ Step 1: Introductory Session
Meet your therapist and discuss your goals
Identify memories or patterns to target
Learn grounding and stabilization techniques
Prepare your nervous system for EMDR
✔ Step 2: Intensive Sessions (1–3 sessions, 2–8 hours each)
Deep, uninterrupted EMDR processing
Work through single-event or complex trauma
Breaks and support to stay regulated
Process multiple memories or layers of trauma efficiently
✔ Step 3: Follow-Up Session
Reflect on progress and insights
Integrate changes into daily life
Review coping skills and next steps
Plan any additional therapy if needed
Who would benefit from EMDR Intensives?
Clients seeking help for both complex trauma and single-event traumas
Individuals who want to address a specific incident such as an accident, assault, or sudden loss
People working through long-standing or developmental trauma patterns
Clients who feel ready for deeper, more focused EMDR processing
Those looking to heal from multiple painful experiences in a concentrated format
Individuals who become emotionally activated in therapy and need longer sessions to fully process and settle
Clients who feel “stuck” in weekly therapy and want to rebuild momentum
People with demanding schedules who prefer fewer, extended appointments
Professionals, parents, or caregivers with limited availability
Anyone wanting a structured, goal-oriented approach to trauma and dual diagnosis recovery
Investment
An EMDR Intensive is an investment in your healing and well-being. Unlike weekly therapy sessions, intensives provide extended, focused time to process memories, reduce triggers, and build coping skills in a concentrated format.
The rate for EMDR Intensives is $300 per hour (minimum of 2 hours at a time), with total cost depending on the number and length of sessions you choose. Many clients find that this format allows for faster, more meaningful progress, making it a valuable step toward lasting relief and growth. Payment is collected prior to scheduling, and I can provide a superbill for clients who wish to submit to insurance
Frequently Asked Questions
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An EMDR Intensive is an extended therapy session—or a series of sessions—designed to allow deeper, focused processing than weekly 60-minute appointments. They are ideal for clients healing from a single traumatic event or complex, long-standing trauma.
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Sessions typically range from 2 to 8 hours, depending on your goals and what feels manageable. Some clients choose a single long session, while others spread it across multiple days.
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MDR Intensives can help anyone ready for concentrated work, including:
Individuals processing single-event traumas
Clients working through complex trauma or layers of past experiences
Those feeling “stuck” in weekly therapy
People with busy schedules or who travel for specialized treatment
Clients wanting structured, goal-oriented healing
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Weekly sessions can feel too short for processing difficult memories or strong emotional responses. Intensives allow uninterrupted time for deeper processing, emotional regulation, and building coping skills—so you can make meaningful progress in fewer sessions.
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Some clients choose a single intensive, while others schedule a series over days or weeks. Frequency depends on your goals, emotional capacity, and availability.
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If you’re ready to engage in focused EMDR therapy, want to address urgent or layered trauma, and can commit to longer sessions, an intensive may be a good fit. We’ll discuss your goals and design a plan that works for you.
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Not necessarily. While some clients benefit from a few weekly sessions beforehand, intensives can also be tailored for those starting EMDR therapy for the first time. Your readiness and comfort guide the pace.
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You’ll spend time building safety and grounding skills, identifying targets for EMDR processing, and then moving through the memories or patterns you want to address. Sessions include breaks, check-ins, and space for reflection so your nervous system stays regulated.
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My EMDR Intensives are $250 per hour. The total cost will depend on the length and number of sessions you choose. Many clients find that the concentrated format can reduce the number of appointments needed while providing more meaningful progress in less time.
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You can reach out via the contact form or call directly at 541-213-9321. We’ll discuss your goals, determine the best format and length for your intensive, and make a plan that fits your schedule.