You're the expert on your own experience. If something from your past is affecting how you show up today—in work, relationships, sleep, or peace—an intensive might be worth exploring. Many professionals I work with come for specific experiences: car accidents, medical procedures, workplace situations, relationship endings, or patterns they'd like to shift. There's no threshold to meet. Your experience is valid, and if you're here, you're already paying attention to what you need. The consultation is a space for us to explore together whether this approach fits right now.

Research says yes—EMDR intensives produce equivalent or better outcomes in significantly less time. Your system is incredibly capable of healing when given the right conditions. Processing difficult experiences takes sustained attention and energy. When sessions are spread a week apart, your system has to keep reengaging without getting to fully complete the cycles. Intensives remove those interruptions. We're using the same evidence-based EMDR approach, just in a format that respects your capacity for healing and your limited time.

EMDR Intensives range from $1,320 to $2,970 depending on how much time we decide would benefit you. For context: Traditional weekly therapy often runs $3,000-$6,000 across 5-6 months. Intensives condense that work into 1-3 days. When you consider not just financial investment but also your time and energy, many people find intensives fit better with how they want to move through their lives.

I provide detailed documentation (superbills) for out-of-network reimbursement. Many people get 50-80% back after their deductible, though it varies by plan. I want to be transparent: insurance companies don't always recognize intensive formats the same way they do weekly therapy, but many clients successfully get reimbursement. I'll support you through that process.

Yes. EMDR therapy, including intensives, qualifies as a healthcare expense for both HSA and FSA accounts. This is pre-tax money, which makes the effective cost lower. I can provide all the documentation you need.

You're always in charge of the pace, and we'll be checking in throughout. Before we start, we'll spend time building tools that help you find your way back to calm. During the work, we're constantly in conversation. If you need a break, we take one. If something feels like more than you want to engage with right now, we adjust. I've been doing this work long enough to help you stay in a space where healing can happen without overwhelming your system. That's part of my role.

Right now I offer virtual intensives—you'll be in a comfortable, private space you choose while we connect over secure video. What people appreciate: No travel time, being in your own space, easier to rest right after, more scheduling flexibility. Virtual EMDR is just as effective as in-person work—both research and client experiences confirm this.

You'll want to be in a private space during our sessions for confidentiality and to fully engage in the work.That said, you can absolutely have someone nearby (in your home but not in the room) who can check in during breaks or be available after. We'll talk about what kind of support would feel most helpful for you.

You won't be asked to relive anything or recount details repeatedly. While we're working, you'll think about what happened while I guide you through bilateral stimulation (eye movements, taps, or sounds). Your system does the processing work—you're not performing the memory for me. The experience: We work in focused periods with breaks built in You set the pace—we only go as far as feels manageable We use grounding practices throughout You can pause whenever you need to It's real work, but most people describe feeling relieved, lighter, like they've set something down they've been carrying.

That's actually common among people who choose intensives. When there's a week between sessions, your system has to "restart" each time. With an intensive, your system can stay in that healing space without interruption. What you've been working on for months can shift in a much shorter timeframe. If you have a therapist, I'm happy to collaborate with them. Some people continue weekly therapy and use an intensive for specific pieces. Others transition fully. It's about what serves you best.

Here's what working together looks like: Initial session: 90 minutes to map out your story and decide if intensive work feels right (virtual) Intensive day(s): 3-6 hours of focused work, for 1-3 days depending on what we decide together Follow-up: 60 minutes to check in on how things are integrating (virtual, 2-4 weeks after) Instead of 20-24 weekly appointments, you're looking at 2-4 total meetings. Many people schedule their intensive on a Friday or take a few days when they have space. We'll work around your life, not the other way around.

Most people feel emotionally spent but also lighter, quieter in their system. Like you've been carrying something heavy and finally got to set it down. Common experiences: Drained but peaceful Tired but less reactive Physically exhausted but emotionally calmer Most people notice better sleep and feeling more grounded within a day or two. Your system keeps processing for weeks after, so the shifts often continue to unfold.

We'll go over this together in detail, but here's the overview: Before: Clear your calendar, arrange childcare if needed, take care of basics—food, water, sleep What to have: Water, snacks, comfortable clothes, anything that helps you feel grounded After: Give yourself permission to rest and be gentle with yourself as things integrate We'll make a plan together that fits your specific situation.

There are several reasons EMDR might not have worked well before: Not enough time in each session for real processing work The timing or target wasn't quite right for where you were Your system wasn't ready yet (and that's not a failure—timing matters) The therapist's skill level or approach wasn't the right fit What's different about intensives: Sustained time (3-6 hours instead of 20-30 minutes), thorough preparation, and my specific focus on intensive work. In our consultation, we can talk about what happened before and whether trying again in this format makes sense for you.

I'm licensed in Texas, which means I can work with people who are physically located in Texas during our sessions. If you're a Texas resident who travels, we can work around that. If you're located elsewhere, I'm happy to help you find someone in your state who does intensive work.

This depends on your work situation and what feels manageable for you. Options people choose: Friday intensive, weekend rest, return Monday Take 1-3 days as personal time Plan around a slower work period You'll likely feel emotionally tired after intensive work. Most people are ready to engage with life again within a day or two, but everyone's different. We'll talk through your specific circumstances so you can make a choice that works for you.

Absolutely. Many of the people I work with are healthcare professionals, including therapists. You understand the research, you know this work, and you know that tending to your own healing makes you better at serving others. We can talk about clinical aspects as much or as little as feels useful. Whatever serves you best is what we'll do.

Once we meet and decide together that this feels like a good fit, most people schedule their intensive within 2-4 weeks. I keep my calendar relatively open for professionals who need to plan around work commitments.

Some people accomplish what they're hoping for in one intensive. Others find that working on multiple things benefits from 2-3 intensives over time. We'll explore this during our initial session. If multiple intensives would serve you, we'll create a plan together. You're never locked into anything beyond what you agree to.

The most helpful next step is probably just to have a conversation. The consultation is a space for us to talk about what you're experiencing, what you're hoping for, and whether this approach feels like it fits. There's no commitment, no pressure. After we talk, you'll have a much clearer sense of whether this resonates with you. And if it doesn't, that's completely okay.

That's completely okay and pretty common. The consultation is genuinely just a conversation—no pressure, no sales pitch. Some people know right away this feels right. Others need time to think, talk with their partner, or sit with whether this is what they want right now. After we talk, you might decide you're ready, take time to think, realize this approach isn't what you're looking for—all of those responses are valid. I care about you making the choice that feels right, not about convincing you of anything.