Heal in days, not months. EMDR Intensives for busy professionals.
Heal in Days, Not Months.
You don't have 6 months for weekly therapy.
WATCH THIS 90-SECOND VIDEO to see if EMDR Intensives are right for you
You look successful on the outside.
You're managing work, family, responsibilities.
But inside?
You're exhausted.
Constantly anxious
Snapping (Or almost) at people you love
Not sleeping well
You're performing your life instead of living it.
You know something needs to shift.
You've tried the apps
Self-help books
Maybe even weekly therapy that felt too slow.
Here's what you need to know:
You're not broken. Your nervous system is just stuck in patterns that used to protect you but don't serve you anymore.
And you don't need 5-6 months of weekly therapy to get unstuck.
EMDR Intensives are designed for professionals like you:
✓ 100% Virtual, in the comfort of you own space, anywhere in Texas
✓ Dedicate 1-3 days to healing (instead of extending it out for months)
✓ Get the equivalent of 5 months of therapy completed in days
✓ Walk away with results, not just insights
Your time is valuable. Invest it wisely.
What is EMDR?
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) works with how your brain naturally processes information.
Through bilateral stimulation (eye movements, taps, or tones), EMDR helps your nervous system complete processing of experiences that got "stuck."
EMDR is especially effective for:
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Single-incident trauma (car accidents, medical trauma, workplace conflicts, betrayals)
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Anxiety and panic
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PTSDPatterns that keep repeating (people-pleasing, perfectionism, reactivity)
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Feeling on edge or hypervigilant
The research is clear: EMDR works. And when delivered in an intensive format, it works fast.
Why EMDR Intensives Work Better for Professionals:
Traditional weekly therapy:
❌ 50-minute sessions every week
❌ Finding the same time slot every week for 5-6 months
❌ Spending the first 10-15 minutes "catching up" on what happened since last week
❌ Getting only 20-30 minutes of actual processing
❌ Your brain has to "restart" processing each session
❌Week-long gaps that interrupt healing momentum
❌ Months of your life spent in symptom management mode
EMDR Intensives:
✅ 100% Virtual, done in the comfort of your own space
✅ Sustained processing time (3-6 hours) allows your system to complete healing cycles
✅ No week-long interruptions—your brain can finish what it starts
✅ Dedicate 1-3 days when you have space in your schedule (arranged around your life)
✅ Walk away with resolution, not just understanding
✅ Results in days, not months
✅ Get back to your life—functioning better, faster
This isn't about having more time. It's about using your time more efficiently.
The Real Cost of Waiting
Think about what unresolved trauma is costing you right now:
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The sleep you're not getting (and how it affects your performance)
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The reactivity with your family (and the guilt that comes after)
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The decisions you're not making because anxiety holds you back
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The version of yourself you're not showing up as—at work, at home, in life
This isn't just about feeling better. It's about reclaiming your energy, your presence, and your peace.
Traditional weekly therapy:
$150-250/session × 20-24 sessions = $3,000-$6,000 over 5-6 months
EMDR Intensives:
$1,320-$2,970 for 1-3 days
When you factor in not just financial cost but the opportunity cost of waiting months to heal—intensives are often the more efficient investment.
What Working Together Looks Like
Step 1: Free 15-Minute Consultation
We'll talk about your situation, what you're hoping for, and whether intensive work is a good fit for you right now. No pressure. No sales pitch. Just an honest conversation.
Step 2: Assessment Session (90 minutes, virtual)
If we decide to work together, we'll spend time mapping out your story, building grounding tools, and creating a clear plan for your intensive.
Step 3: The Intensive (1-3 days)
Concentrated EMDR sessions (3-6 hours each day) where your nervous system can complete healing cycles that have been stuck. You'll be in your own comfortable, private space connecting via secure video.
Step 4: Follow-Up (60 minutes, virtual)
We'll check in 2-4 weeks after your intensive to see how things are integrating and make sure you have everything you need.
Total commitment: 2-4 appointments instead of 20-24 weekly sessions.
What To Expect
During/Immediately After:
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Noticeable shift in your nervous system (less reactive, calmer body)
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Physical release (crying, exhaling, feeling lighter)
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The specific memory feels less charged when you think about it
Within 1-2 Weeks:
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Better sleep
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Less reactivity with family and coworkers
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Old triggers don't activate you the same way
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More capacity for presence and focus
Within 1 Month:
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Making decisions you've been avoiding
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Relationships improving (less defensive, more connected)
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Energy returning
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Feeling like yourself again (or for the first time)
Within 3-6 Months:
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Sustained changes in how you show up
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Old patterns (people-pleasing, perfectionism, control) soften naturally
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Deeper trust in yourself and your capacity
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The work is done—you're living the results
Meet Your Therapist
Hi I'm Vanessa!
I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker specializing in EMDR Intensives for professionals who don't have time for traditional weekly therapy.
My background:
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16 years as a Registered Yoga Teacher (500-hour certification)
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EMDR trained and certified
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Specialization in trauma-focused, somatic therapy
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I blend Eastern somatic wisdom with Western clinical psychology
Who I work with:
Executives, attorneys, healthcare providers, entrepreneurs, busy moms and dads juggling it all, and other high-performing individuals who know they need support but can't commit to months of weekly appointments.
What makes my approach different:
I'm not interested in keeping you in therapy forever. I respect your intelligence, your time, and your capacity to heal. I work with you, not on you. And I trust that your system knows what it needs—I'm just providing the right conditions for healing to happen.
I practice what I call an "eclectic" approach—I meet you exactly where you are and use what actually works for you. Together, we'll create self-awareness, build self-compassion, and develop the skills that serve you long after our work together ends.
You don't have to feel this way forever. The healing and freedom you deserve is possible— and it might happen faster than you think.
Vanessa Romero-Henderson, MA, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (TX #103995)
Master of Social Work, Texas State University
Specializing in Trauma, PTSD, Anxiety, and Life Transitions
What my clients have said:
(Anonymous to maintain confidentiality)
EMDR:
"I never heard of EMDR before, but I found Vanessa and I liked her approach and felt a very strong trust at the beginning so I decided to try it. I am so glad I did because my life has completely changed. I was unemployed, depressed and socially anxious. I didn't want to leave the house because I was afraid of getting panic attack in public. Vanessa guided me through EMDR and we uncovered the reasons I felt this way and she helped me process all of the emotions from those memories and experiences. I was scared at first but Vanessa is so kind and knowledgeable, every time I heard her voice I knew it was going to be okay. Now I am employed, helping my family out with bills, going out with friends, and actually having meaningful connections with people. This is the first time I actually know what it feels like to love myself."
-Young Professional, San Antonio, TX
EMDR Intensives:
"I've worked with many therapists before having moved a lot for my job. I had a great EMDR therapist but was needing more intensive therapy, I knew my blocks, I knew my triggers, but I needed to get it all out as soon as possible because of current life events. Vanessa knew exactly how to begin this process. It has been amazing. I have let go of things I held on since I was a child. My body notices the difference too and I feel lighter and less pain overall."
--Generational Cycle Breaker, San Antonio, TX
Working Together:
"Vanessa has taught me how to learn to trust myself. Before this, that was an idea I couldn't even imagine. Now I truly know what it feels like to hear my intuition and trust myself. The self doubt and criticism are gone. Since then I have been having win after win in my life. I am forever grateful for finding Vanessa and working with her."
-Business Owner and Busy Mom, San Antonio, Texas
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