You have a focus in mind
There may be a painful experience, relationship pattern, or belief about yourself that you want to understand and work through.
In person in Sandpoint · Online in Idaho, Washington & Oregon
Trauma Counseling Intensives
A dedicated space to work on trauma, anxiety, depression, and difficult life experiences—with a plan built around you.
Choose a four-hour mini or a customized one-to-three-day format. We begin with evaluation and treatment planning to explore whether an intensive fits your needs.
Book a Free Intensive ConsultationCould focused time be helpful for you?
You may have tried therapy and still want to work on a particular experience, belief, or pattern. Or you may be looking for dedicated time that fits your life better than a weekly appointment.
You want space for the work
Longer appointments provide dedicated time for preparation, therapy, breaks, and closing, with fewer transitions between separate appointments.
An intensive is a format for counseling, not a promise of a particular result or timeline. We will explore your readiness, current support, and goals before deciding together.
Which format fits your needs?
Trauma counseling intensives
Four-hour half days or one to three full days provide longer blocks of focused time. Separate planning sessions help us prepare, and we discuss follow-up and support afterward.
Weekly trauma counseling
Regular appointments provide ongoing support, with time between sessions to practice skills and bring daily experiences into the work. Weekly counseling is also available.
Neither format is automatically better. We will consider your needs, schedule, and the support available to you.
Book a Free Intensive ConsultationFormats & pricing
Choose the space you need.
Mini / Half-Day
$1,000
Four hours of focused time.
A shorter intensive format, with goals and a plan developed through your separate evaluation sessions.
Full-Day Intensive
$2,000 per day
Customized one-to-three-day formats.
Each full day includes four 90-minute sessions and structured opening and closing time in the morning and afternoon.
CareCredit is available for all intensive options. Evaluation and treatment-planning sessions are additional and billed separately.
A full day, thoughtfully structured
Time for the work—and time to open and close.
A mini intensive follows either the morning or afternoon format below: a 30-minute opening, two 90-minute sessions, and a 30-minute closing—four hours of structured therapeutic time. A full-day intensive includes both formats, with lunch separate.
Morning
- 30-minute opening
- Two 90-minute sessions
- 30-minute closing
Afternoon
- 30-minute opening after lunch
- Two 90-minute sessions
- 30-minute closing
That’s eight hours of structured therapeutic time per full day, with lunch separate. We’ll discuss the day’s timing and your needs during treatment planning.
Preparation through follow-up
We begin with a plan.
1 Free consultation
We talk about what brings you here, answer your questions, and explore whether the intensive format may fit your needs.
2 Preparation and workbook
We meet for one to three additional 50-minute virtual evaluation and treatment-planning sessions, at $150 each, payable at the time of service. Your workbook helps us explore your history, identify priorities, and prepare for the work.
3 Your intensive
We follow your personalized plan, allowing time for preparation, focused therapy, breaks, and closing. We make decisions together about the pace and focus.
4 Follow-up and support
We review your experience and discuss next steps, ongoing support, and whether follow-up appointments or coordination with your existing therapist would be helpful. We confirm any additional appointments and fees before scheduling them.
Evaluation sessions are billed separately from the intensive. Insurance reimbursement for these sessions may be possible, depending on your plan; reimbursement is not guaranteed.
My approach to trauma counseling
EMDR therapy
I use Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy to help you work through painful experiences and the ways they continue to affect your life.
An attachment lens
We explore how relationships have shaped the way you see yourself, connect with others, and experience safety and trust.
Parts work
I use ego state therapy to understand the parts that care for and protect you, approaching what they carry with curiosity and compassion.
Frequently asked questions
Know what to expect.
How do breaks work?
We plan breaks and lunch around your needs and discuss the day’s timing during treatment planning. Lunch is separate from the full day’s structured therapeutic time.
What should I plan for afterward?
We discuss how to make room for rest, reflection, and support after your intensive. Before you leave, we review next steps and whether additional appointments would be helpful.
Can I continue working with my current therapist?
Yes. With your permission, we can coordinate around your goals and ongoing care. An intensive can be part of a broader plan for support.
What if I am traveling to Sandpoint?
Discuss your travel plans with me before making reservations. We will confirm your dates and schedule, and consider time for arrival, rest, and the trip home.
How long is a trauma counseling intensive?
A mini or half-day intensive is four hours. Full-day intensives include four 90-minute sessions plus 30-minute opening and closing periods in both the morning and afternoon: eight hours of structured therapeutic time, with lunch separate. Customized formats span one to three full days. Evaluation and treatment-planning sessions are additional.
Can trauma counseling intensives be done online?
Online EMDR Intensives are available for clients in Idaho, Washington, and Oregon. During consultation and evaluation, we’ll discuss whether a virtual format fits your needs, including privacy, technology, and a suitable space for the sessions.
How do intensives compare with weekly therapy?
Weekly therapy provides ongoing appointments with time between sessions. Intensives provide longer blocks of focused time over fewer days. One format is not automatically better for everyone; we’ll consider your goals, readiness, support, and schedule when discussing your options.
What is the total cost?
A mini is $1,000; a full day is $2,000. A two-day intensive is $4,000 and a three-day intensive is $6,000. Add $150–$450 for the one to three separately billed evaluation sessions. We’ll confirm your format and total before scheduling.
Can I use insurance or CareCredit?
Intensives are private pay. CareCredit is available for all intensive options. HSA/FSA funds may also be an option, subject to your plan’s rules. Evaluation sessions may be eligible for insurance reimbursement; check your benefits for details.
How do I know whether an intensive is right for me?
Start with a free consultation. We’ll discuss what you’re looking for and the available formats. The evaluation and treatment-planning sessions help us assess fit before proceeding.
Is weekly therapy also available?
Yes. Weekly EMDR therapy is $180 per session, with insurance, private-pay, and CareCredit options. We can discuss which format fits your needs during the consultation.
Meet Joe
Experience, compassion, and a commitment to teaching.
I’m a Certified EMDR Therapist, an EMDRIA Approved Consultant, and a member of the EMDR HAP training faculty, where I help train the next generation of EMDR therapists.
Certified EMDR Therapist • EMDRIA Approved Consultant • EMDR HAP Training Faculty
Helpful resources
Learn More About EMDR Intensives
Explore these articles at your own pace, and bring your questions to our consultation.
EMDR Intensives vs. Weekly Therapy: Which Fits Your Needs?
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Read the comparison →How EMDR Therapy Helps the Brain Heal Trauma
An introduction to EMDR and how it approaches distressing experiences.
Read about EMDR →5 Signs You May Benefit From an EMDR Intensive
Questions to consider as you explore whether an intensive could fit your needs.
Explore the signs →Let’s explore whether an intensive fits your needs.
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