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.
EMDR Intensives
Focused Trauma Therapy That Helps You Move Forward
If you have been struggling with trauma, anxiety, or distressing memories, you may feel frustrated by how long traditional therapy can take.
EMDR Intensives offer a more focused approach.
Instead of meeting for one hour each week, we work together in extended sessions that allow your brain to stay engaged in the healing process. This format often helps clients make meaningful progress more quickly.
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What is EMDR Therapy
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a research-supported therapy used to help the brain process difficult experiences and traumatic memories.
When distressing events overwhelm the nervous system, memories can remain stuck and continue to trigger emotional distress. EMDR therapy helps the brain reprocess these experiences so they no longer carry the same intensity.
EMDR therapy is commonly used for:
• Trauma and PTSD
• Anxiety and panic
• Distressing memories
• Negative self-beliefs
• Stress related to relationships or life events
What Is an EMDR Intensive?
An EMDR Intensive is simply EMDR therapy delivered in a concentrated format.
Instead of weekly sessions, we work together for several hours at a time. This allows the therapeutic process to maintain momentum and often leads to deeper progress in a shorter period.
Many clients choose intensives when they want focused trauma therapy and meaningful change.
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Half Day Intensive
3 hours of EMDR therapy
Full Day Intensive
6 hours of EMDR therapy
Multi-Day Intensive
3–5 days of focused trauma therapy
Virtual EMDR Intensives
EMDR Intensives can be conducted securely through online therapy.
Clients across Idaho, Washington, and Oregon can participate from the comfort of their home while still receiving specialized trauma treatment.
The Intensive Process
1. Consultation
We begin with a brief consultation to determine whether an EMDR Intensive is a good fit.
2. Treatment Planning
We identify the experiences or memories you want to work through.
3. Intensive Sessions
During the intensive, we use the EMDR therapy model to help your brain process and resolve distressing memories.
Payment Options
EMDR Intensives are a specialized service and are not typically covered by health insurance. This allows us to design a focused, flexible treatment experience tailored to your needs without the limitations of insurance requirements.
You have a few options for payment:
Self-Pay (Cash or Card)
Most clients choose to pay directly. Payment is due prior to your scheduled intensive.
HSA / FSA Cards
You may be able to use your Health Savings Account (HSA) or Flexible Spending Account (FSA) to cover the cost of your intensive. I recommend checking with your plan provider for details.
CareCredit
For those who prefer a payment plan, CareCredit offers financing options that allow you to spread out the cost over time.
See if you prequalify with no impact to your credit score
Prequalify with CareCreditAbout Joe Klemz, LICSW
Joe Klemz is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified EMDR Therapist with over 20 years of clinical experience helping individuals work through trauma, anxiety, and difficult life experiences.
His approach is relational, strengths-based, and focused on helping clients reconnect with their own capacity for healing.
Schedule a Consultation
If you are wondering whether an EMDR Intensive may be helpful, the next step is a brief consultation.
Schedule a consultation to learn more about EMDR Intensives.
Schedule a Consultation with JoeHow long is an EMDR Intensive?
Can EMDR therapy be done online?
Are EMDR Intensives more effective than weekly therapy?
How do I know if an EMDR Intensive is right for me?
Is EMDR therapy effective for trauma and PTSD?
EMDR Intensives
Focused time.
Personalized support.
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.
Schedule a Free 15-Minute ConsultationFormats & pricing
Choose the space you need.
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.
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.
Before your intensive
We begin with a plan.
Your intensive includes a planning process of one to three additional 50-minute virtual evaluation and treatment-planning sessions.
$150 per evaluation session
These sessions are billed separately from the intensive. We’ll explore your history, current concerns, goals, and whether the intensive format is an appropriate fit.
Insurance reimbursement for evaluation sessions may be possible, depending on your plan. Reimbursement is not guaranteed.
Frequently asked questions
Know what to expect.
How long is an EMDR 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 EMDR 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?
Explore the differences between weekly appointments and focused intensive sessions.
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 your next step.
Ask questions, talk through the options, and see whether an intensive feels like a fit.
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