EMDR INTENSIVES PROVIDED BY KEY COUNSELING GROUP

Why might you choose intensive EMDR work?

Below are some examples:

• Now more than ever, we need flexibility in how we get support so Key Counseling Group is shifting the traditional model of weekly psychotherapy to better meet your needs.

• EMDR intensives are personalized treatment plans that allow you to skip the waitlist by giving you faster access to select spots and are designed to support your preferred schedule and timeline for your treatment goals.

Who would do well with EMDR intensive work? Below are some examples:

• Perhaps you have felt a sense that something profound has yet to change, but you’re not quite sure how to shift all the way into a new experience of yourself with your current therapist. Maybe you now cognitively understand new things, yet your body is still confused, so you’re curious about how intensive EMDR therapy can help as you work with your primary talk therapist.

• Perhaps you’ve been meaning to get into weekly therapy for a while now, but your schedule has been so hectic and demanding that a weekly therapy appointment feels more overwhelming than supportive.

• Perhaps you are a current, weekly client who is needing extra, focused support quickly.

• Perhaps you are a new client who just prefers to work intensively.

What does the research show regarding the effectiveness of EMDR Intensives?

• Intensive application of trauma-focused therapy seems to be well tolerated in patients with PTSD, enabling faster symptom reduction with similar, or even better, results, while reducing the risk that patients drop out prematurely. Learn more here and here.

• An intensive program using EMDR therapy is a potentially safe and effective treatment alternative for complex PTSD. Learn more here.

• The economy is compelling: even compared to other trauma therapy, the intensive format may decrease treatment time, because of time not spent on a) checking in at the beginning of each session, b) addressing current crises and concerns, c) focusing on stabilizing and coping skills that the client won’t need after trauma healing, or d) assisting the client in regaining composure at the end of the session. Learn more here.

EMDR Intensive Sessions

STANDARD EMDR HOUR – 90 MINUTES EMDR INTENSIVES ARE AVAILABLE IN TWO FORMATS:

• HALF-DAY WEEKDAY INTENSIVE WHICH INCLUDES A 90 MINUTE SESSION PRIOR TO THE INTENSIVE, A 3 HR INTENSIVE SESSION, A 90 MINUTE POST INTENSIVE SESSION, AND CUSTOMIZED WORKBOOK/MATERIALS FOR YOUR USE

• 3-DAY WEEKDAY INTENSIVE WHICH INCLUDES A 90 MINUTE SESSION PRIOR TO THE INTENSIVE, A 3 HOUR INTENSIVE SESSION EACH DAY, A 90 MINUTE POST INTENSIVE SESSION, AND CUSTOMIZED WORKBOOK/MATERIALS FOR YOUR USE FAQs

Who can benefit from EMDR?

EMDR addresses the psychological and physical symptoms stemming from adverse life experiences. EMDR is not just for trauma; it is also utilized for performance enhancement so most anyone is a good candidate.

Why an intensive instead of a normal 50-minute psychotherapy session?

EMDR intensives allow the opportunity to progress through your symptoms in a more succinct and focused way without the interruption of a 50-minute session. An intensive format may decrease overall treatment time because of time not spent a) checking in at the beginning of each session, b) addressing current crises and concerns, c) focusing on stabilizing and coping skills that the client won’t need after healing, or d) assisting the client in regaining composure at the end of the session.

If I’m already a weekly client, can I participate in an EMDR intensive?

Yes. EMDR intensives for current clients are available in modified formats and pricing.

If I already have a primary therapist, can I do an EMDR intensive as adjunct therapy?

Yes. We will identify what format is best for you during your initial consultation.

What can I expect to accomplish in a half-day intensive?

A half-day intensive offers a multitude of resources and can help to either increase performance and confidence, or significantly decrease the devastating effects of single event trauma (e.g. negative cognitions, disturbing emotions and body sensations). While significant healing can occur in one halfday intensive, Complex PTSD deserves more treatment than one half-day intensive. Many of our clients experiencing Complex PTSD may continue to work on their trauma histories through monthly, bimonthly, or quarterly half-day intensives.

What can I expect to accomplish in a 3-day weekday intensive?

Participating in a 3-day EMDR intensive may create impactful change more efficiently than just weekly, 50-minute sessions or even one half-day intensive. We will identify what format is best for you during your initial consultation.

Can my insurance help pay for this program?

Yes. Many insurance companies reimburse a significant portion of the cost of psychotherapy. For insurance purposes, we are considered an out-of-network provider. It's best to determine the exact details of your policy ahead of time, including what benefits are available regarding out-of-network providers and if your insurance will reimburse several hours of therapy in one day or one week. We will provide you with a Superbill for all direct contact therapy services included in the program.

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