EMDR Intensives in Tampa, FL
Focused EMDR therapy, in hours instead of months.
Maybe you have done a lot of work already. You understand where things come from, and something still feels stuck. Or maybe weekly therapy just does not fit your life right now. An EMDR Intensive gives us focused, uninterrupted time to move through what has been weighing on you.
I offer EMDR Intensives in person at my office in South Tampa, and you are welcome to travel in from wherever you live.
What Is an EMDR Intensive?
An EMDR Intensive is a concentrated form of EMDR therapy where we meet for several hours at a time, usually 3 to 6 hours, over a few sessions instead of once a week for 50 minutes. With more time together, your brain can stay with the work long enough to finish processing, without starting and stopping every week.
New to EMDR? You can learn how it works on my EMDR therapy page.
Why an Intensive Can Move Things Faster
In weekly therapy, a lot of every session goes to settling in and then closing back down before you leave. In an Intensive, we keep going. Your nervous system gets to complete what it starts, and many people notice shifts in days that might take months of weekly sessions.
How My EMDR Intensives Work
Free consultation. We talk about what brings you in and whether an Intensive is a good fit right now.
Planning and preparation. We review your history, choose what to focus on, and build grounding skills before any memory work.
Your Intensive sessions. Most Intensives are 3 to 4 extended sessions over about 2 weeks, with breaks built in for rest, grounding, and regulation.
Integration and next steps. We talk about what shifted and make a plan for support afterward.
Every Intensive is built around you. Here is the general flow:
You set the pace. This is never a marathon without breaks.
Who EMDR Intensives Can Help
An Intensive may be a good fit if:
You feel stuck even after previous therapy
There is a specific memory, experience, or pattern you want to focus on
Weekly appointments are hard to fit into your schedule
You want relief sooner rather than months from now
You live elsewhere in Florida and would like to come to Tampa for focused work
I use Intensives for trauma and PTSD, anxiety and panic, negative core beliefs like “I’m not enough,” and painful experiences that still feel present.
You do not need to be in crisis or have a “big” trauma for an Intensive to help. If something still affects how you feel or react, it is worth working through.
Coming to Tampa From Elsewhere in Florida
EMDR Intensives are in person only, at my office at 3825 Henderson Blvd, Suite 306, in South Tampa. If you live outside the area, an Intensive can be a good way to focus on this work over a few days. We will plan a schedule that gives you time to rest between sessions.
Why Work With Me for an EMDR Intensive
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and Qualified Supervisor in Florida, with a master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling with a trauma concentration and more than 10 years of experience across clinical settings. EMDR is a core part of how I work with trauma and anxiety.
I show up warm, honest, and direct. My hope is that this becomes a space where you do not have to explain yourself, because someone finally gets it.
EMDR Intensive FAQs
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An EMDR Intensive is EMDR therapy in longer blocks of time, usually 3 to 6 hours, over a few sessions. It lets us stay with the work longer and move through it with more depth than weekly 50-minute sessions.
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Weekly therapy means starting and stopping the work every week. In an Intensive, we keep going, so your brain can finish processing without losing momentum between sessions.
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Most Intensives are 3 to 4 extended sessions over about 2 weeks. We will set the exact schedule together during your consultation.
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No. My EMDR Intensives are in person only, at my office in South Tampa. I do offer weekly EMDR therapy online anywhere in Florida.
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Yes. You are welcome to come from anywhere. We will plan a schedule that leaves room to rest and recharge between sessions.
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Emotions may come up, and that is part of the process. We prepare first, build in breaks, and go at a pace your nervous system can handle. You are in control the whole time.
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Yes. EMDR is a well-researched, evidence-based therapy. Intensives include preparation, pacing, and grounding to keep the process steady and supported.
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No. Some people do an Intensive on its own, and others add one to therapy they are already doing, with me or with another therapist.
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Many people notice shifts in how they think, feel, or react, and processing can continue for a few days afterward. We will talk about next steps so you feel supported once we finish.
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Trauma and PTSD, anxiety and panic, negative core beliefs, and distressing experiences that still feel stuck or present.
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EMDR Intensives are private pay. If you have out-of-network benefits, I can provide a superbill that you can submit to your insurance for possible reimbursement.
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Start with a free 20-minute consultation. We will talk about your goals and what is going on, and decide together whether an Intensive fits. You do not need to have it all figured out first.