EMDR Intensive Therapy in Greensboro
We know you’re tired of reliving those moments over and over again. We can help you get the relief you need from your trauma symptoms.
What are EMDR Intensives?
Studies compiled from the EMDR institute have found:
Veterans Affairs research: 78% reduction in PTSD symptoms after 12 EMDR sessions.
Kaiser Permanente study: 100% of single-trauma and 77% of multiple-trauma sufferers show no diagnosable PTSD after 6 EMDR sessions.
Non-military EMDR study: 90% of sexual assault victims experience PTSD relief after 3 sessions.
Natural disaster trauma relief: studies after earthquakes in Mexico and Italy show significant symptom reduction, with lasting relief at 12-week follow-up.
Transportation department study: 67% reduction in PTSD from accidents and assault after 6 EMDR sessions.
EMDR is a type of therapy that helps people process difficult memories and experiences that may be causing distress or emotional pain. It involves focusing on the memory while simultaneously engaging in bilateral stimulation, such as eye movements or taps, to help the brain reprocess the information in a more adaptive way. It can be effective in reducing symptoms of PTSD, anxiety, and depression. Both of our clinicians offer EMDR and it can be done in your regular therapy sessions if appropriate.
An EMDR intensive program is a prolonged EMDR session that can rapidly reduce distress related to traumatic events or challenging life experiences, while also teaching you skills to regulate your nervous system. You’ll get the same, or better, results much faster.
EMDR STATISTICS
EMDR intensive therapy with Little Seed Counseling reduces the number of sessions needed for symptom relief.
What it’s like to do an emdr intensive
Your time with me will be focused.
I have to be real with you — EMDR intensives are not for everyone. Intensive EMDR therapy differs from traditional sessions in that it places greater emphasis on processing traumatic memories, rather than addressing the stress and pressure of everyday life.
In EMDR, the focus is primarily on processing and healing trauma symptoms, rather than on building the therapeutic relationship. This may feel unusual for those accustomed to analyzing their thoughts or discussing details of relationships. EMDR relies on the brain's natural ability to process information and heal itself. It requires trust in the process.
Here’s what it will look like:
We will meet for 2, 4, or 6 hours in the comfort of my therapy office in Greensboro, NC
We will spend anywhere from 30 minutes to 1-hour taking your history, gauging your readiness for processing and practicing grounding exercises.
We will develop a target sequence plan which involves identifying traumatic memories and associated negative core beliefs that you want to process.
We will spend the rest of our time processing traumatic memories and building up your emotional distress tolerance.
Before you leave your EMDR intensive, we will take time to ground in this moment and determine if more sessions are necessary.
Feel better , faster.
EMDR intensives are perfect for you if you have experienced or witnessed the following.
Sexual assault
Birth trauma
Motor vehicle accident
Natural disaster
Violent crime
Major breakup or divorce
Childhood trauma
Combat trauma
EMDR Intensives are…
Collaborative and interactive - we work together to determine the best targets
Longer than average sessions which allows for more time for processing
Difficult due to how overwhelming symptoms of trauma can be
EMDR Intensives are not…
Talk therapy - EMDR focuses on thoughts, feelings and sensations without analysis
“Quick fixes” - we spend more time focused directly on your trauma
Easy - you will experience distressing thoughts, feelings and sensations
my guiding principles
SAFETY
Your safety is my priority. I will make sure that you are able to tolerate EMDR before we begin processing.
COMPASSION
I have been on the “other side of the chair”. I know how hard this process is and will guide you with empathy and respect for what you are going through.
TRUST & EMPOWERMENT
There are two things that I trust: you & the process. In order to see results, we have to believe that your brain is capable of healing itself. Our job is to use the tools and get out of the way.
COLLABORATION
I am an expert in EMDR but I am not an expert in YOU. I believe that you know yourself best so we will work as a team during this process.
EMDR Options
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This is a 2-hour session for those who want to get history taking, target sequencing and grounding training done in one session.
This is perfect for those who want to pursue traditional EMDR in their regular sessions, but want to dive in quicker.
$300 for 2 hours with stabilization breaks as needed
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This is a 4-hour session for those who want what the jump-start session has to offer PLUS a few hours of memory processing.
This is perfect for those with single-incident or multi-incident trauma of the same type.
We typically meet from 9am-1pm.
$550 for 4 hours with stabilization breaks as needed.
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This is a 6 hour session for those who have experienced different types of trauma or chronic (complex) trauma.
This is perfect for those who have a loud inner critic. You know that those thoughts are untrue, but your heart and body still act like they are.
$1050 for 6 hours with stabilization breaks as needed and a full hour lunch in between. Typical hours are 9-12pm, Lunch, 1-4pm.
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Nope! Both Megan and Jena are trained EMDR providers. They can offer EMDR sessions in any of your regularly scheduled sessions virtually. The difference is just what can be accomplished in a shorter time period.
We can discuss the benefits of both in our consultation to determine what is right for you. There is no one right way to heal.