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In-Person EMDR Intensives in North Carolina

EMDR Intensives in Raleigh, NC

What if you could see meaningful symptom reduction in a long weekend?

 

You've already lost enough time to trauma.

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An EMDR intensive offers a focused approach to trauma treatment, allowing you to dedicate extended time to processing difficult experiences without spreading the work across weeks or months. Held Friday through Sunday in Raleigh, North Carolina, this format provides an opportunity for deeper, uninterrupted trauma processing while accommodating busy schedules.

Sara Forcella, EMDR therapist and owner of Thriving With Therapy

In-person in

Raleigh, NC

Comfortable, supportive space for focused trauma therapy. 

Make Meaningful Progress in a Long Weekend

Many clients choose an intensive to focus on healing without spreading the work across months of weekly therapy.

Specialized EMDR Trauma Treatment

Work with an EMDRIA Certified Therapist and EMDRIA Approved Consultant-in-Training who specializes in trauma treatment.

What's Included in Your EMDR Intensive

1. Free Consultation

A complimentary 30-minute phone consultation to answer your questions and determine whether an EMDR intensive is the right fit for your needs.

2. Intake & Preparation

A 75-minute intake session focused on assessment, preparation, treatment planning, and ensuring you feel ready for the intensive experience.

3. Three-Day Intensive

12 to 15 hours of focused EMDR therapy delivered across three days to help you process traumatic experiences and make meaningful progress toward your goals.

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4. Comfort & Support Items

Your intensive includes snacks, beverages, blankets, grounding tools, sensory supports, and other thoughtful touches designed to help you feel comfortable throughout the process.

5. Integration Journal

You'll receive a take-home integration journal and curated resources to support continued reflection and healing after your intensive.

6. 30-Day Follow-Up Session

A dedicated follow-up session to review progress, discuss next steps, and support continued growth after your intensive experience.

*Offerings vary by intensive. Specific services, session length, resources, and follow-up support depend on the intensive package selected.

A Peek Inside Your 
Intensive Experience

Healing happens best when you feel supported. From comfort items and grounding tools to snacks, integration resources, and follow-up support, every aspect of your EMDR intensive is designed with care and intention.

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Below is a glimpse into the space and resources that are part of the intensive experience.

Thriving With Therapy EMDR Therapy
EMDR intensive Coping kit
EMDR intensive journal

Learn More About EMDR Intensives 

EMDR intensives offer an alternative to weekly therapy for adults seeking focused treatment for trauma, PTSD, sexual assault, domestic violence, and other distressing experiences. Explore how extended EMDR sessions work, what to expect from the intensive experience, and whether this approach might be right for you.

Frequently Asked Questions About EMDR Intensives

What is an EMDR intensive?

An EMDR intensive is a focused therapy experience that allows you to dedicate extended time to healing rather than spreading the work across months of weekly sessions. Intensives are designed to help clients address traumatic experiences in a concentrated, supportive format.

You don't have to keep waiting. 

 

Spots are limited. Reach out today. 

You deserve the opportunity to focus on healing, reconnect with yourself, and move forward. Schedule a free consultation to learn whether an EMDR intensive may be a good fit for your goals.

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