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Experience accelerated healing and transformation with EMDR Intensive Therapy. An EMDR Intensive offers an alternative to weekly therapy, allowing the flexibility to schedule sessions in 3 hour increments in one day or over multiple days. We can tailor the schedule to accommodate your healing without disrupting your day-to-day responsibilities.

I specialize in working with women in the following areas:

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) resulting from sexual assault, violence, auto accidents, natural disasters, or witnessing a traumatic experience.

Complex trauma or multiple traumas experienced in childhood such as physical, emotional, or sexual abuse, neglect, witnessing domestic violence, or impact of being raised by caregivers who had mental illness or abused substances.

Grief and loss including the recent loss of a loved one, a traumatic loss or unprocessed grief resulting from the untimely loss of caregivers, siblings or friends in childhood.

Vicarious trauma, also known as secondary trauma, compassion fatigue, or empathic strain, refers to the emotional and psychological impact experienced by individuals who are regularly exposed to the traumatic experiences and stories of others.

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Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a psychotherapeutic approach that aims to alleviate symptoms by reprocessing distressing or traumatic experiences. EMDR is rooted in the idea that unresolved stressful or traumatic experiences

contribute to psychological distress, and by addressing these experiences, individuals can experience symptom reduction and emotional healing. For more information on EMDR, visit the EMDRIA website.

EMDR Intensives offer a concentrated and focused approach, allowing for accelerated healing and transformation. You can carve out the time you need for healing without the commitment of traditional weekly therapy. Whether it’s a few hours over multiple days or a full day, you can set a schedule that accommodates your healing journey without disrupting your day-to-day responsibilities. With extended sessions, we can efficiently address the impact of past trauma or stressful experiences allowing you greater freedom to achieve your personal and professional goals.

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is an intensive right for me?

Are you a busy woman who has…

Struggled to find the time in your professional and personal life for weekly therapy?

Become so adept at compartmentalizing the symptoms associated with past stressful or traumatic experiences, the thought of unpacking it week after week in traditional therapy seems daunting?

Experienced an intense emotional reaction when faced with an unexpected reminder of the past?

Explored your past and have a good understanding of its impact on you but just “knowing” isn’t resolving symptoms?

If so, you may benefit from extended EMDR sessions that effectively and efficiently address the impact of past trauma or stressors. Together, we'll navigate your past in a safe and supportive environment, granting you the freedom to achieve your personal and professional goals.

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Benefits

Intensives offer a more streamlined approach to treatment addressing your symptoms effectively and efficiently.

Sessions are tailored to meet your specific needs, optimizing the use of your time while still providing comprehensive therapeutic support.

More time equals a more thorough integration of the therapeutic work, ensuring a deeper and more lasting transformation.

Intensives allow for the comprehensive processing of memories within an extended session, providing a sense of closure and allowing for efficient progress.

By setting aside time specifically for therapy sessions, you can focus on healing without the added stress of immediately returning to work or home responsibilities.

Intensives offer a cost-effective alternative that delivers significant progress in a shorter timeframe than traditional therapy.

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Approach to Therapy

empathy

Empathy is at the core of my personal and therapeutic practice. Empathy plays a crucial role in building a meaningful therapeutic relationship, promoting collaboration and fostering a sense of curiosity. I recognize the importance of honoring your unique journey and ensuring that therapy progresses at a pace that feels comfortable and safe for you.

collaboration

Therapy is a collaborative experience. I firmly believe each of us possesses the inherent ability to heal within ourselves. My role is to provide guidance and support, offering a metaphorical flashlight to help you navigate the darker areas. Together, we will work as a team, drawing on your self-knowledge and my experience and education in trauma recovery to facilitate the healing process.

curiosity

Curiosity serves as the foundation for our therapeutic journey and contributes to the development of a supportive therapeutic relationship. My goal is to create an environment where you feel accepted and understood without fear of judgment or criticism. Curiosity allows us to explore recurring patterns, triggers, and reactions, leading to increased self-awareness and insight.

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Please note the following:

I offer appointments Tuesdays-Fridays between the hours of 10 am and 4 pm. If you need an appointment outside of that window, I am happy to provide you with a list of referrals.
I am an out of network provider with most insurances.

All weekly therapy sessions are conducted via Telehealth for Connecticut residents only. A stable video connection and privacy are required for treatment.