FAQ

Not all persons will benefit from an EMDR intensive format. There are other treatments to help if you are actively suicidal, highly dissociative, or unable to abstain from using substances. Please let me know if you experience any of these or have ever been told you suffer from psychosis. Reach out and I’ll be happy to help you determine if an EMDR intensive is right for you.

In general, very specific problems such as overcoming phobias, panic attacks, and processing any specific memory can typically be helped with a 2-day intensive. The more long-standing the struggle, the more days are usually required. Story clearings (assisting with the healing of childhood traumas or attachment wounds) will only be scheduled with 4- or 5-day intensives. I am happy to assist you in selecting the number of days to schedule.

You do not need a referral, but if you are working with another mental health provider, it is important for me to hear from them. Not only will this professional’s opinion count on deciding your readiness for an intensive, it is required if a 4- to 5-day story clearing is what you are seeking. While much positive change can occur with EMDR intensives, it can sometimes leave people feeling raw or bring up new information about themselves they might want to additionally process in weekly sessions. At this time, I am only scheduling EMDR intensives and therefore you would need to find an appropriate mental health provider if you do not have one and are seeking help for chronic or deep-seated struggles. I am happy to provide you with a list of local clinicians upon your request.

The day generally starts at 9:30 and ends at 4:30 with an hour for lunch. Breaks can be scheduled as needed. While these are EMDR intensives, know I have been trained in other approaches and integrate these as needed (i.e. ego state therapy, hypnosis, and CBT). It’s important to consider these days like a retreat and not to schedule activities or meetings afterwards. They are called intensives because they can be intense. Most people find they are especially tired following each afternoon of the intensive. It is therefore ideal to have leisurely time in the evenings to enjoy things like walks in nature, peaceful music, nourishing food, journaling, yoga, prayer, or other centering activities. Getting plenty of sleep can also aid repair work and you are encouraged to find other housing options for the days of your intensives if you reside in a noisy environment. I am happy to provide a list of area accommodations if you are traveling from out of town.

Individuals residing anywhere in the world who can safely travel to Charlotte, NC are welcome to schedule an EMDR intensive.

I have met all requirements for the Authority to Practice Interjurisdictional Telepsychology (APIT) which means if you reside in one of 40 states, the Northern Mariana Islands, or the District of Columbia, I can legally provide virtual intensives. That being said, in-person intensives are preferred and required for 4- to 5-day story clearings. All other EMDR intensives will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Because the time is reserved specifically for you, a 50% deposit is due upon scheduling. There is no charge should you decide to reschedule with more than 30 days’ notice. If you decide to cancel and the intensive is more than 30 days away, you will receive your deposit minus a $1,000 scheduling fee. No deposit will be returned if you cancel with less than 30 days’ notice. It is important to arrange transportation so that you can arrive ready to begin the first day of the intensive. You are still responsible for payment if you miss any part of the intensive (i.e. flight delay, etc.). Please contact me as soon as possible if there are any unforeseen circumstances.

Read more about this at:

https://www.apaservices.org/practice/legal/managed/good-faith-estimate-notice.pdf

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