//WHAT ARE EMDR INTENSIVES?//
Understanding EMDR Therapy Intensives
An EMDR therapy intensive is a focused treatment experience that provides dedicated time for trauma processing without the interruptions of weekly sessions. Instead of meeting for one hour each week, intensives offer extended EMDR sessions over one or several days, allowing you to stay engaged in the therapeutic process and build meaningful momentum.
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Each intensive is thoughtfully planned in advance, grounded in preparation and safety, and tailored to your goals, history, and clinical needs. Depending on your treatment plan, your intensive may integrate EMDR, art therapy, and somatic approaches to support deeper processing and lasting change.
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Virtual EMDR intensives are available for adults throughout New York and can be scheduled as 90-minute, half-day, full-day, or multi-day experiences.
An EMDR Intensive May Be Helpful If You...
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Have tried talk therapy and are looking for a different approach.
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Feel stuck in patterns that continue despite insight.
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Feel disconnected from your body or struggle to process emotions.
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Want dedicated time to focus on trauma without weekly interruptions.
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Are looking for a structured, personalized approach to trauma treatment.
DEEPER WORK. DEDICATED TIME.
Why Choose an EMDR Intensive?
Trauma doesn't always respond to insight alone. You may understand what happened, yet find yourself reacting in the same ways, feeling disconnected from your body, or getting pulled into familiar patterns.
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Many people have spent years building coping skills and self-awareness. An EMDR intensive creates dedicated time to stay engaged in the therapeutic process, allowing for greater continuity, deeper processing, and meaningful momentum.
WHO MAY BENEFIT FROM AN EMDR INTENSIVE
Why Choose an EMDR Intensive?
EMDR intensives in New York may be a good fit if you:
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Have tried weekly therapy and want a more focused approach.
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Feel stuck despite insight and self-awareness.
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Want dedicated time to process trauma without long gaps between sessions.
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Feel disconnected from your body or continue experiencing anxiety, panic, or chronic overwhelm.
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Prefer a structured treatment plan that may integrate EMDR, art therapy, and somatic approaches.
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Want to build meaningful momentum instead of restarting the therapeutic process each week.
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Are looking for virtual EMDR intensives anywhere in New York State.
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Every EMDR intensive begins with a free consultation to determine whether this format is the right fit for your goals, history, and readiness. Together, we'll decide whether an intensive is the best next step and create a personalized treatment plan if it is.
Common reasons clients choose an EMDR intensive include:
Trauma and complex emotional experiences
Anxiety, panic, and feeling constantly on edge
Relationship wounds that affect trust & safety
Grief, loss, and unresolved emotional ties
Self-doubt, freeze responses, and feeling stuck
Triggers that interfere with daily life
What Happens During an EMDR Intensive?
Free 15-Minute Consultation
We begin with a free 15-minute consultation to discuss what brings you to therapy, answer your questions, and determine whether an EMDR intensive is the right fit for your goals. If we decide to move forward together, we'll schedule your preparation session and intensive.
Preparation & Treatment Planning
Before your intensive, you'll attend a 30 to 55-minute preparation session. During this appointment, we'll review your history, clarify your treatment goals, identify target memories, strengthen coping and grounding skills, and develop a personalized plan for your intensive. This preparation helps us use your intensive time intentionally and efficiently.
Integration & Follow-Up
Your intensive is structured around your individual needs and may include EMDR, art therapy, and somatic approaches when clinically appropriate. Sessions include planned breaks, opportunities for grounding, and flexibility to adjust the pace based on your nervous system and comfort level. The focus is on creating enough uninterrupted time to stay engaged in the work and build meaningful momentum.
Your EMDR Intensive
Healing doesn't stop when your intensive ends. You'll receive personalized recommendations, practical integration strategies, and a follow-up session to help you process the experience, reinforce progress, and apply what you've gained to daily life.
POTENTIAL OUTCOMES
What Clients Often Notice
Every person's experience with EMDR is unique, and outcomes vary based on your history, goals, and readiness for trauma processing. While no specific results can be guaranteed, many clients report:
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Feeling less emotionally reactive to past experiences
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Greater clarity and understanding of traumatic memories
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Increased emotional regulation and nervous system stability
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Feeling more connected to themselves and their bodies
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Reduced anxiety, panic, or chronic overwhelm
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Greater confidence in handling everyday stressors
The goal is meaningful, lasting change that continues beyond your intensive.
PRICING & FEES
Investment
Every EMDR intensive begins with a free 15-minute consultation to determine whether an intensive is the right fit for your goals.
If we decide to move forward, you'll complete a preparation and treatment planning session before your intensive. You can choose the option that best fits your needs:
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30-minute Preparation Session: $125
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55-minute Preparation Session: $250
Your preparation session includes:
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A review of your history, goals, and current concerns
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Assessment of readiness for an EMDR intensive
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Identification of treatment targets and priorities
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A personalized intensive plan designed around your goals
EMDR intensive options include:
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90-Minute Intensive: $275
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3-Hour Intensive: $580
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4-Hour Intensive: $770
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7-Hour Intensive: $1,100
Multi-day EMDR intensives are also available for clients who would benefit from additional focused treatment time.
Preparation allows us to make the most of your intensive by creating a clear plan before your first extended session.
LOCATION & AVAILABILITY
Virtual EMDR Intensives Across New York
EMDR intensives are offered virtually for adults located anywhere in New York State. Sessions are conducted through a secure, HIPAA-compliant video platform, allowing you to participate from the comfort and privacy of your own home.
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Clients work with me from across New York, including New York City, Long Island, Westchester, the Hudson Valley, Albany, Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse, and surrounding communities. Virtual intensives eliminate travel time while providing the same personalized, focused approach to trauma treatment.
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Appointments are available Monday through Thursday, with morning and evening availability. Half-day, full-day, and multi-day intensives are scheduled based on availability and your individualized treatment plan.
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If you're unsure whether a virtual EMDR intensive is the right fit for your needs, we'll discuss your goals and answer your questions during your free 15-minute consultation.
Frequently asked questions
READY WHEN YOU ARE
Take the Next Step
Every EMDR intensive begins with a free 15-minute consultation. We'll talk about what brings you here, answer your questions, and determine whether an EMDR intensive is the right fit for your goals.
If it is, we'll create a personalized plan designed around your needs and schedule.
Therapy that helps you process, heal, and move forward.
HI! I’m Attiya Awadallah, LCAT, ATR-BC, a licensed and board-certified psychotherapist specializing in EMDR therapy, somatic therapy, art therapy, anxiety treatment, trauma therapy, and complex trauma. Through my practice, Lenora: Art Therapy and Counseling, I work with adults across New York State who are feeling emotionally overwhelmed, stuck in survival mode, burned out, anxious, disconnected from themselves, or carrying unresolved trauma that continues to impact daily life, relationships, confidence, and direction.
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My approach is integrative, active, personalized, and results-oriented. I integrate EMDR, somatic therapy, mindfulness-based approaches, and creative therapeutic methods to help clients process difficult experiences, shift long-standing emotional patterns, strengthen emotional regulation, and create meaningful change that extends beyond the therapy session itself.
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I have over 10 years of experience working across inpatient, outpatient, addiction treatment, and community mental health settings. In addition to individual therapy, I offer EMDR intensives and virtual psychotherapy services throughout New York State.
