EMDR Intensives

Therapy Intensives: A Fast Track to Healing & Transformation

I’m so glad you’re here. If you’re looking for real change—sooner rather than later—then you’re in the right place. Welcome to Therapy Intensives, where deep healing happens in days, not months.

I’m Michele Caton-Richardson, a licensed therapist with over a decade of experience, and I specialize in Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR)—a leading, evidence-based therapy for processing trauma. Simply put: EMDR changes lives. And in an intensive format, that transformation happens faster and more powerfully than in traditional weekly sessions.

Is a Therapy Intensive Right for You?

You’ve been through something painful, and it’s still affecting you.
You’re preparing for a big life event—wedding, career change, becoming a parent—and want to feel mentally and emotionally strong.
Maybe, you’re in therapy already but feeling stuck and ready for a breakthrough.

If you’re nodding along, a Therapy Intensive might be exactly what you need.

Why Choose an Intensive Over Weekly Therapy?

Instead of spreading therapy out over months (with stop-and-start progress), an intensive lets you go deep and get results FAST.

No weekly interruptions – No waiting seven days between sessions, just deep work for real momentum.
More time for breakthrough moments – No quick check-ins; we get straight to the heart of what’s holding you back.
Transformational results in days, not months – A 3-hour session equals five traditional 50-minute therapy sessions with time we have to dig deep!

For a few days, you’ll step away from daily distractions and prioritize YOU. Some people even take time off work, book a hotel, or treat it like a personal retreat—where deep healing takes center stage.

This isn’t just about time efficiency. It’s about lasting transformation.

What Do You Want to Walk Away With?

Freedom from painful memories?
A sense of calm and connection?
Relief from guilt and shame?
Excitement about your future?

You don’t have to wait months to get there. Let’s start now.

What’s Included in a Therapy Intensive?

Pre-Intensive Interview
A 90-minute session where we’ll clarify your goals and pinpoint the painful memories, beliefs, or emotions you want relief from.

Personalized Workbook
A custom guide to track your progress before, during, and after your intensive.

Customized Treatment Plan
A focused, virtual therapy experience designed just for you. Sessions are scheduled for 1-3 days, with 3-hour blocks each day.

Post-Intensive Follow-Up
A 90-minute session to reflect, integrate insights, and map out your next steps.

FAQs: What You Need to Know

Anyone who wants relief now. Whether you’re navigating trauma, anxiety, relationship struggles, or major life changes, an intensive gives you the space, support, and structure to heal—quickly.

In a typical 50-minute session, you get about 30-40 minutes of deep work. With an intensive, you’re getting 2.5 hours of pure, focused therapy per session—the equivalent of five weeks of therapy in one day!

That’s great! Intensives can work alongside your regular therapy. With your permission, I can collaborate with your current therapist to best support you.

Studies show that intensive EMDR therapy reduces PTSD symptoms faster, with lower dropout rates. In short: it works.

Online for residents of Arizona, Nevada, and Texas. Many people take time off or treat it like a personal retreat with self-care activities like yoga, massage, or journaling between sessions.

Absolutely. Instead of paying for months of therapy, an intensive accelerates healing in just days—often making it more cost-effective in the long run.

Therapy Intensives aren’t covered by insurance, but some out-of-network benefits may reimburse a portion. It’s best to check with your provider.

Let’s talk! I offer a free, no-pressure consultation where we can explore whether an intensive is the right fit for you.

Ready to Feel Better, Faster?

If you’re ready to take the next step toward relief, clarity, and healing, let’s chat. Click below to schedule your free consultation.

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You deserve this. Let’s get started.

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