Are you looking to dive deep? We offer two types of therapy intensives, EMDR Breakthrough Intensives and KAP Intensives
Therapy Intensives are an accelerated form of therapy designed to help clients go deeper and get results faster. Instead of attending therapy one hour per week, why not carve out a weekend, a week, or even a month for a Therapy Intensive? It’s a cutting-edge approach to help people feel better faster.
EMDR Breakthrough Intensives are meant for diving deep on a certain issue, rooted in trauma. Each intensive is custom designed, specifically for you, to incorporate somatic tools to support the nervous system along with EMDR. It may also include some breathwork, sound, music, mindfulness, yoga or expressive arts, depending on interests and the needs of each client.
It includes a preparation session with customized workbook, 3 3-hour EMDR sessions and a post-integration session. In fact, many people think of EMDR Breakthrough Intensives like a retreat. For that weekend or week you can unplug, take time off work, get a babysitter, or even stay in a hotel.
This time is completely dedicated to you so you can focus on healing, reflecting, and reconnecting.
The cost of an EMDR Breakthrough Intensive is $3111 (weekday rate)
EMDR stands for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. It’s a type of psychotherapy developed by Francine Shapiro in the late 1980s, primarily used to help people recover from trauma. The basic idea of how it works is that traumatic memories can become "stuck" in the brain in a raw, emotional form. EMDR helps the brain reprocess these memories so they're no longer as emotionally charged or intrusive. In EMDR, bilateral stimulation (most commonly in our office, with tappers) is applied, this is thought to mimic the eye movements of REM sleep, which may aid in processing emotional memories. In order to get to the stage of bilateral stimulation, there is some planning and preparation that is done first. The workbook really helps with planning and preparation focuses on teaching self soothing and relaxation tools.
EMDR intensives are ideal for people who want to make significant progress in a shorter amount of time. They work best for:
Therapy Intensives are more effective and efficient than normal 50-minute therapysessions. Typically in a 50-minute session, there are at least 5-10 minutes of “check-in” at the start of the session and usually, 5-10 minutes spent on “closing up” or “checking out” at the end of a session - Leaving only 30-40 minutes for deep therapeutic work. Therapy Intensives are different. A 3-hour Therapy Intensive allows for 2.5 hours of depth work. That’s the equivalent of five 50-minute sessions or more than a month of therapy - in a single day!
Excellent! We love providing adjuvant therapy and Intensives work very well as an adjunct therapy. I would ask that you sign a Release of Information so that your current therapist and I can collaborate/coordinate to best serve you.
Yes — you can absolutely do an EMDR intensive even if you’ve never done EMDR therapy before. No prior EMDR experience is required, just a willingness to engage in the process. Many clients who are new to EMDR find that the intensive format provides a powerful introduction and helps them experience meaningful relief more quickly. Before any reprocessing begins, we’ll spend time in preparation and assessment, where you'll learn what to expect, build trust, and develop the tools you need to feel safe and supported during the process.
Therapy Intensives are not covered by insurance. However, it is an eligible expense for FSA or HSA.
To reserve your intensive dates, a 30% nonrefundable deposit is required. The remaining balance is paid on day 1 of the intensive. If there is an emergency requiring a cancellation, you may reschedule the date once. Care Credit may also be an option.
You could do all 3 sessions in a week/weekend or do one intensive a week for 3 weeks. To schedule a consultation, click here. We can choose the dates from there.
Let’s schedule a time to talk! I’m happy to answer any questions and explore your unique situation to see if a Therapy Intensive and what type may be most helpful for you at this stage of our journey. Click here to set up a 15-20 minute phone consultation.
Ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP) is a treatment approach that combines the use of ketamine, a dissociative anesthetic, with psychotherapy to treat mental health conditions. The ketamine is administered in low doses to induce an altered state of consciousness, potentially facilitating emotional processing and new perspective. We integrate the ketamine experience with therapy sessions before, during, and after the ketamine administration in order to enhance the therapeutic process, allowing patients to access and process difficult emotions and memories more effectively.
KAP Intensives include 1 preparation session with a custom workbook, 6 KAP sessions (2-2.5 hours), and 1 post integration session.
The cost of a KAP intensive is $2411 (does not include the ketamine)
Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) can benefit specific groups of people, particularly those with mental health conditions that have not responded well to traditional treatments, such as:
Please note: Ketamine is not safe for people with uncontrolled high blood pressure, certain heart conditions, or a history of psychosis. In some cases of addiction, ketamine may not be appropriate. Determining if KAP is safe for you is the most important part of the medical assessment done by the psychiatrist.
Ketamine stands apart from traditional treatments because of its unique effects on the brain and mind-especially when combined with psychotherapy. Here’s why it’s such a powerful tool in a therapeutic setting:
From a psychiatrist that we have established a personal relationship with. You will meet with them online for a medical assessment
and receive the ketamine (6 doses) delivered directly to you. You would then administer the ketamine to yourself at our office, during your KAP session.
In our KAP sessions, ketamine is administered with lozenges (also called troches). When using a lozenge, the patient places it in their mouth—typically between the cheek and gum or under the tongue—and allows it to dissolve slowly over 10 to 15 minutes. This method is known as sublingual or buccal administration, depending on the placement.
The ketamine is absorbed through the mucous membranes in the mouth, which allows it to enter the bloodstream more gradually. After the lozenge dissolves, any remaining liquid is usually swallowed or spit out, depending on the prescriber's guidance.
Lozenge administration has been chosen for its ease of use and lower intensity of dissociative effects, making it well-suited for psychotherapy sessions where maintaining some verbal communication and therapeutic engagement is desired.
A Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) session is often described as deep, introspective, and emotionally meaningful. The experience varies from person to person, but here’s a general sense of what you might expect:
In summary, a KAP session can feel like a gentle inner journey or a profound shift in perspective. It’s not always easy, but it’s guided, intentional, and supported—helping you connect with parts of yourself that are ready to heal.
Ketamine is generally safe when used in lozenge form, under the guidance of a medical provider and in the presence of a trained therapist, as part of a structured Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) program. This route of administration offers a gentle experience, and when combined with therapeutic support, it creates a safe environment for emotional exploration and healing.
No, driving is unsafe after a ketamine session. We recommend you to have a driver bring you home for your safety. In the event you cannot obtain a ride, paid ride services are a good backup option.
Excellent! We love providing adjuvant therapy and KAP Intensives work very well as an adjunct therapy. I would ask that you sign a Release of Information so that your current therapist and I can collaborate/coordinate to best serve you.
KAP is not covered by insurance. Care Credit may be an option for financing over time.
To reserve your preparation session & 6 KAP dates, a 30% nonrefundable deposit is required. The remaining balance is paid on day 1 of KAP session. If there is an emergency requiring a cancellation, you may reschedule the dates once. Care Credit may also be an option.
It is usually recommended to do 2 sessions a week for 3 weeks in a row but you could also choose to stretch them out to 2 a week, every other week over 1.5 months. To schedule a consultation, click here. We can choose the dates from there.
While taking ketamine on your own might offer short-term relief, KAP is designed to support deeper healing and lasting change. Here’s why many people choose KAP over using ketamine alone:
KAP isn’t just about taking ketamine—it’s about creating a safe, supported space to explore, heal, and grow. That’s what makes it different—and why it can be so effective.
Let’s schedule a time to talk! I’m happy to answer any questions and explore your unique situation to see how KAP could be helpful for you at this stage of your journey. Click here to set up a 15-20 minute phone consultation.
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