EMDR Intensives
EMDR Intensives for Accelerated Healing
Experience Deep Healing in Days, Not Months
EMDR Intensives offer a focused, immersive therapeutic experience designed for individuals seeking accelerated healing through EMDR Therapy. Ideal for those needing immediate support, these personalized treatment plans allow you to bypass the waitlist for weekly sessions and gain faster access to premium care.
EMDR Therapy Sessions
Intensive therapy to deeply address and reprocess traumatic memories.
Sound Bowls
Therapeutic sessions with Tibetan singing bowls to promote deep relaxation and emotional healing.
Reiki
Energy healing to balance and restore the body’s energy, enhancing overall well-being.
Private Yoga
Personalized yoga sessions designed to integrate body and mind.
What is an EMDR Intensive?
An EMDR Intensive condenses months of therapy into a few days, providing extended sessions that facilitate deep processing of traumatic memories. This approach is beneficial for individuals who:
Feel stuck and doubt their ability to move forward.
Experience personal challenges impacting their drive and decision-making.
Struggle with unproductive patterns related to past experiences.
Feel vulnerable or unsafe with their success or visibility.
Have recently experienced trauma and seek rapid recovery.
Are significantly impacted by personal triggers, such as those involving their children.
If you’re unsure what EMDR is, please visit our EMDR page before continuing.
How Can an EMDR Intensive Help You?
EMDR Intensives can help reduce worry, fear, and limiting beliefs while boosting confidence and grounding. This approach saves significant time compared to weekly therapy, allowing you to focus on healing without impacting your daily life.Is an EMDR Intensive Right for You?
Advantages of EMDR and EMDR Intensives
Fast Progress: Achieve significant therapeutic breakthroughs quickly.
Comprehensive Care: A well-rounded healing approach combining EMDR with sound therapy, Reiki, yoga, SSP, meditation, yoga nidra, and sandplay therapy.
Customized Therapy: Tailored to meet your unique needs and goals, ensuring personalized and effective care.
Who Can Benefit from EMDR Therapy?
EMDR therapy can help with various psychological challenges, including:
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD): Reduces symptoms like flashbacks, nightmares, and severe anxiety.
Anxiety Disorders: Eases symptoms of generalized anxiety, social anxiety, and panic disorders.
Depression: Helps process traumatic experiences contributing to depressive symptoms.
Phobias: Reduces irrational fears by reprocessing associated memories.
Grief and Loss: Supports coping with the emotional pain of losing a loved one.
Performance Anxiety: Assists individuals in overcoming barriers to optimal performance.
Is an EMDR Intensive Right for You?
EMDR Intensives are beneficial for a wide range of issues, including:
Trauma (recent or past)
Anxiety
Panic attacks
Relationship triggers
Performance enhancement
Consider an EMDR Intensive if:
You feel stuck and doubt your ability to move forward.
Personal life challenges are impacting your drive and decision-making.
Unproductive patterns related to past experiences affect your daily life.
You feel vulnerable or unsafe with your success or visibility.
You’ve recently experienced trauma and want to recover quickly.
Personal triggers, such as those involving your children, are significantly impacting you.
Why People Choose Intensives Over Weekly Therapy
Traditional weekly therapy can be challenging for busy individuals. EMDR Intensives are ideal if you are managing multiple responsibilities and need an efficient, effective approach to therapy. EMDR Intensives may be right for you if:
You have a great therapist and need profound change on a specific issue and prefer temporary additional support.
Weekly therapy doesn't fit the urgency of your current needs.
Your personal or professional life is at risk, and you can't afford to wait for significant change.
You prefer working intensively rather than in weekly sessions.
Consultations for EMDR Intensives are led by Kristina Silvestry, LPC, our founder and trauma specialist. Kristina brings warmth, expertise, and a deeply personalized approach to each session.
What’s Included in EMDR Intensives?
Unique Integration of Somatic Supportive Therapies
Our integration of somatic supportive therapies makes us unique sound bowls, Reiki, private yoga, meditation, yoga nidra, and sandplay therapy. These holistic practices seamlessly complement EMDR, fostering deep healing and profound rest. By combining these therapies, we address the mind and body, facilitating a holistic healing process that enhances emotional well-being and promotes long-lasting recovery. At Peace of Mind, we are dedicated to providing an unparalleled healing journey that nurtures every aspect of your being.
Our EMDR Intensives blend several holistic practices to enhance the therapeutic experience:
Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP)
Listening therapy to calm the nervous system and improve emotional regulation.
Meditation
Guided sessions to boost mindfulness and emotional clarity.
Yoga Nidra
Deep relaxation practices to reduce stress and facilitate profound rest and recovery.
Sandplay Therapy
A nonverbal therapeutic approach to hel
Our Commitment to You in EMDR Intensives
At Peace of Mind Yoga, Counseling, and Wellness Center, we are dedicated to providing compassionate and effective care. Our founder, Kristina Silvestry, is a Licensed Professional Counselor, an IFS Therapist, and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional with extensive training in EMDR and holistic therapeutic practices. Kristina and her team create a safe, supportive environment fostering healing and personal growth.
Healing That’s Worth the Trip
Whether you're local or traveling in to our space, Peace of Mind Yoga, Counseling, and Wellness Center welcomes you to experience our signature EMDR Intensives. Located just 30 miles west of New York City and easily accessible by major airports and train lines, our center offers a serene, supportive environment for deep, focused healing.
What makes our intensives truly unique is the integration of somatic and holistic therapies including sound bowls, Reiki, private yoga, meditation, yoga nidra, and sandplay therapy. These practices enhance the EMDR process, helping you experience meaningful breakthroughs and lasting transformation in a short amount of time.
No matter where you're coming from, we’re here to support your healing journey mind, body, and soul.
Start Your Healing Journey
Ready to take the first step toward emotional well-being and psychological resilience? Contact Peace of Mind Yoga, Counseling, and Wellness Center to learn more about our EMDR therapy and EMDR Intensives. We’re here to support you on your path to healing and transformation.
Are you ready to schedule your EMDR Intensive? Contact us or click here to join the EMDR Intensive Interest List. Please review our Insurance & Fees page and FAQ section before requesting a consultation or signing up for the waitlist so we can better answer your questions when we connect.
EMDR Intensive FAQs
How is an EMDR Intensive different from weekly therapy?
While weekly therapy can be helpful, EMDR Intensives provide a condensed, focused approach that accelerates progress. You’ll work through more material in a shorter period, which can lead to quicker breakthroughs and deeper healing.
Who are EMDR Intensives best suited for?
EMDR Intensives are ideal for people navigating trauma, anxiety, or major life transitions and for anyone feeling “stuck” in traditional therapy. They’re also helpful for high-achievers, parents, or professionals who need flexible but effective support.
How long is an EMDR Intensive?
Most intensives are designed as 1- to 3-day experiences, personalized based on your needs and goals. Each day typically includes a mix of EMDR therapy and restorative, somatic practices.
Can I travel in for an EMDR Intensive?
Yes. Many clients fly or commute in from out of state. Our center is located 30 miles west of New York City, with easy access to major airports and train lines.
What’s included in an EMDR Intensive?
Each intensive includes EMDR therapy along with a curated combination of holistic supports like sound therapy, Reiki, private yoga, meditation, and more. It’s designed to help you heal on every level: emotional, physical, and energetic.
Is there a consultation before I commit?
Yes. You'll start with a consultation with Kristina to explore your goals and see if an intensive is the right fit. You can learn more about Kristina here.
Do you accept insurance for intensives?
EMDR Intensives are not typically covered by insurance. Please visit our Insurance & Fees page for more details before scheduling.
If you’ve been looking for EMDR in Berkeley Heights, NJ, get in touch today to start the process!
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