Intensives Explained: Focused Support for Lasting Change

Trauma healing intensives are designed to create a focused, immersive space for deep healing. Unlike weekly therapy sessions that can feel stop-and-start, intensives give you uninterrupted time, ranging from a half day to several days, to process trauma and integrate the work more fully.

At their core, intensives use EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) and related approaches to help the nervous system reprocess painful memories that may have been “stuck” for years. This longer format allows the brain and body to complete cycles of healing that are often left unfinished in shorter sessions.

Why Choose an Intensive?

Many people find intensives especially helpful when trauma symptoms feel overwhelming or when weekly therapy hasn’t created the desired shift. Some of the benefits include:

• Faster Relief – Concentrated time means you can often experience more noticeable progress in a shorter span of time.

• Deeper Healing – Without the frequent stopping and starting, you’re able to move past surface layers and access the roots of trauma.

• Efficiency – Months of weekly therapy can sometimes be condensed into days, saving both time and emotional energy.

• Flexibility – Intensives can fit into your schedule if traditional weekly sessions aren’t practical.

• Sustained Progress – With more time for integration, many clients leave intensives feeling clearer, lighter, and better equipped to move forward.

  
  

A Safe and Supportive Approach

While the idea of spending extended time focused on trauma may sound daunting, intensives are always designed with safety in mind. The pacing is tailored to each person, with room for grounding, rest, and self-care. The goal is not to overwhelm, but to create a steady, supportive environment where healing can unfold.

Moving Toward Wholeness

Trauma healing intensives are not about erasing the past, they are about shifting how the past lives inside you. With dedicated time and the right support, it’s possible to release what has been holding you back and reconnect with peace, presence, and possibility.

Healing can take many forms, an intensive may be one path forward. Explore whether this approach aligns with your needs.

With warmth,

Susanne Goldstein, LPC, NCC

Mariposa Healing Center