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Intensive EMDR Therapy

Transformative EMDR Therapy in a Fraction of the Time

Waiting weeks for relief can feel unbearable. You want to move forward now. Our EMDR Intensives in downtown Toronto provide a focused, accelerated approach to trauma therapy, helping you process distressing memories, release emotional pain, and find relief from symptoms faster than traditional weekly therapy.

What Are EMDR Intensives?

EMDR Intensives compress multiple therapy sessions into longer, immersive sessions—either over consecutive days or spread across a few weeks. This format allows for deep, uninterrupted processing, tailored to your pace, tolerance, and personal needs.

Session Options

Sessions can be scheduled consecutively or spaced out, depending on your goals. Many clients report making in one intensive the progress that would normally take several weeks in weekly therapy.

Trauma doesn’t have to control your life.

Tackle deeply rooted memories and start feeling lighter and more empowered—often in just a few hours.

Start your intensive today.

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How EMDR Intensives Work

EMDR intensives follow the same eitght-phase protocol as traditional EMDR therapy follows, just adapted for longer, focused sessions. Complimentary therapies like Internal Family Systems (IFS), Ego States Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), or Somatic Therapy— may be integrated to support deeper processing when needed.

Free 15-Minute Consultation

Connect with a therapist, ask questions, and decide if EMDR Intensives are the right fit for you.

Phase 1, 2, & 3: Assessment, Preparation, and Planning

These initial phases are essential because they determine whether EMDR is the right approach for your unique needs. Your therapist will:

Assess suitability for intensive EMDR therapy
Review your history, coping strategies, and goals
Teach grounding and self-soothing techniques
Customize the intensive to match your readiness, tolerance and therapeutic objectives

This ensures that the intensive is safe, effective, and tailored specifically to you. After these phases, if your therapist determines that EMDR Intensive therapy is not a suitable approach, they will discuss alternative options with you.

Phase 4-7: Processing

Using bilateral stimulation (BLS) – eye movements, gentle taps, or sounds – you’ll process traumatic memories and strengthen positive beliefs.

Intensive sessions range from 2-8 hours per day, with breaks to prevent fatigue and consolidate progress.
Some clients try a 50-minute session before committing to an intensive to see if EMDR feels like the right fit.

Phase 8: Follow Up

A post-intensive session for integration and ongoing support, helping the healing continue beyond the intensive.

Is An EMDR Intensive Right for You?

Intensives are a great option if you:

Have tried weekly therapy but still feel stuck
Have tried traditional EMDR but find that by the time you start getting somewhere, you have to wrap up
Can manage strong emotions and tolerate distress
Are not currently in crisis or using substances
Want faster progress and symptom relief
Can manage strong emotions and tolerate distress
Are ready to commit fully to an immersive experience.

Healing can happen faster than you think.

Face the past, release it’s hold, and move forward with strength and confidence.

Connect with a therapist to learn more.

Free Consultations | In Person & Online | Evening & Weekend Availability

EMDR Intensive FAQ

Why Choose EMDR Intensives in Toronto?

Skip the weekly waiting period and make meaningful progress quickly.

Each intensive is designed around your history, symptoms, and goals.

Your therapist guides you every step of the way, integrating techniques as needed.

Consecutive days or spaced sessions, based on your lifestyle and needs.

What is the payment policy for an EMDR Intensive?

For intensives that are 3 hours or longer, a deposit is required to secure your intensive, which will be applied toward your first session. Remaining balances are due two weeks before the date of the intensive session. This ensures your time is reserved, as longer intensives take up significant blocks in a therapist’s schedule.

All other appointments are subject to the clinic’s general payment and cancellation policy.

What if I try an intensive and it doesn’t feel like the right fit?

It’s normal to feel uncertain before committing to an intensive. We encourage some clients to try a standard 50-minute EMDR session first to see if the approach is a good fit. If you begin an intensive and feel it’s not working, your therapist will pause or adjust the sessions to ensure your safety and comfort.

What is the cost of EMDR Intensives?

Pricing depends on the session length and format you choose. Sessions are prorated to the therapist’s hourly rate which range from $160-$250 per session.

Therefore, a 4-hour intensive would range from $640-$1000 per session.

Contact our intake team for a detailed breakdown and to discuss what option best meets your needs and goals.

I’m coming from out of town—is that okay?

Yes! Many clients travel from outside Toronto for EMDR Intensives. New Moon Psychotherapy is conveniently located downtown, close to numerous hotels and easily accessible by public transit or car.

We recommend arriving at least one day before your session to allow for travel delays and to ensure you’re fully prepared. Because of the intensive nature of these sessions, they cannot be rescheduled.

We also encourage you to consider how you may feel after the intensive—emotional and physical processing can be significant—so plan whether same-day travel is safe and comfortable for you.

Are EMDR Intensives offered in person?

Yes! Most clients find in-person intensives in downtown Toronto ideal for deep, focused processing. However, virtual EMDR intensives may also be available for clients across Ontario, depending on your needs and your therapist’s assessment.

When contacting our intake team, please indicate your preference for in-person or virtual therapy so we can connect you with a therapist who can accommodate your request.

Please note: Even if a therapist offers your requested format, there may be reasons why the other format could be recommended to best support your healing and safety.

Meet Our Team

Meet Our EMDR Intensive Therapists

Our EMDR Intensive therapists combine rigorous EMDR training with compassionate, client-centered care. Each therapist has completed EMDRIA-approved training, ensuring the highest standards of excellence and integrity in EMDR therapy.

In addition to foundational EMDR training, our team engages in ongoing consultation and specialized coursework to maintain expertise in trauma, PTSD, grief, chronic stress, intimacy, relationship challenges, and other areas that may arise during intensive sessions.

When you choose an EMDR Intensive, you’ll be matched with a therapist who not only has the skills to guide deep, focused healing but also understands your unique goals and needs.

Explore our therapist bios below or contact our intake team to be connected with the right therapist for your intensive.