EMDR Intensives
We offer customizable healing intensives at our office in a Philadelphia suburb or in a stunning natural setting, accompanied by daily treatment from a highly trained, seasoned therapist. Our EMDR Intensives integrate IFS (Internal Family Systems), attachment theory, and polyvagal theory.
An Intensive may be right for you if:
You have been in therapy for years but feel you're not making progress.
You're currently in therapy, possibly even EMDR therapy, and feel stuck.
You are a therapist looking to deepen your own healing journey.
You have tried EMDR before and want uninterrupted time to explore current triggers.
You have been employing various coping strategies but still feel stuck.
You need efficient support as a busy professional or parent with a full plate that makes a weekly or biweekly appointment challenging.
You are a current client of ours or another therapist seeking extra, focused support quickly.
You are someone who prefers to work intensively.
Intensive EMDR FAQS
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My is utilizing the powerful benefits of EMDR & IFS-Informed EMDR with clients who are ready to live without anxiety, depression, dissociation, phobias, addiction, and post-traumatic stress (PTSD). As a client, you will receive your own, client-centered therapeutic process.
My approach is relational, and integrates what I know about neurobiology, parts, and attachment in order to understand symptoms and move toward healing. Research has shown that above all else the quality of the therapeutic relationship heals, so we take the time to get to know you and build safety in the therapeutic space. Being immersed in a retreat setting helps create a sense of safety faster.
Have a therapist already? A healing intensive retreat using EMDR and IFS can be done in collaboration with existing therapy. It can help you get unstuck and provide faster relief to clients when used in conjunction with their regular therapist.
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I believe it is important to join with my client in making decisions together that are best for them, and not based on what insurance deems medical necessity. For this reason, I do not accept insurance. I do offer a Good Faith Estimate and Superbill for Out of Network Services provided. I also provide information on verifying your out of network benefits and a free benefits verification tool here.
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Please note Morgan provides a customized package for each client. In general, intensives are either weekly, monthly, or 2-4 days for 3-5 hrs per day. My weekday rates $825-$1,625 for intensive therapy and weekend rates are $975-$1,950 per day. Please inquire about retreat options and rates by emailing admin@ifsemdrtherapy.com.
Intensive Therapy has been shown to be a more cost-effective way to complete trauma therapy than weekly appointments for clients. A 5-day intensive has been shown to be equivalent to 1 year of weekly therapy appointments.
We require an 50% non-refundable deposit to hold intensive dates and then the remaining 50% is paid 1-week prior to your intensive.
Payment can be made by debit and credit cards and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) or Health Savings Account (HSA) cards through our HIPAA-secure practice management system.
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I offer teletherapy or online sessions for people located anywhere in the states of Pennsylvania, Maryland, Washington D.C., Virginia, Colorado, and Florida.
Intensives are available to anyone, anywhere as long as they are willing to travel to my office in Paoli, Pennsylvania for treatment.
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Keep in mind, it is called an "intensive" for a reason. The work can be highly INTENSE, but so is the potential for healing.
Due to the intensity of the work, we recommend having a primary therapist to return to after your intensive. We are happy to provide referrals for that support.
We also cannot guarantee that processing will occur if you have never been in therapy before or if your system is not ready for it. Many people who come to an intensive as their first time in therapy use an intensive to start to get to know their protection defaults, build somatic awareness, and coping skills that will help work toward future processing.
Finding the right fit therapist is one of the most important predictors of whether therapy will be successful for you.
Therefore, we schedule a 30-minute free consultation with Morgan where you will discuss what you are looking for, what she can offer, and whether she would be the best fit for you.
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Yes! Perhaps you’ve a felt sense of stuckness but you feel a connection with your current that you aren't ready to move away from or maybe you are not quite sure how to shift all the way into a new experience of yourself with your current therapist. It's also possible you've been doing talk therapy so you now cognitively understand new things, but your body is still confused, so you’re curious about how adjunct EMDR intensive therapy can help. Schedule a consultation today to see if an Intensive can help.
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Yes, I am currently only accepting new clients for retreat style intensives in January, March, and April 2025. A 45-minute consultation is the first step. The cost of the consultation is $260. If we are not a fit, I will provide you with a few excellent referrals.
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Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is an evidence based psychotherapy technique developed by Francine Shapiro to help individuals cope with and overcome the emotional distress and symptoms associated with traumatic experiences. EMDR is particularly effective for individuals who have experienced post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), Complex PTSD (CPTSD), other trauma-related conditions. EMDR addresses the psychological and physical symptoms stemming from adverse life experiences. However, EMDR is not just for trauma; it is also utilized for performance enhancement.
Overall EMDR is used to help people who are dealing with present day symptoms that might be related to experiences in the past. Learn more about the EMDR Phases here.
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IFS-Informed EMDR is an integrative approach that combines Internal Family Systems (IFS) and EMDR, to help clients heal from the symptoms and emotional distress from trauma and past stressful events. These modalities provide a compassionate, non-judgmental way to understand blocks, defenses, and stuck things in your life. Learn more here.
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After an EMDR Intensive, the healing continues. I am happy to offer referrals for therapists who offer weekly or biweekly support. In some cases, I may be able to offer a monthly adjunctive EMDR in-person in my office or virtually if you are located in state where I am licensed. This is dependent on whether it is an appropriate level of care for you and if I have the space in my caseload. If I am not available or it is not a fit, I can help you with referrals. I also welcome those who have done an intensive with me to return any time in the future for another intensive.
Testimonials
Sarah, Real client, Permission to use their words granted
“After just one intensive, I experienced what years of talk therapy couldn’t give me - relief. My anxiety has eased, my headaches are gone, and I no longer have to force myself out of bed.”
James, Real client, Permission to use their words granted
“My intensive gave me a deep sense of acceptance and a new relationship with myself and way of being with my parts.”
Intensive EMDR
EMDR is a unique approach to therapy, and EMDR Intensives offer a very different method of providing this treatment.
Typically, an Intensive consists of 3-4 hour sessions conducted weekly or monthly for a limited period or as standalone sessions over 2-4 consecutive days. Instead of addressing issues on a weekly basis over years, you can often resolve symptoms and accelerate your healing process, finding the relief needed to move forward in life.
Due to the power of EMDR to facilitate rewiring and genuine change, EMDR Intensives can achieve outcomes not possible through standard talk-therapy techniques or just 50-90 minute weekly or biweekly sessions. Through EMDR processing, we can desensitize the emotional charge of memories or everyday challenges and shift negative beliefs about yourself, leading you toward healing. This longer format allows for more material to be processed and healed more quickly compared to traditional therapy.
Keep in mind, it is called an "intensive" for a reason. The work can be highly INTENSE, but so is the potential for healing! Due to the intensity of the work, we recommend having a primary therapist to return to after your intensive. We also cannot guarantee that processing will occur if you have never been in therapy before or if your system is not ready for it. Therefore, we schedule a 30-minute free consultation to assess fit.
We offer virtual intensives for those who prefer the comfort of their home, serving clients in Washington D.C., Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Colorado, or Florida. In-person intensives are available for anyone willing to travel to Morgan Levine’s office in Paoli, PA, as well as an intensive retreat for those who wish to immerse themselves in a healing experience for 3-4 days. Schedule a free consulation today.
Intensive Retreats
Do you desire a 3-5 day immersive experience?
Historic Buck Run Farm, Chester County, PA
Private 92-Acre Farm Stay
Heal in immersed in the safety, peacefulness, and calm of this stunning updated 1700's home on 92-acres of private farmland with an onsite animal rescue. You have total private access to the grounds and home. Daily treatment with Morgan Levine is provided on site.
3-day packages start at $5,895
Next Step
If you are interested in an Intensive, please contact us to schedule a free consultation.
In most cases, Intensives focus on specific aspects of a client’s history or current challenges. After the Intensive, clients typically return to their regular therapist for ongoing support. In some instances, more than one Intensive may be needed to achieve progress or another therapy might be recommended as preparation for an intensive.
If you currently have a therapist, feel free to discuss this option with them. Morgan is also open to collaborating with your therapist to ensure a cohesive approach to your care.
THE RESEARCH SHOWS
Intensive application of trauma-focused therapy seems to be well tolerated in patients with PTSD, enabling faster symptom reduction with similar, or even better, results, while reducing the risk that patients drop out prematurely. Learn more here and here.
Intensive EMDR treatment is feasible and is indicative of reliable improvement in PTSD symptoms in a very short time frame. Learn more here.
An intensive program using EMDR therapy is a potentially SAFE AND EFFECTIVE treatment alternative for COMPLEX PTSD. Learn more here.
SAVES YOU MONEY AND TIME: even compared to other trauma therapy, the intensive format may decrease treatment time, because of time not spent on a) checking in at the beginning of each session, b) addressing current crises and concerns, c) focusing on stabilizing and coping skills that the client won’t need after trauma healing, or d) assisting the client in regaining composure at the end of the session. Learn more here.