EMDR Intensives for Busy Professionals in California
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Fitting therapy into a busy life can be tricky. Between work, travel, deadlines, and family responsibilities, finding consistent time for weekly sessions isn’t always simple. EMDR intensives are designed to work with your schedule, allowing you to have focused therapy sessions in a shorter period of time.
What Is an EMDR Intensive?
EMDR, or Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, is an evidence-based therapy that helps your brain process experiences that may show up as anxiety, stress, or strong emotional reactions.
An EMDR intensive condenses this therapy into focused sessions instead of spreading it out over months. Sessions are structured and paced carefully so you stay grounded and supported. This approach gives your mind and body dedicated time to work through challenges efficiently.
Why Choose an EMDR Intensive
EMDR intensives are ideal if your schedule is full. They offer:
Progress in a shorter time frame, often days instead of months
Flexibility that fits around your work and daily responsibilities
Dedicated time to address specific challenges
A clear start and finish, which makes planning easier
How an EMDR Intensive Works
Each intensive is tailored to your nervous system, history, and personal goals. A typical EMDR intensive includes:
Intake/Preparation Session – We clarify what you want to focus on, review your history, and ensure you feel ready for the intensive.
The Intensive Session – Usually around 3 hours, with breaks for grounding and integration as needed. This is focused, uninterrupted time to work on what matters most.
Follow-Up/Integration Session – After the intensive, we meet again to process the experience, integrate changes, and plan next steps.
Intensives can be done in person in Irvine or online anywhere in California, which is convenient if you travel frequently or work remotely.
What People Notice After an EMDR Intensive
While experiences vary, many clients report:
Feeling clearer and lighter
Reduced emotional reactivity
A sense of relief and focus
Progress that might have taken months in weekly sessions
Even a single intensive can create a noticeable shift, helping you move forward with more ease and clarity.
Tannaz Alagheband is a licensed therapist with nearly 15 years of experience supporting adults. She specializes in anxiety, perfectionism, early relational trauma, infertility and reproductive trauma, pregnancy and postpartum challenges, and bicultural identity. Using EMDR and somatic therapy within a warm, culturally responsive approach, she helps clients process difficult experiences, reduce emotional overwhelm, and regain clarity. Tannaz provides compassionate care both in-person and online across California.
Take the Next Step
If you’re interested in an EMDR intensive and want to make meaningful progress in a way that fits your schedule, reach out today to schedule a consultation. Whether in person or online anywhere in California, we can design an intensive that works for you.
