EMDR Sexuality Intensives

Sexuality & EMDR Intensives

In addition to talk therapy, I am also happy to offer EMDR intensives geared towards addressing issues related to one’s sexuality and sexual functioning. These intensives can help to address sexual issues that are not exclusively physiological in nature. Concerns that I have experience treating with EMDR include:

  • Erectile difficulties
  • Painful sex/penetration
  • Sexual aversion
  • Sexual difficulties due to high control religious experiences
  • Sexual self-esteem 
  • Orgasm difficulties
  • … and more

If you’re unsure whether or not your specific concern is a good fit for an intensive format vs. talk therapy/EMDR, please contact me to discuss further.

What is EMDR?

EMDR addresses the psychological and physical symptoms that arise due to adverse life experiences. While it was originally created for trauma, we have come to learn that it can be used in a variety of ways and to address a variety of concerns- including sexuality and sexual functioning. 

What is an EMDR Sexuality Intensive and how can it help address sexual concerns?

While the traditional model of talk therapy works for many, it is not the preferred (or even most effective) means of treatment for everyone. I offer EMDR intensives to address sexuality-related concerns to better serve this need. EMDR intensives offer an accelerated form of therapy that allows you to progress towards your treatment goals in less time and with less disruption to your daily life, ultimately allowing you to feel better faster.

Using EMDR to address sexual concerns provides an efficient way to address sexual frustrations that arise due to adverse sexual experiences and help you better connect with your best sexual self. These are great options for people who have been feeling “stuck” in negative sexual self-talk/beliefs despite a deep desire and effort to move forward. For people who cognitively “get it” but feel as though their body just won’t cooperate with what they cognitively know to be true. For people who have had a negative sexual experience and want to get back to enjoying their sexuality ASAP. 


EMDR allows you to efficiently process traumatic experiences and messaging that gets stuck in the nervous system. These “stuck” bits are oftentimes the very same culprits that contribute to sexual dysfunction. When a current experience triggers a painful memory it activates survival instincts (fight, flight, freeze) and just like that, the past is present and we find ourselves caught in a loop.

Ex: The first time having penetrative intercourse was very stressful, leading the body to have a “freeze” response in which the person is unable to become erect.  The partner’s response was shameful in nature, leading this individual to adopt the narrative of “I’m broken”. Now, everytime this individual thinks about having sex (trigger) their body responds as it did in this first experience. Both the physical response and narrative of “I’m broken” are reinforced.

EMDR provides the body with what it needs to desensitize the triggers surrounding sex, reprocess what a sexual experience can be, erase the narrative of “I’m broken”, insert a new narrative steeped in worth and provide a framework to navigate future sexual interactions.

You will also receive a packet prior to our meeting that will include information about what to expect before, during and after your intensive as well as worksheets to assist you in maximizing the benefit of your intensive experience.

*Please note that while this format offers an option for accelerated processing, this does not necessarily mean that your concern will be completely resolved at the end of our intensive. Depending on the client and presenting concern, additional sessions may be needed for further resolution and progress in meeting your treatment goal in its entirety*

Investment

All EMDR intensives are offered as packages and can be scheduled as a standard or premium offering. Standard intensives are offered on Monday and Friday 11 AM-4 PM. Premium intensives are offered on Monday and Friday 4 PM -7 PM and Saturday and Sunday 11 AM -3 PM.

1 Half-Day Intensive Package $1,500 (standard) $2,250 (premium)

  • This 6 hour program includes:
    • One 90 minute interview before intensive
    • One half-day (3 hours) session of reprocessing during intensive
    • One 90 minute interview for follow up

2 Half-Day Intensive Package $2,250 (standard) $3,375 (intensive)

  • This 9 hour program includes:
    • One 90 minute interview before intensive
    • Two half-day (3 hours per day) session of reprocessing during intensive
    • One 90 minute interview for follow up

For existing clients who wish to do an EMDR intensive, you do not need to partake in the interview portions of the packages as this information will already have been gathered in our work together. Your rate for intensive sessions will be for the reprocessing sessions only. Intensive sessions are billed at a rate of $250 (standard) and $325 (premium) per 60 minutes with a 2 hour minimum.

Learn more about EMDR

What is EMDR? Learn the basics

Introductory video about EMDR

What is an actual EMDR session like? Learn the 8 phases of treatment

EMDR experts explain the benefits of EMDR

EMDR patients share their experiences with EMDR

Research in support of EMDRFrequently asked questions about EMDR