IFS & EMDR INTENSIVE THERAPY IN CALIFORNIA & OREGON 

IFS & EMDR Therapy Intensives

Therapy intensives to uncover how past trauma shapes your present, empowering you with clarity, compassion, and the tools to move forward.

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THERAPY INTENSIVES IN SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA

Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed by perfectionism, or weighed down by persistent negative beliefs?

Negative beliefs like "I am not good enough" or "I am not worthy" can take a toll on your well-being. Many high-achieving individuals find themselves struggling despite outward success, often feeling empty or seeing their unresolved past trauma surface in parenting and relationships.

If this resonates, our IFS (Internal Family Systems) and EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) Intensives may be the breakthrough you've been seeking.

IFS & EMDR INTENSIVES IN CALIFORNIA & OREGON

What Are IFS and EMDR Intensives?

IFS and EMDR Intensives are extended therapy sessions designed to accelerate healing for those ready to dive deep into trauma recovery. Combining EMDR’s structured trauma protocol with IFS’s compassionate, permission-based approach, these intensives help you process and heal deeply rooted patterns in a condensed, focused timeframe.

Flexible Session Options:

  • 90-Minute Sessions: Extended sessions for deeper exploration and trauma processing.

  • 2, 3, or 4-Hour EMDR Blocks: Monthly deep-dive sessions while maintaining your regular schedule.

  • 10-20 Hour Full Intensives: Multi-day immersive healing experiences for transformative breakthroughs.

Who Can Benefit From an Intensive?

IFS and EMDR Intensives provide clarity, address trauma at its root, and offer relief in a safe, focused environment. They are ideal for individuals who:

Feel stuck in traditional weekly therapy and seek faster, deeper healing.

Are outwardly successful but internally overwhelmed, dissatisfied, or unfulfilled.

Long for clarity, self-compassion, and tools to move beyond negative patterns.

Struggle with perfectionism, low self-worth, or feelings of emptiness.

Are healing from emotionally immature, absent, or unavailable parents.

Notice how past trauma impacts their parenting, relationships, or daily life.

What is EMDR Therapy?

EMDR is a powerful, evidence-based therapy that helps you reprocess traumatic memories and release the emotional weight they carry. Using bilateral stimulation, EMDR supports your brain in naturally healing itself—so those past experiences no longer control your present.

How IFS and EMDR Work: A Closer Look

What is IFS Therapy?

IFS (Internal Family Systems) is a compassionate, non-judgmental approach to healing that helps you connect with the different “parts” of yourself. By understanding and healing protective patterns developed over time, IFS allows you to foster self-trust, clarity, and calm.

The Benefits of IFS
& EMDR Intensives

Therapy Intensives can accelerate healing that may take months in traditional weekly therapy, offering targeted relief for those ready to make meaningful changes.

Faster breakthroughs with concentrated sessions.

Flexibility for busy individuals unable to commit to weekly therapy.

Ideal for addressing complex or long-standing trauma.

Why Combine EMDR and IFS?

The integration of EMDR and IFS offers a unique, compassionate approach to trauma healing:

  • EMDR: Processes traumatic memories, releasing negative beliefs and emotional distress.

  • IFS: Fosters self-compassion by working with your internal “parts”—protective systems shielding you from pain.

The EMDR + IFS Parts Protocol overlays these modalities, blending EMDR’s efficiency with IFS’s creativity to help you:

  • Restore trust in yourself.

  • Reorganize your internal system.

  • Release beliefs and patterns keeping you stuck.

Each step of your healing journey is intentional and collaborative, ensuring you feel supported from start to finish.

After experiencing therapy intensives for themselves, many clients find:

  • Relief from overwhelming emotions.

  • A greater sense of self-compassion and trust.

  • Improved relationships and healthier patterns.

    Many clients report feeling lighter, more connected to themselves, and better equipped to navigate life’s challenges with confidence.

What to Expect During an Intensive

Our process is tailored, intentional, and designed for lasting transformation.

  1. Consultation: Our initial session will involve discussing your goals, focus areas, and readiness for the intensive.

  2. Preparation: We’ll identify your internal parts and build trust in the process.

  3. Intensive Therapy: In 90-minute sessions, monthly blocks, or multi-day immersives, we’ll use EMDR and IFS to release trauma, negative beliefs, and stuck emotions.

  4. Integration: After your intensive, we’ll outline ways to integrate healing into daily life for long-term benefits.

Questions about scheduling a therapy intensive?

I offer therapy intensives from my office in Chula Vista, as well as virtually across California and Oregon.

Connect with me for a free consultation, we can further discuss how an EMDR and IFS intensive session might be right for you.

Frequently Asked Questions about EMDR & IFS Intensives

If you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or ready to break free from patterns holding you back, IFS and EMDR Intensives can provide the focused, transformative healing you need. Whether you’re navigating perfectionism, childhood trauma, or emotional overwhelm, these intensives offer a compassionate and effective approach to processing past pain and reconnecting with your authentic self.

Have more questions? Let’s connect! I offer a free consultation to explore whether an intensive is the right next step for your healing journey.

  • IFS and EMDR Intensives offer flexibility to meet your unique needs. Sessions range from 2–4 hour blocks for monthly deep dives to immersive 10–20 hour full intensives spread across several days. These extended sessions allow us to dive deeper into the patterns, memories, and protective systems that may feel stuck, offering you the space and time to experience meaningful breakthroughs. Each session is thoughtfully structured, ensuring you feel supported, safe, and seen every step of the way.

  • Unfortunately, insurance does not cover extended or intensive therapy sessions. However, I understand the importance of investing in your healing journey and offer flexible payment options to help make intensives more accessible. Let’s discuss this during your free consultation so we can find a solution that works for you.

  • If you feel stuck in weekly therapy, overwhelmed by unresolved emotions, or ready for accelerated healing, an intensive may be exactly what you need. IFS and EMDR intensives are ideal for individuals who want to move beyond limiting beliefs, process trauma at its root, and reconnect with themselves in a meaningful way. To determine if this is a good fit, we’ll begin with a free initial consultation to discuss your goals, readiness, and what you can expect.

  • In-person intensives offer a grounding and immersive experience in Chula Vista, but I also provide virtual options for clients across California and Oregon. Whether we meet face-to-face or through a secure online platform, you’ll receive the same level of care, compassion, and support throughout your healing process.

  • The EMDR + IFS Parts Protocol integrates two powerful modalities for a truly transformative approach to healing. EMDR’s evidence-based trauma processing allows you to safely revisit and release distressing memories, while IFS provides a compassionate, non-judgmental way to connect with your internal parts. By blending EMDR’s structure with IFS’s flexibility, this approach empowers you to reorganize your internal system, release burdens, and restore self-trust.

  • While many clients experience significant breakthroughs during their intensive, healing is an ongoing process. After your intensive, we’ll discuss strategies to integrate the work into your daily life, helping you build on your progress. Some clients choose to continue regular therapy for ongoing support, while others feel equipped to move forward independently. Your journey will always be tailored to what works best for you.

  • IFS and EMDR intensives are particularly effective for:

    • Perfectionism, self-criticism, and feelings of low self-worth.

    • Healing from emotionally unavailable or critical caregivers.

    • Anxiety, burnout, and emotional overwhelm in high-achieving individuals.

    • Relationship struggles rooted in unresolved trauma.

    • Stuck patterns that haven’t shifted in traditional weekly therapy.

    If you resonate with any of these challenges, an intensive could provide the clarity and relief you’ve been seeking.