The EMDR Intensive Program FAQ’s
Where is the intensive held?
Intensive are held at my Knoxville office. Telehealth is an option in Tennessee.
How do I prep for this?
Clients are asked to set up a portal. A welcome packet and other intake paperwork will be sent to you through this portal. Clients are asked to complete and submit all paperwork to me no less than 48 hours prior to your first intensive day
What does a typical day in an intensive look like?
The intensive day begins at 9:00 AM. A personalized plan based on your needs and goals will be established during the consultation call. Sessions longer than 3 hours will include an hour break for lunch. Other breaks are included as needed throughout the day. Snacks and drinks will be made available throughout the day.
How much time do I need to schedule?
During your consultation interview, we will discuss what you would like to work on and the goals you would like to achieve. We will decide how much time will be needed. This may change as treatment progresses and can be collaboratively modified with additional days added as needed.
What happens after?
Some clients can complete an intensive and then return to their lives ready to move forward. Others benefit from an ongoing relationship with a therapist following the intensive. This can be an established therapist if doing supplemental EMDR work, or a new therapy relationship. Referral options will be discussed at the end. Clients with a more complex trauma history will likely need to schedule additional intensives to fully process and heal. In addition, a weekly therapist to help support them between Intensives may be recommended or required.
If I already have a primary therapist, can I do an intensive as supplemental therapy?
Yes. We will identify your goals and coordination of care needs during the consultation call. A release of information is required to provide supplemental therapy. In some cases, a coordination of care call may be required prior to scheduling to further determine candidacy for an intensive.
How much will it cost?
When I reserve time for your Intensive, I will be reserving that entire day to work with you. All begin with a two-hour intake and at least a 3-hour intensive day at the rate of $ 1,1150. Additional days are priced accordingly, a 3-hour half-day rate is $690 and the 4-hour at $920. Intensive pricing is done by developing your individualized package program.
As part of the No Surprises Act, a good faith estimate will be provided to you prior to starting. A 50% deposit will be required to confirm your Intensive reservation, and the remaining 50% will be paid on the first day of the Intensive.
What if I need to cancel?
If something comes up and you are unable to attend your intensive, please contact me as soon as possible to discuss rescheduling. Rescheduling will not affect your deposit or payment. If you need to cancel your intensive entirely, you will lose your deposit. All clients are given a welcome packet outlining the cancellation policy for Creekside. Clients will be charged the daily rate for a late cancel or no-show.
Do I have to live in Knoxville to schedule?
No. One of the many beautiful things about Intensives is that since the work is concentrated into several days, rather than an ongoing weekly basis, clients can travel to Knoxville, TN from all anywhere for several days to participate in an Intensive. Telehealth is also an option in Tennessee.
Please click here to schedule your complimentary 30-minute EMDR Intensive Consultation with Bonnie Barclay, LCSW. I look forward to talking soon.