EMDR Intensives
Our EMDR intensives are virtual, however, we do have the option for in person sessions in our Providence and Narragansett offices. Please discuss your preferences when scheduling your consultation session.
Sam Brilhante, LMHC-A
(she/her/hers)
Sam is a master's level pre-licensed therapist practicing in Rhode Island and Massachusetts. She is deeply committed to guiding individuals through their journey of healing and self-discovery with empathy and collaboration. Sam primarily utilizes EMDR and parts work in her practice, offering a targeted approach to address trauma and emotional challenges. Additionally, she draws from a variety of talk therapy modalities to tailor her approach to each client's unique needs.
Sam has a particular passion for working with creatives, young adults, and adults, and she finds great fulfillment in supporting women through their personal growth and challenges. Her focus is on creating a safe and empowering space for clients to explore their strengths and overcome obstacles.
If you're seeking a therapist who will support and guide you with a warm, empathic approach, Sam is here to help you on your path to healing.
What is EMDR?
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) therapy is a gentle and effective way to help you heal from difficult memories or experiences. It uses guided eye movements, tapping, or even sounds to help your brain process and release stuck emotions. Over time, this helps you feel lighter, less overwhelmed, and more in control of your feelings. Whether you’re dealing with trauma, anxiety, or other emotional challenges, EMDR is a warm, supportive approach that allows you to heal at your own pace, helping you feel calmer and more at peace.
EMDR often provides quicker relief from symptoms compared to talk therapy, especially for trauma or PTSD. It’s beneficial for clients who find it hard to talk about their traumatic experiences. Studies suggest that the benefits of EMDR last well after therapy ends, with reduced re-traumatization.
Why should I choose an EMDR Intensive?
Talk therapy, also known as traditional psychotherapy, involves open dialogue between the therapist and client. It focuses on discussing emotions, thoughts, and behaviors to gain insight into life challenges, develop coping strategies, and process difficult emotions.
EMDR therapy (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a more structured approach, primarily used to treat trauma. It involves guided eye movements or other bilateral stimulation while the client focuses on distressing memories. This process helps reprocess traumatic events, allowing the brain to integrate them in a less emotionally intense way.
Benefits of EMDR Intensives:
Speed and Efficiency: EMDR intensives are typically structured to condense treatment into a shorter period, often over several days, rather than the traditional weekly sessions. This can be beneficial if you need to make significant progress quickly or if you have scheduling constraints.
Deep Work: The intensive format allows for deeper and more focused work in a shorter timeframe, which can be advantageous for processing complex or entrenched trauma. The continuous nature of an intensive can help maintain therapeutic momentum and provide a more immersive experience.
Personal Preference: Some people find that an intensive allows them to fully immerse themselves in the therapeutic process without the interruptions of daily life or long waits between sessions.
Special Circumstances: For those who might not be able to commit to regular sessions due to travel, work, or other personal constraints, an intensive can offer a practical alternative.
EMDR Intensive Options
EMDR Intensives are not covered by insurance. You will receive an invoice following the completion of your session.
Extended Sessions
Duration: 2-4 hours per session
Ideal for newcomers to experience EMDR
Can be scheduled on consecutive days
Rate: $175 per hour
Single Issue Intensive
Duration: 5-6 hours per day, over 1-3 consecutive days
Perfect for addressing specific goals, events, or traumas
Highly effective for recent traumas (assaults, car accidents, divorce, etc.)
Rate: $875 per day
Story Clearing Intensive
Duration: 5-6 hours per day, over 4 consecutive days
Ideal for clients with multiple focus points or goals
Provides sufficient time to address childhood trauma and heal attachment wounds
Rate: $1050 per day
How Do I Begin The EMDR Intensive Process?
We will schedule an EMDR Intensive consultation interview to determine eligibility and identify distressing beliefs, physical sensations, emotions, or images you wish to address.
You’ll receive a personalized treatment workbook to guide your progress before, during, and after our intensive sessions.
We offer a tailored treatment plan with specific goals, delivered through telehealth using an online EMDR platform.
Following treatment, a post-session interview will help evaluate your progress and provide ongoing support as you adjust to the positive changes.