Frequently asked Questions

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Does insurance cover intensives: No, insurance will not cover intensives.  Many people use their insurance benefits to meet with their weekly therapist and then pay out of pocket for an intensive with me to focus on a area of healing.  You may use your HSA account to pay for an intensive as it is mental health therapy.  

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What support do I receive before an intensive?  I do a free consultation call with anybody who is interested in an intensive.  This is a chance for me to understand what you're wanting to work on and a chance for you to see if I feel like a good fit.  I will only accept clients that are good fits for intensive work.  If I believe it could be a good fit I will encourage you to think about it and reach back out to me if you'd like to book an intensive.  There is never any pressure to book an intensive.  When you are ready to book, I will ask for a deposit (1/2 of the cost) for our work together and we will schedule a 60 minute preparation call before the intensive.  This session is included in the intensives cost and is a chance to clarify treatment goals and a chance for me to give you good instructions for the day of the intensive.  

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How does EMDR work? Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) addresses the psychological and physiological symptoms stemming from adverse life experiences.  EMDR is not just for trauma but can also be used for any self limiting belief and for performance enhancement. 

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Resources to learn more about EMDR

See the research here: permj18_1p0071.pdf (nih.gov) and here: Research Overview – EMDR Institute – EYE MOVEMENT DESENSITIZATION AND REPROCESSING THERAPY

For an explanation of the process of EMDR, click here: About EMDR Therapy - EMDR International Association (emdria.org)

What is an EMDR session like: Experiencing EMDR Therapy - EMDR International Association (emdria.org)

Introductory video about EMDR: https://www.emdria.org/about-emdr-therapy/experiencing-emdr-therapy/

Benefits of EMDR: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hDivEv1U3Pg&feature=youtu.be

EMDR patients share their experiences: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_QJbCtr8bvA&feature=youtu.be

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What happens if I need to cancel my intensive?  In the event of a cancellation without rebooking you will lose your deposit.  If you need to cancel more than 30 days before the intensive but rebook your date, there is no charge (this may only be done once).  If you need to cancel with less than 30 days notice but rebook your date, you will lose half of your deposit with the remainder being applied to the rebooked date. If I need to cancel (albeit extremely rare), you will be fully refunded your deposit or you can choose to move your deposit to a later date. 

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Where does the intensive take place?  Most clients choose to do their intensive in my Bellevue office.  I have specifically designed it to be comfortable for intensive work.  If you would rather have the intensive at a location of your choosing (within WA state due to licensure laws), we can talk about that during the consultation call.  Any location more than 60 minutes away will incur a travel fee.

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Do you offer weekend intensives?  Yes, I do offer flexible timing for intensives, including evening and weekend times and these slots book quickly.  We will work together to find timing that works best for you.

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What ages do you work with?  For full day intensives my minimum age for clients is 14 years old.  Adolescent clients have to be motivated and have clear goals that they can articulate.  I am willing to book half day intensives with teens/children younger than 14 years old on a case by case basis.  I've worked with children and teens my entire career and adapt EMDR and other modalities to their developmental needs. 

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What are some typical situations that people work on in intensives?

• Work burn out, especially for health professionals, first responders, and corporate executives

• Low self esteem, especially centered around negative thought patterns of not being "good enough"

• Poor body image and restrictive eating patterns

• Sexual trauma at any point in a person's life

• A difficult loss such as a death or divorce

• Specific phobias

• Performance enhancement for creatives, sports, or corporate work

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