Can You Do EMDR While Still in Therapy?
How EMDR Intensives Can Support Ongoing Work Without Overwhelm
Working with a therapist you trust—someone who gets you—is no small thing. That kind of relationship can take time to build, and it’s a powerful part of the healing process.
So if you or your therapist are starting to wonder whether EMDR could help with something that still feels stuck, it’s completely valid to have mixed feelings.
You might find yourself thinking:
Do I have to stop seeing my current therapist to try this?
Would two therapies at once be overwhelming?
Is there even a way to make this work without adding more to my plate?
These are thoughtful questions—and they’re exactly why I now offer adjunctive EMDR intensives.
Why I Now Offer Adjunctive EMDR Intensives Alongside Ongoing Therapy
In the past, I approached adjunctive EMDR therapy a little differently. Clients would often tell me that trying to juggle two different therapies—especially in the same week—felt overwhelming. Between the time, the emotional energy, and everything else life was demanding, it was just too much.
Because of that, I would explore pressing pause on their current therapy to focus more fully on EMDR and then return to their previous healing work. At the time, that felt like the clearest and most focused way to support healing, especially if we were working on complex trauma or experiences that would take more than a few sessions to resolve.
But as time went on, I felt a lot of tension with that model. Many people already had strong, supportive relationships with their therapist—and I really respected that. That relationship mattered. And I began to feel conflicted about asking anyone to step away from something that was already helping them feel supported and understood.
That’s why I shifted how I offer EMDR. You shouldn’t have to choose between continuing therapy with someone you trust and getting the benefits EMDR can offer. Now, EMDR intensives make it possible to do both—without adding more to your already-full plate.
What Is an EMDR Intensive?
An EMDR intensive is a longer therapy session (usually 2–3 hours) designed to help you work through something specific in a focused, efficient way. Unlike weekly therapy, you’re not committing to ongoing appointments. Instead, we create a plan that fits into your life and supports your goals—even if you’re already in therapy with someone else.
This can be a great option if:
You want to make progress on something that keeps resurfacing
You’ve hit a plateau in therapy and feel ready for a different approach
Your therapist has recommended EMDR to support your work together
You’re curious about EMDR but not looking to switch therapists
Learn more about EMDR intensives here →
Who Adjunctive EMDR Therapy Helps
You might be a great fit for adjunctive EMDR if…
You haven’t felt like yourself in a long time—even though you’re doing “all the right things.”
You wake up with a heavy feeling in your chest, like dread or guilt that doesn’t match your current life.
You’re stuck in loops at 2 a.m., replaying conversations, decisions, or “what ifs” you wish you could let go.
Old memories pop up out of nowhere, bringing a wave of emotion that feels bigger than the moment calls for.
You want to move forward, but keep getting pulled back into fear, shame, or self-doubt.
You keep sabotaging things you want to feel good about—relationships, rest, joy.
You understand your patterns, but still feel stuck in them.
You’ve made real progress, but this one thing just won’t budge—and you're ready to try something different.
How Adjunctive EMDR Intensives Work
It’s simple and collaborative. Here’s what to expect:
You or your therapist reach out to see if I’m accepting new clients for adjunctive EMDR (I currently am!).
We schedule a free consultation call to explore whether an intensive is the right fit.
We book your intake session and design a plan for your intensive(s).
You might do:
A single session, with a specific focus
A series of sessions, spaced out over a few weeks or months
Or a blend, depending on what’s most helpful
We’ll stay in communication with your current therapist (with your permission), so the work feels connected—not siloed. This is about enhancing, not replacing, the support you already have.
You Don’t Have to Do This Alone
When old experiences—whether recent or long ago—still shape how you show up in your life, it’s okay to need extra support.
When you find yourself replaying old pain, drowning in guilt, or holding your breath waiting for the next “what if”… EMDR can help untangle those loops and create space for something new.
You deserve relief.
You deserve clarity.
You deserve to feel like you again.
✨ Let’s talk about whether an EMDR intensive could be a supportive next step.
👉 Schedule a free consultation today