intensive EMDR therapy in ConnecticuT
When healing needs more space.
EMDR intensives for adults who are ready to do focused, concentrated work and want a clear beginning, middle & end.
You understand your patterns. You've done enough work to know where things come from. But there's something that hasn't fully moved. You have a sense that what you need isn't more weekly sessions. You need time.
Real, uninterrupted time.
That’s what an intensive is.
How is an emdr intensive different?
A defined arc of work.
An EMDR intensive is a concentrated block of EMDR therapy that provides extended time for focused processing, with a clear beginning, middle and end.
Not open-ended.
Not picking up where you left last week.
Not losing the thread mid-session because the hour is up.
Just you, the work, and enough runway for your nervous system to actually complete something.
EMDR works by helping your nervous system process what it's still carrying, not by retelling the story in detail, but by working directly with what's stored underneath the thinking. In weekly sessions, that work happens in pieces. There's real value in that. But some things need more space than 50 minutes allows. The intensive format creates the conditions for deeper work in a single sustained container.
IS AN EMDR INTENSIVE FOR ME?
This format works well when:
Your schedule doesn't lend itself to weekly sessions, but you're ready to do real, concentrated work.
You want something contained and intentional. A defined period of work, not indefinite ongoing therapy.
You're working with another therapist and want to add a focused piece of EMDR work alongside your existing care.
How it works.
Free consultation
25 minutesEveryone starts the same way: a free 25-minute consultation call to talk through what's bringing you in and whether this approach feels like a fit.
Intake
90 minutesFrom there, a 90-minute intake where we map what you're carrying and what you want to shift.
Processing blocks
3 hours eachIf an intensive is the right format, we schedule the 3-hour processing block. We work together to determine how many processing blocks will support you.
Integration
60 minutesThe work closes with a 60-minute integration session to land what shifted and figure out what, if anything, comes next.
Investment
Intensive Planning Session
$390 | 90 mins
Intensive Therapy Session
$750 | 3 hours
$1250 | 5 hours
Post intensive Integration
$250 | 60 minutes
We work together to decide how many intensive blocks of time will be supportive to help you meet your goals. Most clients benefit from more than one intensive session.
We have the option to do the intensive sessions over the course of consecutive days, weeks or meet once a month until you experience the changes you are seeking.
A place to land.
My office is located within Green Lotus Salon and Wellness in New Britain, Connecticut.
Green Lotus Salon & Wellness
If you're looking to make more of your intensive experience, Green Lotus offers a range of spa and wellness services you can book independently through their website, including massages, facials, spa journeys and Reiki.
Green Lotus prioritizes a holistic approach prioritizing clean, cruelty-free products and green business practices.
New Britain Museum of American Art
Directly across the street is the New Britain Museum of American Art, which has a café with grab-and-go options from local establishments and an outdoor terrace overlooking Walnut Hill Park. A good place to land before or after a session.
Walnut Hill Park
Less than 1 minute on foot is Walnut Hill, a large park designed by Frederick Law Olmsted, who also designed Central Park. Walking paths, sculptures and a memorial garden all provide a way to connect to nature and ground.
MEET YOUR INTENSIVE EMDR THERAPIST
I’m Laura DeCapua, LMFT, an EMDRIA-Certified EMDR therapist in New Britain, Connecticut. I work with thoughtful, self-aware adults who often understand their patterns quite well and are frustrated that understanding them hasn’t necessarily changed how those patterns feel.
You may already know why you overthink, take responsibility for everyone around you, struggle to disappoint people, or become hard on yourself when you don’t get something “right.” That insight matters. I don’t see it as something we need to replace. My work is about helping you build on it.
I use EMDR and parts/ego-state work to explore the experiences, beliefs, expectations, and protective patterns underneath what’s happening now. Rather than pushing past the parts of you that aren’t ready, we pay attention to what your system is telling us and work from there.
That matters in intensive EMDR work. More time doesn’t have to mean more pressure. An intensive gives us a larger container for the work, while still allowing us to slow down, get curious, change direction, or pause when needed.
I approach EMDR intensives collaboratively. We take time to understand what you want to work on, what may be keeping the pattern in place, and what kind of structure makes sense for you. Depth doesn’t have to mean rushing.
Your insight is a strength. This work helps it land.
A note on fit:
An intensive is not crisis intervention and not meant to be a shortcut to healing. It works best when there's enough stability to go deeper and when the nervous system has some foundation to work from.
If you're in an acute crisis or have never done any therapeutic work, a different starting point is likely a better fit. We'll talk through that on the consultation call and explore options.
FAQs:
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The 90 minute intake and follow up sessions may be done online. All intensive EMDR sessions are held in person at my office in Farmington, CT.
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Nope! EMDR is not only for people who identify with having trauma or a difficult childhood. While EMDR was originally developed to treat PTSD, it works by supporting how the nervous system processes experiences, not by labeling events as traumatic.
Many people who had generally supportive upbringings still feel stuck, anxious, or overwhelmed in certain areas of life. Stress, pressure, relationship patterns, or experiences that felt manageable at the time can still shape how your nervous system learned to respond. Part of my role is to help uncover those patterns and gently support your system in responding with more ease, even when there is no single event you would call “trauma.”
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EMDR intensives are a private-pay service and are not billable to insurance.
The preparation session, half-day, and full-day intensives are highly individualized services that involve extended, specialized formats not covered under standard insurance billing codes. Because these services fall fully outside of what insurance considers medically necessary treatment, no claims will be submitted to insurance, and superbills will not be provided.
This private-pay model allows us to design your intensive experience around your specific needs, free from the restrictions of session length, frequency, or insurance-based treatment limitations.
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Traditional therapy occurs in weekly 50-60 minute sessions, offering steady, ongoing support over time. EMDR Intensives, on the other hand, provide extended, structured time for deeper processing in a shorter timeframe. Both approaches are valuable, and the choice depends on what feels right for you. If you appreciate deep, immersive work, an intensive may be a good fit.
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Not everyone is ready to dive into intensive work right away, and that's completely okay. I also offer extended 90-minute or 2-hour sessions (weekly or bi-weekly) as a way to:
Build trust and safety in the therapeutic relationship
Start addressing patterns without the commitment of a full intensive
Prepare for intensive work when you're ready
Continue depth work after completing an intensive
These extended sessions give us room to go deeper than traditional 55-minute therapy while allowing you to move at your own pace. Schedule a consult and we'll figure out what format feels right for you.
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Yes! I am happy to collaborate with your current clinician to support your healing in an intensive.
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You don’t have to have it all figured out. If you’re feeling stuck and open to trying something different, that’s often a sign that this might be worth exploring. Whatever you decide, I trust you to make the choice that is best for you. If you’re curious to learn more, I’d be happy to connect and provide additional details to support your decision. This is a space where you can take your time, ask questions, and choose what aligns with your healing.
Readiness looks different for everyone. Key indicators include:
Emotional stability in daily life
Support system in place
Familiarity with using coping skills effectively
Time and space for the intensive and recovery
Desire to address specific reproductive experience
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You won’t be left alone in the middle of big emotions. EMDR intensives are designed to be deeply supportive, with plenty of time for grounding, breaks, and processing. You are always in control, and we go at a pace that feels safe for you.
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I welcome collaboration with fellow practitioners ! If you have a client who might benefit from Intensive EMDR work, I'm happy to discuss whether my approach would be a good fit. You can reach out directly through my contact page.
I offer consultation calls with referring practitioners to discuss treatment approaches and coordinate care when helpful.
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Let’s chat next session to explore how an intensive may support you! I find that intensives are a great addition to work we are already doing in the traditional weekly format especially if we dedicate the time to working on a stuck point!
NEXT STEPS
Ready to talk through if an EMDR intensive may be right for you?
The first step is a free 25-minute consultation, no pressure, no commitment. We'll talk through what's bringing you in and whether this feels right.