For Individuals & Groups in Maryland (In-Person & Virtual)
Gaithersburg • Germantown • Frederick • Online across Maryland

Accelerated support for those ready to move forward from trauma—without waiting months or years.

Who this is for

Individuals feeling overwhelmed by past or recent traumatic experiences
Parents (adoptive, foster, special needs, PANS/PANDAS) experiencing burnout or ongoing stress
Those impacted by workplace or collective trauma
Caregivers navigating chronic illness, neurodivergence, or emotional strain at home

If you feel stuck, exhausted, or in survival mode—you’re in the right place.

What is EMDR?

EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) helps your brain process difficult memories in a healthier way so they no longer feel overwhelming.

Instead of staying stuck in the past, EMDR allows you to move forward with greater ease, clarity, and emotional freedom.

Think of it as a way to gently “unstick” experiences your brain hasn’t fully processed.

How EMDR works

EMDR uses your brain’s natural ability to heal.

Together, we will:

Identify memories or experiences that feel “stuck”
Process them in a safe and supported environment
Use bilateral stimulation (eye movements, tapping, or other gentle techniques)
Help your brain reprocess those experiences

What are EMDR Intensives?

EMDR Intensives (or “bootcamps”) are an accelerated format of therapy designed to help you process trauma more efficiently.

Instead of weekly sessions over months, intensives offer extended sessions over days or weeks, allowing for deeper, uninterrupted healing.

Why choose an Intensive?

Faster relief: Focused sessions support quicker progress
Time-efficient: Weeks instead of months or years
Deeper processing: Less stopping and starting
Lasting results: Build tools for long-term resilience

This model is based on protocols used globally for trauma recovery, including work from the Green Cross.

Flexible Formats

Each intensive is personalized based on your needs and availability. Examples include:

2–3 hour sessions over several days
Multi-day intensives (3–4 days)
One-week structured programs
Weekly extended sessions (6–8 weeks)
Bootcamp model: multiple sessions per week
Group PTSD prevention: 1-day (2–3 hours)

Partial insurance (Cigna) may cover the first hour of each day; additional time is self-pay.

Types of Trauma We Support

Prolonged (Past) Trauma

Long-term or repeated experiences (e.g., childhood trauma, bullying)
May show up as anxiety, PTSD, or relationship challenges
EMDR helps reprocess and reduce emotional intensity

Ongoing Trauma

Current or repeated stress (e.g., caregiving stress, illness, unsafe environments)
Focus first on stability and nervous system regulation
EMDR protocols are introduced when appropriate