EMDR Therapy Intensives for Women in Santa Monica & Across California
You’ve done talk therapy. You understand your patterns. But, your body is still anxious, tense or on guard. I offer EMDR Therapy Intensives designed to help high-achieving women heal the emotional patterns their mind understands, but their nervous system still holds.
So you can stop overthinking, feel calm inside, and finally rest without thinking you have to stay busy
If You’re the High-Achieving Woman Who’s Quietly Burning Out…
You’re the responsible one. The one people rely on. You keep going no matter what’s happening inside.
And underneath it….
• Conversations linger long after they end.
• Tone, silence, or distance hits harder than it “should.”
• Staying busy feels safer than slowing down.
• Milestones are achieved… and still feel empty.
• Your body stays tense, even when nothing is wrong.
• “Anxiety” feels too small a word for what’s happening.
This Didn’t Start in Adulthood.
For many high-achieving women, these patterns formed early.
A lot of the women I work with didn’t become high-achieving because life was easy. They became high-achieving because being “the strong one” was safer.
If you grew up in an environment where support was inconsistent, emotions were minimized, or you had to stay composed to keep things calm, your nervous system adapted.
So now, even when life looks fine, your body can stay tense. Your mind keeps scanning. You keep managing. You keep going.
Not because you’re broken.
Because your system learned to survive that way.
And the good news is: your nervous system can learn something new.
You may not call this trauma.
You might call it being tired, sensitive, or “anxious.”
Why EMDR Therapy Intensives in Santa Monica, CA Work When Weekly Therapy Hasn’t Been Enough
A Different Rhythm for Real Change
Weekly therapy can be incredibly supportive.
But if you’re high-functioning, you may notice the stop-and-start rhythm: You open something tender…Then spend the rest of the week pulling yourself back together.
EMDR Therapy Intensives offer a different rhythm. Instead of stretching the work over months or years, we work in extended, structured sessions that allow your nervous system to fully process what’s been stuck so your nervous system can update.
This isn’t reliving trauma.
It’s paced, guided processing that allows your nervous system to update what it no longer needs to brace against
What This Actually Changes
• Other people’s moods don’t run your nervous system.
• You stop replaying conversations
• You can rest without feeling the need to earn it.
• You don’t feel responsible for everyone else’s emotions.
• You can ask for help without shame.
• You stay grounded in conflict instead of spiraling or shutting down.
Hi, I’m Olivia!
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, EMDR Certified Therapist based in Santa Monica, offering online EMDR Therapy Intensives throughout California.
If you’re here, you’re probably not new to self-awareness. You’ve read the books, you understand your patterns, and you’re used to handling things on your own. Starting this kind of work can feel exposing…especially when you’re the strong one, the capable one, the one everyone relies on. A part of you might worry that if you slow down, everything you’ve been holding together could unravel. That makes sense.
Therapy with me isn’t about breaking you open or forcing you to relive every painful detail of your past. It’s about helping your nervous system update what it learned a long time ago. I work relationally and directly, paying attention to what’s happening in your body, and not just what you can explain with insight. We move at a pace that feels steady, not overwhelming. You don’t need to be fixed. You adapted. Now we help your system adapt again in a way that actually supports the life you’re building.
EMDR Therapy Intensive Specialties in Santa Monica
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EMDR Therapy Intensives
This is for you if you’ve done therapy before and still feel stuck.
Learn More → EMDR Intensives
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EMDR Therapy Intensives for Trauma
This is for you if your exhaustion traces back to early emotional neglect.
Learn More → Trauma & Childhood Wounds
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EMDR Therapy Intensives for Anxiety
This is for you if overthinking and anxiety keep your body on high alert.
Learn More → Anxiety EMDR Intensives
Ready To Take The Next Step?
If you’re the one who holds it together on the outside but feels wired or tired on the inside, EMDR Therapy Intensives across California were built for this. You aren’t damaged or broken. Your body did exactly what it needed to survive and now it’s ready for something different.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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I do not accept insurance directly. However, I can provide a superbill upon request, which you may submit to your insurance company for possible out-of-network reimbursement, depending on your plan.
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EMDR Therapy Intensives are offered as private-pay services and are priced based on the length and structure of the intensive. Fees are discussed transparently during the consultation so you can make an informed decision before moving forward.
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The consultation is a brief, focused conversation to understand what you’re looking for, answer your questions, and determine whether EMDR Therapy Intensives are a good fit for your needs. There is no pressure to commit—this is simply a space to explore alignment.
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My current rate is $250 per 60-minute session. EMDR Intensives (3, 6, or 9 hours) are also available for clients seeking faster progress and deeper emotional relief. I don’t want finances to be the reason you can’t start. If you’re interested, we can explore options that fit your needs.
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Your initial session focuses on assessment, preparation, and creating a sense of safety and clarity around the work ahead. We will discuss your goals, establish grounding strategies, and ensure the pace feels supportive before moving into deeper EMDR processing.
"Emotions are messengers. We suffer when we silence them."