EMDR Therapy Intensives in Santa Monica, California
You’ve done weekly therapy and you understand your patterns. But when it matters most… your body still reacts the same way.
You’re still overthinking, holding tension and still feeling “on.” And at this point, you’re not looking for more insight,
you’re ready for something to actually shift.
EMDR Therapy Intensives are designed for you, who are tired of managing thoughts and feelings… and ready to finally process what’s been stuck.
Does This Sound Familiar?
This is for you if:
You understand your triggers but your reactions haven’t fully changed
You’re tired of overthinking everything and can’t fully turn your mind off
You feel emotionally exhausted, even when life “looks fine”
You struggle to relax because your body is holding tension in your chest, jaw, or shoulders
If you’re seeing yourself in this, you may not need more insight. You may need more time and space for your nervous system to actually process what it’s been holding.
What’s Actually Going On
At a certain point, weekly therapy can start to feel like you’re opening things up, talking through them… and then having to pause and come back to it later.
You start to notice you get it, but it’s not really changing the way you feel and that’s usually not because you’re doing anything wrong, but because your body hasn’t fully processed what it’s been holding.
Why You Still Feel Stuck (Even When You Understand It)
Even though you understand your patterns, your nervous system is still responding based on what it learned earlier in your childhood.
So when something gets triggered, your body isn’t responding to what you know now…it’s responding to what it learned back then.
That’s why you can tell yourself “I’m okay” or “this isn’t a big deal” and still feel anxious, tense, or on edge. It’s not a lack of awareness, it’s that your nervous system hasn’t had the chance to fully process those experiences and this is the part that usually doesn’t shift through insight alone.
EMDR Therapy Intensives are designed to work at that level.
How EMDR Therapy Intensives Help
Instead of opening something up and stopping each week, we stay with the work long enough for your brain and body to actually move through what’s been stuck.
The work is still paced and supported, so you’re not overwhelmed, but you’re also not pulled out of it before something has the chance to shift.
When that starts to happen, people usually notice:
their mind feels quieter
their body feels less tense
they’re not constantly trying to stay ahead
they feel less responsible for everything
they can actually be present
Not because they forced it, but because their nervous system isn’t reacting the same way anymore.
If you’ve been feeling stuck in that space where you get it and it’s not changing, this work may be more up to your speed. EMDR Therapy Intensives helps your nervous system finally begin to move.
Olivia Lavelle, Founder, Therapeutic Essential Treasures!
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, EMDR Certified Therapist based in Santa Monica, offering EMDR Therapy Intensives throughout California.
I didn’t start my practice because I believed people needed more coping skills. I started this work because I kept seeing the same pattern.
People who were insightful, self-aware, and doing everything they were “supposed” to do in therapy, but still felt stuck. They could set boundaries, communicate, and understand their patterns, yet underneath all of that, their body was still holding onto something that hadn’t been fully processed.
That’s what led me to EMDR Therapy intensives. I wanted to move away from work that only focused on managing symptoms or getting through the week…
and instead create a space where we could actually slow things down and get to the root.
My work is focused on helping you process what’s underneath all of that,
so you’re not just managing your life better, but actually experiencing it differently. If you’ve ever found yourself thinking, “Why do I still feel this way even though I understand it?” You’re not doing anything wrong. It usually means your mind has insight, but your body hasn’t had the chance to fully process what it’s been holding and that’s where this work begins.
EMDR Therapy Intensive Specialties in Santa Monica
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EMDR Therapy Intensives
For high-achievers ready to resolve trauma in a focused and structured format.
15-hour and multi-day options available.
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Ready To Take The Next Step?
If you’re tired of understanding your patterns but still feeling stuck in them, EMDR Therapy Intensives in Santa Monica may be the next step.
This work is designed for deeper, focused trauma processing especially if weekly therapy has helped you gain insight, but your body still feels tense, reactive, or on edge.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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I offer virtual EMDR Therapy Intensives across California.
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I do not accept insurance directly. Because my practice focuses on longer EMDR sessions and intensives, working outside of insurance allows us to structure treatment in a way that prioritizes depth and flexibility rather than insurance limitations.
However, I offer CareCredit, a healthcare financing option that allows you to break the cost of treatment into manageable monthly payments.
If you have questions about payment options, we can discuss what feels most supportive during your consultation.
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We go at a pace your nervous system can handle. You’re not pushed I focus on supporting you. The goal is not to overwhelm you, but to help your system process safely.
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Weekly therapy can feel like starting and stopping. EMDR intensives allow us to stay with the work long enough for your brain and body to fully move through it.
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Yes. Many of my clients have already done years of therapy and understand their patterns. EMDR intensives are designed to help you move beyond insight and actually process what’s still stuck.
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Many clients begin to notice shifts during and shortly after the intensive, especially in how their body feels and how their mind responds to triggers.
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No. EMDR doesn’t require you to explain every detail of your experience. The focus is on how your brain and body process what’s been held.
"Emotions are messengers. We suffer when we silence them."