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
Signs That You Are A High-Achieving Woman Experiencing Emotional Burnout
You’re responsible. The one people rely on. You’ve learned how to keep going no matter what’s happening inside. You get things done at work, in your family, and in your relationships.
And underneath that….
• Conversations linger long after they end.
• Someone’s tone, silence, or distance hits harder than it “should.”
• Staying busy feels safer than slowing down.
• Exhaustion is constant, but real rest feels out of reach.
• Milestones are achieved… and still feel empty.
• Emotional reactions feel bigger than the moment.
• The body stays tense, even when nothing is actively wrong.
• “Anxiety” feels like 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.
We focus on:
The tightness that never fully settles
The part of you that goes into overdrive when things feel uncertain
The part of you that panics quietly when connection feels unstable
The part of you that learned to stay strong so you wouldn’t need anyone
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 and wondering what you did wrong.
• You can rest without needing 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.
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
I’m Olivia, & I Get It!
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, EMDR Certified Therapist based in Santa Monica, offering online EMDR Therapy Intensives throughout California.
I primarily work with high-functioning women who appear composed on the outside but feel overwhelmed, tense, or emotionally exhausted inside.
Most of my clients are thoughtful and self-aware. They’ve read the books. They’ve done therapy. They understand their patterns. What they’re looking for now isn’t more insight… it’s relief that actually holds.
Clients often tell me they feel deeply understood in our work. I listen closely. I validate what makes sense. I bring clinical depth and structure, but also warmth and the right amount of humor when it helps you exhale.
I’m especially drawn to women who learned early how to be strong. Women who became responsible, capable, and self-reliant because they had to. That strength served you. But it may also be costing you rest, ease, and safety in connection.
This work isn’t about fixing you. It’s about helping your body finally feel safe.
When Your Nervous System Isn’t in Survival Mode
You’re in a conversation..and you don’t spiral afterward.
Someone’s tone shifts, and your body doesn’t immediately brace.
You don’t feel that drop in your stomach.
You don’t replay the moment all night wondering what you did wrong. You feel steady.
Not because you forced yourself to stay calm, but because your nervous system no longer reacts like everything is a threat.
You can be close without scanning for distance. You can hear feedback without collapsing. You can say no without over-explaining.
You stop asking, “Why am I so triggered?” Because you’re not living in a constant state of being triggered anymore.
Rest feels safe. Silence doesn’t feel like rejection. Space doesn’t feel like abandonment.
You still care deeply. You still feel fully. But you’re no longer bracing your way through your life.
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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"Emotions are messengers. We suffer when we silence them."
LET’S MAKE THIS EASY
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.