EMDR, DBR & IFS Trauma Intensives in Scottsdale, AZ
Focused time for deeper work.
Extended sessions can create more room for preparation, focused processing, and integration without stopping at the end of a weekly hour.
A different rhythm
More time, with a clear purpose.
Intensives can complement ongoing therapy or offer concentrated support for a specific goal. They are planned around your history, goals, and capacity.
EMDR, DBR, and IFS may be used according to what fits the work. Availability and details are discussed during consultation.
Is this a fit?
When an intensive may help.
Weekly work feels interrupted
The session can end just as meaningful work begins to open.
You have a focused goal
There is a specific experience or pattern you want to address.
You prefer concentrated time
A longer appointment may fit better than weekly sessions.
The container
More room does not mean more pressure.
An intensive is still paced around readiness, steadiness, and what can be meaningfully integrated.
Before
Preparation matters.
Goals, current support, and resources for steadiness are considered before focused processing begins.
During
The work follows your capacity.
Extended time creates flexibility for orienting, processing, pauses, and resourcing without treating intensity as a race.
After
Integration stays part of the session.
Time is held for reflection, settling, and identifying what support makes sense next.
Focused work can still be gentle, collaborative, and carefully paced.
The arc
Structured from beginning to integration.
01
Prepare
Begin with consultation, clear goals, and resources that support steadiness.
02
Process
Use extended time for focused EMDR, DBR, or IFS work at a pace your system can hold.
03
Integrate
Allow time to settle, reflect, and identify the next supportive step.
Practical matters
Questions before you begin.
Do you offer in-person and online sessions?
Yes. Sessions are available in person at the Scottsdale office and by telehealth for clients across Arizona.
Do you take insurance?
Expanding Horizons Counseling is a private-pay, out-of-network practice and does not bill insurance directly. A superbill can be provided for possible reimbursement.
How long are sessions?
Individual sessions are 50 minutes. Extended sessions and EMDR, DBR, and IFS intensives are available upon request.
How do I know whether this is the right fit?
A free consultation offers space to share what brings you here, ask questions, and consider whether the therapist and approach feel aligned.
Wondering whether an intensive fits?
A free consultation is the place to discuss your goal and ask about availability.