Online EMDR Therapy & EMDR Intensives

Some experiences don't stay in the past. They can continue to affect how you feel, respond, connect with others, and see yourself today.

Living Forward offers virtual EMDR therapy and EMDR intensives for adults navigating trauma, anxiety, difficult experiences, emotional triggers, and patterns that feel hard to change.

Virtual EMDR available in North Carolina, Virginia, Washington, DC, and Ohio.

You may understand why you feel the way you do and still find yourself reacting in ways you wish you could change. Difficult experiences can continue to show up through anxiety, emotional triggers, self-doubt, relationship patterns, or beliefs about yourself that feel hard to move beyond.

EMDR may be one option for working with experiences that continue to affect you today.

Could EMDR Be a Good Fit for Me?

Trauma or distressing past experiences

Emotional triggers

Negative beliefs about yourself

Difficult memories

Anxiety or persistent worry

Grief and loss

Relationship wounds

Patterns that feel difficult to change

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, or EMDR, is an evidence-based psychotherapy designed to help people process distressing experiences and the thoughts, emotions, beliefs, and physical responses connected to them.

EMDR uses a structured treatment process that may include guided eye movements or other forms of bilateral stimulation. Treatment includes preparation before reprocessing begins and is individualized based on your history, needs, goals, and readiness.

You remain present and in control throughout the process.

What Is EMDR Therapy?

EMDR Is One Part of What We Do

EMDR isn't the right approach for every person, and it isn't the only approach available at Living Forward. Therapy is individualized based on your needs, goals, and the clinician you work with. Treatment approaches and specialties vary by clinician.

Want to learn more? Read: EMDR Is Not Just for Trauma →

Two Ways to Access EMDR

ONGOING EMDR THERAPY

EMDR may be incorporated into ongoing individual therapy when it is appropriate for your needs and treatment goals.

Regular sessions provide time to establish a therapeutic relationship, prepare for EMDR, identify experiences to address, and move through treatment at a pace informed by your needs.

May be a good fit if: You want ongoing therapeutic support while incorporating EMDR into your treatment.

EMDR INTENSIVES

EMDR intensives provide longer, concentrated blocks of therapeutic time for clients who may benefit from a more focused treatment format.

Consultation, assessment, and preparation are completed before determining whether an intensive is appropriate for your needs.

3-Hour Intensive — $750

6-Hour Intensive — $1,500

Two-Day Intensive — $2,500

EMDR intensives aren't appropriate for every client. Your individual needs, treatment goals, and readiness are considered before scheduling an intensive.

EMDR therapy and EMDR intensives are currently provided by Lassandra Purnell, LCSW.

Questions About EMDR

Getting Started with EMDR

  • Your therapist will help you prepare before reprocessing begins. This may include discussing what to expect and developing strategies for managing distress during and between sessions.

  • You and your therapist work together to identify experiences or concerns to address based on your history, current triggers, and treatment goals.

  • Yes. Living Forward provides virtual EMDR when telehealth is appropriate for your needs and circumstances.

  • No. EMDR does not require you to describe every detail of a difficult experience. You and your therapist can work at a pace that feels appropriate for you.

  • No. Eye movements are common, but EMDR may also use other forms of bilateral stimulation, such as alternating sounds or taps.

  • You can let your therapist know at any time. Your therapist can slow down, pause, or adjust the process based on what you are experiencing.

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What to Expect During EMDR

  • There is no set number of sessions. Treatment length varies based on your needs, goals, and the experiences you are working through.

  • EMDR provided during standard therapy sessions may be covered by insurance, depending on your plan and benefits. We can help you confirm insurance participation before treatment begins.

  • EMDR intensives are a self-pay service and are not billed to insurance. Payment options and intensive fees can be discussed during your consultation.

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Timing, Intensives & Insurance

Ready to Explore EMDR?

Wondering whether EMDR therapy or an EMDR intensive could be a good fit for you?

Start with a free 15-minute consultation.