Stillwater, OK
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EMDR intensive therapy Stillwater, OK offers a transformative path to healing for those ready to break free from the weight of painful memories and unresolved trauma. At Schuster Counseling Group, our therapists understand that traditional weekly therapy doesn't work for everyone. Whether you're a busy professional with limited time, someone who has tried therapy before without the progress you hoped for, or simply someone who wants to address deep emotional wounds in a focused, accelerated format—EMDR intensives may be exactly what you've been looking for.
EMDR intensive therapy Stillwater, OK through our group practice provides the opportunity to accomplish in a matter of days what might otherwise take months of traditional weekly sessions. Our EMDR-trained therapists create a safe, supportive environment where you can dive deep into the work of healing without the stop-and-start nature of conventional therapy. This isn't surface-level coping—this is lasting transformation rooted in evidence-based treatment and genuine human connection.
Living in Stillwater, OK brings its own unique blend of small-town warmth and the pressures of a growing community. Whether you're connected to Oklahoma State University, working in the local economy, or raising a family, life here moves at its own pace—but that doesn't mean stress and trauma stay quiet. Old wounds have a way of surfacing when we least expect them, affecting our relationships, our work, and our sense of self. EMDR intensives offer a way to address these challenges head-on, in a timeframe that works with your life rather than disrupting it.
What Are the Benefits of Accelerated EMDR Therapy?
EMDR intensives are designed for people who want meaningful results without the drawn-out timeline of traditional therapy. Here's what makes this approach different:
Experience deep healing in a safe, intensive format — Our therapists guide you through the process with skill and compassion, ensuring you feel supported every step of the way.
Get results and relief in less time and with fewer therapy sessions — Many clients accomplish more in a few days of intensive work than they have in months of weekly sessions.
More cost-effective than weekly therapy — When you factor in the total number of sessions needed, intensives often provide better value for your investment.
No need to add therapy to your weekly schedule — Intensives fit into your life on your terms, whether during a break from work, before a major life transition, or whenever you're ready.
Flexible scheduling options — Schedule your intensive during a summer break, before a big life event, or any time that works best for you.
Maintain momentum in your healing journey — Without week-long gaps between sessions, you can stay focused and build on your progress continuously.
Why Does EMDR Intensive Therapy Matter?
When traditional therapy feels like it's not moving fast enough, EMDR intensives provide a direct path to deeper healing. It's hard to face every day with that constant weight—whether it's old trauma, ongoing stress, or emotional wounds that haven't healed. Maybe you're tired of feeling disconnected from the life you want or struggling to complete even simple tasks. That's where EMDR intensive therapy makes a real difference.
Here are just a few ways unresolved trauma might show up in your life:
Overwhelm can make everyday tasks feel impossible to manage, leaving you exhausted before the day even begins.
Stress from unresolved trauma can cause disconnection from your true self and those around you, making relationships feel strained.
Feeling stuck in emotional pain, even when you try everything, can leave you frustrated and hopeless.
Anxiety and hypervigilance may keep you on edge, making it difficult to relax or feel safe.
Sleep disturbances, intrusive thoughts, and emotional reactivity can interfere with your quality of life in ways that feel inescapable.
If any of this resonates with you, you're not alone—and there is hope. EMDR intensive therapy offers a way to address these challenges at their root, helping you move forward without being held back by the past.
What Is an EMDR Intensive?
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) intensives are a cutting-edge format of trauma-focused therapy that allows us to accelerate the healing process. Instead of spending week after week in therapy, you can book a therapy intensive and begin experiencing results now. EMDR intensives are highly effective and efficient for resolving trauma and painful experiences.
Research supports the effectiveness of this approach. A study conducted at Kaiser Permanente found that after an average of only six 50-minute EMDR sessions, 100% of single-trauma survivors and 77% of multiple-trauma survivors no longer met the criteria for PTSD. Another study funded by the National Institute of Mental Health found that 91% of individuals treated with EMDR no longer had PTSD after treatment, and unlike medication, the benefits continued to improve over time.
Clients are able to make more progress in a few days than they've been able to achieve in months of traditional weekly therapy. The intensive format creates a greater amount of change in a shorter amount of time because we maintain momentum—there's no waiting a week between sessions to pick up where we left off.
When trauma happens, those memories get trapped in a part of the brain where they can't be properly processed. This is why certain sights, sounds, or situations can trigger strong feelings of fear or anxiety—the brain thinks it's still in danger, even though the threat has passed. EMDR helps break that cycle so you can respond to the present instead of reacting to the past.
Living With Trauma in Stillwater, OK
Stillwater, OK, Oklahoma, is a place where community matters and neighbors know each other by name. Home to Oklahoma State University, this town has a unique energy—part college town excitement, part tight-knit community. But like anywhere, life in Stillwater, OK comes with its own set of challenges. Whether you're a student dealing with the pressure of academics, a working professional balancing career and family, or someone navigating the aftermath of painful experiences, stress and trauma don't discriminate based on your zip code.
The pace of life here might be different from a major city, but that doesn't mean people in Stillwater, OK aren't carrying heavy burdens. Past trauma, relationship difficulties, anxiety, grief—these experiences affect people everywhere. Sometimes, living in a smaller community can even make it harder to seek help, whether due to concerns about privacy or simply not knowing where to turn.
EMDR intensive therapy offers a solution that works with your life. Whether you're looking for virtual sessions from the comfort of your own home or you're interested in discussing in-person options, our group practice at Schuster Counseling Group provides flexible, accessible care. You don't have to rearrange your entire schedule or commit to months of weekly appointments to get the help you need. Intensives allow you to dive deep into the core issues in a concentrated timeframe, making real progress without the disruption of ongoing weekly sessions.
How Do EMDR Intensives Work?
Our EMDR intensive process is designed to be thorough yet streamlined, ensuring you feel prepared and supported from start to finish. Here's what you can expect:
Free Consultation
During the consultation, we'll take the time to discuss whether an EMDR intensive could be a beneficial healing approach for you. We'll go over the process in detail, set clear expectations, address any questions you may have, and evaluate if both the EMDR intensive format and our therapeutic approach align with your needs. This is also your opportunity to get a sense of whether you feel comfortable working with us—because fit matters.
90-Minute Pre-Intensive Session
The intensive kicks off with a 90-minute session where we come together to establish the foundation for your experience. During this time, we'll explore your personal history, discuss your goals for the intensive, and outline what you can anticipate throughout the process. This preparation ensures we hit the ground running when the intensive sessions begin.
Customized Client Workbook
You'll be provided with a personalized Client Workbook designed to help you prepare for the therapy intensive. This allows us to dive deeper and make quicker progress because your therapeutic journey begins even before our first session together. The workbook helps you reflect on key experiences and clarify what you want to address, setting the stage for focused, meaningful work.
Intensive Sessions
Each intensive session lasts for 3 hours, giving us the opportunity to thoroughly explore and address the core of the issue. We'll take breaks as needed and ensure the pace feels right for you. Throughout the process, you remain in full control, guiding the direction of your healing journey. Depending on your needs and goals, intensives can be structured as one, two, or three days of focused work.
90-Minute Post-Intensive Session
The intensive ends with a 90-minute debrief session where we'll review the key moments of your experience and discuss the next steps in your healing journey. This final session provides an opportunity to reflect on what you've accomplished, integrate your insights, and plan for continued growth. We want to make sure you leave feeling grounded and equipped to move forward.
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Invest in Yourself
Choose the intensive format that fits your needs and goals:
1 Day Intensive
90 min Pre-Intensive Interview
Personalized Workbook
1 Day of Intensive Sessions
(total of 3 hours)
90 min Post-Intensive Interview
Total price $1,920
2 Day Intensive
90 min Pre-Intensive Interview
Personalized Workbook
2 Days of Intensive Sessions
(total of 6 hours)
90 min Post-Intensive Interview
Total price $2,640
3 Day Intensive
90 min Pre-Intensive Interview
Personalized Workbook
3 Days of Intensive Sessions
(total of 9 hours)
90 min Post-Intensive Interview
Total price $3,360
Who Can Benefit Most from EMDR Intensives?
EMDR intensives are not a one-size-fits-all solution—they're designed for people who are ready and motivated to do deep work. Here are some of the individuals who tend to benefit most from this approach:
Those dealing with unresolved trauma: If past experiences still affect your daily life—whether it's childhood wounds, a difficult relationship, loss, or a single overwhelming event—EMDR can help process those memories and bring relief.
Those feeling high levels of stress: When daily stress feels overwhelming and chronic, an EMDR intensive can provide quick, targeted support to help you regain your footing.
Those struggling with grief or loss: If loss has left you stuck in sadness or unable to move forward, EMDR can help you process the pain and find a path toward peace.
Professionals and busy individuals: When your schedule doesn't allow for regular weekly therapy, EMDR intensives offer deep healing in a condensed timeframe that respects your time.
Those feeling stuck in patterns: If you've tried traditional therapy but still feel blocked, an intensive approach might help you break through long-standing emotional barriers.
Those who need faster results: Whether you're facing a major life transition, preparing for an important event, or simply can't wait months for progress, EMDR intensives offer a faster path to healing.
Why Choose Schuster Counseling Group for Your EMDR Intensive?
At Schuster Counseling Group, we offer a rare blend of advanced clinical skills and deeply human, relatable care. Our therapists are EMDR-trained, IFS-informed, and trauma-focused, with additional certifications in perinatal mental health (PMH-C). These are specialties that are hard to find in one practice, and we bring them together to provide comprehensive, personalized care.
Clients consistently share that working with us feels different because:
We're direct, warm, and genuinely invested in your progress.
We blend neuroscience with practical tools and deep relational work.
We offer EMDR, EMDR intensives, and specialized trauma treatment.
Our online therapy is accessible, flexible, and available across multiple states.
Our therapists meet you where you are—not where a textbook says you "should" be.
You'll feel safe, understood, and not judged. And you can tell quickly that we know what we're doing. This isn't fluffy, surface-level work—it's real therapy that leads to real change.
Convenient Virtual EMDR Intensive Therapy
We offer convenient and accessible virtual therapy services across the entire state of Oklahoma, as well as Texas and Florida. Whether you're located in Stillwater, OK, Oklahoma City, Tulsa, Norman, Edmond, or anywhere in between, our services are just a click away.
Virtual EMDR intensives offer several advantages:
Convenience: Access therapy from the comfort of your home—no travel required. Ideal for those with busy schedules or living in more rural areas.
Comfort: Having therapy at home can help you feel more relaxed and open, improving the overall effectiveness of the sessions.
Flexibility: Schedule your sessions at times that work for you, without the constraints of commuting or office hours.
Privacy: Receive care discreetly from your own space, which can be especially important in smaller communities.
If you're interested in discussing in-person options for your intensive, we're happy to explore that during your free consultation.
Ready to Get Started?
You don't have to wait months to start feeling better. If you're ready to lessen the pain, minimize the sting, and fade the impact of hurtful life experiences, we're here to help. EMDR intensive therapy offers a focused, effective path to healing—and our team at Schuster Counseling Group is ready to walk that path with you.
Schedule a free consultation today to learn more about whether an EMDR intensive is right for you. We'll answer your questions, discuss your goals, and help you determine the best path forward. You're in control—not your trauma.
Frequently Asked Questions About EMDR Therapy
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EMDR Intensives are not a service covered by insurance companies. In some cases, you can submit a Superbill (or receipt) to your insurance company for potential reimbursement for a portion of the cost of the EMDR intensive. We recommend contacting your insurance provider to understand your out-of-network benefits before booking.
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A 50% non-refundable deposit is due at the time of booking your intensive, and the remaining 50% is due on the first day of your intensive session. This structure helps secure your spot and ensures both you and your therapist are committed to the process.
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There is a 2-week cancellation policy: Any cancellation within 2 weeks of the Pre-Intensive Interview will result in full charge of the intensive program. We understand life happens, so please reach out as early as possible if your plans change.
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Traditional EMDR therapy typically involves weekly sessions of 50-60 minutes, which means processing trauma in smaller increments over an extended period. EMDR intensive therapy condenses this work into longer sessions (usually 3 hours each) over one to three days. This format allows for deeper, uninterrupted processing and helps maintain momentum without the week-long gaps that can slow progress. Many clients find they accomplish in a few days what might otherwise take months of weekly appointments.
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Good candidates for EMDR intensives are typically individuals who are motivated and ready to engage in focused therapeutic work. This format works well for people dealing with unresolved trauma, chronic stress, anxiety, grief, or those who feel stuck despite previous therapy attempts. It's also ideal for busy professionals who can't commit to weekly sessions. During your free consultation, we'll discuss your specific situation and goals to determine if an intensive format is the right fit for you.
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When we experience trauma, those memories can get "stuck" in the brain in a way that prevents proper processing. This is why certain triggers can cause intense emotional reactions—your brain thinks the threat is still present. EMDR uses bilateral stimulation (such as guided eye movements) to help the brain reprocess these stuck memories, reducing their emotional charge and allowing you to respond to the present rather than react to the past. Research shows EMDR can be remarkably effective, with some studies finding that over 90% of trauma survivors no longer meet PTSD criteria after treatment.
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In EMDR, we'll be working through difficult memories and emotions, which can be mentally and emotionally tiring. This therapy goes deep into the trauma and negative beliefs you've been carrying, helping your brain process and reframe them. It takes effort, but the results can bring lasting relief and real change. We build in breaks during each session and pace the work according to your needs.
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Yes, EMDR intensives can be conducted effectively through secure online video sessions. Our therapists are trained in delivering EMDR virtually, using techniques adapted for the online format. Many clients actually prefer virtual sessions because they can participate from the comfort and privacy of their own home, which can enhance feelings of safety and openness during the work.
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EMDR intensives can help with a wide range of trauma, including single-incident trauma (such as accidents, assaults, or sudden losses), complex or developmental trauma (ongoing childhood experiences, neglect, or abuse), birth trauma, relationship trauma, grief, and PTSD. It's also effective for anxiety, phobias, and the lingering effects of stressful life events. During your consultation, we'll discuss your specific experiences to determine how EMDR intensive therapy might help.
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Getting started is simple. Schedule a free consultation through our website or by contacting us directly. During this consultation, we'll discuss your concerns, answer your questions, and determine whether an EMDR intensive is the right fit for your needs. If we decide to move forward, we'll work with you to schedule your intensive at a time that works for your life. Reach out today to take the first step toward lasting healing.