EMDR Therapy Intensives in Santa Monica, California
You’ve tried weekly therapy, you understand your patterns. So why does your body still feel on edge, overwhelmed or exhausted?
I offer EMDR Therapy Intensives across California for women who are tired of overthinking, emotionally burnt out, and feeling like their body won’t relax.
Does This Sound Familiar?
This is for you if:
You’re high-functioning, self-aware, and have already done therapy
You understand your patterns…but still feel stuck in them
You’re tired of overthinking everything and not able to turn your mind off
You feel emotionally exhausted, even when life “looks fine”
You’ve learned how to cope.. but not how to fully process what’s underneath
You carry tension in your chest, jaw, or shoulders
If this sounds like you.. you’re not crazy, and your not failing. There’s a reason this is happening.
And for many people… it didn’t start in adulthood.
And for many people… it didn’t start in adulthood.
What’s Actually Happening
Even though you understand your patterns, your nervous system is still responding to what it learned earlier in your life.
So it can feel like you’re always a little “on”.
You may notice:
you replay conversations after they happen, wondering if you said the wrong thing
you scan people’s tone, body language, or energy without even trying
you feel responsible for how others feel even when you know logically you shouldn’t
you struggle to fully relax, even in calm moments
your mind keeps trying to figure things out, fix things, or stay one step ahead
On the outside, you’re composed, capable, and high-functioning, but internally, there’s a level of pressure that doesn’t fully turn off. For many people, that didn’t start in adulthood. It developed in environments where being aware, responsible, or emotionally cared for wasn’t optional… it was necessary. Because your system learned to operate this way… and hasn’t had the opportunity to fully process it.
And this is the part that often doesn’t shift through insight alone.
And this is the part that often doesn’t shift through insight alone.
How EMDR Therapy Intensives Help
You can understand your patterns, talk through your experiences, and even know exactly where things come from and still feel like your body is reacting in the same ways. That’s because this isn’t just about what you know. It’s about what your nervous system is still holding onto.
EMDR therapy intensives are designed to work at that level.This work is structured and paced so you’re not overwhelmed.. you’re supported as your nervous system processes what it’s been holding onto for years.
Instead of opening something up and then stopping each week, we stay with the work long enough for your brain and body to actually move through what’s been stuck in your nervous system.
So you’re not just:
talking about it
managing it
or trying to stay in control of it
You’re actually processing it and that’s where things begin to shift.
You may start to notice:
your mind isn’t constantly trying to stay ahead
your body feels less tense or reactive
you don’t feel the same pressure to manage everything
you can be present without overthinking
Because your nervous system is no longer responding to the past in the same way.
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 intensives. I wanted to move away from surface-level work managing symptoms, adjusting behaviors, and just getting through—and instead create a space where we could actually get to the root. A space where we could understand where these patterns started, why they keep showing up, and how they continue to reappear in different ways, even when you’re trying to do everything right.
My work is focused on helping you process what’s at the root 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 simply means your mind has insight, but your body hasn’t had the opportunity to fully process what it’s been holding—and that’s where this work begins.
WHAT WE’LL WORK ON
EMDR Therapy Intensives in Santa Monica, CA
EMDR Therapy Intensives help you move beyond understanding your patterns and begin to actually feel different. EMDR Therapy Intensives supports your brain and body in processing what’s still being held, so it no longer shows up the same way.
Clients often begin to notice:
their mind feels quieter
their body feels less tense or reactive
they’re not constantly trying to stay ahead
they feel less responsible for everything and everyone
they can be present without overthinking
Because their nervous system is no longer responding to the past in the same way.
EMDR Therapy Intensive Specialties in Santa Monica
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EMDR Therapy Intensives
For high-achieving women ready to resolve trauma in a focused and structured format.
15-hour and multi-day options available.
Learn More →EMDR Intensives
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Extended EMDR Therapy
For high-achieving women who want deeper processing without committing to a 15-hour intensive.
Longer sessions (90-160 minutes) allow us to move through triggers and complete EMDR work without rushing.
Learn More → Extended Weekly EMDR
Ready To Take The Next Step?
EMDR therapy intensives in Santa Monica, California are designed for individuals who are ready for deeper, focused trauma work beyond traditional weekly therapy. I offer virtual EMDR therapy intensives across California. These intensives are ideal for clients experiencing anxiety, overthinking, burnout, and unresolved trauma patterns that continue to show up in daily life.
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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."