Heal Complex Trauma in Days, Not Years
Alaska’s premier EMDR Intensive Therapy and Elite Mental Toughness® programs, backed by research, delivered by an EMDRIA Approved Consultant
✓ EMDRIA Approved Consultant | 📅 15+ Years Experience | ⭐ 100% Recommend (8 Reviews)
If You’ve Tried Therapy and Still Feel Stuck
Many clients come to Trauma Recovery Institute after doing therapy and still feeling stuck. They understand their patterns, but their nervous system continues to respond as if the past is still present.
EMDR intensive therapy is designed for individuals who are ready to move beyond insight and address trauma at its source—so meaningful change can finally occur.
This is a different level of care than weekly therapy.
Choose Your Healing Path
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EMDR Intensive Therapy
For individuals who have tried therapy and are ready for a more focused approach to trauma treatment.
Immersive intensive therapy delivered over several consecutive days within one week, with approximately 7 hours of focused therapeutic work each day, designed to help process and resolve PTSD, complex trauma (C-PTSD), and related symptoms such as anxiety, depression, and trauma-related insomnia rooted in unresolved traumatic experiences.
Each day includes structured therapy blocks, grounding breaks, and integration time to support nervous system regulation during deep trauma processing.
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Elite Mental Toughness® Programs
Elite Mental Toughness® is an evidence-based resilience training program validated by senior military leadership and designed to strengthen mental performance, stress tolerance, and psychological flexibility for high-stress professionals. The program also supports early suicide prevention through practical resilience skills. It is offered through open-enrollment virtual cohorts for individuals and on-site or virtual training for organizations.
Credentials That Matter
🏅EMDR Approved Consultant & Certified Therapist
15+ years of experience engaging clients in EMDR therapy, Rigorous certification demonstrating expertise in EMDR therapy,
🏛️ Expert-Trained
Intensive therapy training by nationally and internationally renowned intensive trauma-therapy experts; +Clinical Applications of Neuroscience certified, Flash Technique provider
📊 Research- Backed
Doctoral dissertation validated by senior military leadership (Cohen’s d = 2.53)
⭐ Clinical Results
15+ years clinical experience, 10+ intensive therapy experiences, 100+ EMT group sessions delivered, +Master Addiction Counselor (MAC), specialize in substance use and co-occurring disorders
Who We Help
Trauma Recovery for High-Stress Professionals
Serving Alaska, Nationwide, and International Clients through Destination EMDR Intensive Therapy
For individuals who have tried therapy and are ready for a more focused approach to trauma treatment. Trauma can leave your nervous system feeling constantly on edge, even long after the danger has passed.
🟡 Complex PTSD
🟡 Treatment-resistant trauma presentations
🟡 Sexual abuse and assault survivors
🟡 Childhood trauma survivors
I specialize in trauma treatment for military personnel, first responders, healthcare professionals, and high-stress professionals who face repeated exposure to critical incidents.
Using evidence-based approaches such as EMDR therapy and EMDR intensives, I help clients process traumatic experiences so they no longer dominate daily life.
Client Reviews
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“Since working with Dr. Curtis, I feel more present and at peace. The constant noise in my mind has quieted, and I no longer experience the trauma symptoms I once did. The internal pressure has settled, and I’m reacting differently; calmer and more grounded. I truly feel healed from my trauma and can finally rest in life.”
Intensive Trauma Recovery Client
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"The training helped me understand what happens in my mind when I feel anxious and allowed my difficult emotions to release."
EMT Participant, Military Setting
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"It put in perspective how distracting thoughts and feelings can be. I learned how to acknowledge thoughts but not giving them power. The activities were very helpful and now I am looking at myself from a different perspective."
EMT Participant, Military Setting
Reclaim Your Mental Health with Dr. Yvette Curtis
Dr. Yvette Curtis is a Doctor of Psychology in Counseling Psychology and a Board-Certified and State-Licensed Professional Counselor who has been providing therapy with adolescents and adults since 2011.
She is the Trauma Recovery Institute founder and executive director. She specializes in EMDR intensive therapy and is a certified Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR) therapist and EMDRIA approved consultant.
Schedule Your Intensive Therapy Consultation
If You’ve Tried Therapy and Still Feel Stuck
Many clients who schedule this consultation have already done therapy and are looking for a more focused approach to trauma treatment.
This is not a general consultation; it is a structured conversation to assess whether EMDR intensive therapy is appropriate for your needs.
Schedule Your Intensive Therapy Consultation
In this 30–60 minute consultation, we will:
• discuss what has and hasn’t worked in previous therapy
• assess whether intensive therapy is appropriate
• review treatment structure, timeline, and logistics
• determine next steps if we are a good fit
Most clients schedule their intensive 3–6 weeks in advance. Limited availability each month.
LIMITED AVAILABILITY - BOOK NOW - SECURE YOUR PREFERRED DATE
This is an informational call; not a therapy session. If we decide to work together, we'll schedule a comprehensive assessment to begin treatment.
Serving clients in Alaska, nationwide, and internationally through destination EMDR intensive therapy program.
Still have questions? Visit our FAQ page before booking.
Consultation Policy: Life happens. If you need to reschedule or cancel, please use the link in your booking confirmation or reply to any email from Dr. Curtis. No explanation needed, just let us know and we'll find a better time. Questions before booking? Email contact@traumarecoveryinstitute.org.
Request Elite Mental Toughness® Training Program Information
The information request about our training is informational and exploratory. No commitment is required. If the training is a good fit for your organization, we will outline the next steps for scheduling and implementation.
Training Availability
Elite Mental Toughness® training is available:
✔ In-person nationwide and internationally
✔ Virtual training for distributed teams and organizations
Questions Before Training?
You may contact us at:
contact@traumarecoveryinstitute.org