Heal Complex Trauma in Days, Not Years
Specialized EMDR Intensive Therapy for PTSD, Complex Trauma, and High-Stress Professionals, delivered by an EMDRIA Approved Consultant.
Elite Mental Toughness® programs available for individuals and organizations.
✓ EMDRIA Approved Consultant | 📅 15+ Years Experience | ⭐ 100% Recommend (8 Reviews)
Why Clients Choose Trauma Recovery Institute
✓ EMDRIA Approved Consultant
✓ 15+ Years Experience
✓ Intensive Therapy Specialist
✓ Destination EMDR Intensive Therapy
✓ Serving Clients Nationwide
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 help their nervous system process unresolved traumatic experiences 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.
EMDR Intensive Therapy is delivered over several consecutive days, allowing 7 hours of focused therapeutic work each day to help process PTSD, complex trauma (C-PTSD), and trauma-related symptoms such as anxiety, depression, and insomnia associated with 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-informed 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.
Why Clients Trust Trauma Recovery Institute
🏅EMDR Approved Consultant & Certified Therapist
Rigorous certification demonstrating expertise in EMDR therapy
📅 15+ Years Treating Trauma
Multiple intensive therapy experiences, numerous EMT group sessions delivered
📊 Research-Validated Programs
Doctoral dissertation validated by senior military leadership (Cohen’s d = 2.53)
🏛️ Advanced Intensive Therapy Training
Advanced training with nationally and internationally recognized leaders in intensive trauma therapy, Clinical Applications of Neuroscience, the Flash Technique, and substance use treatment as a Master Addiction Counselor (MAC).
Who We Help
Serving Alaska, Nationwide, and International Clients
Destination EMDR Intensive Therapy in Fairbanks, Alaska
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.
What Former Clients Have Shared
"I have not felt peace and calm in my body in over 15 years."
"I got my life back."
"I feel free."
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.”
EMDR Intensive Therapy Client
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"Relationships are more clear and seem less stressful to navigate. I can sit in silence without needing to drum up some sort of stimulus."
EMDR Intensive Therapy client
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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
Could life feel different than it does today?
Explore what former clients have shared about finding peace, feeling more engaged in life, and experiencing meaningful changes after EMDR Intensive Therapy.
Read Client Experiences →
Reclaim Your Mental Health with—
Dr. Yvette Curtis, PsyD, LPC
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 founder and executive director of Trauma Recovery Institute. She specializes in EMDR Intensive Therapy and is an EMDR Certified Therapist and EMDRIA Approved Consultant.
If You’ve Tried Therapy and Still Feel Stuck
Many clients who schedule this call 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.
Most individuals schedule this consultation simply to determine whether EMDR Intensive Therapy is the right fit. There is no obligation to proceed.
Schedule Your Intensive Therapy Consultation
This consultation is designed for people who have tried therapy and still feel stuck. 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
Limited intensive availability. Most clients book 3–6 weeks in advance.
Limited Intensive Openings Available
Schedule your consultation to reserve your preferred dates.
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