Intensive EMDR Therapy in Alaska: Transform Trauma in 4-Days
Compress months of healing into a single transformative week with an EMDRIA Approved Consultant trained by intensive therapy experts
What Is Intensive EMDR Therapy?
Traditional therapy schedules trauma processing in 50-minute weekly sessions. But trauma doesn't happen on a weekly schedule so why should healing? Intensive EMDR therapy creates a concentrated, immersive healing experience where we work together for 6-7 hours daily over 4 consecutive days. This approach allows us to:
✓ Bypass the 'one step forward, two steps back' pattern of weekly therapy
✓ Process multiple trauma memories in a single intensive
✓ Create momentum that traditional therapy can't match
✓ Achieve in 4 days what might take 7-12 months weekly
Research supports intensive EMDR as equally or more effective than traditional spacing, with the added benefit of rapid relief.
Intensive Therapy vs. Traditional Weekly Therapy
For decades, mental health treatment has followed the same pattern: fifty-minute sessions, once a week, stretched across months or years. When it comes to trauma, many clients experience a frustrating cycle; making progress one week, only to lose momentum before the next session. Traditional weekly therapy often creates a "one step forward, two steps back" pattern, leaving clients wondering if they'll ever truly heal.
Intensive EMDR therapy offers a fundamentally different approach. Instead of dispersing trauma processing across months, intensive therapy compresses healing into four consecutive days of concentrated work. This continuous focus allows your brain to fully engage trauma processing without interruption, building momentum that weekly therapy can't match. Research confirms intensive EMDR is equally or more effective than traditional spacing, with results achieved in days rather than months.
If you've been in weekly therapy without breakthrough, if trauma symptoms significantly impact your daily life, or if you're ready to address trauma decisively rather than incrementally, intensive EMDR therapy may provide the relief you've been seeking. The question isn't whether healing is possible; it's whether you're ready to compress that healing into one transformative week.
*Special discounted rate for pre-paid services.
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Travel to Alaska for Your EMDR Intensive
Serving Alaska, Nationwide, and International Clients through Destination Intensive Therapy
Most intensive therapy clients travel to Fairbanks from across the United States and internationally. Combining trauma healing with Alaska's transformative natural beauty creates a unique therapeutic experience.
Why clients choose Alaska:
Complete separation from triggering environments
Northern lights (winter) and midnight sun (summer)
Peaceful, restorative natural setting
Opportunity for reflection and renewal
We support your travel:
Lodging recommendations
Airport pickup resources
Travel planning assistance
Travel Guide
Alaska residents:
We're honored to serve our local and state communities with the same specialized intensive therapy available to national and international traveling clients.
Who Is Intensive Therapy For?
You might be a good fit if you:
✓ Have tried traditional therapy without breakthrough
✓ Want to address trauma decisively rather than incrementally
✓ Have limited time due to travel/scheduling (military, remote location)
✓ Experience PTSD, C-PTSD, or complex childhood trauma
✓ Are motivated and ready for intensive work
✓ Can take a week away for focused healing
This approach works particularly well for:
Military veterans and active-duty service members
Sexual abuse and assault survivors
Childhood trauma and attachment wounds
Single-incident trauma (accidents, assaults, medical trauma)
Treatment-resistant presentations
Not recommended for:
Active substance use or severe instability
Dissociative disorders without prior stabilization
Those preferring gradual, incremental approach
Not ready for concentrated trauma work
Why Choose Dr. Curtis for Intensive Therapy?
Elite Training
EMDRIA Approved Consultant and EMDR Certified Therapist
Specialized intensive trauma therapy training with experts, pioneers of the intensive EMDR therapy model
Advanced training with leading intensive EMDR researchers
10+ intensive therapy experiences delivered
Comprehensive Approach
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing)
IFS (Internal Family Systems)
Flash Technique for high-disturbance memories
Emotionally Focused Therapy principles
Extensive Experience
Doctoral-level expertise
14+ years with complex trauma presentations
Military, indigenous, and diverse populations
Treatment-resistant cases
Substance use and co-occurring disorders
What to Expect Day-by-Day Process
BEFORE WE BEGIN:
Free Consultation (30 minutes, virtual)
Briefly discuss your situation to determine if you are likely to benefit from intensive therapy
Obtain an estimate of number of treatment days needed
See if therapist is a good fit for you
Answer any questions you may have
Pre-Intensive Consultation (90 minutes, virtual)
Assess your trauma history
Answer screener questions
Determine intensive readiness
Establish safety and grounding resources
Create treatment plan
Answer all your questions
Discuss travel and logistics
Intake (virtual)
Schedule the intensive trauma recovery therapy retreat
Complete an online consent forms
Hold your slot with payment for one day of your retreat and credit card authorization.
DAY 1: Monday (7 hours) Morning (8:30am-12:00pm):
Establish safety and therapeutic alliance
Resource development and stabilization
Begin trauma processing with carefully-selected memories
Break (12:00pm-1:00pm)
Afternoon (1:00pm-4:30pm):
Continue EMDR processing
Integration and grounding
Evening self-care plan
DAY 2: Tuesday (7 hours)
Deepen trauma processing
Address connected memories
Process stuck points
Integration work
DAY 3: Wednesday (7 hours)
Continue processing trauma network
Address remaining targets
Future template (imagining healed future)
Cognitive interweaves as needed
DAY 4: Thursday (7 hours)
Complete processing
Integration and consolidation
Relapse prevention planning
Aftercare and resources; follow-up with your local therapist
AFTER THE INTENSIVE: Follow-Up (included, virtual)
Brief post treatment check-in interview over 3 months
Integration support services
Schedule follow-up with weekly local therapist or resource support
Discuss mini-one-day in-person or virtual intensive option to address any remaining material
Ensure lasting change
Intensive EMDR Therapy Costs
4-Day Intensive EMDR Therapy: $9,960*
What's Included:
✓ Specifically for multiple-traumatic experiences, including childhood and developmental trauma; abuse and neglect; assault and domestic violence; post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD); complex post-traumatic stress disorder (C-PTSD); military combat; medical trauma; and loss.
✓ Pre-intensive preparation session (90 minutes, virtual)
✓ Up to 28 hours of intensive EMDR therapy (4 days; 8:30am-4:30pm)
✓ Comprehensive treatment plan
✓ Follow-up brief check-in sessions (virtual)
✓ Between-session resource support materials
✓ Travel and lodging resources
Payment Terms:
25% deposit ($2,490*) to secure dates
Balance due will be processed 14 days before intensive
Intensives are not covered by insurance
Check with your insurance company about one hour per day reimbursement coverage to you with a superbill
Resource list for potential funding options upon request
Scheduling:
Intensives are scheduled Monday-Thursday
Book 4-8 weeks in advance for best availability
Cancellation Policy:
15+ days notice: Full refund minus $500 administrative fee
Less than 15 days: Full deposit forfeited
Medical emergencies considered individually
*Special discounted rate for pre-paid services. Regular rates for therapist are as follows: Yvette Curtis, $2,790 per day.
1-Day Mini EMDR Intensive Therapy: $2,490*
What's Included:
✓ Specifically for single-incident trauma (e.g., motor vehicle/ aircraft accident, witnessing a death, natural disaster, physical assault, or medical emergency).
✓ Pre-intensive preparation session (60 minutes, virtual)
✓ 6 hours of intensive EMDR therapy (1 day; 9:30am-4:30pm)
✓ Internal resource development
✓ Stabilization and resource building
✓ Follow-up brief check-in sessions (virtual)
✓ Between-session resource support materials
✓ Travel and lodging resources
Payment Terms:
100% deposit ($2,490*) to secure date
Balance due will be processed 14 days before intensive
Intensives are not covered by insurance
Check with your insurance company about one hour per day reimbursement coverage to you with a superbill
Resource list for potential funding options upon request
Scheduling:
Intensives are scheduled Monday-Thursday
Book 4-8 weeks in advance for best availability
Cancellation Policy:
15+ days notice: Full refund minus $500 administrative fee
Less than 15 days: Full deposit forfeited
Medical emergencies considered individually
*Special discounted rate for pre-paid services. Regular rates for therapist are as follows: Yvette Curtis, $2,790 per day.
Travel & Logistics
Coming to Fairbanks for Your Intensive
Many intensive therapy clients travel to Fairbanks for their treatment. Here's what you need to know:
When to Arrive:
Arrive Sunday evening before Monday start
Allows rest and adjustment before beginning
Suggested Lodging:
Pike's Waterfront Lodge
SpringHill Suites Fairbanks
Airbnb options
What to Bring:
Comfortable clothing (layers)
Journal or notebook
Self-care items
Snacks/water bottle
Any comfort items
Transportation:
Airport: Fairbanks International Airport (15 min to downtown)
Uber/Lyft available
Rental car options
Free Time:
Evenings are yours for rest, reflection, and self-care.
Why Alaska?
The natural beauty and peaceful environment enhance healing. Complete separation from daily stressors allows full focus on your recovery work.
Beautiful nature walks
Northern Lights viewing (winter)
Midnight sun (summer)
Quiet restaurants
Hotel relaxation
Alaska Residents:
We're honored to serve our local community with the same specialized care available to traveling clients.[Download Complete Travel Guide PDF on your client portal]
Financial Resources & Support
Intensive EMDR therapy is a significant investment in your healing. While we don't accept insurance directly, many clients access funding through various resources and funding from the state where the crime was committed. Here are options to explore:
Victim Compensation Funds
Crime Victim Compensation (check state-specific funding)
Clergy Abuse Settlement Funds
Boy Scouts of America Sexual Abuse Settlement
Other institutional abuse settlements
Health Savings & Medical
HSA/FSA accounts (eligible expense)
Out-of-network insurance reimbursement (we provide superbills)
Medicare/Medicaid reimbursement in some states
Grants & Assistance
State mental health grants
Veteran-specific resources (if applicable)
Nonprofit assistance programs
FAQs
Is intensive therapy as effective as weekly therapy?
Research shows intensive EMDR is equally or more effective than traditional weekly therapy, with faster relief.
Will I be traumatized by doing so much at once?
We carefully pace the work, take regular breaks, and use the most gentle techniques available. Many clients report it's LESS overwhelming than spreading trauma work over months or years.
What if I can't handle 7 hours?
We work at your pace with regular breaks. The day includes processing time, integration time, and rest periods.
Do you offer virtual intensives?
Yes, we offer a mix of in-person and virtual for optimal therapeutic connection and safety.
What if I need more than 4 days?
Further sessions can be scheduled to address any remaining material. Some clients return for a second intensive or mini-one-day session for additional trauma targets.
Can I bring a support person?
Support persons are welcome to travel with you but do not participate in sessions.
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
Complimentary Consultation. Is Intensive Therapy Right for You?
Next Step: Schedule Your Free 30-Minute Consultation
In this call, we'll:
Discuss your goals
Assess if intensive therapy is right for you
Answer your questions
Discuss scheduling and logistics
Determine if we're a good fit
No obligation. No pressure. Just honest conversation about whether this approach can help you.
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