EMDR Traditional Sessions
This treatment option is available to clients who have the flexibility in their schedule to commit to weekly appointments. Weekly, 50-55 minute, EMDR therapy is covered by many health insurance plans, which may reduce your out of pocket expenses. This treatment option allows for ongoing support for clients who want a slower pace working through their trauma.
What to expect in traditional 50-55 minute EMDR sessions
- Each session begins with a check in of new insights and side effects that were experienced between sessions as well as setting up the target memory for treatment in session. Depending on the events of the week, opening the session takes 10-30 minutes.
- EMDR reprocessing of the target memory, ranging from 20-40 minutes.
- Containing the emotions that were uncovered and closing the session, typically 5-10 minutes.