SAFE, EFFECTIVE HELP FOR INSOMNIA
Expert treatment for chronic insomnia in Illinois, Florida, Vermont, and Wisconsin.
Find lasting, effective relief.
CBT-I is the gold-standard treatment for chronic insomnia
When you’ve been struggling to sleep, help can’t come fast enough. You’ve tried all the tips and tricks. Your doctor says there’s nothing wrong. But you’re still suffering and something is definitely NOT right. You’re ready to get to the bottom of this and start sleeping again. I’ve got you.
Nothing you’ve tried so far has worked long-term
The internet is full of “sleep hygiene” suggestions. You’ve adjusted the thermostat, installed black out curtains, tried every white noise machine on the market. Maybe they’ve worked for a night or two. Or maybe they’ve just left you feeling even more frustrated when they don’t. It’s time to figure out a lasting solution that doesn’t involve a million contraptions and rigid routines.
You’re starting to worry about how the lack of sleep is impacting your overall health and well-being
Good sleep is such an essential part of a healthy lifestyle. When sleep isn’t coming, you have a lot of time alone in the dark to worry about what’s happening to your body. Not to mention the way your daytime symptoms of irritability, brain fog, and fatigue are impacting your relationships and work. This is no way to keep going on. Something needs to change.
You’re in the right place.
Cognitive-behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) is an evidence-based, safe, and incredibly effective treatment for chronic insomnia. I can help guide you through the process so you can rest easy.
What is an intensive?
Maybe you’ve been through something really painful, and it’s still affecting you. Or you’ve got a big event on the horizon—a wedding, a new job, becoming a parent—and you want to be mentally and emotionally ready. Or maybe you’re already doing weekly therapy, but you feel stuck and ready to break through. If any of this sounds like you, a Therapy Intensive could be a perfect fit.
The intensity and focus of a this format means you can skip the usual “stop-and-start” of weekly sessions. Without the weeklong gaps in between, you’re able to go deeper and make faster progress. This time is all about you, so whether it’s a 3-hour block or 3 full days, you’re dedicating space to truly focus on yourself.
Each therapy intensive is unique and custom designed to help you feel better faster and make real, lasting changes. This isn’t just time-efficient—it’s deeply transformational The time you spend on this intensive can translate to real change in your everyday life, bringing you closer to the goals that matter most to you.
EMDR intensives are very similar to traditional EMDR sessions, but we meet for a significantly longer period of time each day. Each intensive day lasts for approximately 3.5 hours, with a short break in the middle of the day and can be completed in 1, 2, or 3 day formats.
This format allows you to sink deeply into the reprocessing work. Time is not lost repeatedly getting settled in and wrapping up. Instead, we have already completed all of the pre-work needed and can get right to work without distractions or feeling the time crunch of the traditional 45-minute session.
Once your body and nervous system realize that there is no urgency and no time pressure, you are able to more fully engage in the EMDR process for more effective treatment. By the end of each intensive day, you will have accomplished what could take months in the traditional therapeutic format. The experience is transformative.
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Pre-Intensive Assessment
A 90-minute intake and assessment session to determine the goals of the EMDR Intensive and prepare for the experience. We will identify the painful memories, beliefs, emotions, or images from which you are seeking relief. This session takes place 1-2 weeks prior to the first day of your intensive.
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Intensive
Session
On this day, we will meet for approximately 3.5 hours. The first 15 minutes are generally dedicated to settling in and reviewing any questions that you may have prior to beginning. We will then begin EMDR for about 90 minutes before taking a short break. After that we conclude with another 90 minutes of EMDR.
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Post-Intensive Follow-Up
For 2 and 3 day intensives, we will meet for a 45 minute follow-up session. During this time we will debrief insights, answer questions, and explore potential next steps. This session usually takes place two to three weeks after the conclusion of your intensive experience.
What you get
Evidence-based treatment
Intensive prep guide & customized treatment plan
A partner on your journey to healing
Your Options
Choose the right format for you.
I offer intensives in a few formats, depending on your budget, needs, & goals.
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6 hour program
4.5 face-to-face hours
Intake session
Resources, assessments, and personalized treatment workbook
Investment: $1200 for weekdays, $1620 for weekends -
10.5 hour program
9 face-to-face hours
Intake and follow-up session
Resources, assessments, and personalized treatment workbook
Investment: $2200 for weekdays, $3050 for weekends -
13.5 hour program
12 face-to-face hours
Intake and follow-up session
Resources, assessments, and personalized treatment workbook
Investment: $3050 for weekdays, $4300 for weekends
Imagine finally getting to…
Resolve deep wounds
EMDR taps into the parts of us that are harder to reach in traditional talk therapy. Combine that with the intensive format and we can reach the root of what has been keeping you stuck.
Experience accelerated healing and peace
No more stopping and starting each week. No more wishing for just a little more time to follow a thought or process part of your trauma. We have all the time we need to make serious progress…quickly.
Overcome the obstacles that have held you back before
If you’ve felt like things have gotten somewhat better in previous therapy experiences, but there’s still some lingering something that you can’t shake, an EMDR intensive could be just what it takes.
Find the healing you’ve been seeking.
faqs
Other intensive questions? I’ve got answers.
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Therapy Intensives are perfect for people that are ready for relief now. If you’re ready to see things change in your life and your relationships but you don’t want to wait for that to happen next year - a Therapy Intensive may be right for you. If you have a specific topic, trauma, or stressor that you want support with - this can be the focus of your Therapy Intensive. The dedicated time will be customized specifically to you and your goals.
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Therapy Intensives are more effective and efficient than normal 45-minute therapy sessions. Typically in a 45-minute session, there are at least 5-10 minutes of “check-in” at the start of the session and usually, 5-10 minutes spent on “closing up” or “checking out” at the end of a session - Leaving only 25-30 minutes for deep therapeutic work. Therapy Intensives are different. A 3-hour Therapy Intensive allows for 2.5 hours of depth work. That’s the equivalent of five 45-minute sessions or more than a month of therapy - in a single day.
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Great question! This depends on your goals for the EMDR Intensive. Some goals can be reached in a 1 Day Intensive (3 hours), but other goals are more complex and may require a 3 Day Intensive. During our free initial consultation, I can help you determine the number of days that would work best for your therapy goals.
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Absolutely! Therapy Intensives work very well as an adjunct therapy. I would ask that you sign a Release of Information so that your current therapist and I can collaborate/coordinate to best serve you.
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ntensive application of trauma-focused therapy seems to be well tolerated in patients with PTSD, enabling faster symptom reduction with similar, or even better, results, while reducing the risk that patients drop out prematurely. It is also a safe and effective treatment for complex PTSD stemming from childhood abuse, neglect, or emotionally immature parenting.
Compared to other trauma therapy, the intensive format may decrease treatment time, because of time not spent on a) checking in at the beginning of each session, b) addressing current crises and concerns, c) focusing on stabilizing and coping skills that the client won’t need after trauma healing, or d) assisting the client in regaining composure at the end of the session.
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This is a super important question! While EMDR Intensives are great, they are not safe for everyone. Examples of situations where an intensive may not the right fit include: current or recent suicidality, active substance misuse, or recent psychiatric hospitalization. This is not an exhaustive list, and there are definitely exceptions, so I’d love to discuss further during a consultation.
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EMDR Intensives are not covered by insurance, and I am not an in-network provider for any insurance plans. However, if you have out-of-network benefits, your insurance company may reimburse a small portion of the EMDR Intensive. It’s best to call the customer service number on the back of your insurance card to learn the details about your specific plan. Make sure to ask questions like: Do I have a deductible for out-of-network services? Have I met my deductible? What CPT billing codes do you reimburse (i.e. 90837 or two 90843 in one day)? What is the rate of reimbursement for each billing code? What is the allowable amount for reimbursement?
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The first step in the process is to schedule your free 15 minute consultation. During that time we will discuss your goals, determine if we are the right fit to work together, and answer any questions you may have about the process or treatment. You can schedule the consultation here.