Frequent Asked Questions

Every client is different. I believe in using a variety of approaches and base them off the individual and their specific needs. I discuss these approaches in depth with a client to make sure that the approach we chose best fits the needs of the client. Often I use EMDR, including EMDR 2.0, Natural Processing (Somatic focused work), Relational/ Attachment Therapy, Ego state and Parts work, Strength Based, HeartMath, Heart Rate Variability and Coherence training, Interpersonal Neurobiology (INPB), and Guided Imagery.

The longer intensive therapy sessions are not yet covered by insurance and must be paid out of pocket. You can use HSA or FSA accounts for payment.

However, I am an “out-of-network” provider in the insurance world. At times, I can identify a diagnosis and procedure code to provide a Superbill that you may submit to insurance. You may have “out of network” benefits with your insurance company, and you would need to call them and ask what is covered with your current plan. I am happy to further discuss this and talk about fees and costs to provide you with a “Good Faith Estimate”.

There is no easy answer to this question because many variables must be considered when determining optimal treatment options. We will decide this together during your initial consultation appointment, where you will share more about your treatment goals, what you want to focus on during the intensive, and your background. It is important to know this is a collaborative process that honors your treatment needs, schedule, and budget.

Yes, reach out to learn more about EMDR and HeartMath as treatment options, or to inquire about speaking engagements on these topics.

By learning tools and using technology to track heart rate variability with the goal of building more heart coherence, many health benefits occur. In a coherent state, there is greater emotional stability, improved mental clarity, and, overall, the body and brain work, feel, and perform better.

EMDR intensives are an investment in yourself, your health, and your overall well-being. EMDR has long been recognized as a safe and effective evidence-based treatment. An EMDR intensive is a series of EMDR sessions integrated into a more condensed time frame, which can be more cost-effective when considering the time investment and cost of weekly therapy.

That will often be helpful support, and I am happy to collaborate with your current providers once I have proper documentation to enable communication. EMDR treatment and intensives can be a great adjunct to the therapy you are already receiving, and it is standard practice in the field to refer out to providers for specialized treatment.

• Fill out the contact form on my website, and we will schedule a free 15–30-minute phone or video consultation. You can be located anywhere in the world for this call. This consultation helps assess your treatment goals, current strengths and supports, and whether an EMDR Intensive may be the right fit for you.
• If you would like to move forward in exploring an intensive, we will schedule a pre-intensive interview. During this process, we will work together to create a treatment plan tailored to your needs and determine the recommended length of the intensive experience.
• EMDR Intensives for Athletes, Coaches, and Leaders are available for individuals located in Colorado or internationally and are typically scheduled over 1–4 days, with sessions lasting 3–5 hours each day.
• The intensive package includes a 60-minute pre-intensive interview and a 60-minute post-intensive interview. The pre-intensive interview supports treatment planning, goal setting, and preparation for the intensive experience. The post-intensive interview provides space to reflect on the work completed, review assessments, notice changes, and discuss any ongoing needs or support recommendations.
• If you do not select an intensive package, a 60-minute pre-intensive consultation and 60-minute post-intensive follow-up session will be billed separately.
• Many clients travel to Colorado from out of state to participate in an intensive.
• If an intensive is recommended, you will receive the cost information, a Good Faith Estimate of services, and available dates for scheduling.
• To officially reserve your intensive dates, you will receive a secure client portal link to complete paperless intake and assessments. Once the paperwork has been reviewed and the intensive is determined to be clinically appropriate, a 50% deposit of the total fee is required to hold the intensive dates.
• The remaining balance is due 48 business hours before the start of the intensive.

If you need to cancel or reschedule a standard EMDR therapy session, please provide 48 hours’ notice to avoid the full session fee. Half-day and full-day EMDR Intensive sessions require 2 weeks’ notice (10 business days) for cancellations or rescheduling to avoid losing the deposit, minus a $150 administrative fee.

EMDR Intensives are not appropriate for everyone at every stage. In some cases, additional stabilization or support is needed first, including:

• Active crisis or lack of sufficient safety and/or stability supports outside of the session
• Difficulty or unwillingness to engage in preparation, pacing, or integration work required for intensive therapy
• Severe dissociation or emotional overwhelm that would make extended sessions clinically inappropriate without prior stabilization
• Untreated substance use concerns that may interfere with processing and integration
• Situations where the athlete is primarily being pressured by others (such as parents, coaches, or organizations) rather than personally choosing the process- if an athlete is still feeling this way after a consult call, because often family, friends, support staff are an integral part in finding specialized care
• Scheduling immediately before a major competition, where processing work could interfere with performance readiness
• Expectation of a quick fix without understanding the therapeutic depth, pacing, and integration involved

Ethical intensive work is not about rushing healing. It is about ensuring appropriate assessment, structure, pacing, safety, and support so meaningful and sustainable change can occur.