EMDR Intensives
in Lynnwood & Seattle, WA,
and Online Across WA & CA
For the trauma you've been carrying for 10, 20, or 30 years,
and are ready to put down.
Focused half-day and multi-day EMDR sessions with a trauma therapist who has 17 years of experience.
In person in Lynnwood or fully online.
You've Carried This Long Enough
You've done the work. Years of therapy, books, journaling, maybe meditation or inner child work. You understand where your pain comes from. You could probably explain it better than most people.
And still, a tone of voice, a family visit, or a small mistake at work can drop you right back into it. The tight chest. The heat in your face. The voice that says something is wrong with you.
That isn't a failure of effort. Understanding lives in the thinking part of your brain. Old trauma is stored deeper, in the body and the parts of the brain that react before you can think. EMDR works at that level. An intensive gives it enough uninterrupted time to finish what weekly sessions keep having to pause.
What Are You Ready to Heal?
CPTSD, Toxic Shame & Guilt
Years of criticism, neglect, or abuse left you with a harsh inner critic and shame you still feel every day, even though you know it wasn't your fault
Car Accident Trauma
The crash is over, but driving, merging, or sitting in the passenger seat doesn't feel the same.
Sexual Trauma
Whether it happened in childhood or more recently, you deserve to feel safe in your body again. You stay in control of the pace and of what you share.
Body Image Trauma
Comments about your body, from childhood or later, still shape how you eat, dress, and see yourself.
Medical & Birth Trauma
A difficult birth, surgery, hospital stay, or diagnosis still lives in your body, and medical appointments feel hard to face.
What is EMDR Intensive?
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) intensives are extended therapy sessions that allow us to make more progress in a shorter period of time. Instead of weekly 50-minute sessions, you’ll receive several hours of focused therapy over an optional 1–3 days.
Weekly Therapy vs. EMDR Intensive
Weekly therapy: 60 minutes a week · progress over months to years
EMDR intensive: 6–12 hours over 1–3 days · focused, deep work in less time
Why an Intensive Instead of Weekly Sessions?
In weekly therapy, we often open a painful memory and then have to close it again at the 50-minute mark. You go home with it half-processed. An intensive removes that stop-and-start.
Time to finish what we start. Several hours means we can work through a memory and settle your nervous system before you leave.
Paced to your body, not the clock. We build in breaks, grounding, and rest. Going deep doesn't have to mean getting overwhelmed.
One clear focus. We spend the time on the memories and beliefs that matter most, not on catching up about the week.
Fits a busy life. A few focused days instead of months of weekly appointments.
Many clients notice meaningful shifts after an intensive.
Everyone's healing is different, and we'll talk honestly about what to expect for you.
Hi, I’m Jane
Maybe you’re here because you’re tired. Tired of intrusive memories showing up when you least expect them. Tired of a harsh inner voice that turns every small mistake into proof that something is wrong with you.
And your body is tired, too. The tension that never fully lets go. The nights you lie awake, mind racing. The mornings you wake up already exhausted.
I’ve sat with so many people in exactly this place. I know how lonely it can feel, and how much courage it takes just to reach out. I’m a trauma therapist in Lynnwood, WA, and helping people set down what they’ve carried for years is the work I love most.
If any of this sounds like you, you’re in the right place.
"Jane" I-Chen Liu, MA, LMHC (WA), LPCC (CA), SEP™ · EMDRIA Certified Therapist · Certified IFS Therapist
How does EMDR intensive work?
Book a free 20-minute consultation. Pick a time online. We'll talk about what you're hoping to heal and whether an intensive is a good fit right now. After you book, I'll send a short questionnaire.
Preparation session (90 minutes, online). We go over your history, set clear goals, and build the grounding tools you'll use during the intensive. You'll also receive the EMDR Intensive Workbook.
Your intensive. Three hours of focused EMDR per day, in person in Lynnwood or online, with IFS and somatic support woven in and breaks built in.
Integration session (90 minutes, about a week later). We look at what's shifted, what still needs care, and how to keep the changes going, including coordinating with your regular therapist if you have one.
Why Work with Me?
Offering EMDR intensives has changed how I see healing. Again and again, I’ve watched clients leave an intensive no longer carrying their trauma with the same weight they’d carried for 10, 20, even 30 years. The memory is still there. It just doesn’t run their life anymore.
Everyone’s path is different, but seeing that kind of relief is why I do this work. I want more people to experience it.
When you work with me, you can expect:
17 years of trauma experience. I’ve walked alongside clients through childhood trauma, CPTSD, sexual and medical trauma, and the quiet weight of shame.
An approach that reaches the body, not just the mind. I combine EMDR, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Somatic Experiencing, and attachment repair, so healing goes deeper than insight alone.
A pace that respects your nervous system. We go as deep as your body is ready for, never faster.
Care that honors your whole story. As a BIPOC, culturally responsive therapist, I make room for the personal, family, and cultural layers of what you carry.
A true partnership. You’re the expert on your life. We decide together what to focus on and how.
You’ve already taken a brave step by being here. Let’s take the next one together.
Packages & Investment
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Half-Day Intensive: 3 hours of EMDR, plus 3 hours of prep and integration
Package Includes:
•EMDR Intensives Workbook•90 minutes pre-intensive assessment.
•3-hour of EMDR intensive (with IFS parts work and Somatic Experiencing).
•90 minutes post-intensive evaluations.
Pricing: $1620 -
2-Day Intensive: 6 hours of EMDR, plus prep and integration
Package Includes:
•EMDR Intensives Workbook•90 minutes pre-intensive assessment.
•6-hour of EMDR intensive (with IFS parts work and Somatic Experiencing).
•90 minutes post-intensive evaluations.
Pricing: $ 2430 -
3-Day Intensive: 9 hours of EMDR, plus prep and integration
Package Includes:
•EMDR Intensives Workbook•90 minutes pre-intensive assessment.
•9-hour of EMDR intensive (with IFS parts work and Somatic Experiencing).
•90 minutes post-intensive evaluations.
Pricing: $ 3240
Attuned Immersion:
5-Day Intensive
15 hours of EMDR · For complex, long-held trauma that needs more than a few days
Some trauma lives in a single memory. Other trauma runs through years of experiences, layered beliefs, and parts of you that have worked hard to keep you safe. Attuned Immersion is my most in-depth intensive. It gives us a full week to reach the roots of what you’ve been carrying, with time each day for your nervous system to rest and integrate.
Package Includes:
EMDR Intensives Workbook
90-minute pre-intensive assessment
15 hours of EMDR intensive over 5 days (with IFS parts work and Somatic Experiencing)
Brief end-of-day check-in to support rest and integration
Two 90-minute integration sessions (about one week and four weeks after your intensive)
Pricing: $5,265
Attuned Immersion is offered after your preparation session confirms it’s the right fit and the right time. You’ve already been carrying this long enough. We’ll make sure the pace feels safe.
FAQs
1. What’s the difference between EMDR intensives and regular therapy?
While traditional weekly therapy spreads processing out over months in 50-minute blocks, an EMDR intensive condenses healing into focused, consecutive hours or days, allowing the nervous system to dive deep without constant interruption.
2. What are Attuned EMDR Intensives, and what does a session look like? How is it different from other EMDR intensives?
Attuned EMDR Intensives are personalized, trauma-informed therapy sessions designed to meet your unique nervous system, needs, and healing goals. Unlike traditional EMDR intensives that follow a standard protocol, these intensives are fully attuned to you—your body, your parts, and your emotional rhythm.
Most clients choose from half-day or multi-day formats. Every intensive begins with a 90-minute assessment session, where we explore your history, goals, and readiness, and determine which format will best support your healing. About a week after the intensive, we meet for a 90-minute follow-up session to support integration and continued growth.
During the intensive itself, I combine EMDR with techniques from Internal Family Systems (IFS), Somatic Experiencing, and mindfulness. Sessions are flexible and responsive, allowing deep processing while keeping your nervous system regulated. The key difference is the attunement: rather than rigidly following a standard protocol, your intensive is crafted in real time around your experience, ensuring your healing is embodied, integrated, and deeply personal.
3. Do you offer flexible scheduling for intensives?
I currently offer EMDR intensives on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays. While availability may vary, I do my best to accommodate your schedule and energy capacity. If you have limited availability or specific scheduling needs, we’ll talk through options during our consultation.
4. Will the intensive be tailored to my specific history and needs?
Absolutely. Each intensive is designed with you in mind. I draw from EMDR, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Somatic Experiencing (SE), and attachment theory to create a healing space that feels safe, attuned, and effective. We’ll talk in advance about your goals, trauma history, and nervous system needs to ensure the experience is grounding and restorative.
5. What kinds of issues are best suited for an EMDR intensive?
EMDR intensives are especially helpful for clients navigating childhood trauma, single-incident trauma (like accidents, assaults, or medical emergencies), body shame, relationship wounds, or the lingering impact of emotionally immature or unavailable parents. They can also be a good fit if you’ve plateaued in talk therapy, or if you’re looking for a focused, immersive way to process a specific memory, theme, or life event that continues to affect you.
6. How do I know if I’m ready for an intensive?
Readiness for an EMDR intensive varies from person to person. You don’t have to figure it out on your own — I’m here to help. Email me to set up a free consultation, and we’ll explore together whether this is the right time and approach for you.
7. Can I continue seeing my current therapist?
Yes, absolutely. In many cases, this is actually recommended. EMDR is often used as an adjunct therapy to support the work you're already doing with another therapist. With your permission, I’m happy to coordinate care with your current provider to ensure continuity and support across both experiences.
8. What research supports the effectiveness of EMDR?
Emerging studies indicate that EMDR intensives can be a safe and effective treatment for trauma-related conditions, often yielding faster results than traditional weekly therapy.
A study published in ScienceDirect found that participants experienced EMDR intensives as safe and facilitating meaningful change, enhancing their sense of agency and engagement.
Research in the Journal of EMDR Practice and Research reported that an intensive outpatient trauma-focused program combining EMDR and prolonged exposure therapy led to significant reductions in PTSD symptoms, with 58%–62% of participants no longer meeting PTSD diagnostic criteria post-treatment.
Another study in the European Journal of Psychotraumatology observed that 70% of patients showed a significant reduction in PTSD symptoms one month after completing an intensive EMDR program.
These findings suggest that EMDR intensives can offer a concentrated and effective approach to trauma therapy, providing substantial relief in a shorter timeframe.
9. What forms of payment do you accept?
A 50% deposit is required at the time of booking to reserve your intensive. The remaining 50% is due on the day of the session. I accept credit cards and Health Savings Account (HSA) payments.
10. What is your cancellation policy for EMDR intensives?
Because EMDR intensives require me to block out significant time in advance, I ask for at least two weeks' notice for any cancellations or rescheduling. Cancellations made with less than two weeks’ notice are non-refundable, and you will be responsible for the full cost of the intensive.
11. Can you see clients in person if they live outside of Washington State?
It depends. Washington law allows me to work with you as long as you are physically located in Washington during our sessions. If you live in another state and want to meet in person, I can contact your state licensing board to confirm whether in-person sessions are permitted. I’ve had clients from out of state fly in for intensives or in-person work, and in many cases, state boards have approved it. If you are living in CA, I can also work with you online.
Feel free to reach out if you’d like me to check your state’s guidelines.
12. How much does an EMDR intensive cost?
Intensives are priced by length, so you can choose the depth that fits your goals and budget:
6-hour intensive: $1,620
9-hour intensive: $2,430
12-hour intensive: $3,240
Every intensive includes a pre-intensive assessment and post-intensive integration support. We'll talk about which length makes sense for you during your free 20-minute consultation. You'll also receive a Good Faith Estimate before we begin.
13. Can I do EMDR Intensive online?
Yes. I offer EMDR intensives fully online for adults anywhere in Washington and California, and in person at my Lynnwood, WA office. Online EMDR uses on-screen eye movements, tapping or audio tones, and research shows it can be just as effective as in-person work for many people. All you need is a private, quiet space, a reliable internet connection and headphones. You'll need to be physically located in Washington or California during our sessions.
14. Will insurance cover an EMDR intensive?
No.
15. What does a typical day of a EMDR intensive look like?
A Sample 6-Hour EMDR Intensive Day
Prior to the intensives: 90 minutes assessment.
On the day of the intensive:
9:00 – 10:00 AM · Welcome & Resources Building
We settle in, check in with your nervous system, and decide together what we'll focus on today.
We strengthen your inner resources, such as calm place, grounding and supportive figures, so your system feels anchored before processing.
10:00 – 10:15 AM · Break
A moment to stretch, hydrate and rest.
10:15 AM – 12:00 PM · EMDR Processing
Focused EMDR reprocessing, paced to your nervous system, with IFS and somatic support woven in as needed.
12:00 – 12:15 PM · Closing & Grounding
We gently close the session, make sure you feel steady, and talk about self-care for the rest of the day.
A week after the EMDR intensive, we will do a 90 minutes follow up session.
This is a sample. Every intensive is tailored to you, and longer intensives continue over 2–3 days.
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KareKounseling PLLC
12918 Mukilteo Speedway, C-23, #296,
Lynnwood, WA 98087
Washington
In-person therapy is available in Lynnwood, WA, with online therapy available throughout Washington State, including Seattle, Lynnwood, Edmonds, Everett, Shoreline, Mountlake Terrace, Bothell, Mill Creek, Woodinville, Redmond, Bellevue, Renton, Kent, Tacoma, Olympia, and surrounding communities.
California
I provide online psychotherapy to adults throughout California, including the San Francisco Bay Area, Marin County, San Francisco, San Rafael, Mill Valley, Oakland, Berkeley, Sacramento, Los Angeles, San Diego, and surrounding communities.