EMDR Trauma Therapy Intensives: Don’t carry this alone.
Focused EMDR and IFS therapy in a longer block, from 90 minutes to several days. In person in Spring and Cypress, or online. You don’t need to be in crisis to benefit.
You’ve tried weekly therapy, but it feels like you start to open something… and then the session ends before you can actually process it.
You understand your trauma intellectually, but your body still reacts — anxiety, shutdown, overwhelm — like it’s happening all over again.
You keep getting pulled back into the same triggers, the same emotional loops, and it feels exhausting to manage on your own.
You want dedicated, uninterrupted time to actually process what’s underneath — not just talk about it, but move through it.
Life is busy, and it’s hard to stay consistent with weekly sessions, but you know your healing deserves focused, intentional time.
You’re not broken — your system has been protecting you. You’re just ready for it to feel different.
What is a trauma intensive?
Focused time to process what weekly sessions can’t always reach.
A trauma intensive is focused, one-on-one therapy in a longer block of time. Instead of one session a week, you work with one therapist for 90 minutes for several days. We use EMDR and Internal Family Systems (IFS) to help you process what feels stuck, with time built in to prepare, rest, and settle what you’ve worked on.
Instead of stopping just as things begin to surface, you have the time and support to move through the full process — safely, at your pace. This isn’t about pushing you past your limits. It’s a structured, trauma-informed experience designed to help your nervous system finally complete what it hasn’t been able to.
What to expect
The Process of an Intensive
Every intensive is customized to your specific situation, but here’s what the typical process looks like — so you know exactly what you’re walking into.
Intake, Safety & Preparation
We begin by slowing everything down. Your therapist gets to know your history, your goals, and your nervous system. We focus on building safety, resourcing, and stabilization so you feel grounded before any deeper work begins.
Deep Processing Work (EMDR & IFS)
This is where the real shift happens. Using EMDR and IFS, we gently access and process the experiences, memories, and internal parts that have been holding distress.
Integration & Moving Forward
We help your system consolidate what’s shifted so it doesn’t fade when you leave. You’ll walk away with tools to stay grounded, understand your internal world, and continue the healing process with clarity.
We use EMDR to help your brain process experiences that feel stuck so they no longer trigger the same level of distress. The goal is for the memory to feel like something that happened in the past, not something you are still reliving.
Not just insight — real tools
01
Relief in Your Nervous System
Triggers feel less intense. Your body isn’t reacting the same way it used to.
02
Processed, Not Just Discussed
Memories and experiences lose their emotional charge instead of staying stuck.
03
Understanding Your Parts
You gain clarity on the protective parts of you — and how to work with them instead of against them.
04
Tools That Actually Work
Grounding and regulation strategies you’ve already practiced in session.
05
A Clear Path Forward
You know what healing looks like next — and how to continue it.
06
Support Beyond the Intensive
Optional follow-up sessions to help you maintain and deepen the progress.
Our Team
Already know who you’d like to work with? If you don’t need a 15-minute consultation, you can go straight to their Learn About Me page and book your initial appointment from their schedule.
Deborah Workman
LPC, NCC
Senior therapist. Online 90-minute intensives for clients in Texas.
Heidi Grover
CCTP, LPC
Founder of Spring Grove. In person at our Spring office, or online for clients in Texas, Utah, and Idaho. Offers every intensive format, including multi-day and 12-hour weekend intensives.
Lori Conger
LMSW
Associate therapist working under clinical supervision. In person at our Spring and Cypress offices, or online for clients in Texas. Offers 90-minute intensives at a lower associate rate.
Where You Can Do Your Intensive
In person in Spring: Heidi Grover or Lori Conger
8104 Spring Cypress Rd, Spring, TX 77379
In person in Cypress: Lori Conger
16702 House Hahl Rd, Building 10-B, Cypress, TX 77433
Online (secure, HIPAA-compliant video):
Texas: Heidi Grover, Debbie Workman or Lori Conger
Utah and Idaho: Heidi Grover
Pricing
Trauma intensives are a premium, concentrated service. Here’s what to expect — and how to make it work financially.
90-Minute Intensive
2 Hour Intensive
3 Hour Intensive
6 Hour Intensive
12 Hour (2-Day) Intensive
Half-day, full-day, and multi-day intensives are built around your goals and are offered by Heidi Grover. Heidi’s 6-hour intensive is $1,800 ($250 deposit) and her 12-hour weekend intensive is $3,600 ($500 deposit). We’ll confirm the right format and price on your Free 15-Minute Consultation. Intensives are self-pay. We are not able to provide a superbill for intensives.
If you have a therapist you trust, you don’t have to leave them to go deeper. Sometimes weekly therapy is helping, and one memory or one hard season still feels stuck. An EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) intensive gives that one focus longer, uninterrupted time.
Your therapist stays your main support. One of our EMDR therapists works with you for the intensive, and then you go back to your weekly sessions. With your written permission, we can stay in touch with your therapist so your care stays connected.
Who does these intensives?
- Lori Conger, LMSW Associate, under the clinical supervision of Kat Nazaroff, LCSW-S: in person at our Spring and Cypress offices, or online for clients in Texas. Ages 10 and up. 90-minute sessions are $220.
- Deborah (Debbie) Workman, LPC: online for clients in Texas. Ages 16 and up. 90-minute sessions are $320.
Not sure an intensive is right for you? That’s okay. During your consultation, we’ll tell you honestly whether it fits or whether weekly work is the better next step.
Is this right for you?
Intensives are safe — and not for everyone
We’ll never push you faster than you can handle. Here’s honest guidance on who benefits most — and when another approach makes more sense.
Intensives work well when…
✓ You feel stuck in traditional weekly therapy
✓ You’re ready to process trauma, not just talk about it
✓ You experience triggers, anxiety, or shutdown responses
✓ You want deeper, faster progress in a supported setting
✓ You can stay present for extended periods with support
We recommend a different approach when…
✕ There is active risk of harm to yourself or others
✕ There is untreated substance dependence interfering with stability
✕ There is an acute psychiatric crisis needing immediate care
If you’re unsure, we’ll help you figure out the right level of support.
“I started seeing Heidi at Spring Grove Counseling in March, and we began EMDR sessions shortly after. I was initially very nervous, but Heidi took the time to thoroughly explain the process, the benefits, and the emotional challenges that can come with it. She made me feel comfortable and supported every step of the way. EMDR has already made a huge difference in my life–improving my mental health and lightening the weight I carried daily. It’s been hard work, but the progress I’ve made has been more than I ever expected. If you’re hesitant about trying EMDR, I encourage you to take the leap. I am so happy that I did! With the help of Heidi and her guidance, something as immediate as EMDR became something I actually looked forward to. I’m incredibly grateful for her and everyone at Spring Grove Counseling!”
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What Happens Next
1. Book a free 15-minute consultation. Talk with Heidi, Lori, or Debbie about what you’re hoping for.
2. Plan your intensive together. Choose the length, the date, and in-person or online.
3. Do your intensive, then keep going your way. Go back to your own therapist, or keep meeting weekly with your intensive therapist.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I do EMDR as an intensive instead of weekly sessions?
Yes. An intensive can be 90 minutes, 2 hours, or 3 hours; a half-day or full day, or spread over two to three days. We’ll help you choose the format that fits your goals on your free consultation call.
Can EMDR intensives be done virtually?
Yes. All three of our intensive therapists offer online intensives on a secure, HIPAA-compliant platform. Heidi Grover sees clients in Texas, Utah, and Idaho. Debbie Workman and Lori Conger see clients in Texas. Your therapist will make sure online is a good fit for you.
Can I use insurance?
Intensives are self-pay. We are not able to provide a superbill for intensives.
Do I have to leave my current therapist?
No. Many clients do an intensive and then go back to their own therapist. You can also keep meeting weekly with your intensive therapist afterward. It’s your choice.
Who will I talk to on my consultation call?
Your free 15-minute consultation is with Heidi Grover, Lori Conger, or Debbie Workman. We’ll match you based on where you live, whether you want in-person or online, and how long an intensive you’re considering.
How will I know an EMDR intensive is safe for me?
Intensives are safe, but not for everyone. If you have any questions, call us at 281-205-8786, and we will help you evaluate.
