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EMDR Intensives
EMDR Intensives are an accelerated and concentrated form of traditional EMDR therapy. Instead of working through trauma over many months, intensives allow us to dedicate extended time to processing experiences in a focused and supportive way.
This approach can be especially helpful for people who want to make meaningful progress more quickly, have limited availability for weekly sessions, or are preparing for a significant life transition.
Extended therapy sessions
Longer sessions create space for deeper trauma processing and integration.
Faster progress
Intensives may help reduce the time, energy, and cost often associated with long-term weekly therapy.
Tailored to your schedule
Sessions can be arranged around your availability and therapeutic goals.
Evidence-based approach
Uses the same EMDR principles and protocols within a more concentrated format.
In-person or virtual
Available from the downtown Edmonton office or through secure online sessions.
How It Works
A personalized intensive designed around your needs
EMDR Intensives are scheduled after an initial consultation to determine whether this approach is the right fit for your situation. Sessions can range from extended 3-hour appointments to full-day intensives, depending on your goals and availability.
Book an Appointment
Schedule a confidential consultation to discuss your goals and whether an EMDR Intensive is appropriate for you.
Meet Our Specialist
We review your history, current concerns, and determine the most effective intensive format for your needs.
Create a Personalized Plan
Your intensive is tailored to your schedule, readiness, and therapeutic goals.
Begin Focused EMDR Work
Engage in concentrated trauma processing with time for preparation, processing, and integration.
About Joanne
Joanne Lagasse is a Registered Clinical Social Worker (RCSW), with Masters degree in Social Work from the University of Calgary, a BSW from Dalhousie University, and a BA from the University of Alberta. She works with health-care professionals, military members and veterans, neurodivergent adults, and anyone determined to move through life’s harder chapters.
Joanne believes our struggles are usually rooted in what has happened to us — which is why she has built a deep specialization in EMDR, one of the most evidence-based approaches for trauma, PTSD and Complex PTSD, anxiety, mood, and substance use. She is a Level 3 practitioner of Deep Brain Reorienting and is informed by Internal Family Systems, CBT, DBT, and narrative approaches. Warm and non-judgmental, she meets you exactly where you are.
Joanne Lagassé, RCSW
Lagasse Counselling
Clinical Social Worker
Level 3 & S2 Trained
Advanced Trained
In-person in Edmonton & virtual
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Give yourself the time and space to move forward
EMDR Intensives provide a focused opportunity to work deeply with trauma in a structured, supportive environment. If you’re curious whether an intensive may be right for you, I’d be happy to discuss your options.
faq's
A few of the things people ask before their first session. Have another question? Reach out any time.
An EMDR Intensive is a longer, more concentrated version of traditional EMDR therapy that allows for deeper trauma processing in a shorter period of time.
Sessions can range from 3-hour appointments to full-day intensives, depending on your goals, availability, and therapeutic needs.
Yes. An initial consultation is required to determine whether an EMDR Intensive is the right fit for your situation and treatment goals.
Yes. Intensives can be offered in person in downtown Edmonton or through secure virtual sessions, depending on what is most appropriate for you.
During an initial consultation, we will discuss your history, current concerns, and goals to determine whether an intensive approach is likely to be helpful for your situation.