tRAUMA WORK NOT REALLY YOUR THING?

Adjunct Therapy In Pensacola And Throughout Florida and Alabama

Because we can’t be experts in everything...

You’re a therapist with a strong connection to your client, but they keep getting stuck. They’re experiencing flashbacks, nightmares, intrusive thoughts, and negative self-beliefs that won’t budge. Perhaps they’re dissociating and losing track of time. You’ve tried a few approaches but realize this situation goes beyond your usual focus. While you know they could benefit from trauma work, you also recognize the valuable support you can provide. Should you refer them out, or continue working to address their trauma symptoms, even if you feel a bit out of your depth?

Why should you have to choose?

Why not do both?

Adjunct EMDR Therapy

Introducing

What is Adjunct EMDR Therapy?

Adjunct EMDR Therapy involves two therapists collaborating to provide comprehensive, high-quality care for a client. In this approach, a client who has been seeing a primary therapist will also work with a secondary therapist for a set period, focusing on a specific issue. The sessions can occur concurrently, meaning the client meets with both therapists during the same timeframe, or the client may take a short break from their primary therapist to engage in intensive sessions with an EMDR therapist and then return to their therapist once finished.

How does it work?

The therapists work together to develop a tailored treatment plan for the client. With the client’s consent, they can coordinate a schedule that best fits the client’s needs. Once the designated period for Adjunct EMDR Therapy concludes, the client will return to working exclusively with their primary therapist.

How does it help the client and the clinician?

Adjunct EMDR Therapy forms a treatment team with diverse strengths and specialties. While I specialize in trauma therapy, I may not have extensive expertise in areas like eating disorders. Collaborating with other therapists ensures clients receive comprehensive care that addresses all the complexities they face.

3 Ways We Can Work Intensively

3-Day EMDR Intensive

Client meets with EMDR Therapist for 3 days of intensive EMDR Therapy. Each day consists of 3 hours of EMDR Therapy, in addition to the 90-minute Pre-Intensive Interview and 60-minute follow up session. This is best for clients that have a moderate to severe disruption in their life and want immediate relief from trauma symptoms. Visit the EMDR Intensive Page to learn more.

Monthly EMDR Intensive

Client meets with the EMDR Therapist for a 3-hour session(s) once per month. During this time, the client can continue to meet with their primary therapist. This is best for clients who want to maintain close contact with their primary therapist while beginning trauma work.

Quarterly EMDR Intensive

Client meets with the EMDR Therapist for a 3-hour session(s) once per quarter (every 3 months). During this time, the client can continue to meet with their primary therapist. This is best for clients who want to maintain close contact with their primary therapist while beginning trauma work.

These are 3 ways that we can work together with your client, but we can also customize the intensives to meet the clients need! Reach out to me to discuss other time blocks/options for your client!

Photo of Hannah Ciampini, a licensed EMDR therapist, smiling warmly as she discusses adjunct EMDR intensives to support clients in their healing journey.

How can I get started with Adjunct EMDR Therapy?

Discuss with your client why you believe they could benefit from EMDR Therapy. If you’d like to have a conversation with me beforehand, click the button below to schedule a time for us to connect. You can also suggest they visit my website and reach out directly!

how Adjunct EMDR Could Help:

  • Focused Trauma Work: Provides dedicated sessions for processing trauma, allowing clients to address deep-seated issues more intensively.

  1. Collaborative Care: Enhances treatment by integrating the expertise of multiple therapists, ensuring a well-rounded approach to the client’s needs.

  2. Skill Building: Offers clients specific tools and coping strategies tailored to managing trauma responses, which can complement their ongoing therapy.

  3. Reduced Symptoms: Helps alleviate distressing symptoms more quickly through targeted EMDR techniques, promoting faster progress.

  4. Support During Transitions: Assists clients during critical life changes or challenging periods, providing additional support alongside their primary therapy.

FAQs about Adjunct EMDR intensives

  • Sexual trauma

    Painful childhood experiences

    Chronic Illness and medical trauma

    Religious Trauma

    Grief and loss

    Cancer survivors

    LGBTQ Community

    Food/ Body Related issues

    Neurodivergent People

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  • I believe EMDR can be beneficial for most clients. However, it tends to be most effective when a client can manage difficult emotions and remain grounded within their window of tolerance. We will work on resourcing skills in the beginning of our work, but clients that can remain present have an easier time with the EMDR experience while highly dissociative clients may have more difficulty.

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