EMDR Intensive Consultation
For EMDR therapists who want to get out of the grind
ARE YOU READY TO DO SOMETHING NEW?
Are you tired of the daily grind of back to back hour-long sessions, counting the number of clients you saw for the week?
Are you struggling to fit your life into your practice, instead of your practice fitting into your life? (Wasn’t that why you went into private practice in the first place? It was supposed to give you more freedom and flexibility!)
Are you feeling burned out by working with the same clients for long periods of time, or unsatisfied with the slow pace of weekly therapy? (I mean, let’s face it, if you’re an EMDR therapist, probably most of your clients have complex/relational trauma – we all know it’s never just a car accident!)
Are you curious about the intensive EMDR model, but aren’t sure how you would intentionally market yourself as an expert or feel doubtful that clients will want this service? Maybe you’ve heard colleagues say “people can’t afford it” or “it’s not fair during a pandemic to charge that much.”
Are you ready to tap into your inner disruptivator, challenge convention and stop doing things the same way just because that’s how we’ve always done them?
Who am I to talk?
Dear EMDR colleagues – it is time for spaciousness and ease in our work.
You aren’t afraid of doing hard things. Because you handle the hard stuff every day. But what if it doesn’t have to feel that way?
I know what it’s like to feel burned out and trapped in the daily grind of weekly therapy, wishing you could have more flexibility in your time, wanting more financial freedom but knowing there is a limit to how much you can work.
I wanted my practice to work for me as much as I was working for it.
So I invested in advanced training in EMDR Intensives, sought out consultation from experts in this area, and have now conducted over 50 EMDR Intensive sessions.
EMDR Intensives is now my primary practice model, which gives me the flexibility and freedom I was looking for. And gives clients a CHOICE about when they want to feel better – sooner rather than later.
It’s a win-win.
I want that for you and your clients too.
Who’s with me?
Nothing is off limits to discuss:
How do you know if your client is ready for an intensive?
How do you know if you are ready to do an intensive?
How would you do an intensive with a client who has complex trauma and dissociation?
How much should you charge for an intensive?
What if you feel guilty charging higher fees for higher value services?
What if you feel like you’re “not experienced enough” or “not expert enough” to do intensives?
How do you start doing intensives and still see weekly clients?
Christie’s aptitude for EMDR is indisputable. Her honesty and courage to challenge herself and others is what makes her services invaluable. With her deep understanding of issues that Adult Children of Alcoholics/Dysfunctional Families face, she is able to bring compassion, rapport, and hope to the people that she supports. Above all else, Christie’s warmth and use of humor offers something to her clients (and consultees) that fosters a space of security and serenity. I highly recommend her as a clinician, teacher, and guide!
– Kambria Evans, MEd, MA, LMFT
Receiving consultation with Christie is both refreshing and a darn wake up call. She has a warm and inviting disposition that is welcoming, but she doesn’t let you sneak away from the hard stuff. She can solve problems, shift perspective, but what I benefitted from the most was the way she checked on how I was feeling about the issues I needed help with. Before I asked for Christie’s help, I was so stuck and annoyed with myself. But implementing the plan we came up with together made me feel SO MUCH BETTER. I’m sliding into the weekend now with a huge weight off my shoulders. And it feels so nice to have someone so wise and kind that I can call on again if needed.
– Andreana Mabry, M.S., LMFT
What most definitely stuck with me the most after EMDR Intensive Consultation with Christie was feeling much more permission to do things my way. I am allowing myself to use the EMDR protocol as a home base from which to get creative and meet the client where THEY are, always. Thank you for reminding me about the importance of trusting my own expertise and intuition as a therapist!
Susannah Horwitz, LPC, LMHC, Nature-Based Expressive Arts Therapist
I value authenticity, courage, empowerment and excellence.
I believe in pursuing excellence in our work
without sacrificing our own wellbeing.
My goal is to empower you to get what you want for your practice.