While traditional talk therapies like cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) or psychodynamic therapy offer valuable insight, brain-based therapies such as Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) often provide a faster and more direct route to healing. In this post, I’ll explain why brain-based therapies like EMDR are so effective for trauma recovery and how intensives using these methods can provide rapid symptom relief for those seeking significant change in a matter of days, not years.

The holidays are often painted as a time of joy, connection, and celebration. But for many, the weeks that follow can feel like an emotional crash landing. If you’re noticing feelings of sadness, burnout, or self-doubt creeping in after the decorations have been packed away, you’re not alone. But how do you know if it’s just the typical post-holiday blues or something deeper that’s holding you back?

Let’s explore what might be going on—and how therapy intensives can offer a path to relief, clarity, and renewal.