Brainspotting & EMDR Intensives
A More Focused Way to Work
For parents who want to break the cycle
In person in Atlanta, Georgia ~ Virtually in New York, Maine, Georgia, and Florida
You look like you have it all together, but you’re still stuck repeating old patterns.
You’ve done it all; therapy, journaled, asked your favorite AI. It’s all provided understanding and insight.
But things haven’t shifted enough.
You still carry the effects of your childhood, of past pain. The internal heaviness and unease haunt you.
The emotions and reactions hijack you.
And it is sooo frustrating because you know better. You know you are capable of moving beyond this.
Yet, despite your best intentions certain patterns persist.
You still…
You find yourself snapping or shutting down when your kid complains or makes a mess
You love your child deeply—but their needs can feel overwhelming, irritating, or like too much.
You spiral in fear about your kids' safety, their future even when you know they are likely okay
You shut down when you and your partner can’t agree on parenting. You begin to boilwhen you feel undermined by them.
You sometimes feel resentment, jealousy, or a quiet “must be nice” when your child gets what you didn’t
You worry you’re repeating patterns… even though you’re trying not to.
You wonder if something unresolved from your own childhood is still affecting you
None of it feels good.
This is not the parent you want to be.
Intergenerational gifts rather than burdens
What Can Change?
You can be truly present with, proud of, and enjoy your child. You are not reacting from someplace else.
You can show up with steadiness, without bracing or escaping. I can choose how I respond.
You can feel grounded when your child is a little late coming home. You don’t have to be hijacked by fear to care about their safety.
You’re able to feel grief for your own childhood without it interfering with your parenting
You and your partner are less reactive, more aligned, and able to stay on the same team
You can set clear, calm limits and trust yourself in how you show up for your child
Your child is no longer carrying the emotional weight of what happened to you.
You’re no longer carrying it alone, unconsciously, in every moment.
It’s never too late. For you or your child, even if they are an adult.
Hi, my name is Kim Austin
If you feel stuck in patterns that don’t seem to shift, even with insight, you’re not alone. I have over 20 years of experience helping people change unhelpful patterns.
If you’re curious about EMDR & Brainspotting Intensives, we can explore what is going on for you and what might be helpful. You can also get a bit better sense of me in this interview I did with WERU on Brainspotting.
I offer in person options in Atlanta, Georgia (and southern Maine this summer). I also offer virtual intensives throughout Georgia, Maine, New York, and Florida.
The Time and Space to Go Deeper
Intensives offer longer, extended sessions over a shorter period of time so you can stay with the process and build momentum. Intensive sessions are usually multiple hours of therapy in a single day up to several days, either in a row or separated by days or week. There isn’t the stop and start of weekly sessions so there is more focused time for deep processing. And more time and space for integration and progress.
Brain & Body Based Approaches
EMDR and Brainspotting are powerful therapeutic tools that help clients go deep. These approaches tap into the nervous system’s innate capacity to heal. They get to the root rather than just managing symptoms. They facilitate connection with the brain- body to access unresolved traumatic material and use the nervous system’s natural capabilities to process painful experiences in ways that the thinking mind alone cannot. I use these neuroscientically informed methods as well as other approaches you may have heard of including IFS/parts work, positive psychology, KAP, CBT, and mindfulness. I also hold space for integration of energy, soul, and spirituality if it fits.
In this interview with WERU, I share more about Brainspotting.
Intensive Offers & Pricing
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Focused Half Day Intensive
Targeted Issue
- 60 min Intake Session (1-3 weeks prior)
- 3 hour Intensive Therapy Session
- 60 min Follow up Session (1 -2 weeks after)
$ 1,450
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3 Day Intensive
Deeper Dive
- 90 min Intake Session (1-3 weeks prior)
- 3 hours Intensive therapy per day for 3 days
- 60 min Follow up Session (2-4 weeks after)
$ 3,850
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Customized Intensive
Tailored to You
- 90 min Intake Session (1-3 weeks prior)
- 4-5 days Intensive therapy, 3-4 hrs a day, sequentially or spaced out
- 60- 90 min Follow up session
$ Based on package
Research supporting the effectiveness of intensives
Intensive application of trauma-focused therapy seems to be well tolerated in patients with PTSD, enabling faster symptom reduction with similar, or even better, results, while reducing the risk that patients drop out prematurely. Learn more here and here.
Intensive EMDR treatment is feasible and is indicative of reliable improvement in PTSD symptoms in a very short time frame. Learn more here.
An intensive program using EMDR therapy is a potentially safe and effective treatment alternative for complex PTSD. Learn more here.
The economy is compelling: even compared to other trauma therapy, the intensive format may decrease treatment time, because of time not spent on a) checking in at the beginning of each session, b) addressing current crises and concerns, c) focusing on stabilizing and coping skills that the client won’t need after trauma healing, or d) assisting the client in regaining composure at the end of the session. Learn more here.
FAQs
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A Therapy Intensive is an accelerated form of therapy designed to help clients go deeper and get results faster. Instead of attending therapy one hour per week for a year, why not carve out a weekend or a week for Therapy Intensives? It’s a cutting-edge approach to help people feel better faster. No need for a weekly therapy appointment.
In fact, many people think of Therapy Intensives like a retreat. For that weekend or week you can unplug, take time off work, get a babysitter, or even stay in a hotel. This time is completely dedicated to you so you can focus on healing, reflecting, and reconnecting.
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Different intensives incorporate different therapeutic approaches. An EMDR/Brainspotting is a therapy intensive that centers Brainspotting and/or EMDR the primary modalities used. While I weave other approaches into my work with clients, I have found that using EMDR and Brainspotting to be powerful.
This is especially true when people wish to process past trauma or painful experiences. EMDR and Brainspotting can really accentuate and turbocharge a therapy intensive for their depth and they are able to tap into and leverage the healing capacity already inside of you.
I draw on my 20+ years of expertise to tailor the therapy intensive to you, your goals, and needs.
Learn more about Brainspotting and EMDR.
Here is an interview I did with WERU on Brainspotting
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Therapy Intensives are perfect for people that are ready for relief now. If you’re ready to see things change in your life and your relationships but you don’t want to wait for that to happen next year - a Therapy Intensive may be right for you. We can focus on a topic, specific traumatic memories, or stressors that you want support with. The dedicated time will be customized specifically to you and your goals. So you can really give some intentional time, focus, in space to making real changes in your life.
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Great question! This depends on your goals for the Therapy Intensive. Some goals can be reached in a 1 Day Intensive (3 hours), but other goals are more complex and may require a 3 Day Intensive.
We will discuss this your consultation and intake call. I can help you determine the number of days that would work best for your therapy goals.
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Absolutely! Therapy Intensives work very well as an adjunct therapy. I would ask that you sign a Release of Information so that your current therapist and I can collaborate/coordinate to best serve you.
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Therapy Intensives are not covered by insurance. However, if you have out-of-network benefits, your insurance company may reimburse a portion of the Therapy Intensive. It’s best to call the customer service number on the back of your insurance card to learn the details about your specific plan. Make sure to ask questions like: Do I have a deductible for out-of-network services? Have I met my deductible? What CPT billing codes do you reimburse (i.e. 90837 or two 90843 in one day)? What is the rate of reimbursement for each billing code? What is the allowable amount for reimbursement?
Here is a helpful resource: The Complete Guide to Out-Of-Network Reimbursement.
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A 50% non-refundable deposit is due at the time you book your Therapy Intensive. The remaining 50% is due on the first day of the Intensive Session.
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Let’s schedule a time to talk! I’m happy to answer any questions and explore your unique situation to see if a Therapy Intensive may be helpful for you.
