60 minutes, weekly
Weekly EMDR therapy
$225
Weekly 60-minute EMDR and trauma counseling sessions at $225, available as a standalone option, with no intensive required.
About EMDR therapy
Virtual EMDR therapy · eight states
EMDR therapy, from wherever you are
EMDR is a well-researched therapy for trauma, anxiety, grief, and depression. It works on how painful memories are stored, so they can be remembered without the same weight. All sessions are virtual, for adults in eight states.
What EMDR is
EMDR stands for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. When something painful happens, the memory can stay stored as if it were still happening: the images, the body sensations, and the beliefs it left behind (“I am not safe,” “I should have done more”). EMDR works on that storage rather than on talking the memory through again and again.
In sessions, you hold a memory in mind while following bilateral stimulation, such as eye movements or tapping. The aim is for the memory to settle, so it can be recalled without the same charge, and for a truer belief to take its place. EMDR is recommended for post-traumatic stress by the World Health Organization, the VA, and the American Psychological Association.
How online EMDR works
Sessions happen by secure video. Bilateral stimulation is done on screen or with self-tapping, and before any processing we spend time on preparation, so you have ways to stay grounded at home. You need to be physically located in one of the eight states where I am licensed at the time of each session.
What it can help with
Many people come to EMDR for trauma and PTSD. It is also used for anxiety and panic, grief that will not move, and depression with a story underneath it. Faith is welcomed if you want it included, and never required.
Meet your therapist
Shykita E. Hill, LCSW, LICSW, LISW-CP
I came to this work because I needed help I couldn't find. After losses that rearranged my life, including my son, I needed someone who would not rush me, would not call it closure, and would not make me explain why joy felt dangerous. I needed time, not sixty minutes and a smile.
Virtual EMDR therapy and EMDR intensives for adults in eight states. Master of Social Work, Simmons University.
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When weekly sessions feel too stop-and-start
Most people do EMDR in weekly 60-minute sessions, and that works well for many. Some find that by the time a session gets going, the hour is over, and the memory is opened on Tuesday and left until the next Tuesday.
An EMDR intensive puts the work into longer, concentrated blocks of time, with a prep session a few days before and an integration session a few days after. It is a faster-paced alternative to weekly sessions, not a requirement. The free consult is where we work out which fits you.
Ways to work together
Start with weekly sessions or an intensive
One 3-hour EMDR block
Focus Intensive
$1,850
A focused, concentrated approach for targeted healing and symptom relief. Ideal for addressing a specific issue or reaching a clear goal.
- 90-minute prep session, a few days before
- One 3-hour EMDR block
- 60-minute integration session, a few days after
Two 3-hour EMDR blocks
Depth Intensive
$3,250
A deeper intensive that aims to support comprehensive healing and lasting change. For those ready to explore root causes and work toward meaningful shifts.
- 90-minute prep session, a few days before
- Two 3-hour EMDR blocks
- 90-minute integration session, a few days after
Extended EMDR sessions · 90 minutes · $350
Extended EMDR sessions (90 minutes) are available at $350 as a standalone option, with no intensive required.
Private pay only. HSA/FSA accepted. Insurance is not billed. Superbill available on request. A $500 deposit holds intensive dates. Rates & insurance · Deposit and cancellation policy
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is an EMDR intensive?
Concentrated time to do the work that weekly sessions often only touch. We stay with what matters instead of stopping when the hour ends.
How is it different from weekly therapy?
Weekly sessions are 60 minutes. Intensives give more uninterrupted time so we can go deeper without the stop-and-start of a standard schedule.
Do you offer weekly EMDR therapy?
Yes. Weekly 60-minute EMDR and trauma counseling sessions are $225. They are a standalone option, with no intensive required.
How many sessions will I need?
Everyone's healing looks different, so there isn't a set number. It depends on what you're working on, your history, and how you respond to EMDR. For one specific memory or event, some clients notice changes within a few sessions. For more complex or long-term trauma, people often need more time. Intensives fit concentrated work into one or two 3-hour EMDR blocks, and some clients add follow-up sessions afterward. During your free 20-minute consultation, we'll talk about your goals and which option makes the most sense for you. We'll also check in on your progress together along the way.
Do you take insurance?
No. This is a private-pay practice. HSA/FSA accepted. Insurance is not billed. Superbill available on request.
Which states?
Alaska, Colorado, Michigan, North Carolina, South Carolina, Texas, Virginia, and Washington. Sessions are virtual. You must be physically located in one of these states at the time of the session.
You don't have to keep carrying this alone.
Free 20-minute consult. Private pay. All sessions are virtual.
Free 20-minute consult
Prefer to send a short message first?
Tell us your state and what you hope will change, and Shykita will be in touch within 1 business day to set up your free 20-minute consult. You can also book the consult online.