EMDR Therapy in Naples Florida
EMDR therapy designed to help you get out of your head, process what’s keeping you stuck, and finally create the change you’ve been seeking.
What Is EMDR Therapy?
When life experiences overwhelm our nervous systems, our bodies remember them. They can flag certain triggers as dangerous so we stay aware of threats. After all, our bodies are designed to keep us alive.
Yet, present moments can unintentionally trigger something from the past. As a result, your body may respond to the present as though something dangerous is happening again, like it was back then.
EMDR is an evidence-based approach that helps you process and update this information.
Because trauma isn’t limited to one major event. It’s the way our minds have processed the event. Rejection, criticism, instability, and painful relationship experiences can also leave lasting patterns that show up in unexpected ways.
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EMDR is a structured therapy protocol that gives us a map for understanding what is keeping you stuck and working toward meaningful change.
We’ll start by getting to know each other and talking about what is happening in your life now, then identify experiences from your past that may still be shaping how you feel and respond in the present.
As we move through therapy, we’ll use the EMDR process to gently work through those experiences so they feel less emotionally charged and your present-day triggers don’t have the same intensity.
The process is structured, but the therapy itself is warm, relational, and paced around you. The goal is to help you feel more grounded in the present, rather than being pulled back into the past.
How EMDR Works: The Eight Phases
EMDR follows an eight-phase protocol that gives us a structured roadmap for the work. While the process is systematic, your treatment is still tailored to your experiences, goals, and readiness.
Planning
We talk about what brings you to therapy, your history, and what you want to work toward. Together, we identify experiences and current triggers that may be contributing to what you are experiencing now.
Preparation
Before processing memories, we build skills for managing emotions and staying grounded. This may include calming techniques and learning what to expect.
Assessment
We identify a specific memory or experience to work on, along with the thoughts, emotions, physical sensations, and beliefs connected to it.
Desensitization
Using bilateral stimulation, such as eye movements or tapping, we begin processing the experience and notice what comes up without forcing the process.
Integration
We strengthen a more adaptive belief about yourself that feels more fitting as the memory becomes less emotionally charged.
Body Scan
We notice whether any remaining physical tension or discomfort is connected to the memory.
Closure
Each session ends with a return to a calmer, grounded state. If processing is incomplete, we use skills to help you feel settled before leaving.
Reevaluation
At the beginning of subsequent sessions, we check what has shifted and determine where to continue from there.
Do I have to talk about my trauma in detail?
No. You do not have to tell me every detail of a traumatic experience for EMDR to be effective. You can tell me as much or as little as you want. You remain in control of what you share, and we can slow down or adjust the approach whenever you need to.
Does insurance cover EMDR therapy?
I am an out-of-network provider, which means I do not bill insurance directly for EMDR therapy.
What To Expect In EMDR Therapy
I recorded this video because I know there are a million therapists and methods to choose from. This is your chance to get a feel for my vibe and how I think about the mind and healing.
In addition to the example I give in the video, EMDR is a solid approach for healing from trauma like betrayals, breaks ups or divorce, and the areas listed below.
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What Is an EMDR Therapy Intensive?
Instead of working through EMDR in weekly sessions, an intensive allows for longer, more focused sessions. Rather than going to counseling for an hour session once a week, you would set aside a specific chunk of time – 4 hours for 2 days – for intensive therapeutic work. It is a concentrated way to get the healing power of EMDR without having weekly appointments. It can help people feel better faster.
Because EMDR can be helpful in both ongoing and focused formats, I offer weekly EMDR therapy as well as 10-hour intensives. Together, we can determine which format makes the most sense for your needs, goals, and schedule.
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How Does an EMDR Intensive Work?
Pre-Intensive – 1 Hour
We start with an hour long session to identify your goals. We’ll explore what’s happening in your life now, what feels difficult, and where you want relief or growth.
EMDR Intensive – 8 Hours
We focus on what you want to change, using EMDR reprocessing techniques. Depending on your goals, we may work with past experiences, attachment, current patterns, or future goals.
Post Intensive – 1 Hour
We’ll meet for a Post-Intensive session to reflect on your experience and insights. We’ll also explore how to carry your progress into everyday life and your ongoing therapy, as needed.
A total of 10 contact hours. Every step is paced to what your system can hold, and resourcing skills are built in along the way.
Curious about an EMDR therapy intensive? Get in touch! I’m happy to answer your questions.
Why do an EMDR Intensive?
You want to go deeper than traditional talk therapy. You’re ready for focused work that goes beyond insight and conversation.
A painful experience still affects you today. Even when you understand what happened, your body and emotions may still react.
Certain patterns keep showing up in your life. You want to understand what’s underneath them and actually change them.
You feel stuck or on the edge of a breakthrough. Dedicated time can help you focus in on what you’re ready to shift, especially if your mind tends to get in the way.
You have a weekly therapist you love, but something’s stuck. Work with me for an intensive to help you move through a stuck point, then return to your regular therapist. I’ll fill them in after!
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Format Options & Investment
EMDR Intensives include a recommended minimum of 10 contact hours.
2 Consecutive Days
Start with your 1-hour Pre-Intensive Interview over Zoom.
Complete two 4-hour EMDR Intensive days back-to-back.
Post-intensive and personalized workbook included.
Format: Zoom or in person
Total: 10 contact hours
Virtual: $1500
In Person: $1870
2 Non-Consecutive Days
Start with your 1-hour Pre-Intensive Interview over Zoom.
Complete two 4-hour EMDR days separately, with a week or two between.
Post-intensive and personalized workbook included.
Format: Zoom or in person
Total: 10 contact hours
Virtual: $1500
In Person: $1870
Add-On
Additional Intensive Days
As we work together, you may discover additional experiences or patterns you’d like to explore.
If new material surfaces that would benefit from more focused EMDR work, you can add on in 2-hour blocks.
Format: Zoom or in person
2-hour intensive virtual: $300
2-hour intensive in person: $374
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Meet Your EMDR Therapist in Naples
I’m Danielle Sethi, M.S., LMFT, a licensed marriage and family therapist in Florida and a Certified EMDR Therapist through EMDRIA.
I’ve been practicing as a therapist since 2022, and EMDR is one of the approaches I use to help clients work through experiences that continue to affect them in the present.
I’ve also experienced EMDR myself as a client, which is part of what I love about this work. Therapy can be incredibly powerful simply through having someone listen, understand, and enter your world with you.
But sometimes, talking alone isn’t enough to shift something that has been longstanding or feels deeply stuck. I love that EMDR gives us a framework and a map for that work, while still leaving plenty of room for the warmth, safety, and relationship that make therapy meaningful.
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Take the first step toward healing today.
Whether you’re ready to book or have more questions, reach out and request your free discovery call. Let’s talk through what makes the most sense for your situation.
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Areas I Serve
I provide EMDR therapy in Naples, Bonita Springs, Fort Myers, Marco Island, and throughout Collier County, with online therapy available across all of Florida.
I am also licensed to provide telehealth services to clients located in New York.
In-person office:
2335 9th Street North, Suite 510
Naples, FL
Phone: 813-444-2930
Free Consultation
Whether you’re ready to get started or still have questions, schedule a free consultation.
We can talk through what you’re looking for, what approach may be most helpful, and whether we’re a good fit to work together.
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EMDR Therapy Naples, Florida
2335 Tamiami Trl N Naples, FL 34103