EMDR for Healing in Tampa

Whether you're looking to release past emotional blocks, process unresolved trauma, or simply find a greater sense of peace and purpose, each session is personalized to meet you exactly where you are.

“Healing isn’t about becoming someone new. It’s about unbecoming everything that isn’t truly you.”

Weekly EMDR Sessions

Together, we’ll use EMDR therapy to help you break free from old patterns, process deeply held emotions, and reconnect with your inner calm. Each 90-minute session provides the time and space for true healing and growth, allowing you to embrace the present moment with clarity and confidence.

  • If you're feeling stuck in old patterns, weighed down by unresolved emotions, or seeking relief from anxiety, depression, or trauma, weekly 90-minute EMDR sessions might be the transformative step you’ve been searching for. This therapy is ideal for individuals ready to address deeply held issues in a focused and supportive environment.

    With 90-minute sessions, there’s ample time to dive into the root causes of your struggles, giving space for both exploration and resolution. EMDR therapy offers a structured, evidence-based approach to healing.

    Each session is personalized to meet your unique needs, allowing you to move at your own pace toward lasting growth and a renewed sense of freedom. If you’re ready to let go of the past and embrace the present with openness and strength, these sessions are for you.

  • EMDR therapy is a powerful, evidence-based approach to healing that helps you process and resolve the emotional impact of past experiences. In our weekly 90-minute sessions, the first priority is creating a safe, supportive space where you feel comfortable sharing your story. Building a strong counseling relationship and fostering a genuine connection are essential to the healing process.

    Before diving into memory processing, we’ll focus on preparing you. This includes ensuring your nervous system feels safe and grounded, equipping you with coping strategies, and helping you feel confident and ready to approach past memories. Your safety and emotional readiness are my top priorities.

    Once you’re ready, we’ll begin using techniques like bilateral stimulation—such as guided eye movements or tactile taps—to reprocess distressing memories. This method enables your brain to heal naturally, helping you release the emotional weight of past experiences and move forward with clarity and resilience.

    Each session is designed to support your unique journey, blending connection, preparation, and processing to create lasting change. Weekly sessions offer the consistency and care needed to guide you toward peace, strength, and wholeness.

  • Your healing is one of the most important investments you can make for yourself. Each 1 hour session is $175, allowing ample time to dive deeply into your concerns and work toward meaningful, lasting progress.

    To provide a truly personalized experience, I do not accept insurance. This ensures that our work together remains focused entirely on your unique needs, without the limitations or constraints often imposed by insurance companies.

    I am committed to offering high-quality, specialized care that empowers you to heal and thrive. If you’re ready to invest in yourself and your journey, I’d be honored to support you every step of the way.

EMDR Intensives

EMDR intensives are perfect for those with busy schedules, work, or family commitments that make weekly therapy difficult. These focused sessions offer accelerated healing in a half-day or full-day format, with weekend options available upon request.

  • EMDR intensives are ideal if you’re seeking deep, focused healing in a shorter timeframe. They’re perfect for those who:

    • Struggle with longstanding trauma, anxiety, or emotional distress.

    • Prefer an accelerated approach to therapy over traditional weekly sessions.

    • Have demanding work or family schedules that make weekly therapy challenging.

    • Are ready to address deeply rooted patterns and find lasting relief.

    Whether you’ve experienced therapy before or are new to it, intensives are tailored to meet you where you are. During a consultation, we’ll determine if this approach aligns with your needs and goals. If you’re ready to move forward and create meaningful change, EMDR intensives might be right for you.

  • The process begins with a 60-90 minute virtual consultation with Leslie de Graaf to ensure an EMDR intensive is the right fit for you. During this session, we’ll discuss your treatment goals, negative beliefs, triggers, history, and somatic responses. This assessment helps determine if an intensive aligns with your expectations and goals for therapy. The consultation fee is $200, due at the time of service.

    Once we determine an intensive is suitable for you, we’ll schedule either a half-day (9 am–12 pm) or full-day (9 am–4 pm, with a 1-hour lunch break) session. Each intensive is carefully structured to include:

    1. Preparation and Resourcing: We’ll spend the first 45-60 minutes developing positive coping skills and grounding techniques to ensure you feel calm, safe, and ready to process.

    2. Target Sequence Planning: Next, we’ll identify current triggers and connect them to earlier life experiences, focusing on the underlying patterns and beliefs that contribute to distress.

    3. Reprocessing Trauma: The remainder of the session focuses on EMDR reprocessing. Half-day sessions include 1.5-2 hours of processing, while full-day sessions include 3.5-4 hours. Techniques such as parts work, mindfulness, and polyvagal theory are integrated for a holistic approach.

    Following the intensive, a complimentary 60-90 minute follow-up session is included to support your continued progress. In more complex cases, especially those involving early childhood trauma, additional intensive sessions may be recommended to achieve optimal results.

    This structured yet flexible approach ensures a safe, effective, and deeply transformative experience tailored to your unique needs.

  • EMDR intensives are tailored to provide focused, in-depth healing over a shorter period of time, making them an effective choice for those seeking accelerated progress. Two options are available:

    • Half-Day Intensive (9 am - 12 pm): $525

    • Full-Day Intensive (9 am - 4 pm, with a 1-hour lunch break): $1,050

    Both options include self-care breaks as needed and begin with developing positive resources to help you feel grounded and secure. This foundation ensures you’re ready to dive into processing distressing memories effectively. The main difference between the two options is the amount of time dedicated to reprocessing trauma—1.5-2 hours in the half-day and 3.5-4 hours in the full day.

    During the initial consultation, we’ll determine which option best suits your needs, considering factors like your therapy experience, the nature of your trauma, and your goals for the intensive. Please note that a weekly maintenance therapist is recommended for follow-up care after the intensive. A release of information can be provided to ensure your ongoing therapy is seamless and supportive.

    This investment in yourself is designed to create meaningful, lasting change, allowing you to move forward with greater clarity, peace, and resilience.

How it works

Discovery call

Reach out to schedule a consultation where we’ll discuss your goals and areas of focus. This relaxed conversation helps us decide the best approach for you.

Personalized healing plan

At Tampa EMDR, your plan is tailored to your needs, whether you choose weekly sessions or an intensive approach, ensuring flexible support for your healing journey.

Begin Your Journey

We’ll start your sessions at a comfortable pace, each one bringing you closer to peace, healing, and self-awareness. I’m here to guide and support you every step of the way.

What my clients say

  • “I never thought I could feel normal again after the accident. In just one session, the weight of the trauma lifted, and I could finally breathe again. I’m amazed at how much healing can happen so quickly!”

    — J.K.

  • “For years, I carried the pain of losing my son, feeling like I hadn’t done enough. After working together, I finally feel at peace, knowing I did all I could. It’s like a part of me was set free.”

    — R.W.

  • “I came to Leslie stuck in guilt for not being there when my mom passed. EMDR helped me forgive myself and find the closure I didn’t think was possible. I finally feel like I can move forward.”

    — V.H.

  • "I can’t thank Leslie enough. The sadness and fear from my miscarriage were overwhelming every part of my life. Through EMDR therapy, I feel lighter, calmer, and finally hopeful about the future. I didn’t know this kind of relief was possible, and I’m so grateful for her guidance.”

    — R.E.

  • "I came to Leslie carrying the heavy burden of trauma from past sexual abuse. Through EMDR therapy, I was able to release the pain and shame I had held onto for so long. For the first time, I feel free, empowered, and truly at peace with myself. I can’t thank her enough for helping me find my strength again.”

    — J.P.

FAQ’s

  • EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) therapy helps process and resolve trauma by using bilateral stimulation, such as eye movements or tactile taps, to reduce the emotional charge of distressing memories. For more information, please watch this helpful video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_QJbCtr8bvA&t=5s

  • Weekly sessions provide consistent support over time, while intensives are extended sessions (half-day or full-day) that allow for deeper, focused healing in a shorter timeframe.

  • We’ll start with a 60-90 minute virtual consultation to discuss your history, goals, and readiness. This helps ensure that an intensive aligns with your needs and expectations.

  • No, Tampa EMDR operates on a cash-pay basis to provide a personalized experience without the restrictions of insurance.

  • Half-day intensives run from 9 am to 12 pm, and full-day intensives run from 9 am to 4 pm, with an hour lunch break.

  • A 60-90 minute follow-up session is included to support your integration and progress. For more complex cases, additional sessions may be recommended.

  • Yes, I offer both in-person and virtual sessions for most services. Virtual sessions provide the same supportive environment, allowing you to experience healing from the comfort of your own space. Feel free to reach out to discuss which option might work best for you.

  • Yes, EMDR can also help with anxiety, depression, phobias, and other emotional challenges by addressing the root causes and triggers.

  • Yes, weekend sessions are available upon request for both weekly therapy and intensives.

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Ready to transcend your patterns?

Whether you have questions about my services, want to book a session, or are curious if EMDR therapy is right for you, I’m here to help guide you on your journey.