With intensive sessions I was able to process the traumatic events immediately and I felt my healing process begin after the very first session.

Intensive Trauma Therapy (ITT) is a structured, short-term model designed to address trauma in a focused, time-efficient way. It differs from conventional outpatient therapy in these key areas:

✅ Session Length & Frequency:

• ITT sessions are longer —typically 3 to 6 hours per day, often across multiple days per week for 2 to 4 weeks. This allows for deep, sustained trauma processing without the stop-start feel of weekly sessions.
• Customized Preparation Phase therapy sessions are typically 2-3 hours, scheduled 1–2 times per week. This phase focuses on emotional safety, nervous system regulation, and readiness for deeper work.

In contrast, conventional outpatient therapy usually involves 45–60 minute sessions, once per week, and may span months or years depending on your needs.

✅ Who It's For:

• Intensive Trauma Therapy is a good fit for individuals who are ready to address trauma in a focused, accelerated way—particularly those dealing with discrete traumatic events, acute symptoms of distress, traumatic loss, or who prefer time-limited therapy.
• For clients who are not yet ready for intensive reprocessing, Customized Preparation Phase therapy is available. This phase helps build emotional safety, regulate the nervous system, and ensure you feel grounded and supported before beginning deeper work.

In contrast, conventional outpatient therapy may be more appropriate for individuals who benefit from slower pacing, ongoing support, or who are managing multiple areas of life that make weekly integration more sustainable.

✅ Treatment Outcome & Timeframe:

Both Intensive Trauma Therapy and conventional outpatient therapy aim to reduce distress and promote long-term healing.

• Because ITT offers extended sessions in a condensed timeframe, clients often report faster relief from acute symptoms and noticeable progress in a shorter period. 
• Clients who first complete Customized Preparation Phase therapy often feel more equipped to engage deeply in reprocessing work.

Traditional therapy supports gradual, long-term integration and may be a better fit for individuals who are not looking for the intensity of a short-term model, or who prefer to work with in-network providers covered by their insurance plan. 

In Intensive Trauma Therapy, the specific therapeutic approach is tailored to each individual based on their history, needs, and readiness.

In my practice, I most often use EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), a well-established trauma treatment that supports the brain’s natural healing process. For some clients, Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)—a structured cognitive-behavioral approach—may be a better clinical fit.

Regardless of the core method, I integrate principles from neuroscience, somatic work, and polyvagal theory to support nervous system regulation, emotional safety, and lasting change. The best approach for you will be determined during the initial consultation, where we’ll explore your goals, symptoms, and what feels most supportive for your healing process.

EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is an evidence-based therapy that helps people process and heal from traumatic or distressing experiences. While it’s best known for treating PTSD, it’s also effective for related issues like anxiety, phobias, and depression that often stem from unresolved trauma.

Rather than focusing only on talking about the trauma, EMDR uses bilateral stimulation (such as eye movements, tapping, or tones) to help the brain reprocess stuck memories. This allows the emotional charge connected to those memories to decrease over time.

EMDR is grounded in brain science, using what we know about how trauma impacts the nervous system and how the brain stores memory. It helps the brain do what it couldn’t do at the time of the trauma—fully process and integrate the experience so that it no longer feels as distressing or disruptive. Many clients report that EMDR helps them feel less triggered by the past and more present and in control in their daily lives.

Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) is a structured, evidence-based form of cognitive-behavioral therapy designed to help individuals recover from trauma-related symptoms, including PTSD.

CPT helps you identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and beliefs that may have developed after a traumatic experience—such as beliefs about safety, trust, control, or self-worth. Through this process, you learn to make sense of what happened in a way that reduces distress and supports emotional healing.

CPT typically follows a specific protocol over a series of sessions and can be especially helpful for people who appreciate a structured, goal-oriented approach to therapy.

The benefits of Intensive Trauma Therapy (ITT) can be both immediate and long-lasting, particularly for those ready to engage in focused, in-depth work. Some key advantages include:

✅ Faster Symptom Relief
Because sessions are longer and scheduled closer together, ITT often leads to quicker reductions in distress—supporting a more rapid return to well-being and everyday functioning.

✅ Flexible Scheduling
ITT allows for extended hours, including evenings and weekends. This flexibility makes it easier to fit therapy into your life—especially for those with demanding schedules.

✅ Fewer Total Treatment Days
With multiple hours of therapy offered in fewer, more concentrated days, ITT can often be completed in a matter of weeks—making it ideal for those taking short-term leave from work (such as PTO, vacation, or medical leave).

✅ Deeper, Uninterrupted Work
Longer sessions reduce the need to “stop and start” emotional work each week. This sustained format creates more space for deeper trauma processing and can support more meaningful, comprehensive healing.

Intensive Trauma Therapy involves deep, focused work in a condensed period of time. Because of its depth and pace, it may feel more emotionally intense or activating than traditional weekly therapy. While precautions are taken to minimize distress, not all reactions can be anticipated.

To reduce risks and support your process, several safeguards are built into the approach:

✅ Comprehensive Initial Evaluation
Before beginning, a thorough evaluation is conducted—including your trauma history, current symptoms, and any untreated mental health concerns—to ensure readiness and appropriateness for this format.

✅ Emphasis on Stabilization
Stabilization tools and grounding strategies are woven throughout the process to help regulate emotional activation and support nervous system balance.

✅ Identifying External Support
You’ll work with Dr. Rosen to identify support people who can offer emotional connection and safety between sessions when needed.

✅ Required Follow-Up with a Community Provider
Intensive Trauma Therapy is a short-term intervention. Ongoing support is essential. All participants are required to have a follow-up plan with a community therapist, and Dr. Rosen will assist with referrals and care coordination to ensure continuity.

Start by reaching out through the Contact tab on my website or calling me directly at 203-482-9274. We’ll schedule a free 15-minute phone call to talk about what’s bringing you in and whether intensive trauma therapy might be a good fit for your needs.

During this call, I’ll answer any initial questions you have. If it feels appropriate to move forward, we’ll then schedule a full consultation interview—either in person or via telehealth—to take a deeper look at your goals, history, and readiness for intensive work.

The total cost of your treatment will depend on the duration of your therapy. Here's a guide to help estimate the total cost.  

Step 01:  Initial Consultation Interview

• Duration: 50 minutes
• Cost: $250
• Description: During this interview, we will review relevant personal, clinical, and medical factors to determine if intensive trauma therapy is the right fit. Alternative therapy approaches will also be shared to help you make the best decision regarding your mental health care.

• Note: This consultation can be conducted either in-person or remotely. Dr. Rosen is an out-of-network provider for most major health insurance companies (in-network provider for Anthem BCBS and Aetna). Payment for out-of-pocket expenses is due at the time of service, and a detailed receipt will be emailed to you for potential insurance reimbursement through your out-of-network benefits. Please call your insurance company before your first visit to understand what your policy covers.

Step 02:  Intensive Trauma Therapy Written Good Faith Estimate

• Timeline: Emailed to you within 48 hours following the Initial Consultation Interview
• Description: You will receive a written 'Good Faith Estimate' outlining the estimated duration and total cost of Intensive Trauma Therapy. This estimate will include the number of anticipated session blocks (ranging from 3 to 6 hours each) and proposed dates for treatment initiation. Full day and half-day session blocks vary in price from $750 to $1800, depending on the length, weekday versus weekend, and daytime versus evening hours of block scheduling.

Step 03:  Comprehensive Assessment and Preparation Session  

• Duration: 3 hours
• Cost: $750
• Description: This session includes a thorough history taking, an explanation of how trauma has impacted your brain health, and time permitting, the beginning of the preparation phase with positive resourcing strategies targeting stress reduction and emotional stabilization.

Step 04: Follow-Up Session Blocks

• Description: With a plan in place, follow-up session blocks are scheduled. Sit back with confidence as you realize that you've taken a major step to move forward from your trauma, better.

This structured approach ensures transparency in costs and provides a clear path for your treatment journey.

Intensive Trauma Therapy with Dr. Rosen is considered a specialized service and is typically an out-of-pocket expense. Most insurance plans only recognize standard single-session hours as reimbursable and do not cover extended time blocks used in intensive formats.

However, if you have out-of-network benefits, it’s possible that your insurance will reimburse you for the first “therapy hour” of each treatment block (billed under CPT code 90837). To avoid surprises, it's a good idea to contact your insurance provider in advance.