IFS Intensives:
Heal Faster, Go Deeper:
This accelerated format can help you feel better, faster, and embark on a deeper journey of self-discovery.
How Can an IFS Intensive Help?
Accelerated Healing
Achieve significant progress in a shorter timeframe compared to traditional therapy sessions.
Deeper Exploration
Dive deep into your inner world to address specific challenges and unlock lasting change.
Personalized Approach
Each intensive is customized based on your needs and goals.
Expert Guidance
Benefit from Heidi’s expertise in IFS and attachment trauma.
This is a good fit for you if ...
You’re Busy
Weekly sessions aren’t always feasible. Intensives offer a concentrated, immersive approach for those who want deep healing without the long-term commitment of weekly therapy.
You’re Ready for Depth
You have insight into your struggles—you know the “why”—but you want to go deeper. This work helps you address root causes, shift patterns at their core, and truly integrate change.
You Feel Disconnected
You’ve done personal growth work, but something still feels out of reach. You want to move from knowing to feeling—from intellectual understanding to embodied healing.
You’ve Spent a Lifetime Adapting—Now You Want to Feel Belonging as Your True Self
You’re ready to move beyond old survival strategies and create real, secure connection—within yourself and with others.
You’re Facing a Life Transition
A shift in identity, career, or relationships has brought old wounds to the surface. You want to navigate change with clarity, confidence, and inner trust.
IFS Intensives help you stop identifying with your wounds and start leading with Self—so you can feel whole, connected, and more fully you.
Three Session Format
1) Pre-Intensive Prep Session
1 hour prep session. Gain clarity on your intentions and prepare for your intensive session. Discuss your concerns, set goals, and tailor the intensive to your needs.
2) Intensive Session
3 hours. Deep-dive exploration and transformation tailored to your specific challenges.
3) Post-Intensive Integration Session
60-Minutes. Integrate your insights and set intentions for the future.
FAQ
What is an IFS Intensive??
An IFS Intensive is a deep, focused therapeutic experience designed to help you access and heal the root causes of emotional distress. Using Internal Family Systems (IFS), we’ll explore the protective patterns and wounded parts of you with curiosity and compassion, allowing for transformation at a deep level.
In some cases, I may integrate EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) techniques to help process traumatic memories, especially when they are highly charged or feel stuck. This combination allows for a gentle yet powerful approach to healing.
Each intensive is tailored to your unique needs, ensuring a safe and supportive experience that fosters real change.
How much does an IFS & EMDR Intensive cost?
The cost of an IFS & EMDR Intensive is $700 (or $650 when paid in full up front). This includes a 60-minute prep session, the intensive 3-hour healing session, and a 1-hour integration session to support the healing and help you apply what you’ve learned. Payment plans are available upon request.
What will we do during the Intensive?
During the Intensive, we will combine IFS techniques to identify and work with the parts of you that hold emotional pain or limiting beliefs, with EMDR to process past trauma or emotional memories. This dual approach allows for a deeper healing experience, releasing old wounds while also integrating new, healthier emotional patterns. My hope is that you will leave the session with greater clarity, emotional resilience, and a sense of healing that goes beyond simply understanding your issues.
Where will the Intensive take place?
All intensives are conducted online via a secure Zoom link. You can join the session from wherever you feel comfortable and safe. I will guide you through the process as we work together to access and heal your emotional landscape.
Who are Intensives ideal for?
IFS & EMDR Intensives are ideal for individuals dealing with long-term emotional pain, trauma, or unresolved issues that may not have fully responded to talk therapy alone. If you’re looking for deep, lasting change in a short period of time, this combined approach is perfect for you. It’s especially effective for those who have experienced attachment wounds, childhood trauma, or major life challenges and want to process these experiences more fully.
How long does an IFS & EMDR Intensive last?
Each intensive is 5.5 hours in total, divided into three sessions:
- Prep Session: 1.5 hours to explore your goals, review your history, and set the foundation for the work ahead.
- Intensive Session: up to 3 hours. We’ll work deeply with IFS and EMDR for up to 3 hours.
- Integration Session: 1 hour, where we reflect on the experience, solidify the insights, and create a plan for how to integrate the healing into your life moving forward.
Can I book multiple Intensives?
Yes!
If you’re interested in continuing the work after your first intensive, you can book additional individual intensive sessions. These sessions range from 1.5 hours ($195) to 3 hours ($390), allowing you to dive deeper into specific areas of your healing.
Alternatively, you may find greater benefit from a Coaching Package, where we structure multiple sessions over a set period to support ongoing growth, integration, and deeper transformation. With the package, you’ll receive more comprehensive support and guidance in between sessions, fostering long-term progress.
Do I Need to Prepare?
Yes, some preparation will help you get the most out of your intensive. Before our session, I’ll provide you with a reflection workbook to guide you through some personal exploration. This will help you clarify your intentions, connect with your inner experience, and identify key areas you’d like to focus on during our time together. While not mandatory, this reflection process will support a deeper and more meaningful experience.
Can I Reschedule or Cancel?
Yes! You can reschedule or cancel at no cost with at least 72 hours’ notice. If you need to reschedule or cancel within 72 hours of your session, there will be a $35 rescheduling fee. This policy applies to both the prep, intensive, and integration sessions.
How can I get started with an IFS & EMDR Intensive?
To begin, you can book a free 20-minute consultation with me to discuss your goals, determine if this approach is right for you, and get more information about how we’ll work together. You can also directly book your prep session if you’re ready to dive in.
Book your Intensive Today!
Book your pre-intensive prep session today. Once you book, you’ll receive a prep workbook for self-reflection before our session, and instructions for nexts steps.
Heidi McKinley, M.S., P-LPC, NCC
An IFS-informed therapist, writer, and mental health educator, Heidi offers compassionate guidance and practical tools to help you cultivate a loving relationship with all the parts of your inner world that long to be seen, heard, and healed.