Therapy Intensives, Trauma Healing Sarah Benitez-Zandi Therapy Intensives, Trauma Healing Sarah Benitez-Zandi

Part 2 | Inside the Intensive: Modalities That Make Healing Stick

Not all therapy intensives are created equal—and that’s a good thing.
Each person’s nervous system, history, and healing goals are unique, which is why I tailor every intensive to the individual.

At Trauma Wise Healing, intensives weave together bottom-up approaches (that calm the body and regulate the nervous system) and top-down approaches (that bring clarity, understanding, and integration). Before beginning, I use a blend of conversation and clinical screeners—like the PHQ-15, PCL-5, GAD-7, DES-II, ACE, MID v6, and SDQ-20—to get a clear picture of what your brain and body need.

From there, we create a plan that combines evidence-based modalities like EMDR, ART, Somatic Therapy, Parts Work, and CBT/DBT skills—so your brain and body can finally work with each other, not against each other.

When the nervous system feels safe, healing can finally stick.

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EMDR Therapy: The Science-Backed Tool for Healing Trauma & Rewiring the Brain

EMDR is a powerful, evidence-based therapy that helps reprocess unresolved trauma and emotional distress—without needing to relive it. Learn how it works, the science behind it, and why it can be used alongside your current therapist to target specific issues and accelerate healing.

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