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Extended EMDR Sessions for Kids and Teens with Anxiety in Essex County, NJ
Accelerate your child’s progress with uninterrupted, in-depth EMDR therapy, helping them overcome anxiety and build lasting confidence.
90-minute EMDR sessions that give your child or teen time to work through fear, not just talk about it.
DOES IT FEEL LIKE AN HOUR OF THERAPY JUST ISN’T ENOUGH?
Your child is facing a singular challenge that feels overwhelming:
❖ Performance anxiety before a recital, big game, test, or audition
❖ Nerves about sleep-away camp, a new school, or starting college
❖ Fears that keep them from trips, activities, or places they used to enjoy
❖ A worry that keeps coming back, no matter how many coping skills they practice
… Just to name a few.
They need something targeted and effective to help them push past the fear and show up with confidence. A focused 90-minute EMDR session can give them the breakthrough they need to feel prepared, capable, and in control.
No more stopping therapy right when your child is on the verge of a breakthrough!
Even with strategies and coping skills in place,
your teen’s anxiety continues to make daily life
more challenging than it should be.
With the right support, real progress is within reach.
Therapy Intensive Reset offers extended 90-minute EMDR sessions for kids and teens ages 8–18 who are struggling with anxiety. Sessions are led by Kristen Hanisch, LCSW, an EMDR-trained child and teen therapist, in person at our Fairfield, NJ office and virtually for families anywhere in New Jersey. Extended sessions can be used on their own or alongside your child's current therapy.
Many anxious kids and teens are just starting to open up when a standard session ends. Then a week goes by, the worry comes back, and the next session starts from scratch. An extended EMDR session gives them time to settle in, do the deeper work, and leave feeling calm.
Think of it as the Disney Fast-Pass to therapy.
⟶ More time in each session means fewer sessions overall, leading to faster results.
⟶ More progress in a single session minimizes lingering worries and uncertainty between appointments.
⟶ Fewer sessions overall means less disruption to your child’s school and extracurricular activities.
⟶ One extended session allows for the same depth of progress as 3 or 4 standard therapy sessions, reducing overall time in therapy.
What Happens in a 90-Minute EMDR Session
Getting ready. Before the scheduled appointment, we will have an intake appointment where you'll share background on what's driving the anxiety so the time is focused on one clear target. Your child will learn calming and grounding skills and we set the foundation for EMDR.
The Reprocessing. Using EMDR, they work through the memory or fear behind the anxiety. The longer session means this work can be finished rather than paused halfway.
Closing and parent check-in. Sessions end with your child or teen feeling calm, and you'll get guidance on how to support them in the days that follow.
Why Families Choose Extended Sessions
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Ninety minutes allows time to reprocess a target, and close in one visit. Because the intake information has been obtained prior, I am prepped and ready to go.
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Doing more in one sitting can mean fewer lingering worries in the days after a session.
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Longer sessions can mean fewer total appointments for busy families juggling homework, practices, and after-school schedules.
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You can reach us anytime via our contact page or email. We aim to respond quickly—usually within one business day.
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Already have a weekly therapist? No problem!
Extended EMDR can be added as focused, short-term support.
What Is EMDR?
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is an evidence-based therapy designed to help individuals process and heal from distressing memories, anxiety, and trauma. Unlike traditional talk therapy, EMDR uses guided eye movements to help rewire the brain’s response to stressful or traumatic experiences, allowing your teen to develop healthier coping mechanisms and reduce emotional distress.
EMDR can help anxious teens reprocess distressing experiences by:
❖ Rewires Negative Thought Patterns – EMDR helps teens process and reframe anxious thoughts, reducing overwhelming fears and self-doubt.
❖ Reduces Emotional Reactivity – By desensitizing distressing memories and triggers, EMDR decreases emotional intensity, making it easier for teens to manage
anxiety in daily life.
❖ Strengthens Coping Skills – EMDR integrates positive beliefs and self-soothing techniques, empowering teens to handle stress more effectively.
Unlike traditional talk therapy, EMDR often leads to quicker breakthroughs, helping teens feel relief and regain confidence sooner.
Frequently Asked Questions About Extended EMDR Sessions
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Extended sessions are 90 minutes, compared with a standard 50 to 55 minute therapy session.
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Extended EMDR sessions are available for kids and teens ages 8 tp 18.
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Yes. Sessions are available in person in Fairfield, NJ, and virtually for families living in NJ CT, FL, VT, & SC.
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Unfortunately, insurance does not cover anything over 53+ minutes, and extended EMDR sessions are considered a premium service.
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It depends on your child and what they're working through. Many families start with one extended session and a follow-up, then decide on next steps together.
We do offer bundle packaged deals!
Contact Us
If anxiety is getting in the way of school, activities, or family life, a short call is the easiest place to start. We'll talk through what's going on and whether an extended EMDR session is a good fit.
Hours
Monday–Friday
9am–9pm
Saturday-Sunday
9am-4pm
Phone
(973) 520-7829
Locations
277 Fairfield Rd. rm 103A
Fairfield, NJ 07004