Healing-centered therapy for the whole body
Reclaiming Authenticity in A World that Asks Us to Shrink
EMDR Intensives for High Achievers centers holistic mental healthcare for BIPOC professionals and leaders who feel overworked, overwhelmed, and overlooked.
Let's make room for you.
There's an invisible cloak that you carry of strength, invincibility and service — heavier than most might imagine. There are "side effects" to pushing through for everyone all the time: burnout, losing yourself, exhaustion. It might mean minimizing the things that weather you as you make space for others. As a BIPOC professional it might mean regular attempts to avoid the sting of microaggressions and questionable behavior.
You're here because you are truly considering solutions to make space for your own care and wellness. EMDR Intensives is one transformative option that might help you remember how significant your mental health is — and how worthy and deserving you are of being prioritized too.
Let's tend to you for a change — in days, not years.
THE HIDDEN COSTS OF 'GRIND CULTURE' & NEEDING TO BE 'TWICE AS GOOD FOR HALF AS MUCH'
High-Functioning Doesn't Mean You're Fine.
You've built an impressive career, a respected reputation, and a life that looks enviable from the outside.
But underneath, there are burdens others don't realize you carry:
- The pressure to be there for everyone
- The guilt of not being able to do it all
- The confidence that erodes when someone asks you to be agreeable in ways that dishonor your dignity, sacrifices and talents
- Weekly therapy that doesn't fit your schedule — and little patience for years of incremental progress, even though you truly want the change
- The desire for a welcoming and relatable culture-oriented therapy space that makes it easy to be yourself as you work toward your personalized therapeutic goals
At Notice That! Therapy we value our clients heart, culture, humanity, and dignity while remaining highly skilled in the care offered.
If you're still here, keep reading below to learn how EMDR Intensives can support you.
What Are EMDR Intensives?
Healing & Transformation Rooted in Science & Heart
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is one of the most researched and effective trauma therapies available. Intensives take this powerful modality and deliver it in concentrated sessions — typically 3 to 6 hours over one to three days. And at the same time, with the right EMDR clinician, it is warm, welcoming, and personal.
Whether you're grappling with burnout, guilt, overwhelm and perfectionism, or racialized stress in higher education, your vocation, or in the field of an elite profession - that standard approaches to therapy don't always work. Intensives create the conditions for deep, sustained processing and equips you with tools to continue your healing journey far beyond our session. You get in, do the work, and integrate the results — with follow-up support as needed.
Neuroscience-Backed
EMDR is endorsed by the United Nations World Health Organization (WHO), American Psychological Association (APA), and U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) for trauma treatment.
Time-Efficient
Achieve in days what might take years in traditional weekly therapy.
Targeted Focus
We identify your core targets and work through them systematically.
Private & Discreet
Intensives minimize scheduling footprints. Your work stays yours.
Who This Is For
You Move Fast for Others — Now It's Time to Slow Down for Yourself
Intensives are designed for individuals who want to invest more time and energy into their healing. This person is curious about what kind of mental health care is available and effective outside of talk therapy. EMDR has a somatic component to its approach, which is a great option for high achievers' whose skillset/trauma response sometimes means being rationale and non-emotional.
Intensives are designed for individuals who are curious about mental health solutions outside of traditional talk therapy, for those who want to go deeper into the work, and can feel a growing edge of more courage wanting to be supported.
Executives, Leaders, & Academics
You're responsible for teams, decisions, committees and outcomes. You need to show up fully. You want to be a heart-centered leader — but overwhelm, burnout, and perfectionism are draining your capacity.
Entrepreneurs, Founders, & High Profile Persons
You built something from nothing. You see your success as the answer to taking everybody with you. People don't see the heaviness. The drive that got you here may also be fueled by patterns that it's time to examine and resolve.
Medical & Legal Professionals
High-stakes work leaves marks. Vicarious trauma, moral injury, and cumulative stress deserve focused, efficient attention.
BIPOC Professionals
Navigating excellence while managing racialized stress, code-switching fatigue, and systemic pressures that compound over time. This work makes space for all of it.
The Process
How It Works
A structured, transparent process designed to get you results efficiently and safely.
Let's Talk - A No-Strings Attached Consult
A 20-minute consultation to answer your questions, discuss fit, and determine whether the intensive route is best for you. This is a no-strings attached phone call for you to feel out this option.
Pre-Intensive Assessment
If we move mutually agree to move forward, we schedule your pre-intensive assessment. This is where we map your history, identify core targets related to specific issue, and prepare a customized treatment plan tailored to your specific needs.
The Intensive
Concentrated EMDR sessions over one to three days. Deep, uninterrupted processing with breaks for integration and rest.
Integration & Follow-Up
Post-intensive support to consolidate gains, address emerging material, and ensure lasting change.
Services
Intensive Formats
Choose the format that fits your schedule, goals, and the depth of work you're ready to do.
Half-Day Intensive (Virtual or In-Person)
3 hours
Ideal for focused work on a single target or recent event. A powerful reset when you don't have multiple days available.
- 3-hour concentrated session
- Pre-intensive target mapping
- Integration guidance
- One follow-up session
Full-Day Intensive (Virtual or In-Person)
6 hours
Our most popular option. A full day of deep processing with structured breaks for rest, integration, and self-care.
- 6-hour session with breaks
- Comprehensive pre-assessment
- Personalized treatment plan
- Two follow-up sessions
- Priority scheduling
Multi-Day Retreat (In-Person)
2–3 days
Ideal for leadership retreats, offering group and individual EMDR support.
- 8–12 hours over 2–3 days
- Extensive pre-intensive workup with pre-assessment
- Lodging provided by organization for EMDR facilitator (and assistant, if needed)
- Follow-up plan and post-assessment
- Negotiated integration support
ABOUT ME
Why People Call Me Trustworthy
I'm known for meeting complex stories with compassion, clarity, and a steady presence that makes deep work feel possible. I can't wait for you to reach out.
For almost twenty years I've studied human behavior and relationships across Diasporic communities — including advocating for diasporic Black health and wellness at the United Nations in Geneva. I've built a career grounded in discernment, deep care, and expert knowledge of the bio-psycho-social-spiritual needs of what makes us human.
Certified EMDR Therapist
EMDRIA-certified, helping clients recover from racial trauma, attain post-traumatic growth, and re-establish an embodied sense of safety and self-worth.
Holistic Training
Reiki Level 3 practitioner and NADA-trained Ear Acudetox specialist supporting overall wellness.
A Decade with Leaders
Nearly ten years alongside BIPOC and LGBTQ+ social impact leaders on intergenerational trauma and healing initiatives.
Published Writer
Featured in the BlackLandia Anthology (2026) and the zine Therapeutic Edgelands.
Violeta Donawa LMSW, MA
www.violeta-emdr.com
Frequently Asked Questions
What People Want to Know Before They Reach Out
Honest answers about EMDR, intensives, and what to expect.
Get In Touch
Interest Questionnaire
EMDR intensives are currently offered to Michigan residents. Share a bit about what you're looking for and we'll be in touch within 24 hours to schedule your complimentary 20-minute consultation.