Longer EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) sessions are often more time-efficient because they allow for deeper processing in a single session, reducing the overall number of sessions needed. Here’s why:

1. More Processing Time Per Session – Standard EMDR sessions (50-60 minutes) often require time to review past sessions, set up the target memory, and process it. In a 75 minute session more time can be dedicated to the actual desensitization and reprocessing phases, making it more productive.

2. Reduced Start-Stop Friction – Each session requires time to establish safety, review previous progress, and ground the client at the end. Shorter sessions mean more frequent stopping and restarting, which can slow progress. Longer sessions reduce this inefficiency.

3. Less Risk of Incomplete Processing – Some traumatic memories take longer to process. If a session is too short, the client may be left in an activated state without full resolution, requiring extra time in the next session to get back to the same depth.

4. Fewer Overall Sessions Needed – Since longer sessions allow for more complete processing of traumatic material, clients may reach their goals faster, reducing the total number of therapy hours required.

5. Deeper Engagement in Memory Networks – EMDR relies on accessing and modifying memory networks. A longer session allows for the natural flow of memories, associations, and insights without abrupt stopping, leading to more efficient healing.

6. Cost-Effective in the Long Run – While longer sessions may seem more expensive upfront, they often lead to faster results, meaning fewer sessions are needed overall, making therapy more cost-effective.

Because of these factors I find that extended EMDR sessions lead to faster and more thorough results compared to shorter, more frequent sessions.

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