Referral
Information For Clinicians
Not every patient fits neatly into IOP or outpatient therapy.
Some need more than once-weekly sessions, but aren’t appropriate for intensive daily programming.
The EMbody Recovery Program offers a structured, three-month step-down alternative that integrates EMDR and yoga therapy in a private, individualized format.
Program Structure
EMDR + Yoga Therapy
Three-month program
The program is flexible, with online, hybrid, and in-person options.
Once admitted, clients have up to 14 weeks to finish the program.
Step-down alternative
The program is more structured than weekly outpatient, but less intensive than IOP.
Clients can attend school and go to work while in the program.
One-on-one
The entire program is individualized and private, integrating of yoga therapy and EMDR.
Perfect for those uncomfortable in group settings.
Skills-based
EMDR and yoga therapy offers practical tools for nervous system regulation and ongoing recovery.
Clients learn skills they use on their own to support trauma recovery.
Why Refer to EMbody:
- Ideal referral option for IOP patients: Designed for individuals who require structured trauma care but no longer need IOP.
- IOP alternative for reluctant patients: Ideal for individuals who have already been to IOP and are looking for another option.
- Individualized structure: One-on-one format avoids group triggers while maintaining consistency and accountability.
- Evidence-based integration: Combines EMDR and yoga therapy for root-cause trauma work and nervous system regulation.
Referral Criteria
Ideal referrals include individuals who:
Have completed one or more IOPs and are stepping down but still require consistent structure and support.
Are motivated to engage in trauma-focused healing but not ready or qualified for group or IOP.
Are seeking trauma-focused work but are unable to tolerate group treatment environments.
Are in early recovery (eating disorders, trauma, substance use, addictions) with at least 6 months since first recovery attempt.
Are unable to fully function at work, school, or in relationships.
Are on PTSD disability or “stuck” without being in acute crisis.
Are residents of Connecticut.
The EMbody Trauma Recovery Program is not clinically appropriate for individuals with:
- Diagnosis of Schizophrenia, unmanaged Dissociative Identity Disorder, or unmanaged Bipolar Disorder
- Suicide attempt within the last 12 months
- Medically critical advanced stages of eating disorders
- Less than 6 months since beginning addiction recovery for the first time
By referring to EMbody, you offer your clients a safe, structured step-down option. EMbody offers an effective bridge when IOP isn’t acceptable but weekly therapy is insufficient. This supports long-term recovery outcomes and ensures your patients receive care that matches their clinical needs.
About the EMbody Trauma Recovery Program
The EMbody Trauma Recovery Program is a three-month, trauma-focused outpatient program designed for individuals who do not currently meet IOP criteria, but continue to need structured, individualized care.
It is also appropriate for patients preparing to discharge from IOP or for those whose symptom severity exceeds what can be managed in weekly outpatient therapy.
The program serves individuals avoiding group work and unwilling to revisit trauma in a group-focused IOP.
The program integrates EMDR therapy and yoga therapy to address both the psychological and somatic components of trauma.
It provides a consistent therapeutic structure while maintaining flexibility for individual pacing.
Structure and Time Commitment
Duration
- 3 months active program + 1 month for make-ups or follow-ups
Frequency
- 2 sessions per week on average (1 EMDR, 1 yoga therapy); optional adjunctive sessions as indicated
Total Commitment
- approximately 3–4 hours per week
Setting
- Flexible telehealth, hybrid, and in-person options located in Watertown, CT or Madison, CT. EMDR available in-person in Farmington, CT or virtual.
Program Phases
Weeks 1–3: Stabilization and Preparation
- Yoga therapy sessions only, focused on interoception, grounding, and nervous system regulation
Weeks 4–9: EMDR Processing (Phases 1–8)
- EMDR and yoga therapy sessions addressing 3–4 identified target memories, with integrated somatic support
Weeks 10–12: Integration and Future Template Work
- EMDR future templates, yoga therapy for re-regulation and functional reintegration, and discharge planning
Supports and Coordination
We offer:
- Weekly communication between EMDR clinician and yoga therapist to coordinate treatment goals and client progress
- Clinical assessment prior to entry including biopsychosocial evaluation, readiness for trauma work, and baseline measurement tools
- Optional collaboration with medical providers, court settings, school meetings, and community partners
- Structured policies ensuring attendance, adherence, and clinical fit
Pricing and What’s Included
Onboarding is $450.
This includes a full screening, health history review, a 90 minute yoga therapy consultation, the client’s first home practice plan with audio or visual resources, and a 90 minute EMDR onboarding session to design the client’s goals.
The client will also meet their providers, get comfortable with their team, and make sure it feels like the right fit.
After that, we build a schedule around the client’s availability, create a written plan for the client to review, and finish with a phone call from our care coordinator to go over every detail.
After onboarding, the full three month program is $6,500.
Payment is due within 48 hours of accepting the plan.
What the fee includes:
- All EMDR and yoga therapy sessions for 12 weeks including a minimum of two 60- to 90-minute sessions each week
- A custom treatment plan schedule with a built-in make-up system for excused absences
- Personalized home practice plans with audiovisual aids
- Weekly communication between providers
- Optional, scheduled check-in calls during business hours when extra support is needed
- Progress monitoring and adjustments throughout
- A customized plan for maintaining gains after the program
This program is private pay and we are unable to accept health insurance or provide superbills for out-of-network reimbursement.
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