​Intensive therapy is a relatively new approach to therapy, yet the research is mounting that proves it as a viable option for treatment. Following is a collection of links for articles and studies supporting the effectiveness of Intensive Therapy. Click on 'Read More' to be directed to the article.

​"In terms of our objectives, we see it as promising that nine out of 12 patients reported improvement corresponding with reliable changes concerning PTSD and that none of the patients dropped out due to intolerability. The intensive treatment program appeared to be effective for patients who were previously unable to benefit from evidence-based treatment. Some participants had previously undergone unsuccessful trauma treatment or experienced severe worsening of symptoms in outpatient treatment but responded well to the intensive treatment program."  READ MORE...

"The results of this first, small cases series suggest that intensive EMDR therapy is feasible to implement within a treatment program for severe PTSD and that it has the potential to significantly decrease PTSD symptoms among patients with multiple or severe comorbidities without significant symptom exacerbation."  READ MORE...

​"The point here is to highlight some life situations for which the intensive therapy format is uniquely beneficial. In each of these situations, a slower treatment approach, even if effective, would have incurred a high cost meanwhile. Sometimes, quick therapy completion can make a big difference in someone’s life."  READ MORE...

"The results are promising and suggest that intensive treatment for CT-PTSD is a viable and acceptable treatment that warrants further evaluations in randomized controlled trials"  READ MORE...

​"The bottom line: trauma costs; healing saves; quick, efficient, effective healing saves the most. Intensive trauma therapy can be a high-quality treatment and a wise investment that more than pays for itself."  READ MORE...

​'It may take some time for the insurance companies to catch up. But psychotherapy practice should reflect what is best for the client. And admit it: doesn’t this make sense? Why not get better faster and more efficiently?"  READ MORE...

​"As intensive therapy gains popularity and research support, we hope more insurance companies will be willing to cover this treatment format and invest in quicker results, lower dropout rates, and long-term savings."  READ MORE...

"Adult patients who completed an intensive outpatient program (IOP) for post-traumatic stress disorder were significantly less likely over the following year to require inpatient or emergency psychiatric treatment."  READ MORE...

​"The results from the present pilot study indicated that all six patients with severe PTSD showed a clinically meaningful response both at post-treatment and follow-up."  READ MORE...

​"Cognitive therapy for PTSD delivered intensively over little more than a week was as effective as cognitive therapy delivered over three months."  READ MORE...

​"The intensive treatment allows any surface reactivity to be immediately addressed. Additionally, the intensive program provides momentum in the treatment. Little time is needed for getting caught up with events between sessions since only a few hours elapse between sessions."  READ MORE...

​"Relative to baseline, PTSD symptom severity and rates of PTSD diagnosis were significantly reduced at posttreatment and 6-month follow-up. Depression symptom severity did not significantly improve, but suicide ideation significantly decreased at 6-month follow-up."  READ MORE...

"EMDR appears to be effective when applied concentrated, with three sessions per week."  READ MORE...

"Studies indicate that the intensive outpatient format substantially increases retention rates and demonstrates treatment outcomes at least equivalent to those demonstrated in traditional outpatient settings."  READ MORE... 

​"The main conclusions were that all patients evaluated the treatment as demanding, but the reward of reduced symptoms made it worthwhile. The high frequency of therapy sessions and the therapist rotation were reported to counteract avoidance and increase the patients' commitment to therapy."  READ MORE...

​"Intensive delivery of PTSD treatments can be an effective alternative to standard delivery.  The clinician​ might ask themselves why they would not offer a therapy intensively that has good outcomes, especially when those outcomes seem to stick."  READ MORE...

​"Psychotherapy can help people with PTSD, but studies have found that many veterans discontinue treatment before their symptoms improve. Residential treatment programs can improve retention, but these typically last 6 to 12 weeks, which can be disruptive to work and family life. Recently, studies have found that intensive, 3-week treatment programs can also be effective for relieving PTSD in military veterans."  READ MORE...

​"Zalta noted that by concentrating therapy over consecutive days in three weeks, we see that over 90 percent of veterans stick with the program. By comparison, an estimated 40 percent of veterans drop out of traditional programs before they receive an adequate treatment dose."  READ MORE...

​"There are several advantages to an intensive outpatient PE protocol for military personnel with PTSD. First, this intense outpatient format allows for quicker recovery. Additionally, some treatment studies (e.g., Tarrier, Sommerfield, Pilgrim, & Faragher, 2000) have found that shorter treatment duration significantly predicted better treatment outcomes for PTSD."  READ MORE...