⏰ Limited: Only 2-3 intensives/month

⏰ Limited: Only 2-3 intensives/month

Stuck in Painful Memories? EMDR Therapy Can Help You Heal Without Reliving the Trauma

Exhausted from anxiety, flashbacks, and emotional triggers that won't let you move forward?

Houston EMDR Therapy for Trauma, PTSD, Anxiety & Intergenerational Trauma | Virtual Across Texas

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a proven therapy that helps your brain reprocess traumatic memories—so they no longer control your life. Unlike traditional talk therapy, EMDR works directly with how your brain stores trauma, helping you heal faster without having to relive every painful detail.

Samantha Wong specializes in culturally-informed EMDR for Asian Americans, BIPOC young adults, and high achievers carrying the weight of intergenerational trauma, cultural expectations, and identity struggles.

Process trauma without retelling every detail
Often faster than traditional talk therapy
Reduce anxiety, flashbacks & triggers
Culturally-aware, judgment-free space
Conversational Cantonese available
EMDR Intensives: Heal in 1-3 days
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Investment: $130/session | EMDR Intensives from $600 | Superbills provided for potential insurance reimbursement

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Does This Sound Like You?

EMDR therapy can help if you're struggling with any of these:

💭 Flashbacks, nightmares, or intrusive thoughts that hijack your day
😰 Chronic anxiety or fear that feels impossible to shake
⚡ Overreacting to small triggers or feeling constantly on edge
💔 Shame, guilt, or self-blame that keeps you stuck
🚧 Difficulty trusting others or feeling safe in relationships
😶 Emotional numbness—feeling disconnected from yourself or others
🔄 Patterns you can't break despite trying everything
😔 Unexplained physical symptoms: tension, fatigue, headaches, stomach issues
👨‍👩‍👧 Carrying your family's trauma—feeling the weight of generational pain
🎭 Struggling with cultural identity or feeling torn between two worlds
🎯 High-achieving on the outside, falling apart on the inside
🗣️ Tired of talking about your trauma—you want to actually heal from it

You don't have to keep living like this. EMDR therapy helps your brain process what happened so you can finally move forward—without having to relive every painful detail in traditional talk therapy.

Smiling East Asian EMDR therapist for high achievers in Plano Frisco The Woodlands San Antonio Texas

Your EMDR Therapist: Samantha Wong, LPC Associate

Culturally-Informed Trauma Therapy for Asian Americans & BIPOC Young Adults in Houston

Samantha understands what it's like to navigate two worlds. As a bilingual therapist fluent in conversational Cantonese, she creates a space where you don't have to explain your culture, family dynamics, or the weight of expectations you carry.

She specializes in helping high-achieving young adults who look "successful" on the outside but are struggling with anxiety, intergenerational trauma, and identity conflicts on the inside.

With advanced training in EMDR, CBT, DBT, and Gottman Method, Samantha combines evidence-based techniques with deep cultural awareness to help you heal from trauma without having to relive it.

Why Clients Choose Samantha:

EMDR-trained for trauma & PTSD treatment
Specializes in Asian American & BIPOC mental health
Conversational Cantonese speaker
Understands high-achieving anxiety & eldest daughter syndrome
Offers EMDR Intensives (accelerated healing)
Virtual therapy across Texas + Houston in-person (2026)
Judgment-free, culturally-attuned approach
"You don't need to change who you are. You need a space where you can finally be yourself—and heal at your own pace."
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Need Faster Results? Try an EMDR Intensive

Heal in 1-3 days what takes months in weekly therapy

Perfect for busy professionals, specific traumas, or anyone seeking rapid breakthrough

Weekly EMDR Therapy
50 minutes once a week
12-20 sessions over 3-5 months
Progress interrupted between sessions
$130 per session
EMDR Intensive ⭐
3-9 hours over 1-3 days
Equivalent to 12-16 sessions
Deep, uninterrupted healing
$600 - $1,800
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Faster Results
Weeks of progress in days
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Busy-Schedule Friendly
Take 1-3 days off vs. months of appointments
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Focused Healing
No weekly "catch-up"—sustained momentum
"I did a 2-day EMDR intensive after years of weekly therapy. I processed more in those two days than I had in years. Life-changing."
— Client, 31
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Samantha offers 1, 2, or 3-day EMDR Intensives | Virtual across Texas | $600-$1,800 investment

Common Questions About EMDR Therapy

Everything you need to know before your first session with Samantha

What exactly is EMDR therapy? ▼
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is an evidence-based therapy that helps your brain reprocess traumatic memories so they no longer trigger intense emotional or physical reactions.

Using bilateral stimulation (eye movements, tapping, or sounds), EMDR activates both sides of your brain while you briefly recall distressing memories. This helps your brain "digest" the memory properly—like processing information during REM sleep. The memory becomes less emotionally charged, and you can finally move forward.
Do I have to talk about every painful detail? ▼
No. This is a major advantage of EMDR. You don't have to narrate or relive every traumatic detail. Many clients find EMDR less retraumatizing because you process the memory without verbally describing everything. Samantha guides you gently, and you control what you share.
How is EMDR different from regular talk therapy? ▼
Talk Therapy: Discusses feelings, gains insights, develops coping strategies. Progress can be slow for trauma.

EMDR: Works directly with how your brain stores trauma. Often faster because it targets the root memory, not just symptoms.
Think of it this way: Talk therapy helps you understand and manage trauma. EMDR helps you resolve it.
Is EMDR effective for Asian Americans and BIPOC clients? ▼
Absolutely. EMDR is highly effective for intergenerational trauma, cultural identity struggles, and pressures unique to Asian American and BIPOC communities.

Samantha specializes in culturally-informed EMDR. You won't need to explain family expectations, bicultural identity struggles, or generational trauma. She gets it—because she's lived it. Sessions are available in conversational Cantonese.
How many sessions will I need? ▼
It varies, but many clients notice relief within 3-6 sessions for a single traumatic event. Complex trauma may take 8-12+ sessions.

Want faster results? EMDR Intensives can condense months of weekly therapy into 1-3 days.
Why private pay instead of using my insurance? ▼
Here's the honest breakdown:

Insurance Therapy:
  • $50 copay + $3,000 deductible = $3,500+ first year
  • Requires diagnosis on permanent record
  • 3-6 week pre-authorization wait
  • Insurance can deny sessions
Private Pay with Samantha:
  • $90-130/session, transparent pricing
  • 20 sessions = $1,800-$2,600 total
  • Save $900-$1,900 vs. insurance
  • Start THIS WEEK
  • No diagnosis required
  • Flexible session length (50-90 min)
Bonus: Samantha provides superbills for out-of-network reimbursement. Many clients get 50-80% back.
Can I use my HSA/FSA? ▼
Yes! Therapy is HSA/FSA eligible. This gives you a 20-30% discount (depending on your tax bracket) when paying with pre-tax dollars.
How quickly can I start? ▼
Usually within 3-5 business days. No insurance authorization means you can book your free consultation immediately and start therapy the following week.
Do you offer virtual EMDR sessions? ▼
Yes! Samantha provides secure, HIPAA-compliant virtual therapy across Texas. Research shows virtual EMDR is just as effective as in-person.

In-person option: Houston/Katy location opening in 2026.
What if EMDR doesn't work for me? ▼
EMDR has strong evidence—studies show 84-90% of single-trauma survivors no longer meet PTSD criteria after just 3 sessions.

If EMDR isn't the right fit, Samantha is trained in multiple modalities (CBT, DBT, Gottman Method) and will adjust your treatment plan. Your free consultation helps assess if EMDR is appropriate.
I'm not in Houston—can I still work with Samantha? ▼
Yes! As long as you're physically in Texas during sessions, you can work with Samantha virtually from anywhere in the state. Many clients also travel to Houston for EMDR Intensives.
What happens in the first session? ▼
Your first session builds trust and creates your treatment plan. Samantha will:
  • Learn about your background, concerns, and goals
  • Discuss trauma history (without needing every detail)
  • Explain how EMDR works for your situation
  • Teach grounding techniques
  • Determine if EMDR is right for you
Most clients leave feeling hopeful and validated—often for the first time.

Ready to Start Healing?

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Our Team
At Intentional Therapy PLLC, we specialize in providing culturally-attuned, non-traditional therapy for BIPOC individuals, particularly those from South and East Asian backgrounds. Founded in March 2021 by Parthi B. Patel, a first-generation South Asian American, our practice understands the unique challenges faced by first- and second-generation individuals, such as bi-cultural identity struggles and intergenerational trauma.

"We’ve created a space where you don’t have to explain your culture—our therapists ‘just get it,’ because we’ve lived it."

We have since expanded our practice to include other mental health professionals. Each of our therapists has unique areas of specialization and expertise, allowing us to collaborate and provide a range of care to individuals, couples, families, and organizations.
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