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★★★★★

My intensive therapy retreat with Bambi was one of the most powerful and transformational therapeutic experiences of my life. We worked through 30 years of trauma using evidence-based modalities that I had previously been skeptical of, but they truly worked. After just five days, I left feeling more confident, self-assured, and whole than I have in years.

★★★★★

I have wanted to write to you for some time now. The work we did has helped me so much. I say a prayer to you daily. I wasn't living before, I was merely reacting. This therapy has launched a whole slew of continued work. It had also made me connect with people and myself in such a real and authentic way. I am so grateful!

★★★★★

I have felt huge shifts since my retreat. First I finally feel in charge of myself and my choices instead of feeling like a small onlooker just responding to things that I encounter. I'm most proud of the quieting of my really harsh internal voice. All the anger I was carrying into my retreat is off my shoulders and I'm so thankful that I found y'all!

★★★★★

My 5 day Intensive EMDR retreat gave me a new and improved sense of self-awareness and self love by allowing me to look deep within myself. Bambi helped me walk through painful memories in order to process my trauma by gently nudging me to step out of my comfort zone. If you are tired of living for others, being in constant survival mode, or are looking for caring and highly intelligent professionals, I 100% recommend this practice.

★★★★★

The best part of my 5-day retreat with Dr. Bambi Rattner is that she was able to reach my trauma in such a gentle way. Bambi is compassionate, healing, gracious, sensitive, honest and funny. I loved how kindly she brings you back into painful memories and allows you to explore that space with such care and consideration.

★★★★★

I went to Bambi to work on my issue with rage. Five days later I had a solid handle on how and why my rage existed and coping methods to use if it pops up again. I feel much lighter having resolved many of these memories. It amazes me that I now have extra time in my day as I'm not protecting myself from those hurtful memories.

★★★★★

When your ego is breaking apart you can feel stuck with trauma and a lot of blocked emotions you collect through your life. Bambi with her kindness, love and knowledge was the person that helped me to become my new version of myself. It could not have been another way. It was total purification. I was reborn.

★★★★★

After struggling with chronic Lyme disease for 13 years I believed that I would never be able to work again. I believe that the therapy removed the trauma-induced blockages in my brain so that its immune system could deal with the Lyme and I now have more energy than I have ever had in my life. Bambi is a highly skilled therapist and a warm, caring, sensitive and empathic person who has brought such incredible joy into my life. I highly recommend this process to anyone who has experienced trauma and especially to people who are struggling with chronic Lyme disease.

★★★★★

Dr Bambi Rattner worked with me doing intensive EMDR after my mother had passed. I was experiencing a reactivation of my PTSD from the sudden death of my father when I was a kid. I will always be grateful for Dr Bambi's kindness, expertise, and support as I was caught in a bad storm of suffering. She is a very bright gifted practitioner and I highly recommend her for EMDR therapy.

★★★★★

It seems impossible to describe the extent of the positive impact that Bambi's intensive therapy brought to me. The first night after about 5-6 hours of her intensive trauma therapy, I experienced a new sense of serenity that I had not felt for close to 15 years. Bambi was highly effective with her time with me, competent in providing the trauma therapy that I needed, and warm. I will forever be grateful that I was able to receive therapy treatment from Bambi.

★★★★★

As someone who has struggled with suicidal depression since childhood, I have done important work with many therapists, counselors, and healers. But Bambi Rattner is the first to help me recognize, name, and face my deepest wounds. If you are looking for a therapist who can guide you on the journey from brokenness to wholeness, I hope you will reach out to Bambi.

★★★★★

I have participated in intensive therapy with Dr. Bambi Rattner on three different occasions. As a trauma survivor, it is hard for me to feel safe with people and yet Bambi created an environment where it felt safe to do this deep work. Bambi is a highly skilled psychologist who very obviously loves her work and cares about her clients. I would not hesitate to work with her again.

★★★★★

Bambi Rattner, Psy. D., engaged me in six solid days of a memory reconsolidation therapy called Progressive Counting and I put a past behind me that I barely knew I had. At 56, I was finally myself. I was free of my intrusive memories from childhood. Bambi knows how to get it done quickly, professionally, and discretely. I'd pick her again in a heartbeat for myself or anyone else I love.

★★★★★

I sought out Bambi's help for my son when he was 5 years old and suffering from behavioral outbursts and PTSD from early childhood trauma. After working with Bambi my son's intense nightmares all but disappeared. After 2 years of not seeing her my son asked if he could work with her again. Bambi is a truly kind hearted person that I could not recommend enough!

★★★★★

Bambi was an integral part to overcoming issues I was still dealing with from my past. She is very kind, open, listens, and provides positive direction to her clients. She really helped improve my depression and anxiety in a short amount of time. I highly recommend using her expertise and help with any issue you are facing.

★★★★★

Bambi demonstrated just the right balance of abiding kindness and exceptional knowledge in her craft as a trauma therapist. She brought me through a week-long intensive EMDR retreat in a way that felt safe and productive. Since my EMDR therapy retreat, I notice feeling better and better. I am aware of having more self-compassion, and lightness of heart as my sense of connection to others deepens.

★★★★★

For 62 years I was the typical 'I don't need therapy' guy. Then I went through the intensive program with Ross and quickly learned how wrong I was. The scientifically based techniques he utilized gave me positive results instantly. Those negative images faded quickly. I would highly recommend this retreat to anyone who wants to relieve some of the excess baggage collected throughout your life.

★★★★★

With other therapists, I've often felt as if I was running in place. Ross gets things moving. He's extremely intuitive and has introduced me to EMDR, which is one of the most successful tools I've ever used in therapy. Ross's work has helped me resolve issues that have been with me for years.

★★★★★

I have worked with Ross for many years. He is a genuine, compassionate therapist, someone who makes you feel valued and heard. He has incredible positive energy which he directs to both the advancement of his own learning and supporting his clients. Down to earth, grounded, warm and intelligent, highly recommended!

★★★★★

I have worked extensively with Ross in both individual and couples therapy. I've never met another therapist with such extensive knowledge of the complex dynamics that exist in a relationship. My level of patience, compassion and connection with my partner is better than it's ever been. The result is that we are both much happier and less stressed. There is more trust and I finally feel like we are on the same team again.

★★★★★

I've definitely noticed a gentler approach towards my anxiety. The imagery I established during the retreat are pillars of support I still lean on today! My perspective on life is more hopeful, open, and positive.

★★★★★

It is hard to describe the long-lasting impact of the ART. I experienced immediate relief after the sessions. It has been more than a year and I am still experiencing the benefits gained in the ART sessions. My life has literally changed for the better. I am grateful for the experience and the long-lasting results.

★★★★★

GAME CHANGER! EMDR/ART therapy is life changing. Amy is phenomenal at her job and helped me more than I could have ever expected! Life since I've done the retreat has been a magical process of getting to know my true self without all the inner chatter, anxiety and bad habits. My best piece of advice to those thinking about it, just do it and be completely open to the process.

★★★★★

When I met Amy we connected right from the start. She introduced me to ART Therapy and my life changed dramatically. I was finally able to control my trauma and not have it control me anymore. Her healing hands are a true gift.

★★★★★

I highly recommend working with Dr. Hamilton. It's hard to put into words his whole method because it is individually catered to each client, but it works. It is hard work and that is how you know growth is happening. Extremely wise doctor that I hope to work with moving forward. Breath of fresh air and hope after going through so many trial and error periods.

★★★★★

Jordan led me through trauma work with my past and my internal parts in an intensive setting of 6 hours a day for 5 days. The work was hard but not intolerable. My main goals for the week were met and a few other issues got resolved too. Jordan is a master guide to the work. I'd recommend him to family, friends, and you.

★★★★★

Intensive Therapy Retreats made a profound difference on my mental health and my life. Working with Nikki was unlike any therapy I've received in the past. She helped me bring my life into the present and release past traumas that were impacting my current and future life. I am eternally grateful to Nikki and Intensive Therapy Retreats for their work and support.

★★★★★

Working with Vickie during my Intensive Therapy Retreat was truly life-changing. My time with ART has not only transformed how I show up for my partners, friends, and family, but also how I feel toward myself. Since the retreat, I've felt grounded, confident, and present in situations that used to trigger intense anxiety. Choosing to attend this retreat was one of the best decisions of my life.

★★★★★

I have tried many forms of traditional talk therapy throughout my life yet was always left feeling hopeless. The dark cloud of depression that was hanging over me lifted after only a couple sessions and my relationships with my husband and children have improved dramatically. I finally feel like I have found a therapy that works.

★★★★★

I did an intensive retreat with Vickie that utilized ART therapy. Doing this retreat with Vickie was nothing short of remarkable, it was freakishly effective and life altering in the best way, and I would recommend this experience to anybody in a heartbeat, but especially to people who have tried many other types of therapy over the years only to remain stuck. I feel renewed, genuinely.

★★★★★

I loved my session with Vickie. It was amazing and transformative. I have grown emotionally and in my mental health. Since the retreat, I was able to make some difficult decisions that I had been struggling with for a while. I feel more positive and empowered to take charge of my life. Vickie pours her heart into every session and her passion for her work shines through tremendously.

★★★★★

My family is seeing a huge difference in my calmness, and what I love is that they are matching my energy! Accelerated Resolution Therapy gave me tools to be able to react to that abruptness with calm in the chaos. It can only be viewed as clarity in the chaos. It no longer feels like the glass is full of stress and each additional drop of water will send larger amounts spilling over.

★★★★★

The ART retreat was an incredible experience. I was able to rewrite the events of my life in a more positive way. Since the ART retreat the old negative feelings have disappeared. Even when thinking about the details to those older events I no longer feel the same way about them. The new rewritten versions prevail. Amazing!

★★★★★

While at my personal ART retreat, I revisited my entire life from birth to present which allowed themes in my life to surface. I did change implicit memories, my beliefs that I thought were facts. And now I am able to let go, to let the past be, and this has freed me to pursue my life on my terms. Since ART, I've left my anxiety behind. I feel like me again.

★★★★★

When I was searching for a therapy that would help me with my PTSD, depression and anxiety I expected something like what I had experienced over the last 10 years. What I found was astonishing and beyond anything I could have hoped for. All of my deepest and darkest traumas could be reframed and put in their place. When I finally realized a new emotion that I had never felt and named it peace, I could for the first time in my life be truly happy and whole.