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Future Template Parent | EMDR intensive tips for EMDR therapists and Therapist Moms

Future Template Parent | EMDR intensive tips for EMDR therapists and Therapist Moms

By: Carolyn Solo | Business Coach for EMDR Therapists
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The go-to podcast for EMDR therapists who want to work fewer hours, make more money and have a better work/life balance.

Are you an EMDR therapist feeling overwhelmed by the one-to-one client model? Your caseload is packed and the lack of flexibility in your practice often leads to burnout and resentment because you can't be the parent or the therapist you really want to be.

I'm here to tell you there's a different way to run your practice.

And you're in the right place if you want to learn more about EMDR intensives and how to implement them so can build a practice that suits your family life and supports you in being a therapist for the long term.

Welcome to the Future Template Parent podcast! I'm your host, Carolyn Solo LCSW, EMDR consultant, business coach, and mom to a neurodivergent six year old, a four year old and one year old. I started offering EMDR intensives in 2022 after becoming burnt out from the grind of week-to-week sessions. Managing a caseload of 20+ clients every week had a huge impact on my ability to be present for my family and I struggled to take breaks or days off because I was worried about letting my clients down.

I knew something had to change.

EMDR intensives (or the Disney Fast Pass of Therapy as I like to call them) have completely transformed my entire business model.

I now offer EMDR intensives almost exclusively in my practice, making significantly more money and working fewer clinical hours, my clients get better results, spend less time in therapy and I have more space to be the parent I want to be.

I want to teach you how you can too!

Tune in each week to learn:

*Practical tools to improve your EMDR clinical practice
*How to manage what comes up for you when you're a parent who practices EMD
-*How offering EMDR intensives maximize your energy and reduce your overwhelm and 1-1 client time as an EMDR therapist and a parent
*How being an EMDR client has shaped my evolution as a mom


I can’t wait to help you create the future template for your life as a parent and as a therapist.

Be sure to subscribe and follow the show wherever you listen to podcasts so you don't miss an episode.


Connect with me more over on Instagram @futuretemplateparent

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Episodes
  • Episode 137: EMDR Intensives For Neurodivergent Clients and Neurodivergent Clinicians, with Liz Zhou

    Episode 137: EMDR Intensives For Neurodivergent Clients and Neurodivergent Clinicians, with Liz Zhou
    Feb 25 2026

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    Welcome back for another episode of the Future Template Parent Podcast! In today's episode, I interview Liz Zhou, a neurodivergent therapist who shares her journey from her early interest in psychology as an undergraduate, to her international work that gave her a deep appreciation for all of the many ways that people heal, to becoming a therapist specializing in nervous system intensives, particularly for neurodivergent individuals.

    Liz discusses her experiences creating and running her own private practice, and how offering intensives has been a perfect fit both for her as a neurodivergent person and for the neurodivergent clients she serves.

    Liz also shares about her amazing website services for therapists - be sure to check out the links at the bottom of the show notes for all of the ways you can work with her!


    Topics covered:

    • Introduction to Liz Zhou and Her Journey
    • The Path to Becoming a Therapist
    • Transitioning to Private Practice
    • Narrowing Down to a Niche
    • Exploring Therapy Intensives
    • The Journey to Online Therapy Success
    • Challenging Traditional Therapy Structures
    • Website Building as a Therapeutic Tool
    • Embracing Change and Taking Action


    Connect with Carolyn:

    • Website: www.futuretemplateparent.com
    • Instagram: @futuretemplateparent

    The EMDR Intensive 12 Week Intensive - On Demand


    Connect with Liz:

    • Instagram: @ liz.holistic.therapist
    • Website: www.seasonsofgrowthcounseling.com
    • Website Design: https://www.lizamay.com/





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    42 mins
  • Episode 136: Charging $5K+ for EMDR Intensives: What Sets Top Therapists Apart - (REPLAY)

    Episode 136: Charging $5K+ for EMDR Intensives: What Sets Top Therapists Apart - (REPLAY)
    Feb 18 2026

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    Welcome back for another episode of the Future Template Parent Podcast! I am your host, Carolyn Solo. In today's episode we revisit a popular episode from the podcast archives - Charging $5K+ for EMDR Intensives: What Sets Top Therapists Apart. I discuss the key differences between therapists who successfully charge 5K and above for EMDR intensives and those who do not, the importance of understanding one's motivation for offering intensives, and having confidence in fee setting.


    Topics covered:

    • Understanding Your Why for Offering Intensives
    • Confidence in Fee Setting
    • Communicating Value to Clients
    • The Importance of Clinical Skills
    • Investing in Yourself and Your Business


    Connect with Carolyn:

    • Website: www.futuretemplateparent.com
    • Instagram: @futuretemplateparent


    Sign up for the waitlist for The 12 week EMDR Intensive:

    • https://www.futuretemplateparent.com/waitlist/


    Mentions:

    • Instagram: @mrbrentgairy
    • Website: www.gairy.co
    • Episode 97: Being A Great Therapist Is Your Best Marketing Strategy


    Quote:

    “It's very motivating for me because I know there is no other way for me to run my practice at this point. And maybe that'll change at some point in the future. But I honestly love working this way, so it's hard for me to imagine changing too much. That's my why. It's so important for anyone who makes the switch to really know their why. ” - Carolyn



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    23 mins
  • Episode 135: The Red Thread Approach to Treatment Planning In EMDR Intensives

    Episode 135: The Red Thread Approach to Treatment Planning In EMDR Intensives
    Feb 4 2026

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    Welcome back for another episode of the Future Template Parent Podcast! In today's episode, I discuss the concept of the 'red thread' in therapy, particularly in the context of EMDR and IFS. Explaining how negative cognitions and the burdens of exiles are interconnected, emphasizing the importance of identifying these elements in treatment planning.


    Topics covered:

    • Understanding the Red Thread in Therapy
    • Connecting EMDR and IFS: Negative Cognitions and Exiles
    • Practical Application: Using the Red Thread in Treatment
    • Navigating Complex Histories in Intensive Therapy
    • Commitment to Justice and Ongoing Work



    Connect with Carolyn:

    • Website: www.futuretemplateparent.com
    • Instagram: @futuretemplateparent



    The EMDR Intensive 12 Week Intensive - On Demand

    Sign up for the waitlist for The 12 week EMDR Intensive.




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    18 mins
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