Online IADC TREATMENT

for grieving clients

emdr for grief, iadc therapy, allan botkin

HOW IT WORKS

PLEASE NOTE: César regrets that he is unable to take on new IADC clients at this time. Click here for a directory of trained therapists.

  • I am occasionally able to take on IADC clients, and I will post a notice on my website when my schedule prohibits it. For a directory of other trained IADC therapists, please click here.

    All appointments are provided via videoconferencing. Licensing regulations require that all clients be physically located in the state of Michigan at the time of their appointments.

  • IADC Therapy is most effective for those whose loved one passed away at least 12 months prior to treatment.

    In some rare cases, a person who experienced a loss between 6 and 12 months prior to treatment can have a successful IADC treatment.

    If you have experienced your loss within the past 6 months, please wait to pursue IADC Therapy until more time has passed, and please seek other forms of treatment if necessary.

  • IADC Therapy begins with a free 25-minute screening to assess whether this therapy may be right for you. I only accept clients for whom a positive outcome is likely. It is important to know that IADC can be a somewhat demanding treatment requiring the client to set aside cognition while processing emotion, access and tolerate intense affect, and clear the mind of mental chatter. Additionally, I only see clients via videoconference, so we’ll assess whether this format will work for your particular needs. To request a screening, please fill out the form at the bottom of this page.

  • If, upon participating in a screening call, we determine that you are an appropriate candidate for this treatment, we will then schedule two 90-minute appointments on two consecutive days—a Thursday afternoon and Friday morning.

    Once we’ve decided on dates for your sessions, you’ll reserve your appointments by clicking the “Pay Here” button above.

  • The fee for IADC Therapy is $275 per hour for the three-hour treatment ($825 total for the complete and comprehensive therapy). I am not on any insurance panels but am happy to provide you with the necessary information for you to request reimbursement from your insurance company if your plan allows.

  • The primary purpose of IADC Therapy is to address a client’s grief. A majority of clients experience an ADC, but not all do, and I cannot guarantee an ADC experience. A vast majority of clients, even those that do not experience an ADC, report a significant reduction in their sadness as a result of their IADC treatment.

Client Testimonials

  • Janice S.

    “My experience with my IADC was exceptional. I have to admit I was full of anxiety because of not knowing what to expect. I had my ADC experience on the second day. My fiancé Steve, who had passed one year prior to my session, was who I wanted to make contact with. I was simply amazed...nothing like I expected! Steve came to me via a train which pulled up in front of me. Steve looked so vibrant and whole. I exclaimed, "He's right there!" Then he began to talk and said that he loves me. I felt great comfort and peace when I had my ADC. I certainly remember all the crying I did, but the tears that flowed during and after my experience were a result of joy and gratitude. I know it has helped me to come to where I am almost 2 years later now.”

  • Lori V.

    “I highly recommend César Valdez and IADC Therapy. I had an extremely positive experience when I saw César for an IADC treatment regarding the loss of my mother. Initially, I felt my mother hugging me, and it only evolved from there. I saw her and we spoke to each other, and it was just pure love between us. At the end of my ADC, she gave me another big hug, and I wept from pure joy and a sense of overflowing love. I’m so grateful to have learned about this remarkable way of healing and to have had this experience. “

  • Mark Z.

    “I lost my wife three years ago to cancer, leaving me to raise our two girls on my own without their mother. You can imagine what a wreck I was. I felt like I was just trying to keep my head above water to do the bare minimum for my girls. I found out about IADC from my kids’ support group and decided to give César a call. I had an amazing experience of seeing my wife and talking to her. It was like she was right there with me, and I felt so peaceful in a way I’d actually never felt in my life, even before she died. It’s made a huge difference. I still wish she was with me physically, but I’m no longer in a deep depression like before, and I know she’s with me anyway. As for César, he could not have been more amazing in how he guided me through the process. I highly recommend him to anyone that’s dealing with grief.”

  • Kathy P.

    “First of all, I want to say that I did not have an ADC where I connected to my husband, but I am still so grateful for what I did get out of this experience. I worked through a lot of sadness, and I felt and feel so much lighter and more peaceful about the loss of my husband. I was hoping to see him and communicate with him, but even though that didn’t happen, I still feel it was a healing experience. I no longer cry every day like before, and I’m able to think about him and talk about him and smile instead of cry. Even if you don’t have an ADC, I would still say this therapy is definitely worth it!”

  • Merrick S.

    “I had a pretty amazing experience with IADC, and I highly recommend it to others. I was very close with my brother, who was my best friend and died unexpectedly in 2016, and I took it really hard. I saw Cesar for two IADC sessions in July of 2019. I was skeptical that anything could help me, especially something that was only two sessions, but I was in so much grief I decided to try it anyway. I was amazed at how different I felt even after just one session. The second day, I connected with my brother, and I felt a deep peace that I can still feel some of to this day. If you are going through a loss like I was, I strongly suggest you contact Cesar Valdez. He will help you.”

  • Laura M.

    "Seven years ago, my daughter died in a car accident. I'd been in unbearable pain since then. I heard about IADC from a friend who'd learned about it from her counselor. I looked it up and found my way to César. I was extremely nervous but really hopeful that this therapy could help me. César was so reassuring and guided me through the process. Eventually, I felt my daughter so powerfully, and I suddenly knew she was with me and had been with me always. It's hard to express because I don't want to say that I didn't lose her. But I now know I never really lost her. She's with me. I feel her all the time. I can truly say this therapy changed my life. I’m so grateful to César and IADC Therapy."

IADC screening inquiry

Please fill out this form to inquire about scheduling a screening. Together we will determine whether you make a suitable candidate for IADC Therapy or if other forms of treatment might be advised.