TL;DR:

Therapy can feel like a very slow process for many people. Therapy Intensives are extended sessions that go beyond the traditional 50 minute weekly sessions. Through the use intensive sessions with faith based, holistic & somatic interventions we are able to identify root cause and work toward healing much quicker. Adults who are ready to align their lifestyles with their faith or experiencing burnout & couples in crisis, find intensive sessions to be the jump start they have desperately been needing. Call today to learn more & get scheduled.

Traditional models of therapy typically allow for weekly 50 minute sessions. While many clients find this to be useful and healing, it can feel slow and unproductive for others. I work with busy professionals and families who are already experiencing a time deficit. Adding in another weekly appointment and taking up valuable calendar real estate can be off putting and often keeps people from beginning therapy in the first place. After investing weeks or months in weekly 50 minute therapy sessions, with minimal identifiable progress, it may start to feel like the investment of time and money is just not worth it. The slow ramp up to progress may be beneficial for some individuals, those who want to go slower have the choice to do so. What about those that are seeking quicker relief and faster healing through therapy? For them, there is another way. Therapy intensives are the express lane of therapy, they give you the freedom to invest your time upfront in order to see results quicker.

Why Healing Can Take Time in Weekly Therapy

There are limitations with meeting for 50 minutes on a weekly basis. The core of the session can feel hard to get to. You jump on zoom or arrive in the office and take the time to get comfortable. You may be fitting this appointment in on your lunch hour or after work before extra curricular with kids. You might even be missing dinner with your family for this appointment. While finding the “perfect” time for therapy is encouraged, it really is not always realistic. I know my clients…I know you all want to prioritize your health. The importance of showing up for yourself is talked about regularly in session with me. I know putting that into practice can feel overwhelming, you only have so much free time, right? So you arrive to session, a little preoccupied or overwhelmed from the day. It takes time to settle in, make pleasantries and then you jump in. We make some progress, identify unhealthy coping mechanisms or patterns in your behavior, you are feeling like you are getting somewhere. Then before you know it, we are wrapping up and scheduling for next week. Now, there is nothing wrong with this model, and many of my clients enjoy the break from their week for therapy. Those with deep rooted issues or relationship challenges that are contributing to unhealthy dynamics in the home may feel stuck in this model.

How Intensive Sessions Can Speed Up the Progress

Intensive Sessions are scheduled during a long block of time that you get to carve out for therapy. It does not require a weekly investment of your time and energy, but a block of time to dedicate to what is really holding you back. The structure of our session reinforces quicker progress and healing, we spend time identifying the issues you want and need to work on then we address those key areas. The length of the session decreases limitations put progress on by traditional models of therapy. We will create a plan together, one that is flexible and meets your specific needs. Therapy should never follow a one-size fits all approach, your needs and experiences are unique and it is important you work with someone who sees you that way. Deeper emotional processing can be experienced with an approach that is able to focus on your specific needs. People who attend intensive sessions often identify quicker breakthroughs with this unhurried approach. We have the opportunity to set up our sessions in a multitude of ways with built in breaks and clear goals for our time together. We have a few different ways to meet you where you are and begin addressing your needs.

Multi Day Intensives: We meet for 3-4 hours over 2-4 days in a row or spread out over several weeks/months.

Semi-Regular Intensive: We meet for 2-4 hours on a cadence that honors your needs & fits your schedule.

Who Benefits from Accelerated Healing

My intensive clients are individuals & couples who are ready to make long lasting and powerful life changes. They recognize areas in their life that need transformation and have a desire to put the effort & work in that is required to see that happen. Therapy intensive can benefit:

-Individuals & couples ready for intensive sessions who desire a faith based, Christ-centered, holistic approach to therapy

-People who recognize unhealthy patterns in behavior, who have a desire to live a more full & spiritual life but are stuck in worldly ways.

-“Hustle” and “grind culture” are not cutting it anymore, there is a readiness to align lifestyle with beliefs.

-Couples who find vulnerability difficult because of hurt or betrayal, those who are ready to communicate more effectively and work toward reconnection.

-People in the beginning, middle or end of a major life transition, who need to process and build skills to cope

-Homeschool mothers who need to process, be heard and to prevent/overcome overwhelm

-Individuals ready to make significant shifts quickly

Next Steps

If you have a strong desire to experience change quickly, I encourage you to reach out. I would be happy to provide more information on therapy intensives and explore if therapy intensives could be your fastest path forward. Bring your questions and let’s meet for a consultation. I look forward to working with you.