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Trauma Processing Intensives & Self-Esteem Intensives available November 2025 
Thinking about therapy but don’t want to wait months to feel relief, a Therapy Intensive might be the right fit.


Therapy Intensives for Young Adults: A Reset Before Exams and the Holidays
When Everything Starts to Pile Up If you’re a student or young professional, this time of year can feel like a pressure cooker. Exams, project deadlines, performance reviews, and the holidays - all packed into the same few weeks. You might notice your sleep slipping, motivation fading, or anxiety spiking. Maybe you’re holding it together on the outside but feeling disconnected or on edge inside. This is often when people tell themselves, “I’ll deal with this later.”  But late
Kristin Kurian
20 hours ago4 min read


Supporting a Teen With Anxiety Without Over-Rescuing
It’s hard to see your teen struggle with anxiety and uncertianty. You want to help, but stepping in too much can keep them stuck. This post shares how to support your teen with calm confidence.
Kristin Kurian
7 days ago3 min read


What If CBT-I Didn’t Work For My Insomnia?
Even when you’ve done everything “right,” insomnia can still linger. If CBT-I didn’t work, there’s still hope. Discover how IFS and DBT therapy can help you understand the deeper emotional patterns behind sleeplessness and restore balance to your mind, body, and rest.
Kristin Kurian
Oct 154 min read


Procrastination Isn’t Laziness - Understanding What’s Really Going On And How Therapy Can Help
If you’ve ever called yourself lazy because you can’t seem to start something, take a breath - you’re not lazy. You’re likely overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck in a nervous system pattern that’s trying to protect you. This blog explores how therapy for procrastination helps teens and young adults understand what’s really going on beneath avoidance, reduce shame, and find new ways to move forward with compassion.
kjierstien
Oct 133 min read


Why Young Adults Feel “Behind” in Life (and How Therapy Can Help)
If you’ve ever said to yourself, “I feel behind in life,”  you’re not alone. Many young adults quietly carry this feeling, the sense that...
Kristin Kurian
Oct 53 min read


Signs You Need Healthy Boundaries and How to Start Setting Them
Struggling to say no? Setting healthy boundaries can feel overwhelming, especially if you’ve spent years putting others first. In this post, you’ll learn why boundaries are essential for mental health, what healthy boundaries look like, and practical tips to start setting them. Discover how therapy can help you build confidence, protect your energy, and create stronger relationships.
Kristin Kurian
Sep 92 min read


Therapy Intensives Can Help You Heal in Weeks, Not Years
Feeling stuck in therapy? Traditional 50-minute sessions can make change feel slow. Therapy intensives create space for deeper work and faster breakthroughs, helping you move forward in weeks, not years.
Kristin Kurian
Sep 33 min read


The Connection Between Sleep and Mental Health
Sleep and mental health are deeply connected. If you’re lying awake at night with racing thoughts or waking up feeling unrested, you’re not alone. This blog explores how anxiety, stress, or trauma can disrupt sleep, and how therapy can help you break the cycle, improve sleep quality, and feel more balanced during the day.
Kristin Kurian
Aug 243 min read


How Therapy Intensives Help You Move Forward When You Feel Stuck
Feeling stuck can leave you frustrated and discouraged, especially if progress feels slow. Therapy intensives offer the space and focus to go deeper, break old patterns, and create lasting breakthroughs. Learn how intensives can help you move forward with clarity, self-trust, and renewed motivation.
Kristin Kurian
Aug 244 min read


How to Manage End-of-Summer Stress
The shift from long summer days to fall routines can feel overwhelming. If you’re feeling anxious or unsettled, you’re not alone. Learn why end-of-summer stress happens, discover practical coping strategies, and explore how therapy can help you manage seasonal transitions with more ease.
Kristin Kurian
Aug 172 min read


The Benefits of Therapy Intensives: How They Can Save You Time and Money
If you’ve been wondering whether there’s a faster, more cost-effective way to feel better, therapy intensives may be what you need. These focused sessions help you save time, reduce costs, and move through big feelings with lasting change.
Kristin Kurian
Aug 162 min read


The Many Ways Therapy Intensives Can Support Individuals and Relationships
f you’re feeling stuck, disconnected, or struggling to communicate, therapy intensives for relationships give you the focused time to work through challenges and truly be heard. In one powerful weekend, you can rebuild trust, deepen understanding, and create a stronger connection with the person who matters most.
Kristin Kurian
Aug 103 min read


Feeling Anxious About Starting University? How Therapy Can Help with the Transition
Starting university can feel overwhelming. Learn how therapy for university transition, using DBT and IFS, can help teens and young adults feel more confident, grounded, and prepared for what’s ahead.
Kristin Kurian
Aug 14 min read


Why Integrating DBT and IFS Is the Fastest Path to Trauma Healing (And Why Intensives Work Even Better)
Healing from trauma doesn’t have to take years. This post explores how integrating DBT and IFS can accelerate trauma recovery, especially through therapy intensives designed for teens and young adults seeking faster, lasting relief.
Kristin Kurian
Jul 94 min read


When You Feel Stuck Between Who You’ve Been and Who You’re Becoming
Young Adult Standing at Edge of Cliff You’ve outgrown an old version of yourself, but the new version isn’t quite clear yet. Maybe you’ve...
kjierstien
Jul 62 min read
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