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.
Self-Esteem, Belonging & Life Transitions Intensive
In-person in Toronto Ontario and Virtual Across Canada
You’ve been trying to figure it out on your own, who you are, where you fit, what comes next.
Maybe you’re starting a new chapter, or maybe you’re stuck in self-doubt that won’t let up.
In this intensive, we’ll carve out time to explore the parts of you that feel unsure, overwhelmed, or unseen, so you can move forward with more clarity, confidence, and self-trust.
You know something needs to change, but you’re not sure where to begin.
Does This Sound Familiar?
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You’ve checked all the boxes, school, work, friendships, but still feel like something’s missing.
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You’re constantly overthinking what you said, how you came across, or whether you really belong.
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Big life changes (or even small ones) feel overwhelming, and you’re tired of pretending you’re okay.
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You’re stuck between who you were and who you want to be, and not sure how to bridge the gap.
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You want to feel more confident, connected, and clear, but you don’t know where to start.
What Might Be Getting In theWay....
Overthinking
Every decision feels like a high-stakes exam. You replay conversations, doubt your gut, and get stuck in loops of “What if?” and “Did I mess that up?” It’s exhausting, and it steals your peace.
People Pleasing
You want to be liked, needed, or at least not disappointing — so you say yes when you want to say no. You scan the room for approval and lose pieces of yourself in the process. Over time, it’s hard to know where others end and you begin.
Feeling Not Enough
You tell yourself to try harder, be better, fix yourself — because maybe then you’ll feel worthy. On the outside, you’re holding it together. Inside, it’s a swirl of self-doubt, comparison, and the quiet belief that something is wrong with you.
Shame + Self-Criticism
There’s a voice inside that’s constantly pointing out your flaws. It sounds like yours, but it’s cruel, relentless, and keeps you from showing up fully. It tells you to shrink, hide, or prove your worth, and it’s just so loud.
Identity Confusion
You’re asking big questions like “Who am I?” or “What do I really want?”, but the answers feel blurry. Maybe you’ve spent years being who others needed you to be, and now that you finally have space, you feel more lost than ever.
Emotional Numbness
You’re not falling apart — but you’re not really living either. You feel disconnected from joy, relationships, or even yourself. You’re going through the motions, hoping that at some point, things will feel real again.
Sometimes weekly therapy just isn’t enough.
Just as you’re getting to the root of your self-doubt or starting to uncover what’s really going on underneath the perfectionism, the 50-minute session ends. You leave feeling raw, unfinished, or like you have to tuck everything back in.
That’s where individualized intensive therapy comes in. It gives you the space to go deeper, without rushing or cutting short the parts that need time and care.
If You Are the Parent of a Teen Who’s Struggling?
You’re watching your teen battle self-doubt, perfectionism, or a constant need to fit in, and no matter how much you reassure them or try to connect, it doesn’t seem to help. Maybe they’ve shut down emotionally or become more reactive, and you’re feeling unsure of how to support them without pushing them away.
This intensive is designed to meet your teen where they are, giving them focused support to explore who they are, how they feel about themselves, and where they do (or don’t) feel like they belong. The extended format allows time for real work, without the rush of weekly 50-minute sessions.
While sessions are confidential to protect their emotional safety, I value your role and keep space open for parent communication outside of sessions when needed. You’ll never be left in the dark, and your teen won’t have to navigate this alone.
They want to feel better. You want to help.
This can be the place where that begins.
Self-Esteem, Belonging, and transitions Intensives can help...
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Feeling lost or stuck during a major life transition like starting university, moving out, or changing path
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Constant overthinking or second-guessing yourself, especially when making decisions
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People-pleasing, masking, or shape-shifting to feel accepted, even when it leaves you drained
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Struggling with feeling “not enough,” “too much,” or like you don’t truly belong anywhere
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An inner critic that keeps pushing you harder, no matter how much you achieve
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Low self-worth shaped by comparison, perfectionism, or past invalidation
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Difficulty understanding or expressing who you are, especially if your identity feels layered or complex
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Navigating transitions with ADHD, Autism, or other forms of neurodivergence in a world that isn’t always accommodating
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Searching for meaning, identity, or a sense of direction that feels authentic
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Building self-trust, self-compassion, and emotional steadiness when everything around you feels messy
...and more
Ready to stop overthinking every step, questioning your worth, or shrinking yourself to fit in.
Therapy Approaches
Focused time to work through what’s been holding you back, so you can start showing up with more confidence, clarity, and self-trust.
How is intensive therapy more cost effective and time efficient than weekly sessions?
Weekly Therapy
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10–15 minutes checking in from the last session
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20–30 minutes of deeper work (if there’s time)
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10–15 minutes closing and grounding
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Often interrupted by life events between sessions
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Progress can feel slow or scattered
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Focus may shift week to week
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Monthly cost can range from $800–$1000
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Requires multiple appointments over weeks or months
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Harder to stay in the zone emotionally
Intensive Therapy
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15 minutes to check in and set a clear focus
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2–3 hours of continuous, uninterrupted inner work
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Time to stay with what’s emerging, no need to rush
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Space for deeper nervous system regulation and parts work
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Integration happens during the session, not weeks later
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Fewer total sessions needed overall
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Saves time, mental energy, and often money, 2-3hr IFS/parts session costs about $750.
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Easier to commit to with a busy or unpredictable schedule
What are the fees?
Personalized Integrative Self-Esteem intensives begin with a half-day format (3 hours), which can offer meaningful progress in a single session. For deeper work, or for slower paced work, intensives can be extended across multiple days. We’ll talk through what feels right for you during the intake session.
Intensive sessions are typically billed at $270/hour, and may be eligible for reimbursement through extended health insurance plans.
Intensive Packages – start at $1,350 CAD
Includes:
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1-hour intake session (booked prior to your intensive)
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3-hour trauma-focused intensive session
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1-hour post intensive consolidation session
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Pre and post session materials to support preparation and integration
This format is often enough for clients looking for a one-time deep dive. For others, a series of intensives may be recommended depending on the goals and what comes up in the work.
I offer Free Phone Consultations to discuss your needs and whether this format is right for you.
In-Person Therapy in Toronto, Ontario and virtual across Canada
I am a trauma therapist specializing in working with teens, young adults, and parents navigating the impact of painful experiences. Whether you're feeling stuck, disconnected, or unsure how to move forward, I help you process what’s weighing you down, strengthen your relationship with yourself, and build the emotional clarity and connection you’ve been craving.