Summer Intensives for Teens and Young Adults​​
In-person in Toronto and
Virtual Across Ontario

Intensive psychotherapy is a deeper, more focused way of working. These sessions typically last between 1.5 to 3 hours and are designed around you - your goals, your emotional capacity, and what’s coming up in your life right now. Unlike traditional weekly therapy, where time often runs out just as something meaningful begins to surface, a summer intensive allows us to stay with what’s emerging - without rushing. This gives your system the space it needs to regulate, reflect, and begin real integration. What a Session Might Look Like: • Grounding: We begin by settling your nervous system and clarifying your intention for the session. • Deep Work: We may move into DBT, ACT, parts work, or other trauma-informed modalities depending on what you’re carrying and what your system can handle that day. • Integration: We always close with time to reflect, reorient, and gently integrate the work - so you leave grounded and supported. • Beyond the Session: You’ll receive optional pre- and post-session materials to help you prepare and reflect, along with personalized takeaways or practices if you’d like them. This isn’t about pushing you into intensity - it’s about giving you time and space to move through what’s ready, with care.

We’ll begin with a free 20-minute consultation to talk about what’s bringing you here and whether an intensive feels like the right fit. I’ll answer any questions you have, explain how intensives work, and get a sense of your goals. If it seems like a good match, we’ll move forward with scheduling your intake session. If not, I’m happy to recommend other options and offer a referral.

A summer intensive may be a good fit if weekly therapy feels too brief, if something important needs more focused attention, or if your teen or young adult would benefit from a longer, more supportive space to work through what is going on. It can be especially helpful during times of anxiety, overwhelm, transition, or emotional stress. An Intensive Might Be Right for You If… • You’ve been doing weekly therapy, but you’re stuck or circling the same patterns. • You’re not in therapy yet, but you know you’re ready to dive into something deeper. • You want to experience meaningful healing that doesn’t have to take months. • You’ve had a painful or overwhelming experience that still lingers in your body or nervous system. • You have time off work or school and want to use it for your emotional well-being, like a “mental health reset.” • You’re preparing for a major life shift (a move, job change, school transition, parenthood, wedding, or graduation) and want to feel emotionally steady. • You’re on the edge of a breakthrough in therapy and want focused support to help you move through it. Intensives create the space for things to unfold naturally, with more time to process, pause, and integrate, without rushing the parts of you that need care the most.

Yes. Summer intensives are available for both teens and young adults. The structure and approach are tailored to the age, developmental stage, and needs of each client.

This depends on the age of the teen, the goals of therapy, and what would be most supportive. In some cases, parent involvement may be part of the process. This can be discussed during the consultation or intake.