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, an 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 Internal Family Systems (IFS) parts work, somatic tracking, 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.

There are moments in life when we need more than a weekly check-in.

Maybe you’re feeling stuck, looping through the same issues in therapy without real movement. Or you’ve recently gone through something painful or destabilizing that’s still sitting with you, unprocessed.

A trauma processing intensive offers the space, time, and support to gently go deeper — not just to talk about the past, but to actually work with it in the present.

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’ve done modalities like EMDR, Brainspotting, or somatic therapy before and want a fresh, integrative approach.

• You’re preparing for a major life shift (a move, job change, 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.

Trauma doesn’t move on a schedule — and your healing doesn’t have to either. Intensives create the space for things to unfold naturally, with enough time to process, pause, and integrate, without rushing the parts of you that need care the most.

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.

While trauma intensives can be deeply supportive, this format may not be the right fit if you are:

• In active crisis or currently without a plan to stay safe

• Needing significant daily support or case management

• Experiencing symptoms of psychosis or severe dissociation that make grounding difficult

• Wanting long-term, weekly therapy to unpack trauma slowly over time

You don’t need to be in ongoing therapy to benefit from an intensive. Follow-up or check-in sessions are always available if needed. If you’re unsure, we can discuss your goals and readiness during a free consult.

For Parents Considering This for Their Teen:

An intensive might not be the best option right now if your teen is:

• In acute crisis or requiring immediate psychiatric care

• Unable to engage in therapy safely or has difficulty staying present during sessions

• Resistant to the idea of therapy and not ready to participate

• In a home environment that feels unsafe or unpredictable during or after the session

If you're unsure whether your teen is ready for this kind of work, I’m happy to speak with you first to explore options and ensure the approach is supportive and developmentally appropriate.