Who Can Benefit Most from a Therapy Intensive?
Is a Therapy Intensive Right for You? Here’s Who Benefits the Most
Does your child feel stuck—like traditional weekly therapy isn’t helping fast enough? Maybe they’re dealing with overwhelming anxiety, struggling with a major decision, or feeling like there’s just never enough time for deep therapeutic work. Therapy intensives provide an accelerated approach to healing, offering focused, immersive sessions designed to create lasting change in a short period of time.
Therapy intensives aren’t just for people in crisis—they’re for anyone looking to make meaningful progress in a structured and supportive way. Some situations where a therapy intensive can be especially helpful are:
Teens Struggling with Anxiety Before a Major Event – Whether it’s an upcoming exam, a big recital, or a social event, anxiety can feel paralyzing. Process fears, develop coping skills, and build confidence—all in time for the event!
Children Avoiding Activities They Once Loved – If your child has worked so hard for a big moment—whether it’s a sports game, a performance, or a presentation—only to shut down right before, an intensive can help. Let’s help them reclaim their confidence and excitement.
Teens with Overloaded Schedules – Between school, extracurriculars, and social commitments, some teens simply don’t have time for weekly therapy! Get the support they need in a way that fits their busy lives.
Each therapy intensive is personalized, meaning your child or teen will walk away with tools specifically designed to help them maintain progress long after the session ends.
Why Therapy Intensives Work
Unlike traditional weekly therapy, intensives provide extended, uninterrupted time to work through challenges. Instead of waiting a week between sessions to pick up where you left off, therapy intensives allow us to dive deeper into root causes, explore new coping strategies, and create an actionable plan for moving forward.
The results? Many clients report feeling a sense of clarity, relief, and confidence that would typically take months to build. For teens and children who feel overwhelmed by anxiety, perfectionism, or people-pleasing, therapy intensives can provide the breakthrough they’ve been waiting for.
Take the Next Step
If your child or teen has been struggling and traditional therapy isn’t quite meeting their needs, a therapy intensive could be the answer! You don’t have to navigate this alone.
Interested in learning more? Schedule a free consultation today to see if a therapy intensive is right for your family! Meet Kristen Hanisch, LCSW ⟶
