Why Choose a Therapy Intensive Over Weekly Sessions?
Therapy Intensives: A Faster Path to Healing for Your Teen
Is your teen struggling with anxiety, low self-esteem, or overwhelming stress? Do you feel like weekly therapy isn’t making the progress you (and they) hoped for?
You’re not alone.
Many parents of teens facing these challenges want a solution that’s both effective and efficient. Therapy intensives might be exactly what you’re looking for—focused, transformative sessions designed to help your teen take big steps forward in a shorter amount of time.
What is a Therapy Intensive?
A therapy intensive is a concentrated, in-depth session (or series of sessions) over a day, weekend, or consecutive days. Rather than spreading therapy across weeks or months, your teen will have dedicated time to deeply explore their challenges and build actionable solutions.
How Does a Therapy Intensive Work?
Here’s what you and your teen can expect:
Initial Consultation: We’ll discuss your teen’s struggles and goals to design an intensive tailored to their unique needs.
Customized Plan & Workbook: Each intensive is crafted specifically for your teen, focusing on their biggest challenges and goals.
In-Depth Sessions: Using evidence-based techniques like DBT, or EMDR, we’ll help your teen uncover patterns, build coping skills, and create lasting change.
Follow-Up Plan: After the intensive, we’ll provide a roadmap to help your teen maintain their progress, whether through additional sessions or strategies to practice at home. You also get an extra 2 weeks of open communication with the therapist (that’s me!) and a follow-up session.
Who Benefits From Therapy Intensives?
Therapy intensives are ideal for teens facing:
Anxiety or Panic Attacks
Grief or Loss
Burnout or Stress
Low Self-Esteem or Confidence Struggles
Relationship Challenges (Friendships or Family)
They’re also perfect for teens who need meaningful progress quickly or who struggle to engage consistently in weekly therapy due to busy schedules or school commitments.
Benefits of Therapy Intensives Over Weekly Sessions
Faster Results: With extended, focused time, your teen can uncover challenges and start making changes more quickly.
Convenience: Intensives allow for significant progress in a short period, perfect for busy teens and families. Because let’s be real-- what teen wants to come week after week??
Tailored Support: Every aspect of the intensive is customized to meet your teen’s needs, ensuring they receive the care and attention they deserve!
FAQs About Therapy Intensives
How long is a therapy intensive? Most intensives are 2 hours in one day or split across several days. We also have 90-minute extended EMDR sessions! Learn More ⟶
What happens after the intensive? We provide a follow-up plan to support your teen’s growth, including a post-intensive interview.
Are therapy intensives effective? Yes! For teens dealing with specific challenges, intensives can provide accelerated results that might take months to achieve in weekly therapy. Learn More ⟶
Why Choose a Therapy Intensive for Your Teen?
If your teen is struggling with anxiety, self-esteem issues, or other challenges, a therapy intensive can be an awesome way to help them move forward! It’s an opportunity to address their concerns head-on, build resilience, and create lasting change when they want to starting seeing change, now.
Ready to Help Your Teen Thrive?
Want to learn more? Contact me today to schedule a free consultation and see how a therapy intensive can help your teen! Together, we’ll create a plan that supports their unique needs and helps them step confidently into the future.
