child and teen therapy intensives in fairfield new jersey
is your child struggling with anxiety? or maybe they are acting defiant within the home.
Spend 2-hours with Kristen Hanisch to give your child the tools they need to effectively self-regulate their emotions and cope with life’s challenges!
think of it as the disney fast-pass of therapy!
Within 1 afternoon, your child will:
Learn valuable coping skills
Gain confidence in managing anxiety
Reprocess and reframe anxious self-beliefs
Receive personalized attention and support
Explore techniques tailored to their needs
Build a strong foundation for long-term well-being
Therapy Intensives are the perfect solution for children with hectic schedules who might not be able to commit to weekly therapy sessions. Whether they're balancing after-school sports, extracurricular activities, or other obligations, intensive therapy offers a flexible option for addressing anxiety and developing coping skills. With condensed sessions that deliver tangible results in a shorter timeframe, children can still receive the support they need without sacrificing their busy schedules. It's a convenient and effective way to prioritize mental health and well-being while juggling life's demands. And as a bonus… these sessions can be held in the comfort of your own home!
why an intensive
In traditional therapy, valuable time can often be spent catching up at the start and wrapping up at the end (10 minutes in the beginning to catch up, 10 minutes at the end to wrap up the session), leaving only a limited time for truly deep work. With a therapy intensive, however, you have the benefit of uninterrupted, extended sessions. This means more time dedicated to meaningful progress, without the need to pause treatment and wait until the next session to dive back in. It’s a focused, immersive approach that allows you to achieve more in less time. These longer sessions create space for deeper, uninterrupted processing that typically occurs over weeks or months of weekly therapy sessions.
The structure is as followed…
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Before the session, we will conduct an initial assessment to understand the child's needs, goals, and any existing therapy they may be receiving.
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Develop activities and exercises specifically tailored to the child's age and developmental stage. Utilize play therapy, art therapy, storytelling, and other modalities that resonate with children.
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Introduce coping skills, emotional regulation techniques, and problem-solving strategies relevant to the child's needs. Practice these skills through interactive activities.
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Allocate time for the child to reflect on their experiences and emotions during the session. Use open-ended questions to encourage deeper exploration.
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Offer guidance and support to parents/caregivers on how to reinforce therapeutic concepts at home. Provide resources and recommendations for continued support. Utilize techniques from Nurtured Heart Approach, Nurtured Parent Approach, and Kazdin Parental Managment Techniques.
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End the session with a summary of key insights and strategies discussed. Schedule follow-up sessions as needed to monitor progress and adjust the treatment. Open communication via phone call / text for supplemental support following the intensive.
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1 Day Intensive, Starting at $960
2 Day Intensive, Starting at $1,360
3 Day Intensive, Starting at $1,680
*Please note that insurance does not cover this service
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If you'd like to schedule a consultation to discuss how a therapy intensive would be beneficial to your family, I would be happy to hop on the phone with you to discuss it more in detail.
During this consultation, we will:
Discuss your child's specific needs and concerns.
Explore how intensive therapy sessions can address those needs.
Answer any questions or concerns you may have.
Determine if our approach aligns with your child's therapeutic goals