Therapy Intensives in CA & AZ
Dedicated time and space to bring your inner experience and the life you're living into greater alignment.
What Is a Therapy Intensive?
A therapy intensive is an extended, personalized session that offers more time to explore what may feel difficult to fully access in weekly therapy.
Therapy intensives aren't a replacement for weekly therapy or a "better" way to do therapy. They're simply a different format that offers extended, uninterrupted time for focused therapeutic work when it feels like the right fit.
Whether you're navigating anxiety, emotional overwhelm, relationship patterns, a life transition, or a specific experience you'd like to focus on, an intensive allows us slow down, stay with what's emerging, and move at a depth that supports meaningful insight, nervous system regulation, and lasting integration.
When a Therapy Intensive May Be the Right Fit
Sometimes weekly therapy is exactly what's needed. Other times, having more uninterrupted time can create space to stay with what is emerging without feeling like you have to pause just as something important begins to unfold.
A therapy intensive may be a good fit if:
You're feeling stuck in familiar patterns.
You find yourself returning to the same anxiety, self-doubt, relationship dynamics, or emotional overwhelm despite understanding where they come from and wanting something to shift.
You're moving through a significant life transition.
Whether you're navigating a career change, relationship changes, parenthood, grief, or another major transition, an intensive can provide dedicated time to process your experience with intention and support.
You've done therapy before but want more focused time.
You may already have insight into your patterns and still find yourself wanting more uninterrupted space to explore what's beneath them than weekly therapy can sometimes provide.
You want support around a specific experience or decision.
Perhaps you're preparing for an important conversation, processing a difficult event, or facing a decision that feels emotionally significant. A therapy intensive allows us to slow down and thoughtfully work through what's coming up.
Your schedule makes weekly therapy difficult.
If you travel frequently, live outside my local area, or simply find it challenging to attend regular weekly sessions, a therapy intensive offers another way to engage in meaningful therapeutic work.
You're longing for space that's devoted entirely to you.
Life often asks us to move quickly from one responsibility to the next. An intensive creates intentional space to step out of the demands of daily life, reconnect with yourself, and give your inner experience the attention it deserves.
If you're wondering whether a therapy intensive is the right fit for your current season, I'd be happy to help you think it through. Schedule your free consultation call to get started.
Areas of support
What We Can Focus On During a Therapy Intensive
Every therapy intensive is personalized to your unique goals, experiences, and needs. While no two intensives look exactly alike, they can provide dedicated space to explore concerns such as:
Finding More Ease Within Yourself
Anxiety & Emotional Overwhelm
When your mind feels constantly busy, your body stays on high alert, or it feels difficult to slow down and find steadiness.
Burnout & Emotional Exhaustion
When you've been carrying too much for too long and are longing to reconnect with yourself beneath the demands of daily life.
Self-Esteem & Self-Worth
Explore the beliefs and experiences that shape how you see yourself, relate to others, and move through the world.
Emotional Disconnection
Reconnect with your emotions, your body, and the parts of yourself that may have been pushed aside in the process of getting through life.
Understanding Longstanding Patterns
Relationship Patterns
Explore recurring dynamics in your relationships and develop greater awareness, flexibility, and choice in how you relate to yourself and others.
People-Pleasing & Overfunctioning
Understand the patterns that once helped you preserve connection or safety and begin creating space for more authentic ways of showing up.
Perfectionism
Move beyond the pressure to constantly perform, achieve, or get everything right, and cultivate a more compassionate relationship with yourself.
Childhood Experiences
Gently explore how early experiences continue to influence your relationships, nervous system, and sense of self today.
Navigating Change & Moving Forward
Life Transitions
Whether you're navigating a career change, parenthood, a relationship shift, or another season of uncertainty, an intensive offers space to process it with intention.
Feeling Stuck
When you know something needs to change but find yourself returning to familiar patterns despite your best efforts.
Difficult Decisions
Create space to untangle competing thoughts, emotions, and needs so you can move forward with greater clarity and self-trust.
Grief & Loss
Process the many forms grief can take—from the loss of a loved one to the loss of a relationship, identity, or hoped-for future.
An Approach Tailored to You
Each intensive is thoughtfully designed around what feels most important to you, creating space to explore your concerns at a pace that feels supportive and intentional.
My approach integrates somatic therapy, attachment-focused work, psychodynamic psychotherapy, and mindfulness to help you better understand both your inner experience and the patterns that have shaped it.
Together, we'll explore not only what's happening in your thoughts, but also how your nervous system, relationships, and life experiences continue to influence the way you relate to yourself and others.
Throughout the intensive, we'll balance insight with practical integration so that what emerges during our time together can continue to support you long after the session ends. Rather than following a predetermined formula, I adapt each therapy intensive to meet your unique needs, creating an experience that is collaborative, compassionate, and grounded in your goals.
What to Expect During a Therapy Intensive
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Personalized Intention Setting
At the start of your intensive, you'll have an opportunity to reflect on what feels most important. Whether you're navigating anxiety, relationship patterns, a life transition, or another area of focus, we'll begin with a shared understanding of your goals for our time together.
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Consultation & Planning
We'll begin with a consultation to determine whether a therapy intensive is the right fit for your needs. If we decide to move forward, we'll identify what you'd like to focus on and create a plan that feels supportive and intentional.
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Extended Time to Explore
Unlike weekly therapy, a therapy intensive provides uninterrupted time to slow down, stay with your experience, and explore what's emerging without feeling rushed. We'll move at a pace that supports curiosity, reflection, and meaningful exploration.
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Time to Pause & Reset
Breaks are intentionally built into longer therapy intensives, giving you space to rest, move your body, have a snack, or simply take a breath before returning to our work together.
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An Experiential, Whole-Person Approach
Our work may include conversation, reflection, mindfulness, gentle somatic practices, and nervous system awareness, depending on what feels most supportive for you. Rather than following a predetermined process, I adapt each therapy intensive to meet your unique needs.
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Reflection & Integration
As we come to a close, we'll make space to reflect on what emerged, identify what feels most meaningful, and discuss ways to continue integrating what you've discovered into your daily life.
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Continued Support
Depending on your needs, we may schedule a follow-up therapy session to check in, continue integrating the work we've begun, and discuss what ongoing support might look like moving forward.
Therapy Intensive Options
Whether you're looking for a little more time than a traditional therapy session or a more immersive experience, therapy intensives are designed to provide dedicated space for focused, personalized work. I offer therapy intensives in the following formats:
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Ideal if you're looking for more time than a traditional 50-minute session to explore a specific concern, stay with what's emerging, or work at a pace that feels more expansive. This option can be especially helpful for anxiety, relationship patterns, life transitions, or moments when you simply need more space than weekly therapy allows.
Length: 90 minutes
Investment: $325Available in person in Brea, CA or online throughout California and Arizona
Includes a focused, personalized therapy session tailored to your goals
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Designed for those who would benefit from extended time to explore interconnected patterns, process a significant life experience, or focus on an area that needs space to unfold. The three hours are intentionally paced, with time for focused therapeutic work, a restorative break, and integration before we close.
Length: 3 hours
Investment: $695Your intensive includes:
5–10 minutes of planning and intention setting to ground into the session and clarify where we'd like to begin.
Focused therapeutic work with space to follow what emerges rather than working from a predetermined agenda.
A 30-minute break to use the restroom, have a meal or snack, move, rest, or regulate before we continue.
A final 15–20 minutes for integration and closing to reflect on what emerged and identify intentions or practices to carry with you after the intensive.
You don't have to know exactly what you need before reaching out. If you're curious about therapy intensives, we can talk through your goals and determine together whether this format feels like the right fit.
FAQs About Therapy Intensives
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A therapy intensive is an extended therapy session that provides dedicated, uninterrupted time to focus on what's most important to you. Unlike a traditional 50-minute session, therapy intensives create more space to slow down, explore patterns, and stay with your experience without feeling rushed. Every intensive is personalized to your goals and needs.
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Weekly therapy provides steady, ongoing support over time, while a therapy intensive offers a longer block of uninterrupted time to focus on a particular concern or area of growth. Neither approach is better—they simply serve different purposes. During your consultation, we'll talk together about which format feels like the best fit for you.
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Absolutely. Therapy intensives can be used in a variety of ways depending on your needs. For some clients, an intensive simply replaces that week's regular therapy session. For others, it serves as a complement to ongoing therapy, creating dedicated space to focus on a particular concern before returning to their regular schedule. Together, we'll determine what feels most supportive for your goals.
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Not always. Therapy intensives can be especially helpful if you're navigating anxiety, relationship patterns, life transitions, emotional overwhelm, or feeling stuck in recurring patterns. During our consultation, we'll determine together whether a therapy intensive is the most supportive option for your current needs.
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No. Therapy intensives are available for both new and existing clients. Before scheduling an intensive, we'll begin with a consultation to make sure this format is appropriate and to discuss your goals.
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Yes. I offer virtual therapy intensives for adults located anywhere in California or Arizona. Many people find that participating from the comfort of their own space helps them feel more grounded and present during our work together.
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Yes. In-person therapy intensives are available at my office in Brea, California. Whether you choose to meet in person or online, the experience is tailored to your individual needs and goals.
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There's no special preparation required. Before your intensive, we'll discuss what you'd like to focus on and any questions you may have. I also encourage you to wear comfortable clothing, bring water or snacks if appropriate, and give yourself time afterward to rest and reflect.
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Therapy intensives are private-pay services. If you have out-of-network benefits, I can provide a superbill for you to submit to your insurance company for possible reimbursement. Because every insurance plan is different, I recommend checking with your provider to understand your coverage.
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I currently offer 90-minute extended therapy sessions and 3-hour therapy intensives. Together, we'll determine which option best fits your goals and what you're hoping to work on.
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Sometimes, yes. If you're currently working with another therapist, we'll discuss your situation during the consultation to determine whether a therapy intensive is appropriate and how it can best complement your ongoing care.
Sometimes what's needed isn't a different approach—it's more space.
SUPPORT AWAITS YOU
SUPPORT AWAITS YOU
If you're longing for dedicated time to slow down, reconnect with yourself, and explore what's been feeling difficult with more space, a therapy intensive may be the right fit. I'd be honored to support you in creating an experience that's thoughtful, personalized, and centered around your unique goals.
Therapy Intensives in Brea, California & Online Throughout California and Arizona
I offer therapy intensives both in person at my office in Brea, California, and virtually for adults located anywhere in California and Arizona. Whether we meet in person or online, each intensive is thoughtfully tailored to your unique goals, creating dedicated space for focused, personalized support.
265 S Randolph Ave, Brea, CA 92821