Therapy Intensive FAQs
Detailed answers to your most common questions so you can feel confident and informed before you reach out.
What is a Therapy Intensive?
A Therapy Intensive is a short-term, accelerated form of therapy designed to help you go deeper, gain clarity, and feel better more quickly.
Instead of spreading progress across months of weekly 50-minute sessions, an Intensive condenses the work into three focused sessions:
a 60-minute Pre-Intensive
a 3-hour Intensive Therapy Session
a 60-minute Post-Intensive
This format creates emotional momentum, space for deeper insights, and a more immersive experience than traditional weekly therapy.
If you're feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or ready for change now (not six months from now), a Therapy Intensive may be the right fit.
Who are Therapy Intensives designed for?
Therapy Intensives are helpful for teens (14+), college students, and young adults who:
feel stuck or overwhelmed
want focused support around a specific issue
are navigating a major life transition
prefer a structured, goal-oriented approach
need emotional relief sooner
have already tried weekly therapy but want deeper, faster progress
They're also a great fit for people who travel often, students who come home between semesters, or families who split time between states and want continuity of care.
How is a Therapy Intensive different from traditional 50-minute therapy?
Weekly therapy is wonderful — but the structure can create start–stop momentum that makes it harder to dive deep or maintain clarity.
A Therapy Intensive gives you:
Three hours of targeted, uninterrupted work
Space for big insights and emotional breakthroughs
Faster progress toward a specific goal
A clearer roadmap for what comes next
An experience that feels more grounded and less rushed
Many clients choose an Intensive when weekly therapy isn't enough or when they're craving a different kind of therapeutic experience.
Can I do a Therapy Intensive if I already have a primary therapist?
Yes. Therapy Intensives often work beautifully as adjunct therapy.
If you'd like me to collaborate with your current therapist, we'll just need a Release of Information on file.
Do you offer in-person Therapy Intensives?
In-person Therapy Intensives are available by request and are offered in Delaware County, PA when space and scheduling allow.
If you're hoping for an in-person option, just reach out — I'll let you know what availability looks like and we can explore what's possible.
All other components (Pre-Intensive, Post-Intensive, workbook review) can be done via secure telehealth.
Can insurance help cover the cost of a Therapy Intensive?
Therapy Intensives are not covered by insurance.
However, if you have out-of-network benefits, your insurance may reimburse a portion of the cost.
It's best to call the customer service number on your card and ask:
Do I have out-of-network mental health benefits?
Does my plan reimburse for extended sessions or Intensive sessions?
What documentation do you need from my provider?
When is payment due?
A 50% non-refundable deposit is due when you schedule your Therapy Intensive.
The remaining 50% is due on the day of the 3-hour session.
What if I'm interested but not sure if an Intensive is right for me?
You're welcome to reach out with any questions — no pressure, no commitment.
I'll help you figure out whether:
an Intensive is a good match for your goals
another service on my site might be a better fit
you'd benefit from weekly therapy, an Intensive, or both
Sometimes clarity starts with a single conversation. Please contact me here.
How should I prepare for my Therapy Intensive?
You'll receive a personalized workbook 1–2 weeks beforehand that includes:
guided reflection prompts
space to process patterns, emotions, and goals
preparation questions to help shape the Intensive session
Completing the workbook ahead of time ensures we can use your 3-hour Intensive Session fully and effectively.
What happens after the Intensive is over?
Your Post-Intensive Session gives us space to:
review your biggest insights
identify what feels clearer or lighter
go over your personalized recommendations
plan next steps — therapy, coping skills, or supports
You'll leave with tools that help you continue the progress you started.
What types of Therapy Intensives do you offer?
I currently offer two Therapy Intensives:
For students navigating life transitions, campus challenges, questions about identity or direction, burnout, or social stress.
For anyone feeling stuck, unsure, or overwhelmed by a major life change.
Therapy Intensive Cancellation Policy:
When you reserve a Therapy Intensive, that time is set aside specifically for you. A 50% non-refundable deposit is required at the time of booking.
If you need to cancel, you may do so at least 2 weeks prior to your Intensive day without additional charges.
Cancellations made within 2 weeks of the Intensive date are charged the full cost of the Intensive Package, as the time cannot be rebooked.
Therapy Intensives Disclaimer:
Online Therapy Intensives are available only to clients who are physically located in Pennsylvania, Delaware, New Jersey, Florida, or South Carolina at the time of service.
In-person Therapy Intensives may be available upon request and are typically held in Delaware County, Pennsylvania (location varies based on scheduling and space availability).
Refunds cannot be provided once services have been rendered, regardless of satisfaction with the service.
Feeling stuck?
Let's take the next step together.
You don't have to sort everything out on your own.
If you're feeling overwhelmed, heavy, or unsure of where to begin —
I'm here to help you find your footing again.
Start with a free consultation
A gentle, no-pressure conversation to see whether this feels like a good fit.