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Therapy Intensives

Offered online (telehealth) in PA, DE, NJ, FL, and SC

Deeper work, shorter timespan, focused results

What is a Therapy Intensive? 

A Therapy Intensive is a short-term, accelerated form of therapy that allows for deep, meaningful work in a shorter amount of time. Instead of spreading progress over months of weekly sessions, an Intensive condenses the work into three focused therapy sessions designed to help you gain clarity, create emotional movement, and experience relief more quickly.

Therapy Intensives are helpful for teens, college students, and young adults who:

     feel stuck or overwhelmed

     want focused support around a specific issue

     are navigating a major life shift

     prefer a structured, goal-oriented approach

     need momentum beyond traditional weekly therapy

This format is especially useful if you've already tried therapy but feel like something still isn't clicking — or you're craving a deeper, more immersive experience.

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How Does It Work? 

Every Therapy Intensive includes three parts:

2. Intensive Therapy Session (3 hours)

This is where the deeper work happens.


We use a combination of targeted therapeutic strategies, insight-focused discussion, problem-solving, and grounding tools to help you move toward the clarity, confidence, and emotional relief you're seeking.

Common focus areas include:

     anxiety and overthinking

     identity exploration

     major life transitions

     people-pleasing and perfectionism

     relationship or friendship challenges

     college stress and burnout

     grief or unexpected changes

This extended 3-hour format makes it possible to do deeper emotional work without the pressure of a 50-minute time limit and helps you maintain momentum from start to finish.. The continuity helps you stay focused, process more fully, and create meaningful change without losing momentum.

In-person sessions are available upon request in Delaware County, PA, depending on scheduling and space availability.

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3. Post-Intensive Session (60 minutes)

After your Intensive Session, we meet again to reflect on:

     the biggest insights and takeaways

     what feels lighter or clearer

     what next steps make sense for you

     how to communicate your needs to friends, family, or your support system

You'll also receive recommendations tailored to your goals — whether that includes continued therapy, coping tools, resources, or a personalized plan for moving forward.

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1. Pre-Intensive Session (60 minutes)

We explore what's happening in your life right now — stressors, coping skills and patterns, strengths, support systems, and the goals you want to focus on.


This helps us identify:

     where you need the most support

     what you want to change, understand, or work through

     the specific direction your Intensive should take

You'll also complete a reflective workbook beforehand, giving you space to organize your thoughts, emotions, and patterns.

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Why Choose a Therapy Intensive Over Traditional Weekly Therapy?

A Therapy Intensive may be a better fit if you're looking for:

     Faster progress: You get focused, uninterrupted time to go deep into the issue that matters most.

     A flexible schedule: If weekly sessions are hard to maintain due to school, work, or life changes, an online therapy intensive fits everything into a shorter window.

     An immersive experience: Three hours of targeted work allows for breakthrough moments that are harder to reach in shorter sessions.

     Support when you feel stuck: If you've already tried therapy but haven't gotten the clarity or change you were hoping for, an Intensive offers a fresh approach.

     Help during transitions: Intensives are helpful for moments like starting college, moving, changing relationships, or feeling unsure about what comes next.

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What Does a Therapy Intensive Include? 

Personalized Workbook

Sent 1–2 weeks before your Pre-Intensive Session

Includes guided questions to help you reflect on your story, patterns, and goals.

Pre-Intensive Session

(60 minutes)

We review your workbook, identify the core focus of your Intensive, and set meaningful goals.

Intensive Therapy Session

(3 hours)

A deep, customized session using evidence-based therapeutic approaches to support insight, clarity, and emotional relief.

In-person option available by request.

Post-Intensive Session

(60 minutes)

A follow-up session to review insights, celebrate progress, and put next steps into action.

Intensive Offerings

Created for individuals navigating the transitions and challenges of the college years, including:

     Starting college for the first time

     Current students 

     Questioning whether college is the right fit

     Taking a gap year or time off

     Living at home while friends are away

     Preparing to graduate

     Recent graduates unsure of what comes next

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College can be exciting and overwhelming at the same time.
If you want more grounded support during this season, you can learn more here or explore the full Therapy Intensive process above.

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Designed for individuals who feel stuck, unsure, or held back by emotional patterns they can't quite name or understand. This Intensive focuses on gaining clarity around the choices, emotions, and transitions shaping your life.

     Moving away or back home

     Relationship changes

     Becoming a parent

     Grieving or losing someone important

     Career shifts

     Health challenges

     Unexpected life events

     Feeling left behind or unsure of next steps

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When you're craving direction, confidence, or emotional grounding, this Intensive helps you move forward with clarity.
Learn more about the Insight Intensive here.  

Is a Therapy Intensive Right for You?

A Therapy Intensive might be a good fit if:

     You want deeper emotional relief quickly

     You struggle with anxiety, identity questions, overwhelm, or life transitions

     You've been in therapy before but feel stuck

     You're ready for a structured, goal-oriented approach

     You're navigating a big change and need support now, not months from now

     You prefer a structured approach that helps you stay focused and make meaningful progress

If you're unsure whether an Intensive is right for you, you're always welcome to reach out and ask questions — no pressure, no rush. I'm here to help you figure out what feels right.

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Ready to Explore a Therapy Intensive?

You don't need to have the perfect words.


You don't need to know exactly what kind of support you're looking for yet. 

 

Just send me a message and I'll guide you from there. You're not bothering me, and you won't say the wrong thing. Reaching out is the first step toward calm and clarity.

 

Contact me here

Online Therapy Intensives available to clients in Pennsylvania, Delaware, New Jersey, Florida, and South Carolina.

Cancellation Policy

A 50% non-refundable deposit is required when you book your Therapy Intensive.
If you need to cancel, please do so at least 2 weeks before your Intensive day to avoid additional charges. Cancellations made within 2 weeks of your Intensive are billed at the full Intensive rate, as this time is reserved specifically for you.

Availability & Location

Online Therapy Intensives are available to clients physically located in Pennsylvania, Delaware, New Jersey, Florida, or South Carolina at the time of the session.

In-person Therapy Intensives may be available by request in Delaware County, PA, depending on scheduling and space availability.

Refunds

Refunds cannot be provided once services have been completed.

Click HERE for Therapy Intensive FAQs

Feeling stuck?

Let's take the next step together.
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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.

©2023-2025 Dr. Melissa Kleinz, PhD, LPC, LPCMH, NCC
All Rights Reserved. 
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Serving clients online in Chadds Ford, Radnor, and throughout the state of Pennsylvania. Also working with clients in Greenville, Rehoboth Beach, and throughout Delaware, New Jersey, Florida, and South Carolina. 

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