What Is An Individual Intensive?
An Individual Intensive is a short-term, focused therapeutic experience designed to help you work through a specific issue, transition, or stuck pattern with depth and intention.
This offering includes:
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One intake session (60 minutes)
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One 3-hour intensive therapy session
This format allows for uninterrupted, meaningful work in a contained and supportive environment.
It is not crisis care and not a replacement for emergency services.
Who An Intensive Is Suitable For:
Individual Intensives are well suited for people who:
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Feel stuck in a specific pattern, decision, or emotional loop
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Are navigating a life transition or identity shift
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Want clarity before making an important decision
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Have done therapy before and want deeper, focused work
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Want support without committing to weekly therapy
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Feel overwhelmed and want time to slow things down
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Are motivated to engage thoughtfully and honestly
This may be a good fit if you:
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Want focused support around a specific concern
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Are open to reflection and emotional awareness
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Prefer depth over frequency
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Feel ready to engage, even if you feel unsure
Who An Intensive Is Not Suitable For:
This format is not appropriate if:
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You are in active crisis or experiencing suicidal thoughts
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There is significant, untreated substance use impacting safety
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You are experiencing acute psychosis or mania
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You are seeking advice only or someone to make decisions for you
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You are not ready to engage in reflection or emotional exploration
If an intensive is not the right fit, alternative recommendations or referrals will be discussed.
This may not be the right fit if you:
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Need immediate crisis intervention
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Want a quick fix without reflection
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Prefer long-term, weekly therapy at this time
If you’re unsure, the intake session is designed to assess fit together.
Possible Outcomes
People often leave an Individual Intensive with:
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Increased clarity and perspective
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Reduced emotional overwhelm
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Greater self-understanding and self-compassion
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Clearer boundaries or decision-making capacity
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Practical strategies to support ongoing change
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A sense of steadiness and direction
Outcomes vary. The goal is clarity and choice, not a guaranteed result.
What To Expect:
Structure of the Intensive
Before the Intensive
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Completion of an intake session
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Review and signing of consent forms
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Completion of a preparation checklist
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Optional reflection questions or questionnaires
During the 3-Hour Intensive
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A grounded, collaborative pace
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Time to explore your story, patterns, and emotional responses
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Support with regulation and meaning-making
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Identification of protective strategies and unmet needs
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Gentle introduction of tools or reframes when helpful
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Breaks as needed
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You are not expected to perform, have answers, or “do it right.”
After the Intensive
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Time to rest and integrate
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A post-intensive integration worksheet
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Optional recommendations for next steps or follow-up support
Investment & Booking
Fees
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Intake Session (60 minutes)
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3-Hour Individual Intensive
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Total Investment Weekday: $920
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Total Investment Weekend or Evening: $1200
Payment is required in full prior to the intensive session.
Fees will be clearly outlined before booking is confirmed.
Booking Process
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Request an Individual Intensive via the booking link
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Complete the intake session
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Confirm readiness and scheduling
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Receive preparation materials
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Attend the intensive session
Availability is limited to ensure adequate preparation and integration time.
Insurance & Coverage
Individual Intensives are provided by a Registered Social Worker, Psychotherapist.
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A detailed receipt will be provided after each session
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You are responsible for submitting receipts to your insurance provider
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Coverage varies by provider and plan
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It is recommended you confirm coverage directly with your insurer prior to booking
Direct billing is not available for intensives.
Deposit, Appropriateness & Cancellation Policy
Couples intensives require significant clinical assessment and preparation prior to the therapy days.
A $1,000 non-refundable deposit is required at booking. The remaining balance is due before Phase One begins.
If, during Phase One, the intensive is assessed as clinically inappropriate, the intensive will not proceed, $3,000 will be reimbursed and referrals will be provided if appropriate.
Fees retained reflect completed assessment, professional judgment, and preparation and are not refundable.
Decisions regarding appropriateness are based on clinical judgment and ethical obligations under the OCSWSSW Standards of Practice.
Client-Initiated Cancellation & Rescheduling
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The deposit covers assessment review, preparation, and scheduling and is non-refundable.
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Cancellations with 7+ days’ notice of the start of Phase One may apply the deposit to a future intensive book at the time of cancellation (one reschedule only).
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Cancellations within 7 days of the intensive are subject to full fee.
Therapist-Initiated Cancellation & Rescheduling
If the therapist must cancel due to illness, emergency, or other unforeseen circumstances, clients may choose:
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A full refund of fees paid for services not yet rendered, or
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To reschedule the intensive at a mutually agreed-upon time
Appropriateness Clause
If, during screening or intake, the intensive is determined to be clinically inappropriate, the assessment portion of the fee is retained and referrals will be provided.
This clause protects you ethically and financially.
Frequently Asked Questions...
Is This Therapy or Coaching?
This is therapy, provided within professional and ethical guidelines.
Will everything be resolved in one session?
Not necessarily. Many people experience meaningful insight and movement, but some benefit from continued integration or follow-up care.
Is this emotionally intense?
It can be. The pace is supportive, and breaks are built in. You will not be pushed beyond your capacity.
Do I need ongoing therapy afterward?
Some people choose to continue; others do not. This is discussed collaboratively.
What if I realize I need a different level of support?
That’s part of the process. If another format or referral is more appropriate, we’ll discuss options.
Important Notes
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This service is not crisis care
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Participation requires active engagement
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Outcomes cannot be guaranteed
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This is a collaborative therapeutic process