IWA Therapy Intensives

A therapy intensive is a unique therapeutic approach which allows you to supercharge your healing journey with more frequent, in-depth therapy sessions in a much shorter time frame. 

During therapy intensives we use a combination of psychoeducation and therapeutic techniques, including CBT, DBT, ACT, mindfulness, biofeedback, relaxation, and guided meditation to help you reach your goals. Intensive experiences also include a focus on goal setting and planning, demonstration and practice of tools, evaluation of effectiveness and trouble-shooting, and the development of a personally tailored aftercare plan.

A therapy intensive is ideal for individuals ages 12 and older who are committed to reaching their therapy goals, invested in fast-tracking their healing process, and want to make a long-lasting change in their lives. 

If you answer yes to any of the following questions, a therapy intensive might be the right course of treatment for you. 

Do you have an urgent need for resolution? A therapy intensive lets you dive deeply into your treatment without distractions and without the stop and start of traditional weekly therapy. Individuals experiencing acute distress, crisis situations, or significant life transitions may benefit from a therapy intensive to address their immediate concerns and find resolution more quickly than traditional weekly therapy sessions allow.

Do you have a limited amount of time in your schedule? If you’re someone with an extremely busy schedule or live far from a therapist, a therapy intensive condenses a significant amount of therapy into a short timeframe, making it more accessible and feasible.

Are you wrestling with deep-seated issues? Individuals grappling with complex or longstanding issues such as trauma, relationship conflicts, or chronic mental health conditions may find that the extended and concentrated nature of a therapy intensive allows for deeper exploration and more profound breakthroughs.

Are you highly motivated to make a change? Candidates who are highly motivated and committed to their therapeutic process may benefit from the focused attention and intensive work provided by a therapy intensive, leading to accelerated progress and positive outcomes.

Are you a couple or family struggling with an issue? Couples or families facing significant relationship challenges or seeking to strengthen their bonds may benefit from a therapy intensive that allows for intensive focus on their dynamics and facilitates deeper communication and understanding.

Do you have previous therapy experience? Candidates who have already engaged in therapy and have a good understanding of their needs, goals, and preferred therapeutic approaches may be well-suited for a therapy intensive, as they can more effectively leverage the concentrated nature of the experience.

People with a variety of different therapy goals and mental health concerns can benefit from a therapy intensive. Below is a list of just some of the concerns intensive therapy can help address. 

Anxiety reduction including anxiety related to:

• OCD
• Phobias
• PTSD and other trauma-responses
• Panic attacks
• Generalized anxiety

Mood improvement and concerns related to:

• Depression and other mood concerns
• Identifying and addressing harmful patterns and areas of self-sabotage
• Identifying and challenging previously held negative beliefs
• Low self-esteem
• Low energy
• Poor sleep and appetite concerns
• Managing frustration
• Distress tolerance
• Establishing healthy self-care routines

Executive functioning improvement:

• Decreasing self-sabotage
• Decreasing procrastination
• Improving motivation
• Improving planning and organization skills

Relationship improvement:

• Developing healthy and productive relationships
• Establishing and maintaining trust 
• Conflict resolution
• Interpersonal effectiveness
• Building empathy and perspective-taking skills

We have two different options to meet your needs.Option one involves attending therapy for two hours per day, five days per week over the course of one to two weeks. Option two involves attending therapy two hours per day, three days per week over the course of two to four weeks.

Having longer sessions and meeting more frequently allows us to identify your specific goals for treatment, teach you tools to create necessary change, help you practice these new skills in session with real time feedback, and help develop a plan for you to use these tools on your own outside of the therapy setting.  

Option 1 (Fast Track Intensive): 10-20 hours total

Duration: 1-2 weeks, 5 days a week, 2 hours per session

Format: In-person, virtual, and hybrid options are available

Option 2: 12-20 hours total

Duration: 2-4 weeks, 3 days a week, 2 hours per session

Format: In-person, virtual, and hybrid options are available

Absolutely! For couples or families, therapy intensives provide an opportunity to focus on relationship dynamics without interruptions, leading to deeper connections and improved communication.

While insurance traditionally often doesn’t cover intensive therapy sessions, many insurance companies will reimburse a good portion of the treatment cost. You can contact your insurance company directly to learn more about your specific coverage. Additionally, we’re always here to answer any questions you have about insurance and billing.