Intensives
Lean into the universal frustration of the "therapy hangover" and the ticking clock.
There is nothing more frustrating than finally getting to the root of the bullshit at minute 55. You know the drill. You spend the first 20 minutes of your session catching your therapist up on your week. You finally get into the deep, heavy stuff at minute 45. And just as you start to actually process it, you hit an arbitrary hard stop.
You have to stuff that fucking massive breakthrough back into its box, wipe your face, and immediately snap back into reality. Maybe that means sitting in your car in our parking lot trying to pull it together before driving home. Or maybe it means staring at a blank screen while you immediately pivot back to your day.
Intensives are different. We clear the schedule and give you the uninterrupted space to actually get into the messy work, process the stuck places, and find relief. There are no artificial boundaries, and there is no traditional therapeutic conveyor belt.
EMDR
EMDR isn’t just about talking in circles about what happened to you; it’s about helping your nervous system actually process and release it. In an intensive format, we have the time to safely digest painful memories so they stop hijacking your present. If you feel nervous about diving in this deep, that is completely normal. We move at your pace, and your safety is always the priority
IFS
We all have parts of ourselves that we try to silence, manage, or hide. IFS is about finally listening to the parts of you that have been carrying the weight of past trauma. With an intensive, we have the uninterrupted time to help these exhausted parts set down their burdens so you can lead your life with more clarity, compassion, and a lot less inner conflict.
BSP
Where you look affects how you feel. Brainspotting bypasses the over-thinking, intellectualizing part of your brain to reach the deep, unresolved stuff your body is holding onto. With an extended session, you don’t have to worry about abruptly rushing back into daily life right after a breakthrough. We have the space to safely pull it up and actually process it out.
FAQs
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We don’t do a one size fits all model. Intensives can range from a single half day session lasting three to four hours, to a multi day package spread across a weekend. We build the schedule based on what your nervous system actually needs and what your calendar allows. We also build in actual, real breaks so you can stretch, eat, and breathe. You will not be expected to stare at a wall or a screen for four hours straight.
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We are fully hybrid, so the choice is yours. You can come to our physical space in Frederick to do the work in person, or you can do it virtually from the comfort of your own couch. Some clients even prefer a mix of both. We will figure out what format makes you feel the most grounded and safe.
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You don't have to figure that out on your own. You do not need to be an expert in trauma modalities to heal. When we do our initial consult, we will talk about what you are dealing with and how your body responds to stress. From there, we will collaborate to choose the tools that make the most sense for you.
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Absolutely. This is actually incredibly common. Think of an intensive as an accelerator. We can work alongside your primary therapist to help you bust through a specific roadblock or process a major trauma that you have been stuck on. Once the intensive is done, you go right back to your regular weekly sessions with your existing provider. We are happy to collaborate with them to make sure everyone is on the same page.
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Nope. Insurance companies are built around the traditional, bite sized session model. They will not cover extended, multi hour blocks of therapy. We are completely transparent about our out of pocket rates upfront so there are no financial surprises. If your plan has out of network benefits, we can provide you with a superbill to submit for potential reimbursement, but we always recommend calling your insurance company first to see what they allow.
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We keep it simple and completely transparent. Our rate for intensive therapy is $250 per hour. Because these sessions are customized to your specific needs, the total investment depends entirely on how many hours we block out for your deep work. For example, a three hour half day intensive is $750, while a six hour full day intensive is $1500. We will map out the exact timeline and provide a clear total cost before you ever book a date. There are no hidden fees, no mystery billing, and no financial surprises. You will know exactly what the investment is before we begin.
If you are exhausted by the slow drip of weekly therapy or if you're a helper/caregiver who simply cannot fit a standing weekly appointment into your life, an intensive might be your best move. This isn't about 'efficiency' or rushing your healing. It’s about gaining momentum. It’s for when you want to stop dragging out the process, do the deep work, and get back to actually living your life.