No Time for Weekly Therapy? Here’s Why Intensives Are a Game-Changer
Busy Schedule? Here’s Why Therapy Intensives Might Be Perfect for You.
Struggling to Find Time for Therapy? You’re Not Alone.
Between work, family commitments, and personal life, finding time for traditional weekly therapy can feel impossible. But that doesn’t mean therapy has to be off the table. Therapy intensives might just be the perfect solution for those with packed schedules or those that have decided they are ready to address past traumas and want to do it now, not 3 months from now.
Why Traditional Therapy Isn’t Always a Good Fit for Busy People
While weekly therapy sessions can be effective for many, they require consistent commitment. This can be tough when your schedule doesn’t allow for regular weekly appointments. I can’t tell you how many times I had to miss my own therapy appointments because of school schedules, my work schedule, etc. It felt like the therapy process was just getting drawn out over time. And sometimes, we don’t have months to work through a deep issue—you need progress now. How many of us have finally gotten to the point where we are ready to face that trauma or traumas, only to be waitlisted at a therapy office and then once we do start being seen, we realize that the true trauma work won’t happen for weeks, or sometimes months because we have to do the initial “get to know you” stuff or build coping skills first.
Now, I’m not saying coping skills aren’t great, because they are! But it can be frustrating to finally get yourself to a place of wanting to address a deep seeded issue only to have to put said issue on the back burner for awhile longer. We still build coping skills along the way in intensive sessions, but we do so in a more tailored, strategic way that is time efficient.
For professionals, parents, and individuals with demanding careers, it’s hard to step away from responsibilities for an hour a week, especially when work emergencies, travel, and family duties take precedence. This leads many to put off therapy altogether, prolonging stress and burnout.
What Are Therapy Intensives?
Therapy intensives are designed to provide you with deep, focused support in a shorter period of time. Typically lasting between 3-5 hours per session, these intensives allow you to dive deep into your challenges in one or two sessions instead of spreading them out over several weeks. I’ve had several people come to me for a few topics that they want to address and once we’ve address them, they move on.
As an EMDR intensive therapist specializing in anxiety, sexual abuse, religious trauma, and medical/chronic illness trauma, I offer customized intensives tailored to your specific needs. These sessions provide the same depth of healing as months of traditional therapy in a fraction of the time.
Benefits of Therapy Intensives for Busy People
Therapy intensives offer flexibility and efficiency. You don’t have to miss work or rearrange your life for weekly sessions. Instead, you can focus on deep healing in just one or two sessions, allowing you to return to your life with tools and insights to move forward.
This approach is especially beneficial for:
Attorneys, doctors, and pilots whose unpredictable schedules make weekly sessions impractical.
Entrepreneurs and executives who need high-impact solutions without long-term time commitments.
Busy parents juggling work, school schedules, and family responsibilities.
Individuals in high-stress careers experiencing burnout, anxiety, or relationship challenges.
How Therapy Intensives Can Help with Specific Issues
Therapy intensives are highly effective for addressing a range of concerns, including:
Burnout & Work Stress: If you’re constantly exhausted, overwhelmed, and unable to unwind, an intensive session can help you reset, regain clarity, and develop strategies to prevent future burnout.
Anxiety & Trauma: Whether you’re struggling with chronic anxiety, medical trauma, or religious trauma, an intensive allows you to process these experiences quickly and effectively.
Relationship Challenges: If you’re facing communication issues, emotional disconnection, or ongoing conflicts, a therapy intensive can help you work through patterns and gain actionable tools to strengthen your relationships.
Ready to Prioritize Your Mental Health Without Disrupting Your Schedule?
You don’t have to wait months to see progress in therapy. Therapy intensives offer an efficient, effective path to healing—on your time.
I offer therapy intensives virtually in Florida and Alabama, so you can get the deep support you need from the comfort of your home or office.
Schedule a free consultation today to see if an intensive is right for you. Your mental health matters, and there is a way to fit it into your busy life.
