Psychotherapy Intensives

  • intensive sessions are available in two lengths:

    90 minutes or 3 hours long

  • these sessions are completely curated to your needs

  • preparation for sessions is also curated & includes a special login to my resource site for before & after the intensive

somatic psychotherapy intensives

Sometimes regular-format therapy isn’t a good match because of scheduling or other reasons. Week to week therapy helps create rhythm & consistency, while extended sessions offer the opportunity to move more deeply into a process without interruption. I offer both.

Intensives are highly curated…they are not simply longer sessions. I currently offer intensives for somatic psychotherapy. These sessions can be combined with regularly scheduled psychotherapy or constructed to be stand-alone or a stand-alone series.

somatic psychotherapy intensives may be a good fit if…

  • you are slow to warm up & longer sessions sound like they would help you relax

  • you benefit when someone else holds the “container” for you to focus

  • you are an experiential learner, you learn by doing

  • you have challenges with pacing your energy expenditure

  • time is a source of stress for you

  • you’re more likely to continue well-being practices if you can practice with someone or a group first

  • regular weekly sessions are a scheduling challenge &/or you can’t “drop in” due to other life obligations you know are coming after your session

  • you have difficulty making progress in weekly therapy because the time is too short &/or you lose track from week to week of what you’re working on

example session formats:

for example: for someone struggling with anxiety & panic attacks we might…

  • assess your orienting response to understand the hyper-arousal

  • work with your vision & eye orienting patterns to build a new tool for regulation out of session

for example: for someone who is in chronic people-pleasing & toxic relationships…

  • work with boundary

  • assess yes/no in your body

  • work with your developmental movement (yield, push, reach, grasp, pull) to shift relational patterns via the body

for example: for someone who is suffering with sleep issues…

  • assess somatic holding patterns

  • practicing progressive muscle relaxation

  • work with weighted & containment tools

what can somatic psychotherapy intensives help with?

patterns of burnout

sensory processing issues

dissociation patterns

depression & anxiety

sleep challenges

relational issues

feeling lost or disconnected from yourself

feeling stuck

trouble making & maintaining boundaries

attention & focus issues

PSYCHOTHERAPY INTENSIVE FORMAT OPTIONS FOR 90-MINUTE LENGTH

  • monthly intensive

    We meet for 90-minute sessions spaced once/month.

    I recommend 6-12 months for greatest impact.

  • 4 weeks of focus

    We meet for a 90-minute session once/week for 4 weeks in a row as scheduling allows.

  • multi-day focus

    We meet for 3-4 days in a one week period. In this format not ALL sessions need to be 90 minutes.

  • intensive as add-on

    We meet for 90-minute sessions in addition to weekly or biweekly sessions psychotherapy or consultation.

PSYCHOTHERAPY INTENSIVE FORMAT OPTIONS FOR 3 HOUR LENGTH

  • monthly intensive

    We meet for 3 hour sessions spaced once/month.

    I recommend 6-12 months for greatest impact.

  • 4 weeks of focus

    We meet for a 3 hour sessions once/week for 4 weeks spaced bi-weekly or as scheduling allows.

  • one-time intensive

    We meet for a one-time 3 hour intensive if it’s determined in your first session that it could meet your needs.

  • intensive as add-on

    We meet for 3 hour sessions in addition to weekly or biweekly sessions psychotherapy or consultation.

 Questions & Answers

  • step one: schedule your first 50-minute session to see if we are good fit for your needs.

    step two: if we are good fit & you want to do intensives, we will schedule a 60 or 75-minute preparation session. We can also schedule your intensive(s) at that time.

    step three: attend your preparation session, set goals & frame for first intensive. You’ll be given access to my client intensive site & your optional assignment(s).

  • I will send you a follow-up email that summarizes what we did in the session along with any resources or practices.

    For those who really are only doing one-off intensive session, I recommend a follow-up session of any length to check in & talk through any after-effects.

  • Working on interoception, identifying/naming emotions, building congruence in thought, body language, & greater self-awareness have ALL been shown (yes, there are studies) to contribute to overall well-being, better decision making & emotional regulation.

    All of these improvements in turn support better relationships & life satisfaction.

  • No, I do not consider my intensives short term therapy. I do realize some folks will want to try out 1 intensive to see if it’s compatible for their needs.

    One intensive might make a difference…for sure…but, long-term change requires maintaining and continuing work in some way, which might include other things you do such as physical therapy, spiritual practices, movement arts, education, etc.

  • Like with all of my services, first you’ll schedule a 50-minute intake session. We will discuss your goals & curate next steps. The first session is offered at a discounted rate of $100.

    If you decide you’d like to move forward with intensives, we will schedule another 60 or 75-minute preparation session & set which intensive format you’d like to try.

  • Yes, embodiment work can be a great compliment to your other therapies.

    It will be good to let your therapist know that you are working with me.

  • After our first session, we will schedule a 60 or 75-minute preparation session to clearly define your wishes & assess your baseline somatic awareness.

    I will provide an outline based on what we’ve decided to focus on.

    For those who like to do some homework, I can give you some practices to work on before or between sessions

    If that’s not for you, no problem.

    You will also be given access to the Intensive Resource page for my intensive clients.

  • Yes, we can take a break at any time & breaks are built in to the 3 hour intensive.

  • No, it’s pay as you go at each session.

Intensives are neurodivergent friendly & trauma- informed!

let’s work together

If you would like to begin working together, schedule via my self-scheduler for a 50 minute initial session.

You can indicate if you would like to meet online or in-person in Columbia, MO.