Therapy Intensives

A Therapy Intensive is an accelerated form of therapy designed to help clients go deeper and get results faster. Instead of attending therapy one hour per week for a year, why not carve out a weekend or a week for Therapy Intensives? It’s a cutting-edge approach to help people feel better faster. No need for a weekly therapy appointment. Therapy Intensives can be done with any modality (CBT, DBT, EMDR). At Bethel Counseling and Consulting, I specialize in EMDR Intensives.

Maybe you’ve been through something really painful, and it’s still affecting you. Or you’ve got a big event on the horizon—a wedding, a new job, becoming a parent—and you want to be mentally and emotionally ready. Or maybe you’re already doing weekly therapy, but you feel stuck and ready to break through. If any of this sounds like you, a Therapy Intensive could be a perfect fit.

The intensity and focus of an intensive mean you can skip the usual “stop-and-start” of weekly sessions. Without the weeklong gaps in between, you’re able to go deeper and make faster progress. This time is all about you, so whether it’s a 3-hour block or 3 full days, you’re dedicating space to truly focus on yourself.

For a few days, you could set aside all other responsibilities: unplug, take time off work, maybe even stay in a hotel. It’s like a personal retreat with therapy as the center, designed to help you feel better faster and make real, lasting changes.

This isn’t just time-efficient—it’s deeply transformational The time you spend on this intensive can translate to real change in your everyday life, bringing you closer to the goals that matter most to you.

I help you…

• Heal from painful memories
  • Does it feel like no matter what you try, you still get moments of overwhelm? That thing from your past just won’t get out of your head and you need to do something more than regular therapy. You’re ready for change.
• Feel more calm and connected
  • When you’re always stressed out or living on the edge it’s exhausting. You can do and say things you would normally never do. You’re ready to feel closer to your friends and more connected inside, to be yourself again.
• Let go of guilt and shame
  • Maybe it feels like you are never good enough or that it’s your fault. You’ve been living at odds with yourself and it’s killing you. You just want to believe that you did the best you could.
• Feel excited about your life again
  • When you’re carrying the weight of the world, life can feel hard all the time. I want to help you feel lighter so that you can feel moments of joy & be able to be present for the good stuff.

What is EMDR?

“EMDR is a structured therapy that encourages the patient to focus briefly on the trauma memory while simultaneously experiencing bilateral stimulation (typically eye movements), which is associated with a reduction in the vividness and emotion associated with the trauma memories. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy is an extensively researched, effective psychotherapy method proven to help people recover from trauma and PTSD symptoms. Ongoing research supports positive clinical outcomes, showing EMDR therapy as a helpful treatment for disorders such as anxiety, depression, OCD, chronic pain, addictions, and other distressing life experiences (Maxfield, 2019). EMDR therapy has even been superior to Prozac in trauma treatment (Van der Kolk et al., 2007).” https://www.emdria.org/about-emdr-therapy/

Therapy Intensive FAQs

Who Can Benefit from a Therapy Intensive?

Therapy Intensives are perfect for people that are ready for relief now. If you’re ready to see things change in your life and your relationships but you don’t want to wait for that to happen next year – a Therapy Intensive may be right for you. If you have a specific topic, trauma, or stressor that you want support with – this can be the focus of your Therapy Intensive. The dedicated time will be customized specifically to you and your goals.

Why Should I do a Therapy Intensive instead of a normal 50-minute session?

Therapy Intensives are more effective and efficient than normal 50-minute therapy sessions. Typically in a 50-minute session, there are at least 5-10 minutes of “check-in” at the start of the session and usually, 5-10 minutes spent on “closing up” or “checking out” at the end of a session – Leaving only 30-40 minutes for deep therapeutic work. Therapy Intensives are different. A 3-hour Therapy Intensive allows for 2.5 hours of depth work. That’s the equivalent of five 50-minute sessions or more than a month of therapy – in a single day!

How Many Days Should I Schedule?

Great question! This depends on your goals for the Therapy Intensive. Some goals can be reached in a 1 Day Intensive (3 hours), but other goals are more complex and may require a 3 Day Intensive (9 hours). I can help you determine the number of days that would work best for your therapy goals. If you’re interested in an Intensive, but unsure how many hours you’ll need, reach out to schedule a consultation and we can figure it out together! Email: Angelica@Bethelcnc.com to schedule.

If I already have a primary therapist, can I do an intensive as adjunct therapy?

Absolutely! Therapy Intensives work very well as an adjunct therapy. I would ask that you sign a Release of Information so that your current therapist and I can collaborate/coordinate to best serve you.

Can my insurance help pay for Therapy Intensives?

Therapy Intensives are not covered by insurance. However, if you have out-of-network benefits, your insurance company may reimburse a portion of the Therapy Intensive. It’s best to call the customer service number on the back of your insurance card to learn the details about your specific plan. Make sure to ask questions like: Do I have a deductible for out-of-network services? Have I met my deductible? What CPT billing codes do you reimburse (i.e. 90837 or two 90843 in one day)? What is the rate of reimbursement for each billing code? What is the allowable amount for reimbursement?

Here is a helpful resource: The Complete Guide to Out-Of-Network Reimbursement.

When are payments due?

A 50% non-refundable deposit is due at the time you book your Therapy Intensive. The remaining 50% is due on the first day of the Intensive Session. If the timing of payment is a hurdle for you, please reach out to schedule a consultation and discuss a payment plan that works for you.

What if I’m interested in a Therapy Intensive, but not 100% sure?

Let’s schedule a time to talk! I’m happy to answer any questions and explore your unique situation to see if a Therapy Intensive may be helpful for you. Email Angelica@bethelcnc.com to schedule.

Payment plans are available. Please reach out to Angelica@Bethelcnc.com to discuss options.

Discounted intensive rates are available for those serving in a ministry role, preparing to serve in ministry, or currently on sabbatical. Please contact Angelica@Bethelcnc.com to discuss.