Deeper dive therapy sessions
Focused Therapy for Deeper, Faster Progress
If you’ve been deeply impacted by past experiences and still feel stuck, despite time, effort, or even previous therapy, you’re not alone. Many people reach a point where insight isn’t enough, and they’re ready for a more focused, effective approach.
Therapy intensives are designed to help you move through this work in a more concentrated and efficient way. Instead of spreading sessions out over months, we work together in extended, structured blocks of time, allowing for deeper processing without the stop-and-start of weekly therapy.
Ann offers EMDR and trauma-focused intensives for individuals who are ready to engage in meaningful, results-oriented work. This format allows you to stay immersed in the process, build momentum, and begin experiencing relief more quickly, while still working at a pace that feels safe and supported.
Deeper dive therapy sessions
Why Choose an Intensive OverWeekly Therapy
Both weekly therapy and intensive therapy can be effective. The difference is in how time is used and how quickly you’re able to build momentum in the healing process.
Weekly Therapy
- 50–60 minute sessions once per week
- Time between sessions can slow progress
- Each session often requires re-orienting before going deeper
- Healing unfolds gradually over months or longer
Therapy Intensives
- Extended, structured sessions over 1–3 days
- Continuous focus without interruption between sessions
- Less time spent re-starting, more time actively processing
- Often accomplishes months of work in a condensed timeframe
What are intensives?
Therapy intensives are extended, focused sessions designed to help you move through meaningful work without the interruptions that often come with weekly therapy.
Instead of meeting for one hour at a time over many months, intensives create dedicated space for deeper, more sustained progress. This format allows Ann to guide you through a structured process that supports insight, emotional regulation, and trauma resolution in a more concentrated timeframe.
EMDR and trauma therapy intensives in Greenville, SC are often a strong fit for individuals who feel ready to work more intentionally and want a format that respects both the depth of the work and the reality of a busy life.
Intensives may be especially helpful if you:
- Feel stuck in weekly therapy and want more momentum
- Have limited availability for ongoing weekly appointments
- Want focused support for trauma, anxiety, or distressing life experiences
- Prefer a structured, goal-oriented approach
- Are ready for deeper work in a concentrated format
What to Expect: Your Sample Intensive Schedule
Each intensive is customized to your needs, but most follow a structured format designed to balance deep therapeutic work with regulation and integration. Below is an example of how a 3-day intensive may be organized.
Day 1: Foundation & Assessment
- Clarify goals and areas of focus
- Review relevant history and current challenges
- Build grounding and regulation tools
- Begin initial processing work at a manageable pace
Day 2: Deep Processing
- Extended EMDR and trauma-focused sessions
- Focused work on key experiences and patterns
- Intentional breaks for nervous system regulation
- Ongoing support to maintain stability throughout the process
Day 3: Integration & Forward Planning
- Continue processing as needed
- Integrate insights and emotional shifts
- Develop strategies for continued progress
- Create a plan for post-intensive support if needed
This structure allows you to stay engaged in the work long enough to create meaningful shifts, while still prioritizing your safety and capacity throughout the process.
How do intensives work?
Phase 1: Pre-intensive preparation
- We’ll start with a consultation call to discuss your goals and make sure an intensive is the right fit.
- You’ll receive a customized workbook to help you reflect and prepare before our first session.
- We’ll have a 2 hours pre-intensive session to review your workbook and create a personalized plan for how we’ll manage our time during your intensive session(s).
Phase 2: The Intensive Session(s)
- This is where we do the deep healing work. Intensives can be scheduled in different formats:
- 3-hour (Half-Day) Intensive
- 6-hour (Full-Day) Intensive
- 9-hour Intensive (3 Days, 3 Hours Per Day)
Phase 3: Post-intensive integration
- You’ll receive a follow-up workbook to process what comes up after the intensive.
- We’ll have a 90-minute post-intensive session to reflect on your progress and create a plan for continued healing.
Transforming pain into purpose
We feel better and life flows more smoothly when we feel safe and connected to those closest to us. But when there is a break in those close, personal connections – when betrayal, abuse, or abandonment occur – life can feel fractured. In such situations, it’s easy to spiral in anger or emotionally shut down. Sometimes, we may even blame ourselves for what happened, especially if the person who hurt us said or did things that caused us to question what we knew to be true about ourselves. They may have even blamed us for what they did.
When painful experiences are pervasive, we may begin to believe that there is something wrong with us. We struggle to trust our judgement and our decisions. We second guess every glance, every text, and every gesture. Experiencing deep hurt time and time again can make trusting other people feel impossible.
By healing from the past and learning how to trust your own judgement and abilities, you can achieve the emotional stability necessary for restoring hope and transforming your pain into purpose.
Benefits of intensive therapy sessions
Therapy intensives are designed to help you move through meaningful work with greater focus, continuity, and efficiency—especially if traditional weekly sessions haven’t created the progress you’re looking for.
Accelerated Progress
Extended sessions allow you to stay engaged in the work long enough to create deeper shifts, often accomplishing what might take months in weekly therapy.
Reduced Start-and-Stop
Without long gaps between sessions, you spend less time reorienting and more time actively processing and moving forward.
Focused, Structured Care
Each intensive is thoughtfully planned around your goals, providing a clear and intentional path rather than open-ended sessions.
Deeper Trauma Processing
Using EMDR and somatic approaches, intensives create space to work through complex experiences with continuity and support.
Better Fit for Busy Schedules
Instead of committing to months of weekly appointments, intensives allow you to dedicate a focused period of time to your healing.
Integration and Lasting Change
With built-in time for reflection and planning, the work you do during your intensive is designed to carry forward into daily life.
Pricing
Half-Day Intensive (6-7 Hours of therapy) – $1,200
Full-Day Intensive (9-10 Hours of therapy) – $1,700
3-Day Intensive (12-13 Hours of therapy) – $2,200
If you have unique circumstances and require accommodation, please contact me.
I will work with you to develop an intensive therapy program specific to your needs.
Please note, insurance does not cover intensives.
Flexible Payment Options
To make this work for you…
Flexible payment plans are available upon request.
HSA/FSA may cover part or all of your intensive.
Financing options available through CareCredit.
Is an intensive right for me?
Therapy intensives are designed for individuals who are ready to engage in focused, meaningful work and are looking for a more efficient path forward than traditional weekly sessions.
This approach is often a strong fit for people who feel motivated to make progress, but find that time, scheduling, or the pace of weekly therapy has made it difficult to move forward in the way they’d like.
An intensive may be a good fit if you:
- Feel stuck despite insight gained from previous therapy
- Want to make meaningful progress in a shorter period of time
- Have limited availability for ongoing weekly sessions
- Prefer a structured, goal-oriented approach
- Are navigating trauma, anxiety, or overwhelming life experiences
- Are ready to engage in deeper, focused therapeutic work
Intensives are not about rushing the process—they are about creating the time and space needed to move through it more fully, with the support and structure to do so safely.
If you’re unsure whether an intensive is the right fit, the consultation process is designed to help you explore your options and make a clear, informed decision.
Reforge. Rebuild. Restore.
To learn more about how intensive therapy sessions with me work, let’s connect! Please contact me to schedule a complementary discovery call. I’ll be happy to answer any questions you might have about trauma therapy and help you determine if an intensive is right for you.
Common Questions About Therapy Intensives
What is a therapy intensive?
A therapy intensive is a focused, multi-hour or multi-day therapy experience designed to help you make meaningful progress in a shorter period of time. Instead of weekly sessions spread out over months, intensives allow for deeper, uninterrupted work with structured support.
Are EMDR intensives worth it?
For many people, EMDR intensives are worth it because they reduce the start-and-stop nature of weekly therapy and allow for more continuous progress. This can often lead to faster relief and more efficient use of time, especially for those with busy schedules.
How is an intensive different from weekly therapy?
Weekly therapy typically involves 50–60 minute sessions with time between appointments, while intensives provide extended sessions over one or more days. This allows you to stay engaged in the work longer and build momentum without interruption.
Is a therapy intensive too much at once?
No. Intensives are carefully structured to include breaks, grounding techniques, and pacing that supports your nervous system. The process is designed to be both focused and manageable, not overwhelming.
How long is a therapy intensive?
Intensives can range from half-day sessions to full-day or multi-day experiences, depending on your needs and goals. The structure is customized during the consultation process.
Who is a therapy intensive best for?
Intensives are often a strong fit for individuals who feel stuck in weekly therapy, have limited availability, or want to make meaningful progress in a shorter period of time. They are especially helpful for motivated individuals ready for focused work.
Can I do an intensive if I’ve already been in therapy?
Yes. Many people choose intensives after gaining insight in therapy but still feeling stuck. Intensives can help you move beyond understanding and create deeper emotional and physical shifts.
Do you offer EMDR intensives in Greenville, SC?
Yes. EMDR and trauma therapy intensives are offered in Greenville, SC, providing a focused and structured option for individuals seeking accelerated healing in the Upstate area.
Trauma creates a change you don’t choose. Healing is about creating change you do choose.
Michelle Rosenthal
Start Your Accelerated Healing Journey
If you’re ready to move beyond the limitations of weekly therapy and engage in focused, meaningful work, an intensive may offer the structure and support you’ve been looking for.
The consultation process is designed to help you determine whether an intensive is the right fit for your needs, goals, and current capacity. There is no pressure just a clear, guided conversation about what would best support your progress.
Ann will work with you to understand your situation, answer your questions, and recommend a personalized approach if an intensive is appropriate.