What are Therapy Intensives

What Are Therapy Intensives?

Therapy intensives are extended, focused sessions that allow clients to make significant progress in a shorter period of time. Unlike traditional weekly therapy, intensives might span several hours or even days, providing a deep dive into specific issues. This model is increasingly popular among therapists who want to offer more flexible and impactful services, and among clients seeking faster results (Marketing Therapy Intensives, 2024).

Why Marketing Matters for Therapy Intensives

Many therapists are passionate about helping others but struggle with the business side of private practice—especially marketing. The video emphasizes that effective marketing is essential for reaching the right clients and making therapy intensives a viable part of your practice. Without a solid marketing plan, even the most skilled therapists may find it difficult to fill their schedules or communicate the unique value of intensives.  I came across this free YouTube video from Steffeny Feld to help build your practice.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t2jgK6Exp0E .  Hopefully this is a tool for you to help you get started and think things through.

Resources for therapists thinking about Intensive Practice

This blog is ideal for therapists in private practice looking to diversify their offerings, clinicians interested in working less while earning more, mental health professionals who want to feel more confident in their marketing efforts, and anyone curious about the logistics and benefits of therapy intensives.  Steffeny Feld is a good resource with her Intensive Design Lab as well as Kristen Wold.  Kristen has a cohort model as well as Jessica Good, who is often on Tik Tok discussing her EMDR Intensive only private practice has several tools and tips as well.  Checkout our YouTube video for Financial Well Being and Intensives  https://youtu.be/edr1c6SENCM?si=C7WNf1Jxjv4sN6A9 

This fall, I plan on attending    and this fall the Intensive Trauma Therapy Conference to help be build my intensive practice as well.  I got my start with her Intensive Design Basic Kit with practical tools and advice, which is where I encourage my consultees to begin. You can also view her interview here with another therapist about EMDR Intensives: https://youtu.be/fgGhFZuZU0g?si=IpKOsNPvJA8-MIhP 

Final Thoughts

Ultimately, effective marketing allows you to build a practice that supports you as much as you support your clients. It's about working less while earning more, freeing you up to do the deep, meaningful work that drew you to this field in the first place.

Good luck to you and always glad to help!

Kathy