What a Trauma-Intensive Session Is and Who It’s For
If you’ve been in therapy before but felt like your sessions just scratch the surface, or you finally touch on a deep issue but need to stop because 50-minutes are up, a trauma-intensive session might be the right fit. These sessions are designed for people who want focused, deep, and transformative work in a single day than traditional weekly therapy.
What Is a Trauma-Intensive Session?
A trauma-intensive session is a longer, highly focused therapy session—lasting a few hours, half a day, or even a full day—dedicated to exploring and processing specific trauma or challenging patterns.
Unlike standard weekly sessions, which might jump from topic to topic or leave you feeling rushed, intensives allow for:
Deeper processing of trauma without waiting week to week
Continuous, uninterrupted exploration of patterns and emotions
Integration of mind and body to help your nervous system reset
Think of it as a “deep dive” session where you have the time, space, and guidance to address longstanding challenges and create lasting change.
How Trauma-Intensive Sessions Work
In a trauma-intensive session, therapy is tailored to your needs. Using trauma-informed approaches such as The Comprehensive Resource Model (CRM), we integrate:
Somatic Experiencing (SE) to notice and release stored tension in the body
Internal Family Systems (IFS) to explore and heal parts of yourself holding distress
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) to process difficult memories safely
This combination allows your body, mind, and emotions to work together, helping you process trauma more effectively and efficiently than a single weekly session could.
Who Can Benefit From a Trauma-Intensive Session?
Trauma-intensive sessions are ideal for people who:
Have experienced complex or ongoing trauma and need more time to process it fully
Find weekly sessions feel too short to dive into deeper issues
Have busy schedules or life responsibilities that make weekly therapy challenging
Want to address specific challenges quickly, such as relationship patterns, unresolved grief, or chronic stress
If you feel ready to focus on a specific area of your life or trauma and want meaningful progress in a single session or day, intensives can be transformative.
Why Choose a Trauma-Intensive Approach?
The benefits of trauma-intensive sessions include:
Accelerated healing by dedicating focused time to trauma
Greater self-understanding through continuous, uninterrupted exploration
Flexibility to fit therapy into your schedule without committing to weeks of sessions
Empowerment to take charge of your healing in a safe, supportive environment
While intensives are not a replacement for ongoing therapy, they can be a powerful step toward long-term growth and relief.
A Gentle Reflection
Ask yourself:
“What would it feel like to dedicate uninterrupted time to myself, my healing, and my growth?”
For many clients, this is the opportunity to experience a deeper connection with themselves and move past patterns that have held them back for years.
Is a Trauma-Intensive Session Right for You?
If you’re ready to focus, process, and heal in a safe, supportive, trauma-informed environment, a trauma-intensive session might be the perfect fit.
I work with clients to tailor the experience to your specific needs, ensuring that you leave with clarity, insight, and practical tools to continue your growth.
Ready to Start Healing?
Curious if a trauma-intensive session is right for you? You can schedule a consultation or reach out to learn more about how these sessions can help you create meaningful change in your life.