Transformational Therapy Intensives for Trauma & Anxiety in Eden Prairie, MN

Dedicated Time for Deep Healing, Self-Discovery, and Lasting Change

Does it seem like weekly therapy sessions aren’t providing the deep support you need to live your best life?

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Intensive Therapy: The Solution You’ve Been Looking For. . .

You may feel stuck in therapy, spending sessions catching your therapist up but seeing little progress. Or perhaps your busy schedule makes weekly appointments feel like another chore, and long waitlists are discouraging when you need help now. Whether you’re seeking immediate support, faster results, or a focused approach to jumpstart your healing.

If this resonates with you, intensive therapy could be exactly what you’re looking for—a chance to prioritize your mental health in a meaningful and transformative way.

FAQs

  • A Therapy Intensive at Creekside Counseling is a focused, extended therapy session (typically 2–3 hours) that allows you to work deeply on your challenges in a single, powerful format. Unlike traditional weekly therapy, intensives are designed to help you progress more quickly by addressing root causes of trauma, anxiety, and emotional wounds in a concentrated, uninterrupted setting.

    Our Therapy Intensives combine Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) with the Healing Our Core Issues (HOCI) model, providing both rapid symptom relief and deep emotional healing. This unique blend allows you to:

    • Dive deeply into the issues that matter most without the weekly interruptions.

    • Address and resolve underlying trauma, attachment wounds, and anxiety triggers.

    • Reduce the time spent repeating check-ins or managing day-to-day stress unrelated to your core goals.

    • Integrate your insights and progress in a way that feels transformative and supportive.

    Whether you’re seeking rapid relief or a fresh start, our Therapy Intensives offer a flexible, customized approach to help you heal and grow at your own pace.

  • Before starting a Therapy Intensive, we’ll meet for a Pre-Intensive Session to clarify your goals and explore your current stressors, support system, and coping strategies. Together, we’ll identify the areas where you want to experience relief or growth.

    During the Therapy Intensive itself, you’ll have the opportunity to engage in deep, focused work using a combination of Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) and the Healing Our Core Issues (HOCI) model. This approach helps you process and release emotional pain, reduce anxiety, and build new, positive insights in a safe and supportive environment. We’ll address key themes such as:

    • Past or present relationship dynamics

    • Significant life events or traumas

    • Underlying beliefs or patterns that keep you stuck

    • Future concerns or transitions

    The intensive format allows us to bypass the weekly session cycle and work more deeply and continuously, supporting faster, more meaningful progress.

    Afterward, a Post-Intensive Session will help you reflect on your experience, integrate your insights, and plan for lasting growth. This ensures that the benefits of the intensive continue to support your healing journey and align with your long-term goals.

  • Here are a few reasons you might consider a Therapy Intensive:

    • You’ve faced a painful or unsettling experience that continues to affect you, and you’re ready to address it fully and move forward.

    • You have time off from work or school and want to invest in yourself with a focused, healing experience—a Therapy Intensive can be a mental reset and a powerful step toward feeling whole again.

    • You’ve tried ART or other therapies before and found them helpful for healing and lasting change—and you’d like to go even deeper.

    • You’re preparing for a significant life transition—like a wedding, moving, becoming a parent, or starting a new job—and want to clear emotional blocks before stepping into the next chapter.

    • You’re already in weekly therapy and feel like you’re on the brink of a breakthrough. A Therapy Intensive can complement your regular sessions, providing a concentrated, deep dive that propels you forward with greater momentum.

      No matter where you are on your journey, a Therapy Intensive offers a unique opportunity to heal, grow, and step confidently into your next chapter.

How a Therapy intensive Can Help:

  • Trauma related to assault, abuse, or neglect (PTSD)

  • Painful childhood experiences, attachment wounds, or complex trauma (C-PTSD)

  • Depression, negative self-talk, and low self-esteem

  • Stress, anxiety, phobias, or obsessive-compulsive patterns

  • Recovery from accidents, injuries, chronic pain/illness, or medical trauma

  • Burnout, especially among helping professionals and caregivers

  • Performance challenges, such as creative blocks or productivity struggles

  • Addictions or unhealthy coping mechanisms

  • Grief and loss, including bereavement and life transitions

  • Sleep disturbances, including nightmares and insomnia

  • Relationship issues, including intimacy, trust, and attachment struggles

  • Navigating major life transitions (e.g., divorce, job changes, relocation)

    A Therapy Intensive using Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) and the Healing Our Core Issues (HOCI) model provides a safe, focused way to heal from past pain, improve your mental well-being, and build a stronger, more fulfilling life.

 More Questions You May Have

  • Weekly therapy often involves 10-15 minutes of check-ins, 20-30 minutes of processing, and 10-15 minutes of closing—meaning it can take months and thousands of dollars to resolve a single issue.

    In contrast, intensive therapy condenses the process into a half-day session, with 2-3 hours of deep processing, often resolving one or more stressors for much less money. It’s more efficient and cost-effective, as it allows for quicker resolution, fewer sessions, and less time away from work or childcare.

  • This is a focused, premium service. As such, higher fees are charged as they require more work, energy, and schedule flexibility.

    Intensives also provide more value for clients.

    Intensive sessions are typically $255-300/hour.

    Intensive packages start at $750.

    *For current clients looking to add on therapy intensives to their care, please note your rate may be different.

  • Yes, many insurance companies (typically PPOs) reimburse part of psychotherapy costs, though I am an out-of-network provider.

    To fully understand your benefits, it's best to check your policy details beforehand, including coverage for out-of-network providers and whether multiple hours of therapy in a single day or week are reimbursed.

    I will provide a Superbill for all direct contact therapy services included in the program.

    Please note, insurance requires a diagnosis code for treatment. I recommend calling the customer service number on your insurance card for specific plan details.

    Feel free to reach out if you need help navigating this process!

  • We’ll start with a free 15 minute phone consultation so that we can meet and see how we connect and whether an Intensive is a good fit for you.