Make real progress in days, not months.
Intensive, focused therapy for teens and adults.
What is a therapy intensive?
Therapy Intensives are a powerful, accelerated approach to working through your challenges that are designed to help you make real progress in a short amount of time. Instead of stretching therapy out over months, why not dedicate a morning, afternoon, or even a weekend to deep, focused work?
Think of it like a retreat, time set aside just for you. Step away from the daily grind, take a break from work, school, and family responsibilities to focus on YOU. This is your time to fully commit to gaining clarity and moving forward without the interruptions of everyday life.
By decreasing the time spent in therapy and gaining faster, lasting results you end up spending less money overall.
Designed Just for You
Every Intensive is built for you before you walk in. I review your history, design the session around your specific goals, and assemble a personal experience just for you. Your intensive fee reflects that thoughtful preparation as well as our time together.
You're already doing the work. But some things don't wrap up nicely in 50 min sessions. You get warmed as soon as the hour ends. I already know your history, your goals, and where you get stuck, so there's no ramp-up. We go straight to the thing you've been stuck on or need to get through and we get the job done. Right then and there.
This is a good fit if you:
Keep hitting the same wall and want to break through it
Are ready for processing work that needs unbroken time
Have a hard deadline coming (a conversation, a move, a wedding, the start of school, a family visit)
Want to accelerate progress (OCD, BFRB, anxiety, etc.) without adding a second weekly appointment
Already a client?
Deepen You.
Deep dive (for established clients only)
$630
Face-to-Face Time: 3 hrs
Available: Contact to schedule.
Includes:
Goal-setting conversation before your Intensive (included in regular session time)
3-hour Intensive session
Follow-up integrated into your next weekly sessionResources, assessments, & personalized treatment workbook
Available to current clients of Kara Friedman Counseling. No separate intake required.
New client? Do something today that your future self will thank you for.
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Ready You
Half-day morning intensive to build a plan and put it in place
$840
Face-to-Face Time: 4 hrs (teens & adults)
Available: 8:00 am–12:00 pm, weekdays & Weekends
Includes:
30-minute pre-session intake call
3-hour Intensive session
30-minute post-session follow-up
Resources, assessments, & personalized treatment workbook
**Additional 1 hour parent meeting for parents of teens at additional charge
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Love you.
One-day intensive for focused work on a specific challenge
$1050
Face-to-Face Time: 5 hrs (teens & adults)
Options: One or two day packages
Available: Days (Evenings & Weekends additional fee)
Includes:
1-hour Intake session
3-hour Intensive session
1-hour Post-session follow-up
**Additional 1 hour parent meeting for parents of teens at additional charge
Resources, assessments, & personalized treatment workbook
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Build you.
Two-day intensive for deeper, sustained progress (adults only)
$1680
Face-to-Face Time: 8 hrs
Options: One or two day packages
Available: Days (Evenings & Weekends additional fee)
Includes:
1-hour Intake session
6-hour Intensive session
1-hour post-session follow-up
Resources, assessments, & personalized treatment workbook
Not available for teens
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Be you.
Three-day intensive for transformational work (adults only)
$2310
Face-to Face Time: 11 hrs (adult)
Options: One, two, or three-day packages
Available: Days (Evenings & Weekends additional fee)
Includes:
1-hour Intake session
9-hour Intensive session
1-hour post-session follow-up
Resources, assessments, & personalized treatment workbook
Not available for teens
FAQs
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Therapy Intensives are perfect for teens and adults who are ready for relief now. If you want to see real change in your life—but don’t want to wait months or years for progress—a Therapy Intensive may be right for you.
This approach is especially helpful if you:
Feel stuck and want to break through challenges faster.
Struggle with anxiety, OCD, or other stressors and need focused support.
Are navigating a major life transition and need dedicated time to process.
Need to build a system or structure- routines, boundaries, a family plan
Prefer deep, accelerated work over weekly therapy sessions.
Are motivated for change and ready to commit to real transformation.
Your Therapy Intensive will be completely customized to you—your goals, your challenges, and the results you want. Whether you need help managing anxiety, OCD, or another stressor, this focused time is designed to help you move forward—without the wait.
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Therapy Intensives are more effective and efficient than traditional 50-minute sessions. In a typical session, 5-10 minutes are spent checking in at the start and another 5-10 minutes wrapping up at the end—leaving only 30-40 minutes for deep therapeutic work.
A Therapy Intensive eliminates this stop-and-start process. In a 3-hour Intensive, you get 2.5 hours of focused, uninterrupted work—that’s the equivalent of more than a month of weekly therapy in just one day! This deeper, concentrated approach allows you to make meaningful progress faster, without waiting weeks to build momentum.
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Great question! The number of Intensive Days depends on your specific goals. Some goals can be reached in a 1-Day Intensive (3 hours), while more complex challenges may require additional time. I can help you determine the best approach based on what you want to accomplish, ensuring you get the most out of your Therapy Intensive experience.
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Absolutely! Therapy Intensives work well as adjunct therapy alongside your regular sessions. If you have a primary therapist, I just ask that you sign a Release of Information so we can collaborate and coordinate to best support you. This ensures your Intensive aligns with your ongoing therapy and helps you get the most out of the experience.
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Absolutely! And, it’s one of the best ways to break through something that keeps resurfacing in your therapy work. Because we have already done your intake and I know your history, we can talk about what you are looking for and get started! Your intensive becomes part of the treatment plan we’re already working from. Established clients can book the Saturday morning deep dive- see below.
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Therapy Intensives are not covered by insurance, but if you have out-of-network benefits, your insurance company may reimburse a portion of the cost. It’s best to call the customer service number on the back of your insurance card to understand your specific plan.
Here are some key questions to ask:
Do I have a deductible for out-of-network services?
Have I met my deductible?
What CPT billing codes do you reimburse (e.g., 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.
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A 50% non-refundable deposit is required at the time of booking your Therapy Intensive. The remaining 50% is due on the first day of your Intensive Session. This applies to all Intensives, including half-day and Saturday sessions for current clients.
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Let’s set up a time to chat! I’m happy to answer any questions and discuss your unique situation to determine if a Therapy Intensive could be a good fit for you.