THERAPY INTENSIVES · CALIFORNIA & WASHINGTON · ONLINE
Deeper Healing.
More Space to get there.
For when weekly therapy feels too slow, too fragmented, or too short. Extended sessions using EMDR, Brainspotting, and somatic approaches with the time to actually get somewhere real.
You're ready to move through something,
not just talk around it.
You look fine on the outside, but internally you're running on fumes.
Weekly therapy feels too slow or too short to get to what actually matters.
You're motivated and ready. You just need the time and space to do the work.
You're everyone else's support system, with nothing left for yourself.
Anxiety, burnout, or identity stress shaped by culture and expectation is wearing you thin.
You're navigating a big transition or want to explore something you haven't had room for yet.
WHAT IS A THERAPY INTENSIVE?
The same holistic approach with room to go deeper.
A therapy intensive is an extended, focused session designed to give your nervous system the time it needs. Instead of 50 minutes a week, we carve out dedicated time to go deep without interruption—using EMDR, Brainspotting, somatic, and relational approaches woven together as the work calls for it.
More depth
Move past the warm-up and into real processing where things can actually shift.
Body and mind
Somatic and holistic approaches process not just what you think, but what you carry.
No interruptions
The work gets the time it needs to complete, rather than stopping mid-way through.
Flexible format
Half-day or full-day options, built around what you're working through and what you need.
WHO IT'S FOR
An intensive may be a good fit if you're…
Navigating burnout or chronic stress
You've been running on empty for a while. You want more than symptom management. You want to understand what's underneath and actually shift it.
Exploring AAPI or multicultural identity
Intergenerational pressure, cultural expectations, or the complexity of a mixed identity deserves a therapist who gets it, and enough time to truly explore it.
Preparing for or processing a big transition
A move, career change, relationship shift, or family milestone—sometimes life asks you to do emotional work fast. An intensive gives you that runway.
Ready to process personal or inherited trauma
You know that there are things in your past or your family’s past that are negatively impacting the way you show up in the present. You’re ready to dive deeper into healing your own history and move ahead with grace.
OPTIONS & PRICING
Choose the depth that fits your needs.
MOST POPULAR
Half-Day Intensive
3 Hours · Single Session · One Day
$1,400
30-min goal-setting call before your intensive
3-hour uninterrupted session
EMDR and Brainspotting woven in as appropriate
Somatic & culturally attuned throughout
Post-session integration notes
30-min follow-up call the week after
Full-Day Intensive
5–6 Hours · Single Day · Includes Breaks
$1, 800
30-min goal-setting call before your intensive
5–6 hours of focused work with built-in breaks
EMDR and Brainspotting woven in as appropriate
Somatic & culturally attuned throughout
Nervous system regulation support across the day
Post-session integration notes & reflection prompts
30-min follow-up call the week after
How It Works
01
Free Intro Call
We'll connect for 15 minutes to talk about what you're navigating, what you're hoping for, and whether an intensive is the right fit. No pressure, no commitment.
02
Goal-Setting Call
A dedicated 30-minute call to clarify your intentions, prepare your nervous system, and make sure we hit the ground running on your intensive day.
03
Your Intensive Day
The heart of the work. We go deep — using EMDR, Brainspotting, somatic, and relational approaches — with the time and space to actually get somewhere real.
04
Follow-Up Call
One week later, we reconnect for 30 minutes to tend to what surfaced, anchor your integration, and close the container with intention.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Each intensive is a complete, contained experience — not just a longer session. It begins with a 30-minute goal-setting call so we're prepared and intentional going in. Then comes your intensive day: either 3 hours (half-day) or 5–6 hours (full-day) of focused, uninterrupted therapeutic work using EMDR, Brainspotting, somatic, and relational approaches. A week later we reconnect for a 30-minute follow-up call to tend to what surfaced and anchor your integration. The whole container is designed so nothing gets left hanging.
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It depends on what you need. Intensives are ideal when you want to move through something significant in a short amount of time, when you're preparing for or processing a major life event, or when weekly sessions feel too slow or fragmented. Many clients do an intensive to jumpstart progress and then transition to ongoing support.
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Yes. All intensives are available via secure telehealth to clients anywhere in California. You'll need a private, comfortable space and a reliable internet connection—ideally somewhere you feel safe to go inward.
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Intensives are private pay. I can provide a superbill, which you can submit to your insurance for potential out-of-network reimbursement. Contact your insurance provider to ask about your out-of-network mental health benefits before booking.
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Intensives work well for anxiety, burnout and caregiver fatigue, AAPI and multicultural identity exploration, intergenerational stress, people-pleasing and perfectionism patterns, major life transitions, and anyone who wants to do focused somatic and relational healing in a condensed timeframe.
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The first step is a free 15-minute consultation. We'll talk about what you're looking for, answer any questions, and decide together if an intensive is the right fit. From there, we'll schedule your sessions and you'll receive a pre-session intake form.
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Intensives draw on a range of somatic and evidence-based modalities, with EMDR and Brainspotting as two of the primary tools.
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) uses bilateral stimulation (like guided eye movements, tapping or sound) to help the brain reprocess distressing memories and experiences that feel stuck. It's particularly effective for anxiety, trauma, and deeply held negative beliefs about yourself.
Brainspotting works by identifying specific eye positions that correlate with where the brain holds unprocessed experiences. Holding that "brainspot" while focusing inward allows for deep nervous system release and emotional processing — often reaching places that talk therapy alone doesn't access.
Both modalities are well-suited to intensive formats because the extended session time allows the processing to fully complete, rather than stopping mid-way through.
Caitlin Blair, LCSW, LICSW · UC Berkeley MSW · AAPI specialist · Accepting new clients in California & Washington
READY WHEN YOU ARE
You've been just getting through it for long enough. You deserve to actually feel good, and that starts with one conversation.
A free 15-minute call is where it starts. No paperwork, no pressure. You don't even need to know what you need yet, you just have to decide there's another way.
Telehealth · Accepting new clients in California & Washington · caitlin@tinycottagetherapy.com