Tried therapy before and still stuck in the same pattern?
Weekly sessions build insight. An intensive creates the focused time and nervous system safety to actually interrupt the pattern, not just talk about it.
An intensive is an extended, focused session, half-day or full-day, built around a structured approach to out of control sexual behavior: pornography use, compulsive sexual patterns, or behavior that no longer matches the person you want to be.
This isn't a willpower program and it isn't a 12-step model. It starts by getting clear on your own values, not anyone else's definition of the problem, then uses Brainspotting and Somatic Experiencing to work directly with the nervous system states driving the pattern.
An intensive might be right for you if:
• You've tried weekly therapy or self-help approaches and keep returning to the same pattern
• You're ready to get honest about whether this behavior actually conflicts with your own values, not just what someone else thinks
• You want structured, focused work instead of an open-ended weekly process
• Shame has been part of the cycle, and you're ready for an approach that doesn't add more of it
• You're ready to do this work directly, with full commitment for the time you're in it
WHAT’S DIFFERENT ABOUT AN INTENSIVE?
THE APPROACH
A structured path, not an open-ended process.
Five phases, built around where your own values actually stand, and how your nervous system holds the pattern:
Whose Values?
Before anything else, we get clear on whether this behavior conflicts with your own values, or whether shame and outside pressure have been doing the talking.
Understanding Your Nervous System.
The pattern isn't a character flaw. It's often the body's attempt to escape a state it couldn't otherwise get out of.
Meeting the Inner Critic.
The harsh inner voice after the fact usually isn't helping. We change your relationship to it instead of fighting it.
Meeting What's Underneath.
Older pain or beliefs often sit underneath the pattern. This work gives that part room to be understood.
Building the New Pattern.
Once that material has been processed, we help a new felt sense of freedom take hold, one rooted in your own values.
Brainspotting and Somatic Experiencing throughout for deeper healing.
INVESTMENT
Straightforward pricing. Full focus on your work.
Two-Hour Intensive
$400
An extended focused session for a specific issue. The right entry point if you're unsure about committing to a longer format.
Half-Day Intensive (4 hours)
$800
The most common format. Enough time to do significant work with appropriate pacing and integration built in.
Two Half-Day Intensives (8 hours total)
$1,600
For work that warrants sustained concentrated attention over consecutive or closely spaced days.
Three Half-Day Intensives (12 hours total)
$2,400
The most comprehensive option. Typically recommended for deep trauma processing or significant compulsive behavior work where multiple layers need addressing.
Payment & Logistics
• Private pay only — not covered by insurance.
• HSA and FSA funds accepted.
• All major credit and debit cards accepted.
• Payment due prior to start of services.
• In-person at New Hope, MN office. Telehealth considered case by case.
An intensive day looks and feels different from a standard session.
WHAT TO EXPECT
We begin with a focused intake, even if you're an existing client, to clarify where you are and what you're working on. From there the work is guided by what arises, with appropriate pacing and built-in breaks.
You won't be pushed beyond what your system can integrate. The goal isn't to cram as much as possible into the time, it's to go to a depth that creates genuine shift. That requires pacing as much as intensity.
The days and weeks following an intensive often involve continued processing as the work integrates. Most people describe it as unlike any therapy they've had before.
Do I need to be an existing client to do an intensive?
No. Intensives are available to new clients. New clients complete a brief intake process before scheduling to ensure the format is a good fit.
How do I know which format is right for me?
Reach out and we'll figure it out together. I'll ask about what you're working through and what you're hoping to accomplish, then recommend the format that makes the most sense.
Is this a “sex addiction” program?
Not in the way that term usually gets used. This work is grounded in your own sexual values, not a disease label. We're working on behavior you've decided conflicts with who you want to be, not diagnosing you with a disorder.
What is the cancellation policy?
Given the dedicated time involved, cancellation and rescheduling policies are discussed during the intake process. Payment is due at the time of booking.
Are telehealth intensives available?
Telehealth intensives are considered case by case. Contact me to discuss your situation and we can determine whether a remote format is appropriate.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Ready to stop repeating the cycle?
An intensive creates the space to work at the root of the pattern, not just manage it. Reach out and we'll determine the right format together.
In-person · New Hope, MN · Private pay · HSA & FSA accepted