Trauma-focused therapy intensives in Portland

Life’s busy, and the idea of spending months—or even years—in therapy can feel daunting, especially if you’re already feeling worn out. Trauma-focused therapy intensives are here to offer a different approach: they’re designed to dive deep, save you time, and get you real results quickly.

 

What Is a Trauma-Focused Therapy Intensive?

If you’ve heard of therapy intensives but aren’t sure what they actually involve, you’re not alone! Trauma-focused therapy intensives are extended therapy sessions (typically between 3-4 hours total) designed to help you make meaningful progress in a shorter amount of time. Instead of waiting week after week for progress, an intensive allows us to work deeply with fewer interruptions, creating a foundation for long-lasting change.

Unlike traditional weekly therapy, which usually lasts around 50 minutes, trauma-focused intensives are designed to give us the space to process and explore on a deeper level, reducing the need for multiple sessions on a weekly basis.

 

Why Choose a Therapy Intensive? (Hint: It Saves You Time)

Let’s face it—everyone’s busy. Trauma-focused therapy intensives offer the chance to commit to healing without feeling tied down by weekly appointments for months. Here’s how it saves time and energy:

1. Efficiency: In a 2 to 4 hour intensive, we can cover more ground in one sitting, focusing on specific issues without interruptions.
2. Deeper Processing: The extended time allows your brain to really engage in trauma reprocessing, which can often feel disjointed in shorter sessions.
3. Flexibility: It’s easier to schedule one longer session than commit to weekly appointments if you have a full schedule.

 

What Does Trauma-Focused Mean?

Here are some of the modalities that can be incorporated into a trauma-focused therapy intensive:

 

Each of these therapies is designed to work with the brain’s limbic system (the part responsible for emotions and memory) rather than just the prefrontal cortex, where logical thought and reasoning take place. This is why trauma-focused therapies tend to be more effective at “unsticking” trauma than traditional talk therapy.

Who’s an Ideal Fit for a Trauma-Focused Therapy Intensive?

Trauma-focused therapy intensives aren’t for everyone. They’re a great fit for people who:

 

This approach might not be ideal for those who are new to therapy, need time to build trust with a therapist, or feel anxious about diving into deep work quickly.

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Wrapping Up: Why a Trauma-Focused Therapy Intensive Could Be Right for You

Choosing a trauma-focused therapy intensive means you’re prioritizing efficient, focused, and in-depth work that can help you reach your goals faster. With the flexibility of virtual sessions and the power of targeted trauma therapies, this approach can be life-changing for those who are ready to change the way trauma is stored and flip the script.

Whether you’re managing trauma from a specific event or working through the effects of long-term stress and emotional pain, a therapy intensive could offer the space and tools to help you heal. If you’re ready to see what’s possible, let’s connect and explore how a trauma-focused intensive could be the next step in your healing journey.

Interested in learning more? Reach out today to schedule a consultation and find out if a trauma-focused therapy intensive is right for you.