Therapy Intensives in Burlington and Across Ontario
Therapy Intensives are immersive, focused sessions designed for people who want to go deeper into their healing journey. These extended sessions provide the space and time needed to explore long-standing patterns, process emotions, and create meaningful breakthroughs. Whether you attend in person in Burlington or join online from anywhere in Ontario, Therapy Intensives offer an opportunity to reconnect with yourself and experience transformation in a concentrated, supportive setting.
Modalities Used in Therapy Intensives
Therapy Intensives combine evidence-based and experiential methods to help you reach deeper levels of awareness and healing. These modalities work together to support emotional processing, nervous system regulation, and integration.
Brainspotting
Brainspotting helps access and release emotional and physical experiences stored in the brain and body. It is particularly effective in intensive formats, allowing more time for processing and natural resolution.
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
IFS helps you connect with and heal the different parts of yourself that hold pain, fear, or protective roles. During Intensives, this process deepens as you have more time to explore and integrate these parts with compassion and clarity.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought patterns that contribute to emotional distress. It gives you practical tools to reframe negative thinking, manage stress, and create new habits that support emotional balance and resilience.
Who Therapy Intensives Are For
Therapy Intensives are for those who feel ready for focused, accelerated growth. You may have already done therapy before or have a sense that weekly sessions are not enough to address what you are carrying. Intensives create a safe and structured space to pause, reflect, and work through deep emotional material with dedicated time and attention.
If any of the following sound familiar, a Therapy Intensive may be right for you.
You Feel Stuck or Ready for a Breakthrough
You may understand your patterns intellectually but still feel like something deeper needs to shift. An Intensive allows you to stay with the process long enough for true integration and change to occur.
You Are Processing a Major Life Transition or Loss
Transitions such as separation, burnout, or grief can bring up complex emotions that require more time and care. A Therapy Intensive offers the space to move through these experiences with clarity and compassion.
You Have Experienced Trauma or Emotional Overwhelm
When painful memories or emotions feel too big to fit into traditional sessions, an Intensive provides the safety and time to explore them at your own pace, using trauma-informed and body-based methods.
You Want to Deepen Your Inner Work
If you are already familiar with therapy or mindfulness practices and want to go further, Intensives offer an opportunity to expand your insight, embodiment, and sense of self-leadership.
What to Expect During a Therapy Intensive
Every Intensive is personalized to meet your goals and needs. The process is structured yet deeply compassionate, blending mindfulness, neuroscience, and evidence-based approaches to support lasting change. You will move through four key stages designed to help you prepare, experience, and integrate your work with care and clarity.
Pre-Intensive Intake
We begin with a 90-minute Pre-Intensive session to understand what your life looks like now — your stressors, support systems, and the areas where you feel stuck. Together, we explore what you want life to look like after our work together and how we can get there. This session helps us identify the issues, memories, and beliefs you want to address and establish meaningful goals for your Intensive.
Personalized Intensive Workbook
You will receive a customized workbook designed specifically for your needs. It includes reflective exercises and assessments that prepare you for the Intensive and help track your progress before, during, and after. This workbook serves as a grounding tool, helping you stay connected to your insights and intentions throughout the process.
Customized Treatment Program
Your Intensive sessions take place either in person in Burlington or virtually and are scheduled over one to three days, with approximately three hours of focused work each day. Each session includes targeted treatment and resourcing activities using modalities such as Brainspotting, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and mindfulness-based approaches. The process is gentle but powerful, allowing for deep emotional release and integration at your own pace.
Begin the Journey
When you are ready, we will move forward at a pace that feels right for you. This stage focuses on helping you feel more confident, connected, clear minded, and emotionally steady as you begin to break old cycles and live in closer alignment with your values. Together, we create space for steady growth and meaningful change.
Explaining the Intensive Process
Investing in a Therapy Intensive is an investment in your emotional wellness and long-term healing. Each Intensive is thoughtfully designed to give you the space, time, and support needed for meaningful transformation. Every hour is intentional, guided by personalized goals and trauma-informed care.
Below is an overview of how the process works, including time frames, rates, and what each Intensive includes.
Investing in Your Intensive
Each Intensive combines preparation, deep therapeutic work, and integration to maximize the benefits of your experience. Sessions are billed hourly and reflect the depth of personalized care provided. Please note that Intensive sessions are not covered by insurance.
Rate Type
Hourly Rate
Weekday Rate
$210/hour
Weekend Rate
$275/hour
1-Day Intensive
Designed for focused, short-term work or targeted emotional release.
Included in Package
Details
Pre-Intensive Interview
90 minutes
Workbook Customization (non-face-to-face)
1 hour
Intensive Session
3 hours
Post-Intensive Session
90 minutes
Total Time
7 hours
Weekday Rate
7 × $210 = $1,470
Weekend Rate
7 × $275 = $1,925
2-Day Intensive
Ideal for deeper emotional processing, exploring multiple themes, or integrating trauma work at a steady pace.
Included in Package
Details
Workbook Customization (non-face-to-face)
1 hour
Workbook Review (non-face-to-face)
1 hour
Pre-Intensive Session
90 minutes
Intensive Sessions
2 × 3 hours
Post-Intensive Session
90 minutes
Total Time
12 hours
Weekday Rate
12 × $210 = $2,520
Weekend Rate
12 × $275 = $3,300
3-Day Intensive
A comprehensive and immersive experience for clients ready to make significant shifts and address deep-rooted patterns or trauma.
Included in Package
Details
Workbook Customization (non-face-to-face)
1 hour
Workbook Review (non-face-to-face)
1 hour
Pre-Intensive Session
90 minutes
Intensive Sessions
3 × 3 hours
Post-Intensive Session
90 minutes
Total Time
14 hours
Weekday Rate
14 × $210 = $2,940
Weekend Rate
14 × $275 = $3,850
Intensive Time Frames
Below is an overview of the available time frames for each Intensive day. Each schedule includes intentional breaks to help you rest, reflect, and stay grounded throughout the process.
Format
3 Hours
4 Hours
6 Hours
Time Frames
9:00 am – 12:00 pm or 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
8:00 am – 12:00 pm or 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
9:00 am – 12:00 pm and 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Number of Breaks
2
3
3
Break Duration
10 minutes each
10-15 minutes each
Morning and afternoon breaks (10 minutes each) + 1-hour lunch
Typical Break Times
10:00 am, 11:00 am
9:00 am, 10:00 am, 11:00 am
10:00 am, 11:00 am, 12:00 pm
Why People Choose Us for Therapy Intensives
Choosing the right therapist for intensive work is an important decision. You deserve care that feels grounded, professional, and deeply supportive. Here are a few reasons people choose Mindfulness for Health for Therapy Intensives.
Experienced and Compassionate Guidance
With over 25 years of experience, our team provides a steady, supportive presence throughout your Intensive. You will be guided by therapists who are skilled in both trauma-informed and mindfulness-based approaches.
Safe, Personalized Space for Deep Work
Every Intensive is designed around your comfort, needs, and goals. We take time to create a calm, nurturing environment where you can explore and heal at your own pace.
Integration That Lasts Beyond the Session
Our goal is not only to create breakthroughs during your Intensive but to help you integrate those insights into lasting change. You will leave with tools, awareness, and a sense of empowerment to carry forward.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the payment schedule for intensives?
A 50% non-refundable deposit is required at the time of scheduling to secure your Therapy Intensive. The other 50% is due on the day of Intensive Day 1.
What is your Intensive Cancellation Policy?
There is a 2-week cancellation policy: Any cancellation within 2 weeks of The Pre-Intensive Interview will result in full charge of the intensive program.
Why should I do a Therapy Intensive instead of a normal 50-minute therapy session?
Due to the nature of typical 50-minute sessions, they only allow about 30-40 minutes of deep work. Often there are at least 5-10 minutes of “check-in” at the start of the session and usually, 5-10 minutes spent on “closing up” or “checking out” at the end of a session – this doesn’t leave a lot of time for deeper work. Therapy Intensives are different and allow more focused time to go deeper and help you find relief sooner. A 3-hour Therapy Intensive allows for 2.5 hours of depth work. That’s the equivalent of five 50-minute sessions or more than a month of therapy – in a single day! Overall, they are more efficient and for some more effective than traditional once a week therapy.
Intensives are good if you’ve been in weekly therapy for a while, but an hour a week just doesn’t give you the time you need. You may be feeling stuck, struggling with the same problem over and over again.
Intensives are also perfect for clients with busy schedules who are ready to feel better now. By setting aside a block of time to focus in on a particular concern, you can expect that you will see more progress in a shorter time frame. This may ultimately mean less time in distress, less time away from work, and more time living the life you want to have.
Why is the hourly rate for Intensives higher than for regular weekly sessions?
Therapy Intensives provide a focused, customized, and highly structured experience that differs from traditional weekly sessions. In an Intensive, we dedicate extended blocks of time to tackle core concerns, often compressing weeks or months of therapeutic work into just a few days. This approach requires additional preparation, in-depth planning, and post-session follow-up that goes beyond what’s typically involved in a standard 50-minute session. Because of the specialized resources, extended availability, and comprehensive support provided before, during, and after an Intensive, the overall cost per hour is set higher than the usual weekly session rate.
If I already have a primary therapist, can I do an Intensive as adjunct therapy?
Definitely! Therapy Intensives work very well as an adjunct therapy. If you can sign a Release of Information so that your current therapist and I can collaborate as a treatment team to best serve your needs.
Is there anyone who shouldn’t have this type of therapy?
Clients with a history of psychosis including mania. Clients who do not have emotion regulation skills and respond to distress with self-injurious behaviors. Clients actively misusing/dependent upon substances. Clients with active eating disorder symptoms.
Can my insurance help pay for Therapy Intensives?
Therapy Intensives are not covered by insurance. However, you can contact your insurance company to see if they may reimburse a portion of the Therapy Intensive.
Do I have to have therapy experience to do Intensive sessions?
No. If you are ready and interested in intensive therapy, we will make sure that you are prepared in your intake session.
When is payment due?
To reserve your Therapy Intensive a 50% non-refundable deposit is required. The remaining 50% is due on the first day of the Intensive Session.
What if I’m interested in a Therapy Intensive but I’m not 100% sure?
Let’s schedule a time for a phone consultation. I’d be glad to set up a 20-minute consultation to answer any questions and explore your concerns and individual needs to see if a Therapy Intensive may be helpful for you, just fill in the form at the bottom of this page.
Ready to Begin a Therapy Intensive?
If you are ready for focused, meaningful work that supports deep healing and transformation, we invite you to reach out. You do not need to have everything figured out, just a willingness to begin. Our team will connect with you to answer questions, discuss your goals, and help you determine if an Intensive is right for you. This is your opportunity to slow down, reset, and move forward with greater clarity and confidence.
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