Too Busy for Weekly Therapy This Summer? Here’s Why Therapy Intensives Just Make More Sense

Anxiety Therapy for Busy Kids: How Intensives Fit When Weekly Sessions Don’t

Summer looks a little different when you’re a parent.
Instead of lazy days, it’s carpools to camp, last-minute sunscreen hunts, and squeezing in vacations between sports and school supply shopping.

You want to support your child’s mental health—but let’s be honest: weekly therapy feels nearly impossible to keep up with.

That’s where therapy intensives come in.

They offer the same emotional support and growth as traditional therapy—just in a format that actually fits your summer.

Weekly Therapy vs. Summer Reality

Maybe you’ve been here:

• You're juggling two kids in different camps, and your teen is barely home long enough to eat lunch—let alone talk to a therapist.

• You cancel more sessions than you attend, and you’re starting to wonder if therapy is even helping.

• Your child is anxious or emotionally stuck, but there’s just no room in the schedule to work on it.

You're not alone. Many families hit pause on therapy over the summer—and many kids end up carrying their emotional struggles into the fall. But there’s another way.

What Is a Therapy Intensive?

A therapy intensive is a focused, extended session (or series of sessions) packed into one or two days. Instead of spreading things out over 6–8 weeks, we take a deep dive—quickly and intentionally.

Think:
💬 90 minutes to 3 hours of uninterrupted time
💬 One session instead of six
💬 Real progress without the weekly scheduling stress

It’s perfect for busy kids who are emotionally stuck—but also busy with swim team, camp, or family travel. You get the support your child needs without sacrificing your summer rhythm.

Why Intensives Are Perfect for Busy Parents (and Busy Kids)

✨ Less Scheduling, More Flexibility
Instead of rearranging your week (again), you pick a block of time that works best. Early mornings, weekends, or right between camp and dinner—we work with you.

✨ Faster Relief
When a child is anxious, stuck in negative thinking, or recovering from social stress or transitions, they don’t always have time to build momentum in weekly therapy.
Therapy intensives let us move faster—so your child can feel better sooner.

✨ Fewer Disruptions
No more canceling because of camp field trips or vacation overlaps. One well-timed session can do the heavy lifting of multiple weekly sessions—without the interruptions.

✨ Deeper Progress
Extended time means we don’t just scratch the surface. We build coping tools, regulate the nervous system, and (if appropriate) use techniques like EMDR therapy to help process big emotions—all in one go.

Who Therapy Intensives Are For

Therapy intensives are especially helpful for kids and teens who:

• Struggle with anxiety or people-pleasing

• Are navigating toxic peer dynamics or emotional shutdowns

• Have limited time in their summer schedule but still need support

• Are prepping for back-to-school transitions or big life changes

• Have done therapy before but want to go deeper

Whether your child is already in child therapy, just getting started, or taking a break from weekly sessions, intensives can be the perfect reset.

You Don’t Need to Pause Their Progress for Summer

Your child deserves support—even if your calendar is packed.

Therapy intensives are built for real life. They’re built for your life.
So instead of dropping therapy until September, we help your child feel grounded, emotionally clear, and better equipped to navigate whatever comes next—camp, school, or just growing up.

Let’s Find a Time That Works for You!!

I offer therapy intensives for kids and teens across New Jersey, Florida, and Vermont, virtually and in-person.

Whether your child is anxious, burned out, or stuck in emotional patterns, we’ll create a session that’s meaningful, flexible, and tailored to your child’s needs.

👉 Schedule a free consultation to see if a therapy intensive is right for your family.

Let’s make space for their emotional wellness—even when life is full.