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No weekly openings this season? No problem.
EMDR Therapy Intensive for Anxious Teens This Holiday Season | New Jersey
Weekly schedules are full and December calendars are packed. A focused EMDR intensive over winter break gives your teen real time for therapy without adding another weekly appointment.
EMDR THERAPY— WINTER PROMO— LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE
In-Person in Fairfield, NJ, and virtually throughout New Jersey
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NJ | VT | FL | CT | SC
in-person + virtual
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Your teen holds it together at school, at practice, and with friends, then falls apart at home. You know they need help now, not after a waitlist. Winter break gives you the time to finally get it.
I'm Kristen Hanisch, LCSW, and through Therapy Intensive Reset I offer 2-hour EMDR therapy intensives for teens ages 13 to 18 struggling with anxiety, perfectionism, people-pleasing, and low self-esteem. I lead every intensive myself, in person in Fairfield, NJ and virtually for teens in New Jersey, Connecticut, Florida, Vermont, and South Carolina. Winter break dates are limited.
HOLIDAY PROMO —
LIMITED SPOTS!
Does This Sound Like Your Teen?
→ She's up past midnight redoing an assignment that was already finished, because it "wasn't good enough."
→ He says "I'm fine" at dinner, and you hear him pacing his room at 1 a.m.
→ She can't say no to anyone, then melts down at home because she's exhausted from keeping everyone happy.
→ One bad grade, a missed shot, or an unanswered text sends him spiraling for days.
→ They know the coping skills. You've tried reassurance, apps, maybe even therapy. The anxiety still wins.
→ And you're tired too. You're walking on eggshells, second-guessing every word, wondering how to help without making it worse.
When There's No Room for Weekly Therapy
Maybe you've been on a waitlist since September… Weekly therapy spots are full, and your teen's week has no room for one more standing appointment. Winter break is the opening. An intensive uses the days your teen already has off, so they can head back to school in January with tools that actually work for them.
Normally $960, now only $650 —
includes strategy session, EMDR intensive & college coping toolkit
Why Winter Break Works for an Intensive
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No school, no early alarm, and fewer activities. A 2-hour session fits into a morning instead of squeezing into a weeknight.
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Your teen has time to rest after the session rather than heading straight into a test or practice.
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Second semester and midterms come fast. Doing the work over break means your teen walks back in with new skills already practiced.
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If your teen already has a therapist, an intensive can be added as focused support. With a signed release, Kristen will coordinate with their therapist!
One intensive. Lasting tools
even after the holidays end.
— What Your Teen Can Work On:
✔ Anxiety and overwhelm that spike around school, tests, or social situations
✔ Perfectionism and fear of making mistakes
✔ People-pleasing and difficulty saying no
✔ Low self-esteem and self-doubt
✔ A specific worry or memory that keeps coming back no matter what coping skills they try
How It Works
Step #1
Pre-Interview
(60 min)
I meet with you and your teen to learn what's driving the anxiety, set clear goals, and build a personalized workbook.
Step #2
Therapy Intensive Session
(2 hrs)
Your teen learns and practices coping skills for stress and emotional regulation, then uses EMDR to reprocess the memories and fears behind the anxiety.
Step #3
Added Bonus
Your teen leaves with a personalized workbook of EMDR resourcing skills to use at home. These are the same tools practiced during the intensive, so your teen can steady themselves when anxiety shows up over break or back at school.
A THERAPIST FOR
ANXIOUS CHILDREN & TEENS
with a modern, relatable approach
I help anxious, high-achieving teens break free from perfectionism, people-pleasing, and self-doubt — so they can feel confident, emotionally grounded, and fully prepared for what’s next.
Whether your teen is battling anxiety, stuck in an overthinking loop, or barely holding it together, I help them (and you) work through the overwhelm. I use EMDR, DBT, and real-life tools your teen can actually reach for the night before a big test. We focus on what helps, not what just sounds good in a therapy office.
One focused 2-hour session gives your teen room to go deeper than a weekly hour allows. My goal is for them to leave feeling lighter and more grounded, with practical skills to calm anxiety, handle big emotions, and face everyday stress with more confidence. It's focused, hands-on work, so they head back into their lives feeling capable and supported.
FAQs
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Yes. Intensives are available in person at my Fairfield, NJ office and virtually for teens located in New Jersey, Connecticut, Florida, Vermont, and South Carolina. Your teen needs to be physically in one of those states during the session.
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I'll plan intensive days around your travel. If your teen will be out of state, sessions need to be scheduled on days they're home or in a state where I'm licensed.
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Yes! Intensives work well alongside ongoing therapy. With a signed release of information, I'll coordinate with your teen's current therapist.
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Absolutely! Therapy Intensives work very well as an adjunct therapy. I would ask that you sign a Release of Information so that your child’s current therapist and I can collaborate/coordinate to best serve you!
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This premium therapy intensive includes:
1:1 strategy session - $210
EMDR intensive - $600
Coping Skills Toolkit - $150
TOTAL VALUE $960
ON SALE NOW FOR ONLY, $650
*Please note that Therapy Intensives are a premium service and is not covered by insurance.
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It depends on your teen. Some families book one day, others choose to book follow-up extended sessions. We can discuss options during our intake.
Backed by Mental Health Professionals
EMDR Therapy Intensive for Anxious Teens in Northern New Jersey
& Virtually Throughout NJ, VT, FL, CT, SC
Sessions are available in our New Jersey offices located in Fairfield or—if you prefer—EMDR therapy intensives can be held in the comfort of your own home!
In-home sessions are available exclusively for residents of Bergen, Morris, Sussex, Essex, Passaic, Union, and Hudson counties.
Virtual intensives are also available for families in Connecticut, Vermont, and Florida.
WHAT IS EMDR?
EMDR is a powerful, research-backed therapy that helps the brain process and release stuck emotions — especially around anxiety, stress, or past experiences.
EMDR helps teens feel more confident by targeting the root of their anxiety — not just the symptoms. It clears out the negative beliefs like “I’m not ready” or “I can’t handle this” and replaces them with healthier, more empowering thoughts. As their nervous system calms and those old thought patterns shift, they start to feel more capable, grounded, and ready to face challenges — which naturally boosts their confidence.
Here’s a quick breakdown of the 8 phases of EMDR —
and how each one helps your teen feel more in control.
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History-Taking
We get to know your teen — their stressors, strengths, and what’s been weighing them down. This helps us create a focused, personalized plan.
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Preparation
Your teen learns calming techniques and coping skills to feel safe and in control before we begin any deeper work.
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Assessment
We uncover the specific memories, experiences, or beliefs that are fueling your teen’s anxiety—like “I’m not good enough” or “Something bad is going to happen”—so we can begin to shift them at the core.
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Desensitization
Using eye movements or tapping, we help the brain process those memories so they don’t feel so overwhelming anymore.
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Installation
We strengthen positive, empowering beliefs—like “I can handle this” or “I’m capable”—so they stick, feel real, and begin to replace the anxious self-talk.
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Body Scan
We check for lingering tension or discomfort to make sure the anxiety has been released not just mentally, but physically too.
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Closure
We help your teen return to a calm state and review the progress made, so they leave feeling grounded and safe.
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Reevaluation
Review how they’re feeling and decide if more work is needed or if they’re ready to move forward.
Contact us.
Phone
(973)-520-7829
Locations
277 Fairfield Rd. Suite 103A
Fairfield, NJ 07004
Email
KristenHanisch@gmail.com