Breaking Down The Intensive Process
Kristen Jones Kristen Jones

Breaking Down The Intensive Process

If your teen struggles with anxiety, you may have already tried weekly therapy, reassurance, or even making adjustments at home to help them feel better. But sometimes, traditional weekly therapy isn’t enough to break the cycle of anxious thoughts and avoidance behaviors. That’s where therapy intensives come in. If you're wondering whether this approach is right for your teen, let’s break it down.

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Breaking Down the Intensive Process
Kristen Jones Kristen Jones

Breaking Down the Intensive Process

Therapy intensives can feel intimidating if you’re not sure what to expect, but they’re designed to help you make faster, deeper progress—without the wait between weekly sessions. If you’re struggling with anxiety, panic attacks, perfectionism, or people-pleasing, an intensive gives you dedicated time and space to work through it in a way that fits your needs. Whether you’re a busy professional, a student juggling responsibilities, or just tired of feeling stuck, a therapy intensive might be the reset you need. Let’s talk about how this could work for you.

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Addressing Toxic Relationship Patterns in Teens
Kristen Jones Kristen Jones

Addressing Toxic Relationship Patterns in Teens

Did you know that EMDR can help rebuild your teen’s self-esteem from toxic friendships? When teens experience unhealthy relationship—yes, even friendships—it can deeply impact how they see themselves. They may struggle with self-doubt, people-pleasing, or fear of setting boundaries. EMDR therapy helps reprocess these painful experiences, shifting negative self-beliefs into confidence and self-trust. Keep reading to learn how EMDR can break toxic relationship patterns and help your teen build healthier, more fulfilling connections!

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How EMDR Can Help with School Stress
Kristen Jones Kristen Jones

How EMDR Can Help with School Stress

Is your teen excelling in school but secretly struggling with anxiety? High-functioning anxiety in teens often goes unnoticed because they appear successful—straight A’s, packed schedules, and a drive for perfection. But beneath the surface, they may be battling constant stress, fear of failure, and an inability to relax. EMDR therapy can help teens break free from the cycle of academic pressure, reframe limiting beliefs, and build healthier coping skills. Keep reading to learn how EMDR works, how to support your teen at home, and when professional help may be the right next step.

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EMDR Therapy Intensives for Performance Anxiety
Kristen Jones Kristen Jones

EMDR Therapy Intensives for Performance Anxiety

Does your teen perform flawlessly in practice but freeze up when it matters most? Performance anxiety can hold kids back in sports, theater, academics, and beyond—but it doesn’t have to. Traditional weekly therapy can take time, but a therapy intensive offers a focused, accelerated approach to breaking through mental blocks and building confidence. With immersive sessions designed to rewire the brain’s response to pressure, your child can develop real-time coping skills, reduce perfectionism, and see results fast.

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Meet Kristen Hanisch, LCSW
Kristen Jones Kristen Jones

Meet Kristen Hanisch, LCSW

Therapy shouldn’t feel like a chore—it should be a space where kids feel heard, understood, and actually want to be. As someone who struggled with anxiety growing up (and was completely misunderstood), I know firsthand how important it is for kids to have the right support. That’s why I do things differently. Whether it’s through engaging, interactive sessions or powerful therapy intensives that speed up progress, my goal is simple: to help kids and teens break free from anxiety, self-doubt, and perfectionism—without wasting time on techniques that don’t work. Ready to learn more? Keep reading.

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