Is your child/teen struggling with anxiety,
perfectionism, and big emotions?

Therapy Intensives for Children & Teens

IN-PERSON THERAPY INTENSIVES FOR CHILDREN & TEENS IN NJ
AND VIRTUALLY THROUGHOUT NJ, VT, + FL

Therapy Shouldn’t Take Years to Work

YOUR CHILD WOULD BENEFIT FROM A THERAPY INTENSIVE IF:

✔ They’re anxious, overwhelmed, and shut down easily.
Every small change feels like a crisis, and they struggle to bounce back.

✔ They have big emotions but don’t know how to handle them. Meltdowns, outbursts, or shutting down completely—when things go wrong, they spiral.

✔ They overthink everything.
Social anxiety, perfectionism, and self-doubt keep them stuck in their heads instead of enjoying life.

✔ They resist talking about their feelings.
When you ask what’s wrong, they shrug or say, “I don’t know.”

Let's Begin!

Let's Begin!

90-Minute Extended Session

When an hour just isn’t enough, extended EMDR sessions to allow for more time to process:

→Anxiety + overwhelming emotions

→Negative beliefs + self-doubt

→Specific triggers leading up to an event

Therapy Intensive For Teens

For teens struggling with anxiety, self-doubt, and emotional overwhelm, therapy intensives provide focused time to work through:

→ Overcoming anxiety & perfectionism

→ Building self-confidence & independence

→ Navigating social anxiety & peer pressure

→ Developing emotional regulation skills

Therapy Intensive For Children

When big emotions and behavior challenges take over, therapy intensives help kids gain the skills they need for:

→ Anxiety & emotional regulation

→ Behavioral interventions for daily struggles

→ Coping strategies for “big feelings”

→ Parent coaching for continued success at home

Hi there -

I’m Kristen!

I help kids & teens overcome anxiety and big emotions—without spending months in therapy with slow progress!

You’re in the right place if your kid struggles with:

  • Big emotions that lead to meltdowns or shutdowns

  • Anxiety, perfectionism, or low self-esteem

  • Feeling stuck despite trying weekly therapy

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