Intensive therapy to help anxious teens move forward with confidence.

Is your teen struggling with low self-esteem, self-doubt, or overwhelm?

Spend 2 hours with Kristen Hanisch in a structured, results-driven session designed to help your teen build confidence, manage emotions, and develop coping skills that last.

Teen therapy intensive for anxiety and perfectionism – EMDR and coping skills

Is your teen battling anxiety, low confidence, or emotional burnout?

When weekly therapy isn’t enough, our therapy intensives offer focused, accelerated support to help teens make real progress in less time. These extended sessions dive deep into the challenges holding them back and equip them with the skills they need to move forward with confidence.

Teen with low self esteem, located in Fairfield NJ

With deeper sessions and a personalized approach, your teen can experience real breakthroughs—
without dragging out the process!

What To Expect

Step #1

Pre-Interview
(60-90 min)

  • Develop a custom treatment plan based on your teen’s needs and goals

  • Create a personalized workbook designed for long-term growth and lasting progress in therapy

  • Identify key challenges, triggers, and strengths to guide intensive sessions

Step #2

Therapy Intensive Sessions
(1, 2, or 3 Days – 2 hrs Each)

  • Learn & practice coping skills for emotional regulation and stress management

  • Engage in EMDR reprocessing to work through anxious memories and reduce emotional distress

  • Gain practical tools to build confidence and create lasting change

Step #3

Post-Interview
(60 min)

  • 2 weeks of ongoing support (calls/texts) for questions and guidance

  • 60-Minute Follow-Up Session to review progress, reinforce skills, and adjust the treatment plan as needed

  • Provide additional strategies to maintain positive change

FAQs

  • Therapy Intensives are more effective and efficient than normal 50-minute therapy sessions. Typically in a 50-minute session, 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 - Leaving only 30-40 minutes for deep therapeutic work. Therapy Intensives are different. A 2-hour Therapy Intensive allows for the full 2 hours of depth work. That’s the equivalent of five 50-minute sessions or more than a month of therapy - in a single day!

  • If your teen is struggling with anxiety, self-doubt, or emotional regulation and needs more than traditional weekly therapy, an intensive can provide focused support and faster progress. During the initial consultation, we’ll determine if this is the best fit.

  • Every teen is different. Some see significant progress in just one session, while others benefit from multiple intensives. We’ll discuss your teen’s specific needs and create a plan that works best for them.

  • 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.

  • Our therapy intensives start at $960, which includes:

    ✔ 4 face-to-face therapy hours
    ✔ Comprehensive resources & assessments
    ✔ A personalized treatment workbook

    Please note that Therapy Intensives are a premium service and is not covered by insurance.

One-on-one therapy session for teens struggling with self-doubt and stress

What Other’s Are Saying About Kristen

  • Effective therapy for teen anxiety, self-esteem, and emotional regulation

    “Kristen offers a distinctive approach to working with children and families, delivering excellent results by tailoring her methods to meet individual needs-all in the comfort of your home."

    Catherine A Bottari, LCSW

  • Teen therapy intensive with Kristen Hanisch – Overcoming anxiety and burnout

    "Kristen's targeted approach is perfect for families looking for flexible, impactful therapy solutions. Her intensive therapy has helped countless children develop critical emotional regulation skills in a short amount of time!"

    Ursela Sultan, LPC

  • Therapy for perfectionist teens – Managing academic stress and test anxiety in Bergen County, NJ

    “I'm constantly inspired by Kristen's genuine commitment to supporting children and teens through life's toughest challenges. Her intensive services are especially effective.”

    Allyson Dennen, LAC

  • Teen counseling session for overcoming people-pleasing and setting boundaries in Montclair, NJ

    “Kristen such an empathic counselor! She works so well with individuals struggling with anxiety, I highly recommend her!”

    Ayesha Youngblood, LPC

  • Specialized therapy intensives for teens with anxiety and self-confidence issues

    "Kristen is amazing. She is highly knowledgeable regarding teens with anxiety, people-pleasing, and building confidence in her clients.:

    Erin Randol, LCSW

Contact Us

Email
KristenHanisch@gmail.com

Call/Text
(973)-520-7829

Location
277 Fairfield Ave. rm 103A
Fairfield, NJ 07004