Renewal Intensive
For burnout, compassion fatigue, caregiver stress, and emotional exhaustion.
When you've spent so long caring for everyone else that you've lost sight of yourself.
A Therapy Intensive offers dedicated time to step away from constant demands, reconnect with your needs, and create a sustainable path forward.
Is a Renewal Intensive Right for You?
You might benefit if...
You feel emotionally exhausted most days.
You care deeply but have little energy left.
You're constantly "on," even when you're supposed to be resting.
You feel guilty when you prioritize yourself.
You no longer recognize yourself outside of your responsibilities.
You're functioning—but you're no longer thriving.
You want more than a vacation. You want to feel like yourself again.
Burnout isn't simply being tired.
People experiencing burnout often tell themselves they just need more sleep, a weekend off, or better time management.
Sometimes those things help.
Sometimes burnout is something deeper.
It may involve chronic stress, compassion fatigue, grief, shifting identity, unrealistic expectations, or years of putting your own needs last.
A Burnout & Caregiver Renewal Intensive creates dedicated space to slow down, understand what has led you here, and begin rebuilding a way of living that feels more sustainable.
Every Intensive Is Different
Together, We Might Explore...
Rest without guilt
Why is it so difficult to stop?
Compassion fatigue
How has caring for others affected your emotional reserves?
Identity
Who are you outside of your role as caregiver, professional, parent, partner, or helper?
Boundaries
What keeps you saying yes when your body is saying no?
Nervous system recovery
Helping your body shift out of survival mode.
Values & Priorities
If you had more energy, where would you want to invest it?
You May Notice Changes Like...
Feeling more connected to yourself and your own needs
Greater awareness of what restores your energy
Increased ability to rest without guilt
More confidence setting healthy boundaries
Feeling emotionally lighter and less overwhelmed
A renewed sense of purpose and balance
Increased self-compassion during difficult seasons
Greater confidence caring for yourself while continuing to care for others
What a Day Might Look Like
Every intensive is personalized, but a typical session may include:
Connection and planning
Processing
Breaks as needed
Goals and Values work
Reflection and integration
A personalized plan for after the session
A Different Kind of Productivity
People experiencing burnout often arrive believing they need to accomplish more.
Our goal is something different.
Instead of asking,
"What can I get done today?"
we ask,
"What would help me leave feeling more connected to myself?"
Sometimes the most meaningful work isn't accomplishing more.
It's finally giving yourself permission to slow down.
Where We Meet
Office
Your home
Another meaningful location
What Approaches Might We Use?
Every intensive is tailored to your goals. We will decide together which therapeutic approaches best support your healing.
Attachment-focused therapy
Mindfulness
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy principles
Nervous system regulation
Values clarification
Self-Compassion
Meaning-making
Guided reflection
EMDR (when appropriate)
Future planning
Renewal Intensives FAQs
How long are intensives?
2, 3, or 4 hours, depending on goals and decided in collaboration with you.
Is this for healthcare workers?
Yes—but not only.
These intensives are appropriate for parents, caregivers, therapists, educators, first responders, executives, nonprofit professionals, and anyone experiencing chronic emotional exhaustion.
Is burnout the same as depression?
Not necessarily.
During your consultation, we'll explore your experiences together and determine the most appropriate approach.
Will this solve my burnout in one day?
Burnout usually develops over time.
An intensive isn't intended to fix everything—it provides dedicated space to understand what's happening, reconnect with yourself, and begin creating meaningful, sustainable change..
Do I need to be in crisis?
No.
Many people seek support because they recognize they want to prevent burnout from becoming something more serious.
Why an intensive?
Recovery rarely begins by doing more. An intensive creates protected space to pause, reflect, and reconnect with yourself.
You spend so much of your life helping others find their footing.
Perhaps it's time to create space to rediscover your own.
Begin with a Conversation
Every Therapy Intensive begins with a consultation where we'll explore your goals, answer your questions, and determine together whether an intensive is the right fit for your needs.
Whether you're navigating grief, trauma, burnout, relationship patterns, or a major life transition, we'll create a plan that feels thoughtful, personalized, and supportive of your healing.