Asheville Family Counseling Intensives

Counseling Intensives offer an ideal solution for those seeking swift and profound personal growth and transformation. If you’re ready to catalyze change in your life, a Counseling Intensive provides a compelling option. Tailored to your specific needs and objectives, this accelerated counseling format enables clients to delve deeper and achieve desired results more rapidly.

Family Counseling Intensives are not recommended for children under 12. The intensive format – typically 5 hours a day over one or more days – can be overwhelming for younger children. This kind of deep therapeutic work relies on strong verbal communication, emotional insight, and abstract thinking – skills that are still developing in younger children.

However, families with young children can still receive meaningful support through Parent Coaching, especially when using the Collaborative & Proactive Solutions (CPS) model. This approach focuses on helping parents understand and respond to challenging behaviors by building skills and strengthening connection through collaboration – not “consequences.”

Parent Coaching sessions are typically with the parent(s), but children are invited to join when appropriate. As long as your child has functional verbal skills and no significant language processing issues, this model is incredibly effective for addressing challenges and improving family dynamics, even with young children.

Absolutely, you can certainly do a Counseling Intensive as an adjunct to your ongoing counseling with your primary counselor. In fact, it often complements your regular counseling sessions quite effectively, especially when you encounter specific challenges or feel particularly stuck in your progress.

Numerous counselors highly recommend their clients engage in Intensives with me for precisely this purpose. To guarantee smooth collaboration and coordination between myself and your current counselor, I kindly request that you sign a Release of Information. This ensures that we can work together seamlessly to maximize the effectiveness of your therapeutic journey.

A Wall Street Journal article on high-impact therapy reported that Counseling Intensives typically range from $7,000 to $15,000, and while the Intensive I offer is at the lower end of this range, it’s very much in line with what other experienced professionals charge for this level of care. The cost of a Counseling Intensive also varies depending on factors such as the number of days booked.

Each Intensive is meticulously crafted to ensure a unique and transformative experience. As we consider the possibility of embarking on this journey together, it’s crucial to recognize that it entails not only a significant investment of time but also a commitment of financial resources.

Here’s a story that may resonate with you – the tale of Picasso and the napkin. Legend has it that Picasso, when asked to sketch on a paper napkin, requested a million Francs in return. Perplexed by the seemingly high price for a drawing that took mere minutes, the admirer questioned the value. Picasso’s response was profound: “My dear, it took me a lifetime to be able to draw this sketch.” He wasn’t merely seeking compensation for the act; he sought recognition for the years of study, practice, and mastery that led to his ability to create a work of art swiftly.

I approach our work with the same dedication that Picasso brought to his art. The investment in the Intensive reflects not only the time spent during those days but also acknowledges the cumulative experience, expertise, and commitment I bring to our sessions. I feel confident that, much like Picasso, I can help transform your relationship into a work of art once again.

Unfortunately, Counseling Intensives are not covered by insurance for a variety of reasons. Firstly, insurance companies often have strict criteria for reimbursable services, and the non-traditional format of Intensives do not meet these criteria. Additionally, the duration of Intensives, with longer sessions over a shorter period, do not align with insurance policies designed for shorter, weekly sessions. Furthermore, there are limitations on the types of counseling covered by insurance, and Intensives fall outside of these covered categories. Finally, the highly customized nature of Intensives can also pose challenges for insurance companies in standardizing reimbursement criteria. These factors collectively contribute to the unfortunate reality that insurance does not cover Counseling Intensives.

In order to book your session, a non-refundable deposit is due to secure your spot.

I can also offer flexible monthly payment plans. I completely understand that the full cost up front may not be feasible — and I never want finances to be a barrier to healing. That said, I do ask that clients not carry credit card debt when entering into a payment plan. The work we’ll do together is meant to support your growth and reduce stress, not add to it.

While I am able to reschedule your Intensive with at least 2 weeks’ notice, please note that all payments are non-refundable — including any payments that are part of a payment plan. By enrolling in a payment plan, you are committing to the full cost of the Intensive, even if you later cancel, wish to reschedule outside the policy window, or choose not to complete the Intensive.

This policy is in place due to the highly personalized and unique nature of the Counseling Intensive, ensuring that resources are allocated appropriately to meet your specific therapeutic goals while also respecting the investment of my time and energy.

If you’re unsure what might work best, I’m always happy to talk it through.

If you’re curious about a Counseling Intensive, I encourage you to schedule a time for us to talk. I’m here to address any questions or concerns you may have and explore whether a Counseling Intensive would be the right fit for you.

You can call/text my office at 828-761-3149 or email me at Stacey@ashevillefamilycounseling.com to schedule a 15-minute, free Exploratory Call.

Whether you’re ready to commit or exploring possibilities, I look forward to the potential of working with you on this transformative journey.