Transform Your Life: Exclusive Individual Counseling Intensive
Welcome to a transformative journey designed exclusively for individuals seeking rapid personal growth and increased self-awareness.
Asheville Individual Counseling Intensives
In our work together, you’ll feel safe, held, believed in, and deeply understood. And you’ll also be gently challenged and invited to stretch toward the growth you’ve been longing for.
I’ll be right there with you, your cheerleader, your steady companion, your guide through the dark. I’ll honor your heartbreaks and celebrate your breakthroughs.
Healing happens in the dark and in the light—in the heaviness of grief and the levity of joy. The container I create for you holds it all: the shadows that scare you, the laughter that surprises you, and the path that takes you back to yourself.
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A Deep Dive into Your Inner World
In our time together, we’ll work through the lens of Internal Family Systems (IFS). This means we’ll welcome all parts of you, even the parts you hate and wish didn’t exist. These are the parts that feel afraid, ashamed, overwhelmed, somehow defective, and either “not enough” or “too much.”
There are also the parts that step in to protect you—by pushing people away or presenting a version of yourself that isn’t quite true—but end up creating more harm than good.
All of them are welcome here.
Together, we’ll explore what’s been hurting or hidden, create healing, and walk toward a life that feels worthy of celebration.
Because when we really get to know these parts with care and compassion, they begin to soften. And from there, you begin to lead your life from your Self—the wise, calm, and deeply intuitive place within you that’s never been broken.
Stacey Curnow, LCMHC
Founder of Asheville Family Counseling
The Individual Intensive Experience
Whether you’re feeling stuck, lost, burnt out, or disconnected from your own inner compass, an Intensive offers the kind of sustained, relational support that can open a doorway to profound and lasting change.
These Intensives are especially helpful when:
•You feel disconnected from your sense of self or your purpose
•You’re carrying grief, trauma, shame, or old stories that still shape your life
•You’re tired of repeating painful patterns and want real change
•You’ve done therapy before, but sense something deeper still needs healing
•You’re craving clarity, relief, and a renewed sense of wholeness
Ready for Rapid, Lasting Transformation?
You can choose from multiple options — 1, 2, or 3 days — depending on the level of exploration, spaciousness, and integration you’re seeking. Whether you’re navigating a specific challenge or working toward lasting transformation, there’s an Intensive format designed to meet you right where you are.
Each day of the Intensive includes five hours of highly personalized support (typically 10–12 and 1–4), allowing us to go deep into the patterns that are no longer serving you and help you move toward clarity, connection, and healing.
What’s Included Beyond the Intensive Itself?
✔ Pre-Intensive Preparation
We’ll kick-start your journey with thoughtfully designed pre-Intensive materials — including a 50-page workbook with personalized questionnaires that help clarify your goals, highlight patterns, and set the stage for deep, focused work.
You’ll also receive valuable resources to support your growth, including my bestselling book, Repair Your Relationships: Reset, Reconnect, and Enjoy Your Most Important Relationships, and its companion Guided Journal.
✔ Post-Intensive Integration Session
Roughly six weeks after your Intensive, we’ll reconnect for a dedicated follow-up session to reflect on what’s shifted and support continued integration:
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1-Day Intensive → 1-hour Post-Intensive
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2-Day Intensive → 2-hour Post-Intensive
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3-Day Intensive → 3-hour Post-Intensive
✔ Unlimited “Need It Now” Calls
Between your Intensive and the Post-Intensive integration session, you’ll have access to short (15-minute) check-in calls whenever you feel stuck or need quick clarity. These calls are designed to support you in real time when you need it most.
This experience is built for deep, sustainable change – and you don’t have to figure it out alone. If you’re unsure which option is right for you, I’d be honored to talk it through.
Benefits of Individual Intensives
The Counseling Intensive is a concentrated and immersive experience, allowing you to delve deep into your inner world, allowing for incredible personal development, fostering immense self-understanding, and fortifying an invincible inner connection.
Rather than feeling stuck in a cycle of negativity, the Intensive approach provides a catalyst for transformation.
The Intensive is meticulously crafted to accelerate and enhance desired outcomes, including:
Understanding Yourself Better
Gain a profound understanding of your own perspectives and needs.
Effective Self-Communication
Learn compassionate self-dialogue for authentic expression and personal growth.
Proactive Problem Solving
Develop strategies to create a foundation for sustained personal growth and harmony.
Stronger Connection to Yourself
Hold yourself with more grace and compassion.
Start your journey to a happier, healthier relationship with yourself today
If you’re ready to elevate your life to new heights, reach out to Stacey at Asheville Family Counseling today. Stacey offers the flexibility of conducting the intensive at our beautiful office in Asheville, online, or at your location.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can benefit from 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.
Can I do an Intensive alongside my current counseling?
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.
How much does a Counseling Intensive cost?
A Wall Street Journal article on high-impact therapy reported that Counseling Intensives typically range from $7,000 to $15,000, and while the 1- and 2-Day Intensives are significantly less, this price range is very much in line with what other experienced professionals charge for this level of care. Again, 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 am confident that, much like Picasso, I can help transform your relationship into a work of art once again
Can my insurance help pay for a Counseling Intensive?
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.
When are payments due? Do you offer refunds?
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.
What if I'm interested in a Counseling Intensive but not 100% sure?
If you’re interested in 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.