Have You Been in Therapy for a While but You're Not Sure It's Getting to the Root of the Issues?

You’ve shown up. You’ve done the work. You’ve journaled, reflected, maybe cried in your car after sessions, and talked things through with people you trust. You’ve sat across from a therapist and said, “I’m tired of feeling this way.”

And still, something feels stuck.

If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. I’ve worked with so many clients who’ve put in the time, energy, and vulnerability only to feel like they’re still circling the same pain. Not because they’re doing something wrong—but because weekly therapy, while powerful, isn’t always enough.

After over a decade sitting with people in their hardest moments, I’ve come to see that trauma healing often needs more than 50 minutes a week. We need space. We need depth. We need time to breathe, to drop in, to stay with what’s coming up instead of bracing for the clock.

That’s why I started offering therapy intensives. Because sometimes, what you need isn’t more time over weeks—it’s dedicated time within a few days. Time to get quiet enough to hear what’s really going on inside. To reconnect with your Self, to process what’s been buried, and to finally feel the shift you’ve been working so hard for.

Why Weekly Therapy Isn’t Always Enough

Weekly sessions can be life-changing. But let’s be honest: you walk in, talk through what’s going on, maybe start to touch something tender—and then time’s up. You put it away, go back into the chaos of your life, and hope you remember where you left off next week.

For those navigating complex trauma, relational pain, or big transitions, this can feel like trying to build a house in 50-minute blocks. It’s exhausting. And often, it doesn’t create the momentum needed to truly move through the deeper layers of healing.

If you've ever left therapy thinking, I know there’s more under this—I just don’t have the time or space to go there, then an intensive might be exactly what you need.

What Is a Therapy Intensive, Really?

Imagine clearing a day—or a few days—just for you. No work emails, no school pick-up, no rushing from one thing to the next. Just time to slow down, connect, and do the kind of work that doesn’t fit neatly into a calendar slot.

A therapy intensive is a deeply immersive experience. It’s not about quick fixes or cramming months of work into a weekend. It’s about stepping out of the noise and into a space where your healing takes center stage.

Whether we’re working through trauma, relationship pain, grief, or disconnection from Self, intensives create a container where real, meaningful change can happen.

This Isn’t Therapy on Steroids. It’s Therapy That Honors Your Depth.

We live in a world that moves fast. That tells us to "get over it," "move on," or "stay strong." But healing doesn’t happen in a hurry. It happens when we feel safe enough to slow down.

In an intensive, we give your system what it’s been craving: space to unwind, room to breathe, and the presence of a skilled, compassionate guide to walk with you through the hard parts. We don’t rush. We don’t force. We let the process unfold naturally—because that’s when real healing happens.

What Happens in an Intensive?

It looks different for everyone. Some clients come in to process old wounds they’ve never spoken aloud. Others want to understand the stuck places in their relationships. Some just need to feel like themselves again.

We might spend time with your inner parts using Internal Family Systems (IFS), process trauma through EMDR, explore what’s happening in your relationship through Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), or gently reconnect with your body through somatic work. You don’t need to know all the names. What matters is that the work fits you.

We follow your story, your nervous system, and your capacity. Always. Because that’s where healing lives—not in technique, but in presence.

What Clients Say

Many clients tell me things like:

  • “This is the first time I feel like I’ve really touched the thing I’ve been circling for years.”

  • “I finally understand why I react the way I do.”

  • “I feel lighter—like something actually shifted.”

  • “I didn’t know I could feel this connected to myself.”

That’s the power of doing deep work in a space that holds you—not just for an hour, but for a day, or more.

Who Are Intensives For?

They’re for anyone who feels stuck.

  • If you’ve done therapy before and need something more.

  • If you're navigating trauma, loss, or burnout.

  • If you're a couple stuck in conflict or silence.

  • If you're a parent, a helper, a survivor—anyone carrying more than your share.

You don’t need to hit a crisis point to choose this. You just need to feel the nudge that says: I’m ready for something different.

Why It Matters Now

We’re living in a time of deep disconnection—from ourselves, from each other, from the rhythms that keep us grounded. And when trauma is in the mix, it becomes even harder to find our way back to who we really are.

But healing is possible. Not through hustle, but through intention. Not by pushing harder, but by pausing longer.

Whether you’re holding years of unspoken pain or you’re simply longing for clarity, therapy intensives are a way to say: My healing matters.

You’re not too broken, too late, or too far gone. You’re just ready. And readiness is enough.

Final Thoughts

If you’ve been doing the work but still feel like something’s missing, trust that feeling. Your body knows. Your heart knows.

You don’t have to keep circling the same stories. There is a way through—and sometimes, it just takes a different kind of space to get there.

When you’re ready, therapy intensives are here.

We’ll meet you in the deep end—not to overwhelm you, but to help you rise.

You are not alone. You never were.

Rachael Dunkel-Dodier, Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor

Rachael Dunkel-Dodier is a licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC), Licensed Addiction Counselor (LAC), and EMDR-trained trauma therapist with over a decade of experience. She specializes in treating individuals facing a range of emotional, psychological, and relational challenges, including traumatic stress disorders, mood disorders, substance use, perinatal mental health, and developmental trauma.

Rachael takes a compassionate, client-centered approach, blending evidence-based therapies such as EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) with a deep understanding of human resilience. She integrates Brené Brown’s teachings from The Daring Way, Rising Strong to promote vulnerability, courage, and lasting transformation in her clients.

Rachael is also a Certified High Conflict Divorce Coach and Narcissistic Abuse Treatment Clinician, specializing in guiding individuals through complex relational dynamics, particularly in high-conflict separation and divorce situations.

As the founder and visionary behind one of the largest group practices in Bozeman, Montana, Rachael led over 20 clinicians and expanded the practice statewide. She is now a partner in the evolution of ELVT Mental Health, the first mental health boutique in Bozeman, Montana, furthering her mission to provide innovative and accessible care.

Rachael’s passion for personal growth and therapy's transformative power is at the core of her work. She is dedicated to empowering her clients with the tools and support they need to heal, grow, and thrive. In recognition of her leadership in the field, Rachael was honored with the 2024 Women’s MSU Mentorship Award for her contributions to mentorship and mental health leadership.

https://www.elvtmtmentalhealth.com/rachael-dunkeldodier-lcpc-lac
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