Our Intensive Christian Counseling Programs
"I cannot say enough wonderful things about our intensive! Our counselor quickly figured out our personalities and quirks and provided a wealth of information to radically help us improve...we are forever thankful!"
Our premiere Intensive Christian Counseling provides a unique and effective solution for people seeking spiritually guided mental health treatment that has been powerfully adapted to help people in body, mind, and spirit. Our specialized programs combine psychological treatments with biblical principles, creating a personalized path to healing and hope that doesn't compromise your faith and is dedicated to solidifying people and their relationships. When you combine this with our therapeutic specialities, sensory-rich approach, and experiential enrichment, you get a transformational program that truly has no equal.
Through in-depth, practical, and personally customized counseling, individuals, couples, and families will deepen their connection with God, themselves, and one another and find the strength and resilience they need to overcome their challenges. Our faith-centered, experiential approach perfectly pairs with intensive counseling to effectively treat depression, anxiety, trauma, addictions, mood disorders, relational distress, family dysfunction, and much more.
Why Choose Our Intensive Therapy Programs & How Can They Help You, Your Marriage, or Your Family
Struggling with relational, emotional, or psychological issues can be a difficult and a lonely journey, but you don't have to face it alone. If you're ready to delve deep into these struggles and get to the roots of your issues, our Intensive Retreats offer the support and guidance you, your marriage, or your family need to find healing and hope. Our therapists are trained to look beyond the physical, mental, or emotional symptoms to also explore how spiritual beliefs and values contribute to your well-being or that of your entire family.
- Our Intensive Programs are 4-10 days depending on your needs and therefore designed to help you make lasting progress quickly. Normally it would take people months or years to accomplish what we readily do within a week!
- We offer confidential and comprehensive Christian intensive counseling customized to each individual, couple, or family attending. Our 4-10 day private programs are designed with a one-on-one approach that's tailored just for you, your marriage, or your family. This makes our program one of a kind, very powerful, and highly growth-oriented.
- We have a unique and specialized 5-phase process to help you heal, grow, and move on from emotional distress, mental challenges, or unhealthy relational dynamics and then begin rebuilding in a beautiful, serene, therapeutic, and nurturing environment.
- We help you secure lodging and provide personalized private intensive programs tailored to your specific needs year-round - 7 days a week.
- Our experienced therapists specialize in providing individual, marital, and family intensive therapy with a focus on sensory-rich learning and experiential enrichment.
OUR 5-PHASE PROCESS
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Information Gathering: Before moving forward, laying a foundation of total honesty and transparency is critical. In this step, we bring everything to the table so we can build your path to success on solid ground.
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Analysis: True transformation requires understanding. We dive deep into the dynamics, traumas, triggers, emotions, and belief systems that shape your life. Unpacking the what, when, where, why, and how of your journey is essential to making sense of where you are today.
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Personal & Relational Detox: To make room for lasting change, we must first identify and reframe the negative patterns holding you back. This phase is about clearing away the old burdens to make space for a healthier, renewed future.
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Re-Building: With a clean slate, we begin introducing positive habits, building trust, and deepening connection. We equip you with practical tools and skills designed to help you move forward and achieve your future goals.
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Maintenance Planning: Lasting change is a lifelong journey, not a destination. Because growth requires ongoing commitment, we collaborate with you to design a personalized maintenance and accountability plan, ensuring you stay steady on your new path for the long run.
Experience the change you need most with our unique and incredible intensive programs. Our focused and accelerated approach helps you tackle challenges and make meaningful progress quickly and attain profound change that lasts. Our expert licensed therapists guide you through the process, offering support, encouragement, advice, and insight to help you or your family reach your goals.
Take the first step towards a happier and healthier you, find the healing your family needs, and discover the power and growth of our Rock Your Family intensive programs. Experience the benefits today of our Christian Intensive Programs hosted in Colorado Springs, with appointments available 7 days a week for your convenience. Contact us to learn more and begin your journey.
Intensive Christian Counseling Programs
Individual
If you’ve been down or hurt and need personal recuperation, healing, or renewal, then our personalized intensive program is for you!
Marriage
Marriage is the cornerstone of family, which is why we believe it should be prioritized and why we make it so in our counseling services.
Family
Good relationships are key to healthy living, with family being foundational. This family intensive program is dedicated to seeing families thrive.
Group
The camaraderie and impact of this marriage program can't be overstated and it's only half the price of our private program. Don't delay, sign-up today!
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Treating Specialties
- EMDR
- Emotionally Focused Therapy
- Trauma Informed Care
- Play and Art Therapy
- Experiential Therapy
- Equine Therapy
- Communication Dynamics
- Addictions and Substance Abuse
- Psychological, Relational, and Personality Testing
- Blended Families
- Learning Disabilities
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Solution Focused Therapy
- Depression and Anxiety
- Spirituality
- Grief and Loss
- Mood Disorders
- Marriage and Family
- Children and Teens
- Divorce Recovery
Intensive Specialists
Mike Walker
Mike is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Clinical Director working with individuals, couples, and families.
J.P. Mertens
J.P. is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Clinical Supervisor with a Masters in both Counseling and Divinity.
DEANNA SHREWSBURY
Deanna is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Registered Art Therapist specializing in working with individuals and families.
FAQs
1. What is a Christian intensive therapy program?
A Christian intensive therapy program condenses months of counseling into 4 to 10 focused days, pairing psychological treatments with biblical principles. Licensed counselors use approaches like EMDR, CBT, Emotionally Focused Therapy, and Gottman and Family Systems theories.
2. How is a Christian intensive different from regular therapy?
Traditional counseling can take months or years to reach lasting progress. We offer 4- to 10-day private intensives tailored to you, your marriage, or your family, plus transformative group marriage intensives. Our focused and accelerated approach helps you tackle challenges and make meaningful progress quickly.
3. Are therapy intensives worth it?
Therapy intensives can absolutely be worth it for people who want faster breakthroughs for specific issues without the weekly stop-and-start. They are also wonderfully designed for those who are ready to do the deep work to get to the roots of the issues. Our intensives run year-round, seven days a week, which works well for busy schedules that can't fit a weekly appointment. A free consultation can help you decide if it's the right fit.
4. What should I expect during an intensive counseling program?
Day one covers orientation, assessment, and getting settled. The middle days run morning through late afternoon with custom-tailoring counseling and experiential therapy, and evenings often include guided reflection, reading, or prep work. On the final day, the pace eases as you turn toward practical application and tools you'll carry home with you for regular use. Our day-by-day walkthrough covers each step in detail.
5. Where do I stay during an intensive?
We partner with local lodges, the Glen Eyrie Castle, and the Hampton Inn, all within 15 minutes of our counseling center. Our staff can book your stay at the best available rate, or you can add lodging during online registration.
6. Do you accept insurance?
Yes, we accept many plans, including UHC/UMR, Optum, Tricare, Kaiser, Aetna, and Anthem/BCBS. For intensives, insurance usually covers around 20% of the cost, with the remainder paid out of pocket. Coverage varies by plan, so call us at (719) 362-0796 to check your benefits. Self-pay clients can request a superbill for out-of-network reimbursement.
7. What payment options are available?
We accept cards, checks, money orders, cash, HSAs, and Flex accounts. Intensives require a 25% deposit, with the balance due by your start date, or you can pay 50% by the start date and the rest monthly applicable payment plan fees. Financial assistance is available for those in need.