Financial Therapy Intensives
for couples
for individuals
Benefits of Financial Therapy Intensives
Customized therapeutic treatment where a client’s specific money-related issues are explored
Led by licensed professional with experience helping clients gain insights into feelings and behaviors and make better choices
Appropriate for individuals and couples that have difficulty scheduling appointments during typical business hours
Appointments may be scheduled on evenings and weekends (subject to availability)
**FINANCIAL THERAPY IS NOT FINANCIAL PLANNING AND NO INVESTMENT RECOMMENDATIONS ARE GIVEN**
Fight about money much?
You may have heard that money is one of the most common reasons for couples to fight. Why, you may ask…
Common reasons for fighting about money:
Lack of money knowledge and comfort
Differing backgrounds and beliefs
Control/power dynamics
Lack of discussion and planning
Common questions
What is a financial therapy intensive?
An accelerated form of therapy comprised of multiple therapeutic and holistic approaches that fosters lasting, meaningful change in a concentrated time frame.
This longer format incorporates traditional psychotherapy, financial psycho-education, as well as holistic modalities such as somatic (body-based) therapies, yoga, meditation, and pranayama (intentional breath work). Sessions are designed with each client’s/couple’s interests and needs in mind with the goal of creating lasting change.
In addition to being a licensed psychotherapist, Rachel has an extensive background in finance, so is well versed in most financial subjects. Please note that no investment advice or recommendations are given.
What are the benefits of a financial therapy intensive?
faster results
flexible customized schedule
in-person or online format
available in evening or weekend hours (all intensives are subject to therapist’s availability)
allows clients to practice new healthy ways of thinking and behaving under the supervision of a trained professional
offers exposure to new treatment modalities that are aligned with client’s therapeutic goals
relief from emotional pain and suffering
greater chance to gain practical insights in single session
Can we meet online instead of in person?
Yes, both in-person and video options are available. Please note that I am licensed to practice therapy in Massachusetts and New Hampshire only, so you must be located in either of those locations even if you are remote.
Do I have to live in Massachusetts to do your intensive therapy?
No, you don’t. However, you do need to be physically present in a state in which I am licensed, and I am licensed in MA and NH only.
Just telling you the rules…
Are there any risks?
I would be lying if I said there were no risks, right? Some people may find these extended immersive sessions too intense and overwhelming and have a negative experience.
There is also a risk that a client might feel worse, particularly in the short-run, after discussing distressing subjects. This risk is inherent in therapy generally but in theory, the greater length of the session may be related to intensity of the response.
During the course of treatment, it may emerge that a client is suffering from a previously undiagnosed condition for which this practitioner is unsuited to treat. While an initial consultation call seeks to pre-screen such issues, a 20-minute call is likely insufficient to identify all possible conditions.
Positive outcomes are not guaranteed in therapy. Many studies have found that the factor most highly associated with positive outcomes is a strong therapeutic alliance, which I describe as the quality of the trust-based relationship between client and therapist.
Primary reasons people are not a good fit
The nature of one’s mental health concerns would be better suited to a different specialist
When one partner wants to “fix” their partner; couples is only appropriate when all participants are willing to engage
Client(s) would be a better fit for a traditional out-patient day or in-patient program supported by embedded medication management professionals
Client(s) is (are) likely to have difficulty with intensive nature of program
Those who have health issues or limitations for whom the somatic practices (e.g., yoga and pranayama breathing exercises) are not appropriate
People that prefer to/must go through their insurance to pay for mental health services
Do I have to be your weekly therapy client to do an intensive?
No! Intensives are open to:
existing practice clients
new clients working adjunctively with existing individual therapist
new clients who are not participating in ongoing therapy
I am open to taking on new ongoing clients who wish to incorporate intensive sessions into their ongoing treatment plan - let’s discuss!
Do you accept insurance for therapy intensives?
Nope. I don’t accept insurance. I have been informed that many insurance companies may decline to cover any type of therapy intensive but others may possibly reimburse for 1 hour. I am willing to provide you the paperwork (a “superbill”) but you will need to request reimbursement.
What to expect
sample one-day financial therapy intensive agenda
9 am session one
intake: clarification of policies and procedures
review prep work and collectively identify goals
problem definition
10 am session two
money trauma:
discussion of personal money history and
clinical issues
(break)
11:15 am session three
moving forward
address relationship “breaks” related to money
state new goals
12:45 pm session four
break for lunch
(break)
1:45 pm session five
develop implementation and monitoring plan
3 pm end
Prep before your session
After your financial therapy intensive is scheduled and you have paid your 50% deposit, you will receive some pre-work to be completed in advance of your session. This packet will include formal mental health assessments (questionnaires) as well as less formal question prompts. The results of these materials will be used to identify the clinical issues present and inform the treatment.
Agenda
You will receive an agenda outlining the recommended plan for your financial therapy intensive. This agenda is designed based on Rachel’s professional experience as well as the results of one’s pre-work prep. Clients may reach out in advance with specific questions or concerns.
Post-intensive work
After the conclusion of the financial therapy intensive, clients will be given some reflection exercises that are intended to help clients continue to benefit from their experiences outside a supervised therapeutic setting. Completion of this post-work is strongly recommended.
Fees
three-hour financial therapy intensive therapy session
$1,200
one-day financial intensive therapy session
$1,800
two half-days financial intensive therapy session
$2,500
*insurance is not accepted*
** superbill is available upon request**
***50% deposit is due by credit card at time of booking***
I’m in! What are my next steps?
Free 20-minute consultation call
Click the button below to schedule a free 20-minute consultation call. In this time, you can address unanswered questions and share your high level therapeutic goals. Rachel will also assess if you are a good candidate for a financial therapy intensive.
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