Accelerated Therapy

Accelerated Therapy (Intensive CBT) for Trauma, Anxiety, and PTSD

Accelerated therapy is a focused, time‑limited approach that helps people feel better in weeks rather than months. Ultimately, it’s designed for adults who want meaningful change quickly — whether because symptoms are overwhelming, life circumstances require faster relief, or traditional weekly therapy hasn’t been enough. Furthermore, this approach helps maintain momentum between sessions.

I provide accelerated, evidence‑based treatment via secure telehealth for adults located in Hawaiʻi, Illinois, and Washington.

What Is Accelerated Therapy?

Accelerated therapy (sometimes called intensive CBT) increases the frequency and structure of sessions so you can build skills, process trauma, and reduce symptoms more efficiently. Instead of meeting once a week, we meet multiple times per week for a short period of time. Together, these components create a clear and structured path forward.

This model is grounded in:

• Strong research support
• Strong research support
• Clear, structured protocols
• Rapid skill acquisition
• Deep, focused therapeutic work

Consequently, accelerated formats are especially effective for trauma‑related disorders, anxiety, and avoidance‑based patterns that benefit from momentum. If this sounds right for you, Contact me for a consultation.

Why Choose Accelerated Therapy?

People often choose intensive therapy when they want to:

• Reduce symptoms quickly
• Address trauma without long gaps between sessions
• Build skills in a concentrated, supportive environment
• Move through stuck points that weekly therapy hasn’t shifted
• Prepare for a major life transition
• Recover from a recent traumatic event
• Re‑engage after a period of avoidance

As a result, accelerated therapy is not rushed — it’s intentional, structured, and paced to support safety, readiness, and healing. Ultimately, the goal is to help you move through what feels stuck.

Evidence‑Based Approaches for Accelerated Therapy

As a board‑certified Behavioral & Cognitive Psychologist, I use treatments grounded in strong scientific evidence, including CBT, Unified Protocol, Prolonged Exposure, and Written Exposure Therapy. Accelerated therapy is not a single treatment. Instead, it’s a delivery format that can be paired with several evidence‑based protocols, including:

Prolonged Exposure (PE)

A gold‑standard treatment for PTSD and C-PTSD that helps reduce avoidance, reclaim your life, and process traumatic memories in a safe, structured way. Learn more about PE on my Details page.

Unified Protocol (UP)

A transdiagnostic CBT approach that targets emotion regulation, anxiety, and trauma‑related distress — adaptable for accelerated delivery. Learn more about UP on my Details page.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Skill‑based treatment for anxiety, worry, panic, and mood symptoms. Learn more about CBT on my Details page.

Trauma‑Informed, Culturally Grounded Care

Your lived experience, cultural identity, and values guide the work. Furthermore, sessions honor the importance of context, community, and connection.

What Accelerated Therapy Looks Like

A typical intensive course includes:

• 2–4 sessions per week
• 60–90 minute sessions
• A clear treatment plan
• Weekly check‑ins on progress and readiness
• Structured skills practice between sessions
• A defined start and end point

Overall, most people complete accelerated therapy in 2–6 weeks, depending on goals and the specific protocol.

Who Accelerated Therapy Helps

An intensive course of therapy may be a good fit if you’re experiencing:

• PTSD, C-PTSD or trauma‑related symptoms
• Anxiety, panic, or chronic worry
• Avoidance that’s limiting your life
• Difficulty regulating emotions
• Feeling stuck despite prior therapy
• A desire for faster, focused progress

Ultimately, accelerated therapy may help when you want focused, steady progress. If you’re unsure whether an intensive course therapy is right for you, we can explore this together during a consultation.

My Approach to Accelerated Therapy

My work is grounded in:

• Trauma‑informed, culturally responsive care
• Evidence‑based protocols
• Deep respect for your lived experience
• Collaboration and transparency
• A warm, steady therapeutic presence

I’ve led intensive therapy program development, clinician training, and implementation facilitation across large systems, including the Veterans Health Administration. Moreover, my experience developing accelerated programs shapes the way I support clients today. Learn more on my About page.

Read my 2025 Federal Practitioner article on accelerated Prolonged Exposure (PE) and another study highlighted by the National Center for PTSD.

Telehealth Across Hawaiʻi, Illinois, and Washington

I provide accelerated therapy via secure telehealth for adults located in:

• Hawaiʻi
• Illinois
• Washington

This allows you to access intensive, evidence‑based care from the privacy and comfort of your home.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is an intensive therapy safe?

A: Yes. Accelerated formats are structured, paced, and grounded in evidence‑based protocols. We move at a pace that supports safety and readiness.

Q: How do I know if intensive therapy is right for me?

A: We’ll discuss your goals, symptoms, and preferences during a consultation to determine the best fit.

Q: Do I need to commit to a certain number of sessions?

A: We’ll create a plan together based on your needs and the specific protocol.

Q: Can we switch to weekly therapy afterward?

A: Yes — some people transition to weekly sessions for continued support.