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Weekly Trauma Therapy vs. Trauma Intensives
Ongoing trauma therapy involves recurring appointments; a trauma intensive concentrates planned work into a 1–3-day period with Meg Bearman. These formats differ in scheduling, preparation, cost, and follow-up. Choosing between them requires a conversation about your goals and support needs. More concentrated time does not guarantee faster or better results.
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How do the formats compare?
| Question | Ongoing therapy | Trauma intensive with Meg |
|---|---|---|
| How is time arranged? | Recurring appointments; most individual sessions here are 50 minutes. | A separately planned 1–3-day period; confirm daily session time and breaks. |
| How is the focus decided? | Goals can develop and be revisited over repeated sessions. | Scope, preparation, suitability, and follow-up are discussed before booking. |
| How is pricing handled? | Listed individual session ranges; confirm your clinician’s rate. | An individual quote; ordinary session rates are not an intensive package price. |
| What happens afterward? | The plan can be reviewed as appointments continue. | Discuss support and ongoing care before the intensive begins. |
What can ongoing trauma therapy offer?
Ongoing trauma therapy provides a recurring place to discuss experiences, relationships, and patterns in daily life. There is time between appointments to notice what comes up and return to it with your therapist. The frequency and focus can be discussed as part of your care plan.
You may value a regular appointment that fits around your responsibilities, or want space to understand your concerns before considering a concentrated format. Your therapist can help you think through the pace and support that fit your circumstances.
What is an intensive at this practice?
Meg Bearman, LPC/MHSP, ATR offers individually planned trauma intensives in Georgia. The stated format spans 1–3 days and can include psychodynamic conversation, trauma education, art therapy, and Brainspotting. The actual mix of approaches and session time should be agreed with Meg for your plan.
The number of calendar days is not the number of continuous therapy hours. Ask for a clear schedule before arranging time off or travel. An intensive does not mean that all trauma work will be complete at the end, and a page description cannot determine whether the format is appropriate for you.
How do I discuss suitability?
Start with what you want help with, what care you already receive, and the support available in daily life. Discuss what you hope a concentrated period would offer and any concerns about the pace. Meg can consider whether this service fits your needs and what preparation or other care should be discussed.
- What are realistic goals for this period of work?
- What preparation would you recommend for my circumstances?
- What is the daily schedule, including breaks and time outside sessions?
- What happens if the pace or approach needs to change?
- What support and follow-up should be arranged afterward?
- What is included in the quoted fee, and what arrangements are separate?
What if I already have a therapist?
Bring that up before scheduling. You can discuss how an intensive might relate to ongoing therapy and whether coordination would be useful. Any sharing of treatment information should be discussed with you and handled through the appropriate consent process. Do not assume an intensive replaces existing care or that providers will communicate automatically.
How should I compare the cost and time commitment?
For recurring appointments, review current appointments and fees. For an intensive, request the individual quote and schedule. Consider time away from work or caregiving, travel if needed, and the follow-up plan. There is no published intensive package price on this site, so ask for the actual arrangements before making commitments.
Do I have to choose before contacting Meg?
No. You can use the consultation to explain your goals and ask about both formats. Being interested in an intensive does not obligate you to book one. The next step is to understand the options and determine whether the practice can provide an appropriate service.
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You can request a free 20-minute consultation by phone or video, call (404) 465-3885, or email megbearman@megbearmancounseling.com. Tell us the kind of support you are looking for, your preferred format, and the state where you will attend sessions.
Published by Meg Bearman Counseling. Updated September 28, 2026.
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