All intensives are held online via secure video, so you can receive deep, personalized support without having to leave your house. That said, you get to choose how you experience it. Some clients stay home and cozy up on the couch with tea. Others arrange childcare, take the day off, book a hotel, or even travel for the weekend to turn their intensive into a full retreat.
some faqs before we get started
Motherhood is hard, yes — but you don’t have to live stuck in survival mode. If you’re snapping more than you want to, exhausted no matter how much you sleep, or feel like you’ve lost yourself, that’s not “just how it is.” Those are signs your body is depleted and dysregulated. An intensive gives you the focused, uninterrupted space to recover, reconnect with yourself, and walk away feeling steady and clear.
Many insurance companies (typically PPOs) reimburse a portion of the cost of psychotherapy. For insurance purposes, I am considered an out-of-network provider. I recommend calling your insurance to determine the exact details of your policy, including what benefits are available regarding out-of-network providers and how your insurance will reimburse several hours of therapy.
I can also provide you with a Superbill for possible reimbursement for the times we meet. Please know that the insurance company requires a diagnosis code as a reason for treatment. I’m happy to provide more information to help with this process. Please use the benefits checker below to confirm your benefits.
I specialize in working with moms of color because our experiences of motherhood are shaped by culture, community, and systemic stress. But if my approach speaks to you and you feel like this is the right space for your healing, you are welcome here.
Absolutely. You can send an email to me directly at vanessa@matrescenceincolor.com or DM me on Instagram @matrescenceincolor and I’ll help you figure out if this is the right fit for you. And that's what the free consultation is for too; so you can ask all the questions you have. You can click here to book a consultation. Zero pressure, just real support.
Many of my clients have said the same thing. Traditional weekly therapy often gives coping tools, but if your body is still depleted and your nervous system on edge, those tools don’t stick. In an intensive, we rebuild your capacity, restore your energy, regulate your system, and create safety in the body — then move into deeper self-work so you actually feel changes in your day-to-day life. I bring 15 years of experience as a therapist, lived experience as a mom, and years of studying different modalities to build a comprehensive, integrative, root-cause approach that fills the gaps in maternal mental health.
Weekly therapy gives you steady, ongoing support. It’s great if you want space to process and build change slowly over time. Intensives are different—they’re a deep dive. In one curated experience, we get clear on your goals, create a personalized plan, and give you tools you can use right away. Many moms start with an intensive and then continue with weekly therapy if they want more long-term support.
I work with both. In the first two years, therapy often focuses on postpartum recovery and adjusting to motherhood. Beyond that, I help moms who feel stuck in survival mode years later—depleted, dysregulated, or disconnected from themselves. Whether you’re weeks into motherhood or a decade in, this work can meet you where you are.
That’s actually one of the biggest reasons moms choose an intensive. Instead of carving out an hour every week for months, you invest one focused weekend and walk away with more progress than most women make in months of weekly therapy. Sessions are online so there’s no commute, and you’ll leave with tools that make life feel easier — not another thing on your to-do list. And if the logistics feel overwhelming, that’s exactly what the consultation call is for — we’ll figure out what works for your life.
Therapy intensives start at $1,500 for a one-day intensive and $2,500 for a two-day intensive. You can find everything you need to know about fees, payment options, and out-of-network benefits on my Fees & Investment Page.