Office in Lake Geneva Wisconsin, United States
Services
Traditional 50 minute weekly Counseling
Traditional therapy meets weekly or every other week, progress builds over time, often focusing on one issue at a time and can be helpful for ongoing support. Traditional therapy is like taking regular steps along a path. You meet, process what has happened since the last session, identify what you want to work on, and continue the work the following week. This form of therapy may be insurance reimbursable, at least in part. In general, traditional therapy requires 8 - 10 sessions then sessions become less frequent as treatment goals persist over time.
Custom Intensives/Retreats
An intensive is more like stepping off the path for a day or two and giving yourself uninterrupted space to focus. Instead of repeatedly stopping and restarting the conversation, we have the time to slow down, understand what is happening beneath the surface, practice new skills, and begin putting those changes into action.
An intensive doesn't mean more therapy is automatically better. It means more focused time when focused time makes sense. Sessions are 6 hours daily and can range from 2 -3 days. The goal isn't simply to fit more therapy into fewer days. The goal is to create enough space for meaningful work to happen
Clinical Supervision
Dr. Dan is a qualified supervisor for candidates pursing post degree clinical supervision in addiction recovery, counseling and relationship counseling and psychology.
Intensive Sessions
2 day or 3 day intensives, six hours a day.
Not insurance reimbursable,
I help emotionally disconnected couples stuck in painful relationship patterns find deep, lasting transformation by uncovering the root causes of their conflict, rebuilding emotional safety and trust, and creating the secure, connected relationship they've been longing for, through immersive therapy intensives.
FAQ about intensives
What is a custom intensive?
A custom intensive is a private, focused therapeutic experience designed around your specific needs, goals, and circumstances. Rather than following a standard program, we create the experience around what you want to address and the kind of change you are hoping to make.
A custom intensive may involve intensive therapy, reflection, skill-building, relationship work, or a combination of approaches.
Who are custom intensives for?
Custom intensives are designed for individuals or couples who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or ready to address something more deeply than they can in a traditional weekly session.
They may be especially helpful when you are facing a significant life transition, relationship difficulty, trauma, addictive or compulsive behaviors, unresolved conflict, or a problem that has continued despite your best efforts.
How is a intensive different from traditional weekly therapy?
Traditional therapy provides an important opportunity to meet regularly and work toward change over time. A custom creates something different: protected time and space to concentrate on the issues that matter most.
Instead of stopping after 50 minutes and returning to everyday demands, an intensive allows us to slow down, stay with important conversations, recognize patterns, and work toward meaningful next steps.
How long is a custom intensive?
Retreats can be customized to your situation. Depending on your goals and in consult with Dr. Dan, a custom may be designed as a two-day, or multi-day experience.
The length is determined during the planning process rather than by a one-size-fits-all program.
What happens during a custom intensive?
There is no rigid script. We begin by identifying what you want to accomplish and then use the time intentionally.
A custom is a transformative experience which may include:
• Focused individual or couples therapy
• Exploring patterns and underlying concerns
• Processing difficult emotions
• Improving communication
• Identifying relationship and attachment patterns
• Trauma-focused work when appropriate
• Developing practical strategies and new responses
• Guided reflection and exercises
• Planning for continued change after the intensive
There will also be opportunities to pause, reflect, and regulate rather than spending every minute in conversation.
Can I create a custom intensive be around a specific problem?
Yes. The retreat can be designed around the concerns that are most important to you.
Examples may include relationship conflict, infidelity, intimacy concerns, anger, compulsive behaviors, pornography, or sexual behavior concerns, gambling, excessive screen use, major life transitions, trauma, or feeling stuck in longstanding patterns.
The goal is not simply to talk about the problem. The goal is to understand what is happening and begin creating a different way forward.
Can couples participate in a custom intensive?
Yes. Couples’ experience can be especially helpful when communication has broken down, or the same conflict keeps repeating.
The intensive provides time to slow the cycle down, understand what is happening underneath the conflict, hear each other differently, and begin rebuilding safety and connection.
Can I engage in an intensive if I am in traditional weekly therapy with a counselor?
Yes. Dr. Dan will work with your traditional therapist to design an experience that will meet your needs quicker and at a deeper level. You will then return to your traditional therapist who will receive a discharge plan to help you keep the gains going.
Will we be talking the entire time?
No. Intensive work requires pacing. Depending on your needs, the retreat may include conversation, therapeutic exercises, reflection, breaks, grounding, and time to process what is happening. Breaks could include activities from various healers in the areas of Breathwork or Tie Chi.
The goal is focused work—not emotional exhaustion.
What if I become overwhelmed during the experience?
Your emotional and physical safety are important parts of the process.
We will pay attention to signs of fatigue, emotional flooding, or becoming overwhelmed and adjust the pace when needed. Breaks and grounding can be built into the day.
An intensive is not about forcing you through difficult material. It is about creating enough safety and support to approach meaningful issues at a pace that is manageable.
Do I have to know exactly what I want to work on?
No. You do not need to arrive with everything figured out. Part of the preparation process is identifying what is most important to you and what you hope will be different afterward.
If you know exactly what you want to address, we will work from there. If you are unsure, we can help clarify your goals together.
What happens before the intensive?
Before scheduling the experience, we will have a conversation to determine whether this type of experience is appropriate for you.
We will discuss your concerns, goals, expectations, scheduling, logistics, and what you would like the retreat to accomplish.
This preparation helps us make the retreat intentional and customized rather than simply filling a day with therapy.
What happens after the custom intensive?
The retreat is designed to help you create momentum for continued change.
Before the retreat ends, we can identify the insights, decisions, skills, and next steps you want to carry forward. A follow up session occurs approximately 2 weeks after the experience to emphasize goals and maintenance. Depending on your situation, continued weekly therapy or additional intensive work may also be appropriate.
Are custom intensive confidential?
Privacy and confidentiality are important parts of the retreat experience. We will discuss confidentiality and any applicable limitations during the initial planning process.
Where do custom intensives take place?
Intensives are held on the beatifical Geneva Lakes Community campus at N2440 Ara Glen Drive, suite 200, Lake Geneva Wi.
The campus is:
4 miles West of downtown Lake Geneva
50 miles from Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport
71 miles from Chicago O’Hare International Airport
55 miles from Chicago Rockford International Airport
Are meals, lodging, or accommodations included?
Meals and lodging are not included in the cost.
Is it required that someone has to be from Wisconsin to participate?
Absolutely not, participates come from all over the country to participate.
How can I turn a custom into a retreat and why?
It is encouraged that in order to allow you time to process the intensive material, reconnect with yourself or partner, or enjoy an adventure, to turn your custom intensive into a retreat by staying at one of the area resorts. Discount rates are available the “Lodge” in Geneva National. Found at www.destinationgn.com/lodge
How much does a custom retreat cost?
Two day intensives (6 hours a day) is $3,100 and three day intensives are $4,500.
Can I use insurance for a custom retreat?
No, insurance does not cover custom intensives but many HSA will reimburse you.
Is a custom intensive right for me?
A custom intensive may be a good fit if you are saying:
“I don't want to keep going around in circles.”
“We need more time than we have in a weekly session.”
“I'm ready to deal with this instead of continuing to avoid it.”
“I want focused time to understand what is happening and decide what comes next.”
An intensive is not right for everyone, and the first step is determining together whether this approach fits your needs.
How do I get started?
The first step is a conversation.
You don't need to have all the answers. You simply need to be willing to talk about where you are, what has been happening, and what you hope could be different.
A retreat begins before the first session—with creating a plan that makes the time meaningful for you.
Our Locations
Face to Face Services & Intensives
In person sessions in our Lake Geneva Wisconsin offices.
N2440 Ara Glen Drive, Suite 200, Lake Genevan Wisconsin. Across HWY 50 from The Lodge.
Virtual (tele-health) or Phone: Service can be delivered either by phone or a secure computer link when attending face to face is not possible or is inconvenient.