Experiential Therapy

HOPE Intensives, founded by Michael Christian, PhD, offers focused, experiential therapy intensives for individuals, couples, organizations, and small groups. Our mission is to provide deep, meaningful therapeutic work in a way that is accessible, integrative, safe, and life changing.

We believe that healing happens when people are given the time, space, and support to truly engage with their stories. That’s why our intensives go beyond traditional weekly therapy—offering short-term, high-impact experiences rooted in compassion, clinical expertise, and experiential methods.
HOPE Intensives creates space for you to pause, reflect, and engage in concentrated emotional, relational, psychological, and spiritual work—ideal for those navigating transitions, trauma, burnout, or feeling stuck in long-term therapy.

“People often reach a point where weekly therapy isn’t enough or isn’t fast enough,” says Founder, Michael Christian, PhD. “HOPE Intensives offers an opportunity to go deeper, faster — in a safe, structured environment.”

Our Services

Individual Intensives:

Multi-hour, immersive sessions focused on a specific issues or goals.

Couples Intensives:

Deep relational work to repair unresolved hurts, resolve conflicts, and rebuild connection.

Nature-Based Intensives:

Held in serene, natural environments to encourage grounding, presence, and renewal.

Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP):

A six-week, evidence-based treatment program for individuals struggling with compulsive sexual behavior and related challenges. Join a new cohort every Monday.

Workshops, Conferences, & Retreats:

Tailored experiences for professionals, caregivers, and those seeking emotional restoration.

Trauma-Focused Experiences:

Grounded in evidence-based modalities for healing complex trauma.

All sessions are led by licensed mental health professionals with advanced training in trauma, attachment, addiction, somatic work, mindfulness-based approaches, and organizational principles. Each intensive is uniquely designed to meet clients where they are—emotionally, psychologically, and spiritually.

Treatment Agenda

The program provides a structured, daily schedule of focused treatment topics and experiential exercises. Therapists are CSAT-certified or under CSAT supervision, ensuring a high level of expertise in sexual addiction recovery and trauma-informed care.

Treatment Services

Daily Group Therapy

Weekly Individual Sessions

Optional Couples or Family Session

Trauma-Focused Treatment

Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)

The HOPE IOP is a six-week, evidence-based, science-driven treatment program designed for individuals struggling with compulsive sexual behavior and co-occurring issues.

Program Overview

Clients attend group therapy sessions Monday through Thursday, from 9:00 a.m. to noon. A new client can begin on any Monday and continue for the full six-week program.

Each client is supported in a safe, nonjudgmental environment designed for real change and lasting healing.

Whether you’re looking to address unresolved pain, change longstanding patterns of unwanted behaviors, or simply reconnect with yourself, HOPE Intensives invites you into a curated journey of insight, transformation, and life change.

Admission Criteria

Must be 18 years of age or older
Must report a history of compulsive sexual behavior
Must express a desire to overcome destructive patterns
Must complete all required administrative forms (assessments, informed consent, financial agreement)
Must participate in a phone interview to ensure suitability for the IOP experience

Begin Your Healing Journey Today

Rediscover hope, connection, and personal growth through a compassionate, evidence-based approach.