Clarity, Relief, and a Plan—in Weeks, Not Years
If anxiety, people-pleasing, or push-pull relationships are keeping you stuck, this immersive counseling intensive will help you uncover your story, break old patterns, and start showing up in relationships as the person you actually want to be.
Ready for Real Change?
You’ve worked hard to build a life that looks “fine” from the outside—but inside, you feel stuck. Maybe you keep finding yourself in the same push-pull relationships. Maybe anxiety hijacks your dating life until you don’t even recognize yourself. Or maybe you’re just tired of walking on eggshells and never feeling at home in your own skin.
Weekly therapy can be helpful, but it often takes months or years to see deep shifts. Intensives collapse that timeline.
Why Choose an Intensive?
In focused 2-hour sessions, we do the kind of work that often takes a year of weekly therapy. This isn’t surface-level talking. It’s a structured, immersive journey that helps you:
Break free from cycles of codependency, anxious/avoidant dynamics, or self-sabotage
Understand your story—how childhood patterns and attachment still shape your present
Feel grounded in your body, not just stuck in your head
Build the foundation for healthier relationships (with yourself first, then others)
If you’re ready to stop spinning your wheels and finally move forward, this is your next step.
“We are born in relationship, we are wounded in relationship, and we can be healed in relationship.”
— Herville Hendrix
What are signs of an unhealthy relationship?
Sometimes the hardest part is admitting: this isn’t healthy. Many of the women I work with tell me they knew something felt “off,” but they couldn’t put words to it. Here are some common red flags:
Co-dependency
When your worth depends on someone else’s approval, you end up giving more than you get. This often looks like:
Resentment when your needs aren’t met
Feeling stuck in a one-sided dynamic
Constantly walking on eggshells to keep the peace
Exhaustion from holding it all together
📖 Read More: The 5 Core Symptoms of Codependency
Control
Control doesn’t always look obvious. It can sound like:
“I’ll handle it—you don’t need to worry about that.”
Decisions being made for you, not with you
Feeling dismissed or unheard in conversations
📖 Read More: 7 Warning Signs You Might Be in a Toxic Relationship
Jealousy
When insecurity drives behavior, it can quickly turn toxic:
Constantly checking your phone, texts, or social media
Isolation from friends and family
Guilt trips or manipulation disguised as “love”
📖 Read More: Attachment Theory in Relationships
Avoidance
Avoidance is its own kind of control:
Emotional distance, stonewalling, or disappearing into work/screens
Never resolving conflict—just sweeping it under the rug
Feeling invisible in your own relationship
📖 Read More: Attachment Theory in Relationships
Lack of boundaries
Healthy love requires space. Without it:
You don’t feel safe asking for what you need
Personal time and space aren’t respected
Resentment slowly replaces connection
📖 Read More: How to Set Boundaries and Have Healthier Relationships
Why This Matters?
Recognizing these signs is the first step. But awareness alone doesn’t break the cycle. That’s where intensives come in—helping you uncover why you’re drawn into these patterns, how they began, and what it takes to choose differently.
Understanding your attachment style can profoundly influence your romantic relationships. In a recent article, therapist Olivia Pelts of Sunshine City Counseling delves into how these styles, formed in childhood, shape our adult connections. She emphasizes that, with self-reflection and therapeutic guidance, it's possible to transform your attachment style, leading to healthier and more fulfilling relationships. Discover how your past informs your present and learn strategies to build stronger emotional bonds. Read the full article to explore the path to more secure and satisfying relationships.
Meet Your Relationship Expert, Olivia Pelts
When I first went to therapy in college, my therapist used the word “codependency.”
My reaction? What. The. Heck.
That single word cracked something open in me. It sparked a 20+ year journey of asking: Why do we keep repeating the same unhealthy relationship patterns? Why do we stay stuck, even when we know it hurts? And most importantly—how do we finally break free?
For the past decade as a licensed therapist, I’ve helped countless women who were stuck in the same cycles: push-pull relationships, anxious attachment, people-pleasing, walking on eggshells. Nearly all of them said some version of:
“I wish this didn’t have to take so long.”
“I just want to understand my patterns and feel healthy in relationships—faster.”
That’s exactly why I created Counseling Intensives. Instead of waiting months or years in weekly therapy to see real change, you’ll move through a year’s worth of deep work in a focused, immersive experience—one that’s structured, safe, and designed for lasting transformation.
My Approach
What makes this work different isn’t just the format—it’s how I integrate multiple evidence-based approaches into one cohesive process:
Internal Family Systems (IFS): Healing through parts work so every part of you feels seen and accepted.
Attachment Repair & TBRI: Understanding how your earliest bonds shaped your patterns, and building new ones that actually feel safe.
Tholage Trauma Work: A modality similar to EMDR that helps you resolve painful memories and triggers more effectively.
Lived Experience: I’ve worked overseas and across diverse settings in the U.S., walking with people from all backgrounds through attachment wounds and relational trauma.
If you’re ready to stop feeling stuck and finally move forward—with clarity, confidence, and connection—I’d love to guide you through this journey.
What People Are Saying About Our Intensives
“Mixing body + mind was key. Providing a space of healing rather than just thinking really helped it all come together…It was the first time I have been calm and relaxed and felt safe to be very upset at the same time.”
Happy Client
“And hour or two a month of therapy is good but the intensity of the weekend moved me so much quicker to a healing place that I would highly recommend to anyone on a similar journey.”
Happy Client
“Best counseling experience I have ever had.”
Happy Client
Who Are Intensives For?
These intensives are designed for high-achieving women who look “fine” on the outside but feel stuck inside. They’re a fit if you:
Know your patterns in your head, but can’t shift them in real life
Keep dating the same type of person—and end up in the same unhealthy cycle
Feel anxious in relationships and start showing up as someone you don’t even like
Catch yourself walking on eggshells, afraid to say or do the wrong thing
Long for deeper connection, but don’t know how to stop people-pleasing or shutting down
Are ready for a focused, accelerated process—not months of circling in weekly therapy
👉 If you’re tired of staying stuck and you’re ready for clarity, relief, and a real path forward, this is for you.
The Difference an Intensive Can Make
Most women who come to me have tried to “think” their way out of the cycle. They’ve read the books, listened to the podcasts, maybe even done years of weekly therapy. But they’re still stuck. Here’s what begins to shift after an intensive:
Before Intensives
Stuck dating the same type of person over and over
Walking on eggshells, afraid of saying or doing the wrong thing
Anxious, disconnected, and not liking who you become in relationships
Knowing the patterns in your head, but unable to change them in real life
Carrying old stories that still shape how you show up today
After Intensives
Clear on your patterns, where they came from, and how to choose differently
Grounded and confident—no longer hijacked by anxiety
Showing up as yourself, not the version of you shaped by fear or people-pleasing
Equipped with tools to communicate, set boundaries, and build secure connections
A roadmap for moving forward that actually sticks
Counseling Intensive Pricing Options
Clarity
$1800
For when you need answers, not endless circling.
What It Includes:
✔️ 3 × 2-hour sessions (6 hours total)
✔️ Prep workbook + journaling prompts
✔️ 1 × 30-minute follow-up call
Outcome: clarity on your patterns and attachment story, plus a plan for your next step forward
Breakthrough
$5000
For those ready for the deepest transformation and extended support.
What It Includes:
✔️ 7 × 2-hour sessions (14 hours total)
✔️ Prep workbook + journaling prompts
✔️ 3 × 1-hour follow-up sessions
✔️ Priority text/email support for 30 days
Outcome: lasting transformation with accountability to make sure it sticks
Break Free
$3200
When you’re ready to stop walking on eggshells and finally break free from the cycle.
What It Includes:
✔️ 5 × 2-hour sessions (10 hours total)
✔️ Prep workbook + journaling prompts
✔️ 2 × 1-hour follow-up sessions (built-in integration + accountability)
✔️ Personalized integration assignments
Outcome: the full journey—clarity → story → embodied change → a roadmap for healthier relationships
My Promise to You
Investing in an intensive is a big decision—I get it. That’s why I built in a safety net.
If by the end of Session 2 you don’t feel any movement—clarity, relief, or traction—we’ll pause. You’ll receive a refund for all unused sessions (minus the non-refundable $500 deposit).
That way, you can step into this process with confidence, knowing you won’t be left spinning your wheels or wondering if it’s “working.”
Ready for Real Change? Here’s How to Get Started
Schedule Free 30min Discovery Session
Not everyone is a good fit for our Therapy Intensive, and that's okay! We offer a free 30-minute discovery session to ensure this program is right for you. This call is a chance to:
Understand your current challenges and goals.
Determine if this intensive is the right path for your healing journey.
Explore how working with Olivia can help you create real, meaningful change.
Be Ready For Real Change
This intensive is designed for those who are ready to do the work. We’ve helped thousands of people transform their relationships and their lives, but true change requires:
Commitment: You must want to be somewhere different than where you are now.
Willingness: Be open to engaging your story, asking hard questions, and exploring new perspectives.
Motivation: If your current situation isn’t uncomfortable enough, you may not be ready to take this step.
Bring A Growth Mindset
Olivia has a gift for identifying the root of your pain and guiding you toward healing, but she can't do the work for you. If you qualify for this intensive, you need to:
Embrace vulnerability: Be honest about your story and where you feel stuck.
Stay open: This process will challenge you, but growth happens outside your comfort zone.
Stay engaged: The more you lean into the process, the more you will get out of it.
What You’ll Experience: A Journey of Self-Discovery & Transformation
Most women who come to intensives with me already know in their head what’s going on — but they can’t seem to shift it in real life. You may know you’re anxious or codependent, but you still find yourself walking on eggshells, dating the same type of person, or feeling disconnected.
This intensive is designed to move you from insight → to embodied change → to a clear forward plan.
Identify the Root Causes
We’ll uncover the patterns that keep you stuck — where they started, why they keep repeating, and how your past is still showing up in your present.
You’ll walk away knowing exactly why you do what you do in relationships (and what it will take to choose differently).
Gain Practical Tools for Healthier Connections
Through parts work, attachment repair, and story work, you’ll learn how to:
Communicate your needs without guilt or fear
Set healthy boundaries that actually hold
Stop people-pleasing or shutting down in relationships
Build relationships that feel safe, supportive, and real
How an Intensive Works
Our process is simple and designed to move you from feeling stuck to feeling free—with clarity, relief, and a plan that lasts.
Kickstart
Two 2-hour sessions in Week 1 to build momentum quickly. Together, we’ll uncover your patterns, clarify goals, and create immediate traction for change.
Deepen
Spaced 2-hour sessions over the following weeks to integrate insights. This is where we re-author your story, shift attachment patterns, and practice new tools.
Anchor
Follow-up sessions to help changes stick. You’ll leave with integration assignments, confidence in your progress, and a clear plan forward.
3. Build Confidence & Self-Compassion
Our intensive program is designed to help you:
Instead of anxiety making you someone you don’t like, you’ll learn how to feel grounded in your body, extend compassion to yourself, and actually trust your own decisions.
This isn’t just about fixing relationships — it’s about creating a life that feels like yours again.
You’ll Leave This Intensive With:
Clarity on your patterns and why they keep repeating
Tools to set boundaries without guilt or second-guessing
Confidence to communicate what you need (without anxiety taking over)
A grounded sense of self so you stop showing up as someone you don’t even like
A roadmap for healthier relationships—with yourself first, and then with others
What Does An Intensive Look Like?
A Counseling Intensive isn’t just longer therapy sessions — it’s a focused, immersive experience designed to help you break old patterns, feel like yourself again, and finally move forward.
You’ll spend 2-hour blocks working deeply on your story, your attachment patterns, and the parts of you that feel stuck. With space to actually slow down, reflect, and integrate, you’ll move through months of growth in just a few sessions.
This Intensive is For You If You’ve Ever Thought:
“Why can’t I feel close to my partner, even when I want to?”
“My anxiety makes me someone I don’t even like in relationships.”
“I don’t know who I am outside of this relationship.”
“I always put their needs first, even when it costs me.”
“I know they’re not good for me, but I can’t seem to let go.”
“I feel like I’m stuck in the same cycle, and I don’t know how to break it.”
Why It’s Different
This isn’t surface-level therapy. It’s a transformational process that helps you:
Uncover the root causes of your patterns
Understand your story and re-author it with compassion
Build the confidence and tools for healthy connection
Leave with a clear plan for what comes next
👉 If you’re tired of spinning in the same cycles, this is the fast track to relief, clarity, and lasting change.
3 Reasons Why You Struggle to Build Healthy Relationships
Fear of Vulnerability and Connection
Healthy relationships require a certain level of emotional openness and vulnerability, but this can feel terrifying for many. If you've ever been told:
“You’re closed off.”
“I just can’t connect with you.”
“You feel really far away.”
It might be a sign that you're keeping your guard up to avoid potential emotional pain. This protective instinct often prevents the deep connections you truly desire.
Anxious or Avoidant Attachment
Attachment is simply the way we connect with others. Our attachment style—secure, anxious, or avoidant—often develops from our early experiences with caregivers.
If you're anxious, you might find yourself being “clingy,” needing constant reassurance, and feeling unsettled when things are uncertain.
If you're avoidant, you may retreat when relationships feel “too much” or when you feel suffocated, craving independence.
These patterns can create a push-pull dynamic in relationships, making it difficult to find balance and security.
Low Self-Esteem
Low self-esteem can make it hard to believe you're worthy of a healthy relationship. It often leads to:
Difficulty setting boundaries: You may struggle to express your needs and feelings.
Self-sabotage: When things start going well, you might unconsciously disrupt the peace because it feels unfamiliar or unsafe.
A cycle of unhealthy patterns: You may settle for less than you deserve or find yourself repeating the same types of relationships over and over.
It’s not that you don’t want a healthy relationship—it’s that every time things seem to be going well, something happens, and the cycle continues.
Frequently Asked Questions About Intensives
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A Therapy Intensive offers the equivalent of a year’s worth of therapy in just a few weeks. It’s perfect for those who want faster, deeper results without the extended timeline of traditional therapy. This immersive experience allows for focused, transformative work with practical application in your real life.
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The intensive includes two 2-hour sessions in the first week, followed by additional sessions spaced out over the following weeks. You’ll engage in a mix of individual therapy and experiential exercises designed to uncover the root causes of your relationship challenges, gain new insights, and develop practical tools for healthier connections.
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Investing in an intensive is different than paying for week-to-week therapy. Instead of spending months (or years) to see movement, you’ll experience focused, accelerated progress in just a few sessions.
I currently offer three intensive options:
Clarity Intensive — $1,800
3 × 2-hour sessions + prep workbook + journaling + 1 follow-upBreak Free Intensive (Most Popular) — $3,200
5 × 2-hour sessions + prep workbook + journaling + 2 follow-upsBreakthrough Path — $5,000
7 × 2-hour sessions + prep workbook + journaling + 3 follow-ups + 30 days of support
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This program is ideal for those who:
Feel stuck in the same unhealthy relationship patterns.
Struggle with attachment issues, codependency, or fear of vulnerability.
Want faster results and are ready to commit to deep, focused work.
Are motivated to engage their story, ask hard questions, and create real change.
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That’s okay! The free 30-minute discovery session will help determine if this is the right fit for you. We’ll talk through your goals and challenges to make sure you’re ready for the deep, immersive nature of this work.
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While everyone’s journey is unique, past participants have experienced:
Greater clarity around their personal story and relationship patterns.
Improved emotional regulation and healthier boundaries.
A deeper understanding of their attachment style and how it influences relationships.
Tangible progress in building healthier, more meaningful connections.
Why Choose a Therapy Intensive Over Traditional Weekly Counseling?
If you’re ready to make real progress in your relationships and personal growth, a Therapy Intensive offers a powerful alternative to traditional weekly counseling.
Here’s Why a Therapy Intensive Might Be Right for You:
Faster Results
Our intensive program condenses a year’s worth of therapy into a focused 12.5-hour experience. Rather than waiting months to see change, you can gain clarity and healing in a matter of weeks.
Deep, Immersive Work
With two 2-hour sessions in the first week and additional sessions spaced out for reflection and integration, this approach allows us to dive deep into your story, understand the root of your challenges, and develop meaningful solutions.
Focused Attention
You’ll receive concentrated, personalized support that you might not get in traditional therapy. There’s no waiting for breakthroughs—each session is designed to create immediate insights and shifts.
Ideal for Busy Schedules
If you don’t have the flexibility to commit to weekly sessions or even biweekly sessions, you’re looking for a more efficient path to healing, an intensive provides the same level of professional support in a fraction of the time.
“We repeat what we don’t repair.”
Olivia offers just one intensive per month, so if you're ready to break old patterns and transform your relationships, schedule your free 30-minute consultation today.
Don't wait—take the first step in your healing journey and see if this immersive experience is right for you.
What We’ll Cover In An Intensive
Here is an idea of some of the things we’ll likely cover in our time together… (keep in mind, these are highly customizable to YOU so this is just an idea)
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Reflect on your personal history and recognize how past experiences shape your present behaviors and emotions.
Identify the stories you tell yourself and how they keep you stuck.
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Embrace the different parts of you—those that protect, those that react, and those that need healing.
Learn how to integrate these parts for inner harmony and self-acceptance.
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Discover and heal internal disconnections.
Develop personalized strategies to bring balance and peace to your inner world.
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Understand how attachment styles influence your relationships.
Gain practical tools to create healthier relational dynamics.
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Move from understanding to application—learn how to bring compassion to all parts of yourself.
Practice real-time integration of new behaviors and perspectives in a supportive environment.
What Our St. Petersburg, Fl Therapists Are Talking About
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Physical Address: 1615 Pasadena Ave Suite #330 South Pasadena, FL 33707
Hours
Monday–Friday 9am–8pm
Phone
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