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Grounded & Guilt-free Living for Those Who Left Little for Themselves
Tailored 1–3 Day Therapy Intensives: A Deep Reset for Exhausted Care ProvidersCaring for Others Deeply Comes Naturally. You Can Extend the Same Care to Yourself
You Matter Too
You’ve done the work. But the work doesn't stickYou’ve slept but never feel rested. You’ve scaled back but still fear you haven’t done enough. You’ve asked for help yet believe only you can do it. The caring has started to feel performative.Overwhelmed.
Exhausted.
Guilt-ridden.
You just want to feel like yourself again.You wear the smile. You provide excellent care. You’re the go-to person, the rock, the problem-solver. Dependable. Reliable. Always there at the drop of a hat. You go out of your way so no one feels abandoned.But inside, you are tired.
Exhausted.You question yourself constantly. When you turn around, no one is there. On the rare occasions someone shows up, you don’t want to trouble them. You worry you’re “too much” for the ones who stayed. You feel uncertain. You default to “I’m fine.” You distance yourself. You feel less and less like yourself. You keep performing so you don’t have to feel the guilt.Slowly abandoning yourself - while still longing for peace. Disappointing others only creates more problems, you thought. So you became the solution - the rock, the crutch, the safe place. Their peace. Their relief. And in return, you felt important. Significant. Like you mattered. Maybe even purposeful. And less guilt-ridden. And you kept functioning.
Sense of self / DisconnectionYou want to connect with other, but you barely feel connected to yourself. You’re present on the outside. Gone on the inside.
Burnout / ExhaustionYou’re tired.
Running on empty.
You don’t know how you’re still awake.
And quietly, you wonder how much longer you can take.
Sense of Duty / Cannot Rest
Your duties are fulfilled. Your responsibilities are met. Yet you still feel guilty. You cannot rest - because you tell yourself, you haven’t done enough.
Freeing the Self You Have Set Aside
Your weekly sessions have given you real insights, awareness, and meaningful changes.You’ve made progress - and you’ve been validated. Yet week after week, it can still feel like two steps forward and one step back.Intensives create the focused space to deepen and lock in the transformations you’ve already worked so hard for, and to interrupt the pull of old patterns before they take over again.You will leave feeling authentic, grounded, and more like yourself than you have in a long time
See the patterns that drain you — and stop them faster
Uncover the beliefs that keep your own needs invisible
Feel your emotions without becoming them
Interrupt the old pull before it pulls you under
Grow the strength to stay with hard feelings without collapsing or performing
Come home to a version of yourself that feels real again
Your Transformation Journey
How Intensives Work
The same care, validation, and attention you naturally give others - finally channeled toward yourself.
Step 1
Pre-Intensive Assessment
You’ll complete a pre-assessment and a one-on-one call to clarify your goals. We will discuss your current progress toward these goals. What has worked in your experience as well as what hasn't. We will define what the most important next step is so we can tailor the approach, the time, and the space toward these goals.
Step 2
1–3 Day Private Intensive
Across one to three full days, you’ll have the time and the space to hone in on the specifics that have limited your progress or aid in sustaining the progress. Using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy concepts and framework, we will examine the beliefs, feelings, and behaviors that are perpetuating old patterns. Then we will strategize and, more importantly, implement changes to break the old patterns toward your more authentic self again.
Step 3
Integration & Follow-Up
You’ll leave with a personalized plan of action that you have devised, actionable changes, follow-up sessions, and resources to help you sustain the progress you have made.
The structure keeps you safe. The pace helps you heal. The outcome is freedom that lasts.
Real People Real Change
What Clients Are Saying
“I overcame challenges I hadn’t been able to conquer with multiple therapists and psychiatrists in the past. I used to depend on other people for happiness and validation. Now I trust that I can give those to myself.”- Nurse Practitioner
“I was exhausted from caring for everyone and guilt-ridden when I tried to prioritize myself. I now communicate more clearly, manage stress with confidence, and handle difficult situations with greater self-awareness. One insight I gained is that no matter how well I think I understand someone else’s perspective, I really don’t. It has opened my approach to every situation and supported real personal growth.”- Nurse Practitioner
“I learned to sit with discomfort rather than default to old knee-jerk reactions. It wasn’t easy, but I feel less anxious and less guilty when I take care of myself now.”- Anonymous Family Caregiver
Hi, I’m Nicky Cheng LMFT
For the past 20 years, I’ve specialized in working with caregivers and helping professionals who are burning out while holding everyone else up. I’ve heard the same quiet story again and again:
You take great pride in the quality of care you give.And somewhere along the way, that same standard of care was never reciprocated. My work is collaborative. Together we protect the high standards you hold for others while finally bringing that same care, validation, and attention inward - so you can stop performing, stop abandoning yourself, and start feeling like yourself again. Each intensive is completely tailored to what you bring.In a private, safe, go-at-your-pace setting, we blend cognitive-behavioral tools, experiential work, and guided integration designed specifically for you.If you’re ready to move from being performative, disconnected, overwhelmed, and guilt-ridden to grounded, connected, authentic, and at peace with yourself, I’d love to talk.
20+ Years Experience
Experience in blended settings including community mental health, hospital, and private individual as well as couples therapy.
Licensed Professional
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist(LMFT)
Complete Confidentiality
Your privacy will be fully protected in all sessions and calls.
Therapeutic Methods
Modalities include CBT, Gestalt Therapy, and guided imagery
What to Expect
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know if an intensive is right for me?
If you’ve made progress in therapy but still feel stuck. Or if you just want to focus on addressing what’s underneath the surface. Or if you have a time constraint and would like to make a greater impact in a shorter timeframe. An intensive is ideal.
What happens during the intensive?
Each day includes focused work, breaks, and integration time. We go at your pace — the goal is depth, not exhaustion.
Is this confidential?
Absolutely. Your privacy is fully protected. Sessions are one-on-one, and nothing is shared with employers, family, or others.
Do you take insurance?
Intensives are private pay only. This allows for total confidentiality and flexibility.
Do you offer virtual intensives?
No. These are in-person only — the immersive environment is essential for this level of work.
How soon can I schedule?
Openings vary, but most clients can book within 4–6 weeks.
Schedule Your Free Consultation Now
No obligation – just a conversation to see if an intensive is right for you.
Therapy with Nicky