How Therapy Intensives in California Help High-Performing Professionals Overcome Resistance
If you’ve ever found yourself thinking, “I don’t have time for therapy” or “I don’t even know what I’d talk about,” you’re not alone. In fact, you’re likely brushing up against something that every single person in therapy encounters at some point: resistance.
As a therapist offering therapy in Rancho Cucamonga, I see this all the time—with individuals, with couples, and especially with high-performing professionals who are used to pushing through discomfort, not sitting in it. Resistance isn’t a sign that something’s wrong with you. It’s a sign that something important is happening.
What Is Resistance in Therapy?
Resistance is the internal voice (or sometimes a full-blown character) that says, “Now’s not the time,” or “You’re fine—just push through,” or “You can’t fall apart right now, too many people are depending on you.”
For me? Resistance shows up like a no-nonsense PE teacher in an Adidas tracksuit, clipboard in hand, ready to rattle off every task I must complete before I’m "allowed" to deal with my emotions.
Sound familiar?
That’s because resistance is protective. It often forms in response to pain we’ve learned to avoid—grief, vulnerability, anger, fear. These emotions aren’t easy to sit with, and there are usually very good reasons we’ve avoided them. But just because resistance has been helping you survive doesn’t mean it’s helping you thrive.
Why I Welcome Resistance in the Therapy Room
Some of my favorite sessions start with clients saying, “I didn’t feel like coming today,” or “I have no idea what I need to talk about.” That honesty is powerful—and it usually means we’re getting close to something real.
I welcome resistance. I never see it as a barrier to therapy—it is therapy. When you show up anyway, despite the mental and emotional pull to avoid, you’re doing deep, meaningful work.
That’s where transformation lives.
Using Therapy Intensives to Work Through Resistance
If you’re a high-achiever, an entrepreneur, or someone with a packed schedule, it can feel impossible to find space for this kind of deep emotional work. That’s where therapy intensives come in.
As a provider of therapy intensives in California, I’ve seen how this focused approach can help clients move through stuck points quickly and effectively. It’s especially powerful for:
Professionals who struggle to slow down long enough for weekly sessions
Couples looking to reconnect or recover after a crisis
Individuals ready to move through long-held resistance and access lasting change
If you're looking for therapy intensives for high-performing professionals, this could be the space where you finally meet those protective parts of yourself—and gently ask them to step aside.
Ready to Begin?
Whether you're exploring couples therapy in Rancho Cucamonga, seeking individual support, or considering an intensive to make the most of your time and emotional energy, know this: resistance is not a sign to stop. It’s an invitation to start.
And if you're willing to show up in spite of it, I promise—we can do something meaningful with that.
Interested in scheduling a therapy intensive or learning more about therapy in Rancho Cucamonga? I’d love to hear from you book a free, 15-minute phone consultation today and we can talk about getting the process started.
