Individual and Couples Intensives

For many of my clients, the demands of work and already full calendars make regular therapy sessions challenging. To accommodate these needs, I offer intensive therapy sessions, ideal for individuals or couples seeking to engage deeply with personal issues within a condensed timeframe. Over the last decade, I have facilitated intensive sessions around the world and received training from renowned trauma, relationship and other clinicians.

Areas of Expertise

  • Founders, Entrepreneurs and leaders navigating a difficult transition or turmoil.

  • Infidelity, Betrayal, Sexual Acting Out, Intimacy Disorders including Sex Addiction.

  • Performers, Athletes and Celebrities who are feeling stuck or burned out.

  • Couples who feel their relationship is at a crossroads or impasse.

  • Clients who have experienced childhood wounds including: trauma, attachment wounds, or abuse.

Schedule:

  • Day One: Two sessions that are 4 hours each, morning and afternoon, with a lunch in-between. The initial session focuses on goals, expectations, and current concerns. The second session focuses on family of origin, past experiences, themes and patterns.

  • Day Two: The morning session is 4 hours and the final afternoon session after lunch is 2.5 hours. The first session focuses on present day circumstances and an honest assessment of what is and isn’t working. The second session combines all the information and insight thus far into tangible and practical takeaways. These takeaways are recorded on a customized 90 day plan for you to use.

Initial Consultation:

  • Prior to booking your intensive, a 30-minute consultation is required and costs $150. This consultation serves to offer assessment, discussion of goals and expectations, and to ensure that an intensive format is the best option for you.

Location:

  • The intensives take place in Sioux Falls, South Dakota in an office setting that is both peaceful and conducive to reflection and growth. A curated list including accommodations (AirBNB + Hotels), restaurants and coffee shops will be shared to assist you in planning. It is possible to have Jason come to your location for an additional expense.

Why Choose Jason for an Intensive? Intensive therapy can be particularly effective for rapid progress in specific areas of personal development or relationship dynamics. It allows for sustained focus and profound work that might take months to address in traditional weekly sessions.

  • “We were absolutely amazed with Jason’s approach. We have been to so many therapists that just didn’t get it. Jason did more work in one session than we got in MONTHS with any other therapist.”

  • “Simply put, Jason has been a game changer in my life. I’ve never played so well or been so focused. He’s been amazing with athletes and a well kept secret.”

  • “We just got home from our marriage intensive and both agree it was one of the most impactful weekends of our entire lives. We cannot recommend it enough.”

  • “Jason’s “Same Team Retreat” was outstanding. This was not the typical boring, stuffy retreat. The morning flew by and we learned so much about each other and ourselves. We will definitely use the tools he gave us to better our marriage.”

WORK WITH ME

1:1 Coaching

Become the best version of you and have happier, healthier relationships.

Create a Better Life

Discover the tools that will bring out your best—every single time. Learn how to be more focused, consistent, confident, and ultimately, more successful. You'll master tactics and strategies that are not only backed by research but have also proven their worth at home and work.

Coaching Packages Include:

  • Tailored 1-on-1 Coaching & Personalized Action Plans

  • Tools and Accountability

  • A Proven System

  • Training Resources

  • Flexible Commitment

Getting Started with Coaching

Introduction: As your coach, my primary goal is to foster a supportive and accountable environment where you can clearly define your objectives, identify any limiting beliefs hindering your progress, and develop a strategic action plan to unlock your full potential.

Step 1: Discovery Call

  • Purpose: This no-obligation call is your opportunity to see if our collaboration would be beneficial in achieving your goals. We'll discuss your aspirations, answer your queries, and explore the possibilities of working together.

  • Outcome: Determine if there is a mutual fit and outline potential strategies tailored to your personal and professional goals.

Personal 1-On-1 Coaching: In-person & Remote Sessions

  • Post-Discovery: Should we decide to proceed, we'll schedule your initial session.

  • Initial Session Focus: We'll pinpoint your goals and begin crafting a roadmap for your success.

  • Ongoing Sessions: These are 60 minutes each, structured to provide continuous value and support. They include actionable homework, consistent follow-ups, and personalized support to ensure you stay on track.

COACHING FOR LEADERS

EXECUTIVES | ATHLETES | TEACHERS | PERFORMERS | PASTORS | ENTREPRENEURS

INTENSIVE GROUP EXPERIENCES

Interested in planning a customized group experience for your organization or team? Jason has done offsite meetings for startups, corporate retreats, and wellness days for churches in the US and internationally.

Jason has partnered with hotels and retreat centers to offer retreats with up to 50 participants.

I’m your coach and expert guide, Jason VanRuler.

LPC-MH, QMHP, LMHC, CSAT-S

As a clinician, coach, dad, speaker, and writer, I help people to have the relationships they most desire and to utilize their pasts as a tool for their futures. By working with leaders — whether it’s an executive, athlete, teacher, pastor, or performer, you name it — I give people the tools they need to positively impact their own lives and the lives of others around them. Whether it’s leadership coaching, relationship building, couples therapy, addiction, trauma, or something different, my goal is the same: to speak truth and grace into every life I work with.

When I’m not facilitating, coaching, speaking, or writing, you can find me cycling, fly fishing, and living life with my wife and three children at our home in South Dakota.

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