The 5-Session Reset
Not endless therapy. A practical reset that gets you and your relationships back online.
When your life is high-responsibility and your stress system is running the show.
Most people don’t come in because they “don’t understand” their problem. They come in because they keep doing things they don’t want to do when stress hits.
You get sharp. You push. You lecture. You tighten control.
Or you go quiet. You withdraw. You shut down. You disappear emotionally.
Sometimes both happen in the same home—one person escalates, the other fades out—and the system spins.
That’s the Stress Model: when the nervous system is overloaded, the home runs on survival responses instead of values. The goal isn’t to win arguments or talk better while everyone’s activated. The goal is to reset the system so you can think, connect, and lead again.
The 5-Session Reset is a structured start designed to do exactly that—without turning therapy into a never-ending project.
What “reset” actually means
Reset doesn’t mean pretending life isn’t hard. It means you stop letting stress dictate your tone, your timing, and your reactions.
By the end of this short format, most people say one of two things:
- “I’m not getting hijacked the same way anymore,” or
- “We can finally talk without it turning into a debate, shutdown, or blowup.”
How it works (in plain language)
We start by figuring out what your stress system does—your patterns, your triggers, and the moment the train jumps the tracks. Not just what you argue about, but what happens inside each person as stress rises.
Then we do the part most people skip: we rebuild regulation first. Because if your body is in fight/flight/shutdown, no communication skill in the world will work reliably. Regulation is the foundation.
Once that’s in place, we repair the “under pressure” moments—how you come at each other, how you pull away, how you misread intent, how you spiral. We install a few simple rules that keep the home from turning into a stress factory.
Finally, we lock in a plan that fits your life: roles, boundaries, and routines that reduce relapse. Not perfect. Just solid.
Who this is for
This is for adults and couples who carry real responsibility and want a structured reset—not endless processing. If you want practical traction and you’re willing to practice a few changes between sessions, this format is built for you.
What happens after five sessions
Some people stop because the system is stabilized and the path is clear.
Some choose maintenance to keep the gains.
And some go deeper—especially if trauma or long-term relational injury is driving the cycle.
You’re not locked into anything. The goal is traction, clarity, and a calmer home.
Want to know if it fits your situation? Call for a free consultation: 520-678-1115
