The Marriage Intensive

The Marriage Intensive is designed for couples seeking to reconnect, rebuild trust, and foster a deeper bond in a transformative, immersive experience.

Experience a month’s worth of therapy in just a few hours.

Why Choose The Marriage Intensive?

When a standard 50-minute therapy sessions just doesn’t seem like it’s going to work, or maybe it hasn’t been working, you might consider this innovative approach to getting the help you need.

Maybe, scheduling a weekly session just seems overwhelming because you need help NOW.

Maybe, carving out an hour a week in your already hectic schedule just may not be possible.

In today's fast-paced world, finding time to address and resolve relationship issues can be challenging. The Marriage Intensive offers a focused and structured approach to help couples achieve meaningful progress in a short period of time. Whether you're facing communication breakdowns, unresolved conflicts, or drifting apart, The Marriage Intensive provides the dedicated time and expert guidance you need to renew your partnership.

Our Approach

Our approach integrates the latest research in relationship science with time-tested therapeutic practices. We focus on:

  • Gottman Method: Building relationship skills based on the research of Drs. John and Julie Gottman.

  • Emotion-focused Therapy: This approach was developed by Dr. Sue Johnson and focuses on underlying relationship dynamics.

  • Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Addressing negative thought patterns and behaviors.

Who Can Benefit?

Our intensive program is ideal for couples who:

  • Want to strengthen their bond and enhance their relationship.

  • Are experiencing recurring conflicts and communication issues.

  • Are on the brink of separation and seeking one last effort to reconnect.

  • Need a focused, distraction-free environment to work on their relationship.

What to Expect

The Couples Counseling Intensive is a personalized, three-hour session that combines evidence-based therapeutic techniques with a supportive and nurturing environment. Here’s what you can expect:

  • Comprehensive Assessment: We start with a thorough assessment to understand your unique dynamics and challenges.

  • Tailored Sessions: Our sessions are customized to address your specific needs, ensuring you receive the most relevant and effective guidance.

  • Expert Guidance: Led by experienced and compassionate licensed therapists, you’ll gain insights and strategies to improve your relationship.

  • Interactive Exercises: Engage in activities designed to enhance communication, rebuild trust, and strengthen your emotional connection.

  • Follow-Up Plan: Leave with a clear, actionable plan to continue your growth and maintain the positive changes in your relationship.

What does a Marriage intensive include?

Intake with Couple (60 minutes)

We’ll start at the very beginning of your relationship and search for patterns of relating that will give us clues to what we will need to focus on during the Intensive.

Extended Couples Sessions

Intensives are scheduled for 1 or 2 days, with sessions lasting 1-3 hours at a time. See th FAQ section for a sample schedule.

Two Individual Sessions (60 minutes each)

I’ll meet with both husband and wife to discover your personal and relationship history.

Breaks

Of course, we can only sit so long before we need to get up and move around or take care of our bodies. We’ll take plenty of breaks during the Intensive.

Options & Investment

1 Day

6 Therapy Hours

$2500

2 Day

9 Therapy Hours

$3500

Disclaimers

Not all couples are a good fit for an Intensive.

Keep these factors in mind as you consider whether or not an Intensive is right for you.

If after reading these exclusion points, you're unsure if you're a good fit for the intensive, please contact me. I’m happy to help assess if this is a good time for you to engage in this format of therapy. If it's not, I’m also happy to help you find resources for other help.

As with any psychotherapy, results are not guaranteed.

Couples in which one or both partners have an active addiction are not candidates for the Intensive.

If there is an ongoing affair - the Intensive is not an option.

If you and your partner do not have the same goal for therapy, this isn't a good format for you. An Intensive isn't the place to decide if you want to work on the marriage. When a couple has the same goal, an Intensive can be very rewarding.

If being in the same room for a long time is too triggering or you haven't been able to be in the same space without being civil in a period of time - this format may not be productive.

If there is active intimate partner violence, the Intensive is not an option.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • This is a “fast-pass,” premium service. As such, higher fees are charged as they require more work, energy, and schedule flexibility.

    Intensives also provide more value for clients.

    1-Day Intensive | $2,500

    2-Day Intensive | $3,500

    After booking, I will hold the dates for your intensive for one week. By that time, I need completion of your paperwork in the client portal. You will be charged a non-refundable deposit for half the amount of your total intensive cost.

  • It depends. Many insurance companies (typically PPOs) reimburse a portion of the cost of psychotherapy. For insurance purposes, I am considered an out-of-network provider.

    It's best to determine the exact details of your policy ahead of time, including what benefits are available regarding out-of-network providers and if your insurance will reimburse several hours of therapy in one day or one week.

    I recommend calling the customer service number on the back of your insurance card in order to get details about your specific plan.

    Please know that the insurance company requires a diagnosis code as a reason for treatment. Not all couples who can benefit from a therapy Intensive meet criteria for a reimbursable diagnosis.

    If you would like, I will provide you with a Superbill for all direct contact therapy services included in the program.

    I’m happy to provide more information to help with this process.

  • ONE DAY INTENSIVE

    9-10am Couples Intake

    10-11am Individual Session

    11am-12pm Individual Session

    12-1pm BREAK

    1-3pm Couples Session

    3-4pm BREAK

    4-5pm Couples Session

    TWO DAY INTENSIVE

    (Day One)

    9-10am Couples Intake

    10-11am Individual Session

    11am-12pm Individual Session

    12-1pm BREAK

    1-3pm session

    (Day Two)

    10am-12pm session

    12-2pm BREAK

    2-4pm session

    Exact scheduling can be determined at the time of booking, and is flexible depending on how the Intensive is going (e.g., if longer breaks are needed). Those who are interested in getting part of the Intensive reimbursed through out-of-network insurance benefits may also schedule the intake and individual sessions on a different day.

  • A one day intensive offers the ability to fast track identifying where you are stuck in your relationship, how to identify dysfunctional relationship patterns, and how to create healthier patterns of relating more quickly. In the latter part of our time together, you’ll develop a plan for growth including what other therapy options might be helpful for you.

  • Intensives are offered online only.

    If you are interested in an In-person Intensive, please contact me so that I can share alterntives with you.

  • Click the ‘Book a Call’ button below to schedule a free 30 minute consultation so we can meet and see if a Marriage

  • No, my professional training and experience does not include working with these populations. I will be happy to work with you to find an appropriate clinician.