Couples Intensives
Couples Intensives
Sometimes, the limitations of a traditional couples session, feels so frustrating. Just when you start to really get somewhere, time is up.
Intensives really allow us to DIVE IN, and address those issues without fear of our time being cut short.
Intensives are particularly supportive for couples who:
Feel stuck in their negative patterns, or gridlocked over the same issues.
Are seeking healing from a betrayal, such as an affair
Are discerning whether or not to separate or uncouple
Have gone through a major recent transition that needs support, such as becoming empty nesters, or bringing home a baby
Struggle to find childcare, or dedicated time off of work for weekly therapy
Have tried traditional couples counseling, and feel that things are just not progressing as much or as fast as they would like
I support couples struggling to heal from gridlocked issues, and to develop and deepen their emotional and physical intimacy.
Intensives provide a more rapid and in-depth approach to couples work, offering months worth of couples therapy in 2-3 days.
But… why would you want to provide intensives? Isn’t that a lot of work and time?
Yep!
But here’s the truth. That feeling that YOU get, when you’re just digging into something in therapy, and time’s up? That frustration?
I get that feeling too. Big time. I consistently feel like, if I could just have a FEW more hours to work with these folks, we could really get deeper, and do more.
I also believe that, like many neurodivergent therapists (looking at you, ADHD), one of my super strengths lies in being able to hyperfocus.
That means I REALLY get truly so energized working with folks on this deeper level.
Options for Intensives
One Day
Most appropriate for couples who may have a few minor issues to address, or help moving through one “gridlocked” problem.
$2000
(Equity/Sliding Scale Slot: $1000-2000 Pay What You Can)
Includes 9 hours of counseling:
2 hour-long individual sessions (in person or by telehealth) prior to the intensive, to understand more about what each person is bringing to the relationship, including family of origin, attachment styles, and any history of trauma.
All initial assessment paperwork (Gottman Connect assessments)
One day intensive, from 9-4, with a 1.5 hour break for lunch (not included)
Worksheets to take home
One session with couple (in person or telehealth) approximately one month post intensive to check-in
Two Day
Most appropriate for couples who are experiencing more moderate, or even severe issues, and need a bit more intensive space.
$3000
(Equity/Sliding Scale Slot: $2000-3000 Pay What You Can)
Includes 18 hours of counseling :
2 hour-long individual sessions (in person or by telehealth) prior to the intensive, to understand more about what each person is bringing to the relationship, including family of origin, attachment styles, and any history of trauma.
All initial assessment paperwork (Gottman Connect assessments)
Two day intensive, each day from 9-4, with a 1.5 hour break for lunch (not included)
Worksheets to take home, homework between sessions
One session with couple (in person or telehealth) approximately one month post intensive to check-in
Three Day
Most appropriate for couples who are facing severe issues, such as a major betrayal or affair, and/or are even contemplating separation or divorce.
$4000
(Equity/Sliding Scale Slot: $3000-4000 Pay What You Can)
Includes :
2 hour-long individual sessions (in person or by telehealth) prior to the intensive, to understand more about what each person is bringing to the relationship, including family of origin, attachment styles, and any history of trauma.
All initial assessment paperwork (Gottman Connect assessments)
Three day intensive, each day from 9-4, with a 1.5 hour break for lunch (not included)
Worksheets to take home, homework between sessions
One session with couple (in person or telehealth) approximately one month post intensive to check-in