A couples intensive might be for you if you’re hoping to:
Devote focused time to fully disclose a betrayal, without rushing or holding back.
Prepare for a major life transition together, such as having a child or relocating.
Get clarity on a make-or-break decision about your relationship's future.
What is a couples intensive?
A couples intensive is a full-day experience — eight hours together (with breaks throughout) — designed to give your relationship the deep, focused attention it deserves. Before we meet, you'll complete a questionnaire that helps me understand your unique situation and the outcomes you're hoping for, so we can hit the ground running from the moment we begin. Think of it as a true jump-start: rather than the slow drip of weekly sessions, we dive in and make meaningful progress in a single, immersive day. You'll leave with personalized worksheets that capture everything covered during our time together, giving you a tangible reference to return to. I'll also direct you toward recommended resources — books, podcasts, and more — to support and deepen your growth.
Benefits of Couples Intensives
Breakthroughs happen faster.
For couples in acute pain or stuck in the same cycle for years, waiting weeks to make incremental progress can feel impossible. The concentrated format of an intensive creates the conditions for meaningful change to happen in days rather than months.
Depth without interruption.
Weekly life doesn't pause between sessions — which means most couples spend the first part of every hour catching up rather than going deeper. An intensive removes that stop-and-start pattern, allowing you to stay engaged long enough for something to actually shift..
Clear your schedule once, not every week.
For busy couples, finding a consistent weekly appointment that works for both schedules can become its own source of stress. An intensive lets you block off one dedicated window of time, do the work fully, and return to your regular life without therapy woven into every week.
Your Questions, Answered
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Couples intensives are not reimbursable by insurance, as the format falls outside what most plans recognize. That said, when factoring in reimbursement rates for ongoing sessions, an intensive can sometimes be the more economical choice.
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Depending on the outcome of the intensive, you can return for a booster intensive as needed or transition into ongoing therapy.
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Intensives are typically scheduled at least two weeks in advance.