Couples Intensives
Once a intensive session is booked, the process starts immediately with a confidential online questionnaire online questionaries completed by each partner. There is also paper work to sign regarding all policy and procedures and confidentiality. This assessment provides valuable insight into the dynamic of the relationship highlighting strengths, areas of concern, and each partners hopes for counseling.
Example Schedule
Before the first session:
This is usually in person on Saturday
9am - 11am Joint Session, Move more deeply into the goals of therapy.
11am - 1pm Lunch Break
1pm - 4pm Joint Session
Establish maintenance/continued progress plans, including a schedule for ongoing sessions or check-in sessions.
Couples intensive therapy is also called "Marathon Therapy" or "Retreats"
What is it?
Intensive couples therapy is a focused therapeutic intervention that spans over a two or three-day period.
This approach includes:
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A comprehensive Assessment of the relationship
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Several hours of evidence-based treatment
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A concentrated focus on the goals that are most important to both partners
5pm- 6pm Session 1 (Assessment Phase) Gottman Oral History Interview, which covers: current relationship challenges and strengths, the history of the relationship, family of origin influences on strengths and challenges with communication, and current goals for therapy.
6pm-7pm Session 2 (Assessment Phase) Individual Sessions (30 minutes each) The individual time allows for a deeper exploration of family of origin influences and space for each person to freely share their perspectives on the relationship.
7pm-8pm Session 3 (Assessment Phase) A discussion of Gottman Connect Assessment Results, which includes: an overview of the Sound Relationship House and growth areas and strengths in the relationship based on the assessment.


Day 1 (Assessment & Intervention Phase) Friday
What Are the advantages of Marathon Couples Therapy Compared to Weekly Sessions?
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The uninterrupted focus on assessment and treatment allows partners to achieve breakthroughs and make expedited progress on their most pressing concerns.
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Intensive couples therapy can offers the equivalent of 3 to 6 months of traditional therapy in just one weekend.
Couple Intensive Fees: 2026
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2-Day intensive (6-8 hours total) $1549 per couple (Assessment Gottman connect Included)
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Friday is virtual and Saturday is in person
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Additional Sessions weekly after intensive are $150
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Please note that I do not accept insurance for Couples Intensive therapy. Please reach out with any questions. To book a 100% deposit is due prior. If canceled one week a full refund is granted. No refunds are given if less than a week cancellation.