Couples Therapy Intensive
Is a Couples Therapy Intensive Right for You?
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Are you and your partner stuck in a repetitive cycle of surface-level arguments? Have you noticed that tackling one issue in therapy leads to uncovering deeper underlying problems? It's time to break free from this pattern and achieve lasting resolution.
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What kind of relationship do you envision creating with your partner? Our intensive focuses on fostering deep connection and understanding between partners.
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Reflecting on your own journey, what do you believe you need to change within yourself to catalyze positive transformation in your relationship? Our program emphasizes individual growth alongside relational dynamics.
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Considering the goals you have for your relationship, begin to feel hopeful about the potential for change and growth through our intensive.
Maybe you feel like weekly or biweekly sessions won't be sufficient for the growth and change you need, and you need that change now.
A Couples Intensive helps with:
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Understanding personal emotional responses, coping mechanisms, and communication styles in a shorter period of time
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Enhancing communication in a matter of days to better convey intentions
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Observing positive changes in how partners interact
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Quickly establishing a secure emotional bond
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Increasing partner's emotional availability, responsiveness, and engagement within days rather than months
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Guiding couples through predictable developmental stages in long-term relationships to create change sooner
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Addressing conflicts related to navigating a couple's developmental stages to be on the same page within days
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Supporting individual and mutual growth to strengthen emotional connection
Intake with Couple (60 minutes)
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First, we'll discuss your support needs and pinpoint the focus areas for the Intensive.
2 Individual Sessions (60 minutes each)
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I'll have individual meetings with each of you to discuss your personal and relationship backgrounds.
Extended Couples Session
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Intensives are scheduled for 1-3 days, for 2-4 hours at a time. Check out the FAQ section for a sample schedule.
Breaks!
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It's common to feel tired during a long therapy session. We'll schedule regular breaks during the Intensive to keep us refreshed.
How is a couples intensive structured?
In a typical weekly therapy session, the structure often involves approximately:
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10-15 minutes update
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20-30 minutes for therapeutic work
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10-15 minutes to wrap up the session
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This routine might go on for about a month, costing roughly $880 for four weekly sessions. But, things in life often pop up between sessions, changing what we talk about and how we do therapy. So, weekly therapy could end up taking a few months ($880 * multiple months) costing more as we go along, without necessarily fixing the problems bothering you right away.
With a Therapy Intensive,
the structure often involves approximately:
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10-15 minute chat to catch up and figure out what we're focusing on
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Dive into 160-210 minutes of deep therapeutic work
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Followed by another 10-15 minutes to wrap things up
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With this intensive approach, you could tackle one or multiple stressors in just half a day, costing between $1,452-$1859. Plus, since deep therapeutic processing is so effective, you're often getting more benefit than you'd get from traditional therapy sessions.
That means you're doing more work in less time, needing fewer therapy sessions overall. You'll start feeling better sooner, and you won't have to keep taking time off work or paying for childcare to make it to your sessions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Situations where Couples Intensives may not be the right approach:
While Intensive Couples Therapy can be incredibly beneficial, there are certain situations where it may not be suitable. If either partner is struggling with active substance abuse, it's important to address these issues before starting therapy. Similarly, if there is ongoing violence or threats within the relationship, seeking immediate assistance from appropriate resources is crucial for safety and support. If there's a genuine fear of serious violence occurring, prioritizing safety and seeking help from professionals trained to handle such situations is paramount. Additionally, if either partner is dealing with untreated major mental illnesses or if there's a current undisclosed affair, it's advisable to address these issues before pursuing therapy. Moreover, if there are any thoughts of self-harm or harming others, it's essential to seek immediate professional help and support outside of couples therapy.
For assistance, you can reach out to the Family Violence Info Line at 310-1818 or text 310-1818.
If you're uncertain whether intensive therapy is right for you after considering these exclusion points, feel free to reach out to us. We are here to assist you in determining if this therapy format is suitable for you at this time. If it's not, we're also available to guide you in finding other resources for assistance. Please remember, as with any psychotherapy, results may vary and are not guaranteed.