Intensives

Multi-Day Focused Therapy

Give your relationship the focus it deserves.

In a Couples Intensive, all the time and attention is devoted to you, your partner, and your specific concerns. We will have a full day or multi-day of focused therapy tailored to your individual relationship. Privacy and anonymity are paramount; there is no group therapy during your time with us. The goal is to help you resolve the concerns that brought you to us and to help you move forward.

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A Dedicated Timespan to Create Change

Time spent away from daily stress, to focus on just you and your relationship. The committed timespan allows clarity and change to emerge more strongly and deeply than in week-to-week counseling sessions. This intensive approach supports you to get rapid and profound results.
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Take Home Relationship Tools

The emphasis of the Intensive is to learn a powerful set of tools to make positive changes. You will get results-oriented, versatile and highly effective coaching. And you will take home new tools that will keep you growing on a positive track. You will gain new communication patterns, new understanding, and a potential to create lasting changes to your dynamic in the relationship.

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Is a couples intensive right for you?

The ideal couples for intensives are:
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Those in acute distress but are seeking reconciliation

Intensives are NOT recommended to couples in crisis or those considering divorce. For those considering divorce, we encourage you to consider our Discernment Counseling services. You can read about this service here.

Intensives are best for couples who are ready to dive in and willing to do the work. It is INTENSE, with specific purposes and goals for each couple.

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Clients with restricted access

If you do not have services easily accessible or in your area, have limited schedules/availability, are seeking a “getaway”, have time constraints, or seeking anonymity, intensives are for you!
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What can you expect from a couples intensive?

A free, brief phone consultation with one of our clinicians who offer intensives is required before scheduling. This is required by us, but it is also to your benefit.

Intensives are scheduled at least one month in advance and typically take place on the weekend.

Clinicians do NOT travel for intensives—clients come to us. We have four lovely locations where intensives take place.

Please note: If you are traveling for an intensive, you are responsible for food and lodging.

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Norfolk's East Beach

Located on the Chesapeake Bay with neighborhood private beach access and a local farmer’s market right down the road

Norfolk's Waterside

Right on the Elizabeth River Trail and conveniently located to dining, shopping, entertainment in downtown Norfolk

Williamsburg

Situated in historic Williamsburg, surrounded by charming colonial architecture and rich cultural landmarks, with shops and restaurants just minutes away

Old Town Alexandria

Located in the heart of Old Town, our office offers a serene escape amidst the area’s historic cobblestone streets, preserved 18th-century buildings, and scenic Potomac River views

What happens during an intensive?

Intensives are structured by the therapist while allowing for break times as needed. Below is a sample of how an intensive is generally structured:

  • 9:00am: start time
  • 9:00am-12:00pm: assessment, goal setting, overview of remaining time
  • 12:00pm-1:30pm: lunch on your own
  • 1:30pm-4:30pm: mapping out communication cycle, exploring individual emotional experiences, sharing experiences with one another in new way
  • 5:00pm: wrap up for the day

Please note: Intensive schedules are catered to each couple. The schedule above is just an example of what we might do for you.

Theoretical approaches and interventions are tailored to each couple and their unique needs and goals. The following approaches are typically utilized during Intensives:

  • Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy
  • Gottman Method
  • Imago Therapy

Rates and insurance for an intensive

Please inquire about rates for Intensives. Note that Intensives are not covered by insurance, nor is it possible to receive reimbursement from insurance companies for these services.

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