Therapy Intensives— Deep Work, Faster Progress
When you’ve tried everything you can to rebuild your relationship, and nothing seems to work, it can feel hopeless. Intensives offer the opportunity for focused support for when you’re ready to stop waiting and start working toward meaningful change.
Weekly therapy is powerful — but it's slow. You spend 50 minutes diving deep, then wait seven days before you can continue. For some people and some moments in life, that pace doesn't work. Maybe you've hit a wall in your relationship and need more than an hour a week. Maybe a crisis has struck the relationship and you need focused time to address the injury. Maybe you're doing well in regular sessions but want to accelerate your growth. Maybe you simply can't commit to weekly therapy long-term.
That's where intensives come in.
A therapy intensive with me is a half-day or multi-day concentrated session (a series of sessions over two to three consecutive days) designed to give you the depth and continuity that weekly therapy can't always provide. We go deeper, faster, without losing the care and intentionality of the therapeutic process.
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Couples often choose intensives when:
You feel stuck in the same arguments or patterns
There’s been a rupture, betrayal, or growing distance
Weekly therapy hasn’t created enough momentum
You’re busy professionals who want focused, efficient care
You want privacy and depth without a long-term weekly commitment
You’re at a crossroads and want clarity about the relationship
An intensive creates the opportunity to slow down, understand what’s happening beneath the conflict, and begin interacting in new ways while we’re together — not just talking about what to do later.
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Every intensive is customized, but most include:
A deep understanding of your relationship pattern
We identify the cycle that keeps you stuck — the pursue/withdraw, shutdown/escalate, or distance/conflict loop that leaves both of you feeling alone.
Attachment-focused work
We explore the underlying emotions and needs driving these patterns so you can begin to reach for each other in more vulnerable, effective ways.
Repair and reconnection
We work directly with moments of hurt, disconnection, or mistrust to create new experiences of responsiveness and emotional safety.
Sexual and intimacy work
Because emotional and sexual connection are deeply linked, we can also address desire differences, avoidance, erotic disconnection, or intimacy concerns within a grounded, shame-free space.
Integration and next steps
You’ll leave with a clearer understanding of your relationship, new interactional experiences, and a plan for maintaining progress after the intensive.
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All intensives are private and fully customized to each couple.
Typically, intensives are either 6 or 12 hours.
One-Day Intensive:
Best for: focused support around a specific issue or reconnection work
6 hours total, typically scheduled in one dayTwo-Day Intensive:
Best for: stuck patterns, rebuilding connection, betrayal recovery, more severe distress or relational uncertainty.
5–6 hours per day*All intensives currently conducted via telehealth.
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Intensives are a significant investment — financially and emotionally — but they also offer something rare: dedicated time and expert attention focused entirely on your relationship.
Fees vary based on length and level of support.
My rate for Intensives is $350/hour.
A 6-hour Intensive is $2100
A 12-hour Intensive is $4200.
(Pre-Intensive consultation and preparation are included in the fee)
MORE INFORMATION ABOUT INTENSIVES:
Many couples describe an intensive as doing “months of therapy in a few days” — not because we rush, but because we finally have the time and space to go deeply into what matters.
Who intensives are designed for:
Couples in crisis — A betrayal, a major rupture, or a decision point (stay or go) that needs real attention now, not six months from now
Couples preparing for a major transition — Navigating parenthood, illness, relocation, or other life changes that are straining your relationship
Individuals at a crossroads — Processing a breakup, navigating an identity shift, or working through a specific trauma that you're ready to address intensively
People who've plateaued in weekly therapy — Sometimes you need a concentrated push to break through a stuck point
Those with scheduling constraints — Intensives work well for people who travel frequently, have demanding work schedules, or live in different cities and want to work together in a focused block
Couples or individuals who want faster results — You're motivated and ready; the intensive format matches that energy
What Do Intensives look like?
A couples intensive is an extended therapy experience designed to help you make significant progress in a shorter period of time.
Intensives are fully customized to your goals and situation. Before we begin, we'll have an hour-long consultation to map out what you want to accomplish and get clear on your needs and goals. All intensives are conducted via secure telehealth — no travel required.
Typical intensive formats include:
Half-day intensive: 4 hours (perfect for individuals wanting something more than the typical therapy hour OR couple’s needing a jolt to get back on track)
Full-day intensive: 6 hours (best for couple’s wanting a deeper dive to explore more vulnerability and gain felt progress in a specific area)
Multi-day intensive: 12 hours (ideal for couple’s in crisis, those working on addressing attachment injuries, or with long standing difficulties)
After your intensive, we'll discuss next steps — whether that's transitioning to regular weekly sessions, scheduling periodic check-ins, or a follow-up intensive down the road.
When relationships feel fragile or disconnected, it can touch every part of life — your sense of home, stability, sexuality, and emotional wellbeing. Many couples wait until they are deeply stuck before seeking support.
An intensive offers the chance to step out of daily life and give your relationship the focused attention it deserves. With time, care, and the right support, meaningful change is possible.
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