Intensive Couples Therapy
High impact therapy for couples who need help fast
Traditional couples therapy consists of 50 minute sessions once per week. This is due to insurance limitations around what they will pay for and how long a session should be. One hour is a very short amount of time to work on most couples issues. It takes approximately a month to get through the intake information to working on any particular issue in any deep or meaningful way.
Intensive couples therapy can get through a month of traditional therapy in just a few hours or months of therapy in a weekend of 8-12 hours.
Benefits of Intensive Couples Therapy
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Efficiency: Intensive therapy allows couples to delve into their issues without the distraction of prolonged breaks between sessions. This condensed format can accelerate progress and provide tangible results more quickly.
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Immersion: By immersing themselves in therapy for extended periods, couples can maintain focus and momentum, making it easier to confront difficult emotions and navigate challenging conversations.
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Deep Exploration: Intensive therapy provides ample time to explore underlying dynamics, communication patterns, and unresolved conflicts in depth. Couples have the opportunity to unravel complex issues and gain a deeper understanding of themselves and their relationship.
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Intensive Support: With longer sessions and more frequent contact with the therapist, couples receive intensive support and guidance throughout the process. This level of support can foster a sense of safety and trust, allowing couples to be more vulnerable and authentic with each other.
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Immediate Feedback: The concentrated nature of intensive therapy allows for immediate feedback and intervention, enabling couples to course-correct in real-time and implement new strategies for communication and connection
What happens in couples therapy intensive sessions?
While the specific agenda for intensive couples therapy varies depending on the unique needs and goals of each couple, a typical schedule might include:
Assessment and Goal Setting
- Initial assessment to understand the couple’s history, challenges, and strengths.
- Collaborative goal setting to establish clear objectives for therapy.
- Exploration of individual and shared expectations for the process.
Deep Dive
- Intensive exploration of core issues, including communication patterns, conflicts, and underlying emotions.
- Experiential exercises and interventions to facilitate emotional expression, empathy, and understanding.
- Integration of therapeutic techniques such as Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Gottman Method, or Imago Relationship Therapy.
Integration and Planning
- Reflection on progress made and insights gained throughout the intensive.
- Development of a personalized roadmap for continued growth and maintenance of gains.
- Discussion of strategies for navigating challenges and sustaining positive changes moving forward.
Ongoing Support
- Provision of resources, exercises, and tools to support ongoing growth and development.
- Scheduled follow-up sessions to reinforce progress and address any emerging issues.
- Referral to additional support services or resources as needed.
How much does a couples Intensive Cost?
2-4 hour weekday intensive sessions: 175.00 per hour
Weekend Intensive: 200.00 per hour
