Relationship Intensives

When your relationship feels stuck, more time may not be the answer.

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You might be here because:

  • You keep having the same arguments over and over

  • You feel distant, disconnected, or emotionally shut down

  • Conversations escalate quickly — or don’t happen at all

  • You’re unsure whether the relationship can continue like this

  • Weekly therapy hasn’t been enough

Many couples arrive here not because they failed—but because they’ve been trying for a long time without real traction.

What an Intensive Is

What is a Couples Intensive?

A couples intensive is an extended, focused therapy process designed to help you make meaningful progress quickly.

Instead of meeting for one hour per week, we work together over a half day, full day, or multiple days.

This allows us to:

  • Stay with important conversations long enough to actually resolve them

  • Identify patterns that keep you stuck

  • Begin rebuilding trust and communication in real time

Why It Works

Why intensives can be more effective than weekly therapy

Weekly therapy can be helpful, but it can also feel slow—especially when things are urgent or deeply stuck.

Intensives create the space to:

  • Move past surface-level conversations

  • Reduce avoidance and shutdown patterns

  • Build momentum instead of starting over each week

For many couples, this leads to a clearer understanding of whether and how the relationship can move forward.

An investment in your relationship

Many couples spend significant time, energy, and money building a life together.

When a relationship reaches a critical point, it can feel difficult to invest in help.

But choosing to work intensively is often about giving the relationship a real opportunity—before making irreversible decisions.

The next step is a consultation to determine whether an intensive is the right fit.

FAQ

  • A couples therapy intensive is a focused, extended-format therapeutic experience designed to help couples make meaningful progress in a short period of time. Rather than meeting weekly for 50 minutes, intensives allow couples to work in longer, more immersive sessions that support deeper emotional access, clearer pattern recognition, and more effective repair.


  • Couples intensives are well-suited for couples who:

    • Feel stuck or overwhelmed by recurring conflict

    • Have tried weekly therapy with limited progress

    • Are navigating trust injuries, betrayal, or trauma histories

    • Are facing major transitions (marriage, parenting, relocation)

    • Want focused, efficient support rather than long-term weekly therapy

    Intensives are not appropriate in cases of active domestic violence, untreated severe substance use, or ongoing affairs without commitment to transparency.


  • Weekly therapy often requires months to reach deeper relational material. Intensives allow:

    • Sustained focus without weekly interruptions

    • Faster identification of core relational cycles

    • More time for emotional processing and repair

    • Increased momentum and clarity

    • Fewer total sessions over time

    Many couples experience meaningful shifts more quickly than in traditional formats.

  • Couples therapy intensives can be conducted virtually or in person, depending on your needs, location, and preferences.

    • Virtual intensives are available for couples located anywhere in New York State and can be effective for couples who prefer the comfort and accessibility of meeting from home.

    In-person intensives are available in New York City and select locations within New York State. Destination-based intensives may include additional professional and travel-related fees. Details are discussed during the consultation.

  • Yes. Some couples choose to complete their intensive at a destination location to allow space, privacy, and distance from daily stressors.

    I am available to travel for destination-based intensives under the following parameters:

    • The location must be within New York City or New York State

    • The site must be within approximately two hours of NYC

    • I am able to visit the site daily for the duration of the intensive

    Destination intensives can be especially helpful for couples seeking immersion, containment, and fewer external distractions.

    Travel-related details and logistics are discussed during the consultation to ensure clinical appropriateness and clear expectations.


  • Each intensive is tailored to the couple but may include:

    • A focused relational and attachment-based assessment

    • Identification of negative interaction cycles

    • Structured conversations to support repair and reconnection

    • Trauma-informed interventions when relevant

    • Practical tools for communication and emotional regulation

    • Clear recommendations and next steps

    Sessions include breaks as needed to support emotional regulation.

  • Couples therapy intensives are offered in the following formats:

    • Single Extended Session:
       One 90-minute (1.5 hour) session

    • Focused Intensive 2x2 Package:
       Two, 2-hour sessions (4 hours total)

    • Deep-Dive Intensive 3x3x3 Package:
       Three, 3-hour sessions (9 hours total), typically scheduled over one to two weeks

    The most appropriate format is determined collaboratively after an initial consultation.

  • Couples therapy intensives are private-pay services reflecting the extended session time, clinical preparation, and customized treatment planning involved.

    Current Pricing:

    • 90-Minute Intensive Session: $450

    • Two 2-Hour Sessions (4 hours total): $1,200

    • Three 3-Hour Sessions (9 hours total): $2,700

    Packages include treatment planning, between-session integration guidance, and post-intensive recommendations.

    Payment is required in advance to reserve intensive sessions.

  • Couples therapy intensives are private pay only. Insurance does not typically reimburse for extended couples sessions. 

  • Some couples feel significant relief and clarity after an intensive. Others choose to:

    • Schedule follow-up couples sessions

    • Transition into short-term weekly therapy

    • Pause to integrate and apply what was learned

    Recommendations are made collaboratively based on your goals and needs.

  • The work is integrative and trauma-informed, drawing from:

    • Attachment-based couples therapy

    • Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)–informed interventions

    • Trauma-informed and somatic approaches

    • Relational communication and repair strategies

    Interventions are tailored to each couple’s history and goals.

  • No. While many couples attend intensives during periods of distress, others use this format proactively to strengthen their relationship, improve communication, or gain clarity during transitions.

  • The process begins with a brief consultation to assess fit and determine whether an intensive is appropriate. If so, session format and scheduling options are discussed, and preparatory materials are provided. Schedule a consultation below