Couples Therapy Intensives in Texas
Couples therapy intensives help couples resolve conflict and make significant relationship changes right away. Instead of committing to an hour of therapy each week, you plan for a specific block of time to participate in this accelerated, intensive process. This pace means you’re likely to experience relief faster than you would in a conventional couples therapy treatment.
What Is Intensive Therapy for Couples?
Intensive couples therapy is sometimes referred to as ‘marathon couple’s therapy.’ Unlike traditional therapy- which can feel slower and might be more drawn out over months- intensive therapy supports couples seeking to make substantial relational progress in a shorter period of time.
Instead of sitting down with a marriage therapist once a week, this accelerated, depth-oriented pace allows you to dive right into your patterns. Throughout our time together, I'll provide you and your partner with immediate tools to put into action. Ideally, you’ll both leave therapy feeling more optimistic, connected, and confident about the state of your relationship.
You and your partner might be a great fit for therapy intensives if:
You Don't Want to Wait Several Months for Things to Change
Couples therapy can be so helpful, but one of the downsides is that, depending on what’s going on in your relationship, sessions can feel too short, and it may take much longer to "get to the meat" of what's occurring. By the time you two focus on an important topic, it can seem like you have to wait a whole other week (or longer!) to actually address it.
The nature of intensive work allows us to move to the heart of the issues immediately, allowing you both to experience a faster sense of relief and empowerment. Many couples find that they can carry this momentum with them for the long term.
You Have Scheduling or Time Constraints
It can be challenging to dedicate time each week for therapy, especially when one or both partners are juggling work schedules, parenting, or other essential commitments. Plus, if you're already engaging in individual or family therapy, time becomes even more limited.
With intensives, you simply look ahead on your calendar for a block of time you can set aside. Many people find it's easier (and even potentially more cost-effective) to commit to a designated amount of time instead of committing to perpetual, open-ended couple’s treatment.
You Want to Feel Like You're On the Same Team
Maybe you two have a solid relationship, but you have this nagging feeling that things could just be better. This is common when couples navigate a significant milestone, such as becoming parents, relocating, or starting a new career. Daily life is fine, but one or both of you feel somewhat disconnected.
Intensives offer accelerated support and skills. This action-based pace means you can immediately integrate what you've learned in our work into your daily life.
You Need to Figure out How to Fight “Better”
All relationships experience tension at times, but conflict resolution isn't always straightforward. Everyone brings complex fears, wounds, and old relational issues into their marital dynamics.
Unfortunately, without intervention or a helpful roadmap, you may find that you keep having the same fights over and over again. This, of course, feels frustrating and discouraging. In our work, we'll talk about these conflict patterns, and you'll receive applicable skills to approach adversity with a sense of respect and compassion for one another.
You Value Having Immediate Skills to Navigate Parenting
Many couples seeking intensive therapy want to improve how they parent their children. They want to address disagreements and feel more like a united front when dealing with the kids.
But parenting is so much more than the direct interactions you have with your children. As you know, parenting also calls so many other issues into question, including your identity, household labor, finances, intimacy, career conflicts, and more. Intensive work allows you to deconstruct some of the expectations you may place on yourself (or on your partner).
How Do Couples Intensives Work Logistically?
Before beginning our intensive work together, we meet for a 1-hour pre-intensive couples intake and schedule two individual intake sessions. This provides all of us with sufficient time to assess your relationship and goals for treatment.
Then, we'll engage in two intensive (3-4 hours) sessions spaced about two weeks apart. In other words, you'll receive about 6-8 hours of intensive therapy in less than three weeks. This kind of 'marathon session' has several advantages, particularly if you both feel ready to work on relationship issues, like, yesterday.
What to Expect From Intensive Couples Therapy
Intensives can be demanding, but the good news is that most couples complete this series of sessions feeling better about themselves and their relationship at large. Communication feels more effective, trust feels more implicit, and there’s a sense of confidence that you two can handle whatever life is throwing at you.
With that, you can also expect to:
strengthen your communication skills (and learn new skills for addressing conflict)
label and even talk about uncomfortable feelings affecting your relationship
better understand each partner's values
feel more like a united team when it comes to raising your children and managing the household
have a greater overall sense of relationship wellness
FAQs
What is the cost of intensive therapy?
The cost of an intensive couples program is $2600. Couples also have the option to engage in ongoing sessions for 2-hour sessions every two weeks ($450 per session).
What happens in a typical intensive session?
We start by really targeting the presenting problems and designating specific goals for you and your partner. Then, we’ll dedicate our time together to identify how you can both individually and collaboratively work toward achieving those goals. If and when relationship obstacles emerge, we’ll address how to move through them safely and effectively.
What specialized training should a couple’s therapist have?
In my work, I draw from emotionally focused therapy (EFT), Gottman Method Couples Therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, and interpersonal therapy. In couples therapy, the focus is on turning toward one another to restore a sense of connection and trust.
What kinds of couples do you see?
I welcome all couples and partnerships. My practice supports all genders, religions, orientations, and neurotypes.
Where do you hold intensive sessions?
I provide online therapy throughout Texas and offer in-person intensive work in my office in Dallas.
Does insurance cover treatment?
I don’t accept insurance in my practice, and insurance companies don’t typically provide coverage for intensive treatment for couples (all session rates can be found on the “Fees” page of this website).