Couples Therapy Intensive

Do you ever feel like you and your partner are having the same argument over and over, with no real resolution?

Have you tried talking things out, but somehow end up feeling more misunderstood or disconnected?

Is your relationship weighed down by unspoken tension, hurt, or mistrust you can’t seem to move past?

A Transformative, Experiential Approach to Rebuilding Your Relationship.

Unlike traditional 50-minute talk therapy sessions, a Couples Therapy Intensive is not a passive or “sit-and-talk” experience. Instead of simply processing what’s wrong, this is an active and experiential process designed for couples ready to fully engage in meaningful change. You’ll participate in guided exercises, receive direct and intentional feedback, and practice new ways of communicating and connecting in real time. The extended format provides the time, structure, and space to deeply explore communication patterns, emotional triggers, and unmet needs. This format allows you to heal emotional wounds, rebuild trust, and move forward together with renewed clarity and connection.

What Is a Couples Therapy Intensive?

A Couples Therapy Intensive is a private, full-day (6-hour) relationship experience designed to help couples achieve meaningful progress in a short period of time. Think of it as several months of therapy condensed into one transformative day.

This focused experience provides uninterrupted time to:

  • Address core patterns that fuel conflict or emotional distance

  • Learn practical tools to improve communication and rebuild trust

  • Understand what’s happening in your relationship dynamic beneath the surface

  • Practice new skills with therapist support and feedback

  • Leave with a clear roadmap for continued growth and connection

Each intensive is customized for your specific goals, relationship history, and stage of change.

Why Choose a Couples Therapy Intensive?

Couples Therapy Intensives are ideal for those who are ready to commit to meaningful, results-driven change. Research shows that immersive formats can create faster and more sustainable outcomes than traditional weekly therapy sessions by maintaining momentum and allowing for deeper emotional processing.

Benefits of a Couples Therapy Intensive

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  • Accelerated results: Achieve weeks or months of progress in a single day.

  • Deeper engagement: Extended time allows for emotional breakthroughs and skill-building.

  • Hands-on practice: Learn and apply new tools in real time, with therapist guidance.

  • Focused support: No distractions, just dedicated time for the two of you.

  • Private, supportive environment: The day is entirely dedicated to your relationship.

  • Follow-up included: A 90-minute post-intensive session helps you integrate and sustain your growth.

Each partner plays an active role throughout the day, this is participatory therapy, not passive listening. The experience is challenging, supportive, and designed for growth.

An Active, Experiential Process

Couples Therapy Intensives are not sit-back, talk-about-it sessions. They are immersive, hands-on experiences requiring participation, reflection, and courage.

You and your partner will:

  • Engage in guided dialogues and structured exercises

  • Receive direct, compassionate feedback from your therapist

  • Practice real-time communication and regulation skills

  • Develop insight into your triggers, patterns, and emotional needs

  • Build a foundation for lasting change that continues after the intensive

Evidence-Based Approach

Our Couples Therapy Intensives combine work that is grounded in several research-based models that promote both individual and relational growth:

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Helps identify and reframe the thoughts and beliefs that fuel conflict.

  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Builds emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and mindfulness for calmer communication.

  • Motivational Interviewing (MI): Encourages openness to change and helps partners find internal motivation to improve the relationship.

  • The Developmental Model: Focuses on individual growth and differentiation within the relationship.

  • The Gottman Method: Uses evidence-based tools to enhance friendship, manage conflict, and build shared meaning.

You’ll receive direct, intentional feedback throughout the process. Our goal is not just to help you understand your patterns but to experience and practice new ways of relating that create safety, connection, and intimacy.

Your Relationship Is Worth the Investment

Healing and reconnecting with your partner is one of the most meaningful investments you can make. A Couples Therapy Intensive offers a chance to slow down, understand each other more deeply, and learn how to move forward together with renewed compassion and clarity.

Each Couples Therapy Intensive is tailored to your unique relationship goals and needs. Whether you are navigating betrayal, communication breakdown, disconnection, or life transitions, the intensive provides a structured, compassionate space for healing and rebuilding.

Your 6hr Couples Therapy Intensive is $1,100*, which includes:

  • Comprehensive Assessment (60–90 minutes): Explore relationship history, current challenges, and goals for your time together.

  • Interactive Deep-Dive Sessions (3 hours): Participate in guided communication exercises, skill-building activities, and reflection using evidence-based methods.

  • Integration & Reconnection (1.5 hours): Consolidate learning, practice new tools, and co-create a personalized plan for ongoing connection.

  • Breaks: Built-in breaks for reflection and grounding throughout the day.

  • Follow-Up Support: A free 90-minute follow-up session is included within two weeks to reinforce your progress, answer questions, and support continued success.

*Payment plan is available upon advance request and agreement.

Is a Couples Therapy Intensive Right for You?

A Couples Therapy Intensive may be ideal if:

  • You’re tired of repeating the same argument or communication breakdowns

  • You feel emotionally stuck or disconnected in your relationship

  • You want to rebuild trust after a rupture or betrayal

  • You struggle to communicate or resolve conflict

  • You’re preparing for a major life transition

  • You prefer focused, transformative work rather than ongoing weekly sessions for months on end

Couples Therapy Intensives are especially valuable for busy professionals, parents, out-of-town clients, busy professionals, or out-of-town clients seeking focused, meaningful progress.

Why Choose Arevalo Counseling & Mentoring for Your Couples Therapy Intensive?

At ACM, LLC, we combine evidence-based practices with compassion and clarity. You’ll experience a structured yet supportive environment where honesty and empathy guide the work. Our goal is to help you understand and clarity on not only what is happening between you, but why and how to confidently move forward with new tools, awareness, and hope.

Invest a day in your relationship and the results can last a lifetime.

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“There is no greater source of joy and meaning in our lives than our relationship with others.”

~Esther Perel