Couples Intensives
Maybe, you’re stuck in a cycle of shame and deep hurt, and you need a breakthrough. Or, your marriage is in crisis, and divorce seems like the only option. Perhaps your marriage is healthy, but you and your spouse would benefit from extended, focused time to dig deep and accelerate the work you are already doing.
If any of these situations resonate with you, you may want to consider an intensive. Intensives are a wonderful option for couples who want things to improve faster than traditional therapy.
Weekly therapy is great, but sometimes, meeting weekly isn’t possible because of work schedules, or it simply does not provide enough time to address the intense stress that couples are feeling.
Couples find that Chelsea’s respectful approach fosters a sense of safety and trust during the couples therapy intensive. Chelsea will seek to understand your story, dig beneath the surface to uncover dynamics that interfere with having a healthy relationship, clarify your goals, and empower you to move forward with clarity, confidence, and connection.
A space for healing and hope
What’s Included in Couples Intensives:
Both Intensive options have a pre-intensive process, which includes:
An extensive individual questionnaire to be completed by each partner individually
60-minute Individual session with Partner #1
60-minute Individual session with Partner #2
*The individual sessions can be done the day of the intensive or the week prior.
One Day
This option is for couples that may be in weekly or biweekly sessions but want concentrated time in a longer session to allow for deeper work to take place.
This option consists of 5 hours of therapy, either all in one day or broken up. Couples have the option to do the 2 hours of individual sessions the week before the 3-hour couples session.
This option includes:
A personalized follow-up plan
A take-home folder filled with communication and conflict resolution tools that were used during the intensive.
Investment: $875
Three Days
This option is for couples who are stuck, in ongoing pain, and/or are navigating a crisis. This is a good option for couples who are ready to dive deep into their story and relationship challenges.
This option consists of 10 hours of therapy broken up over 2 or 3 days. Chelsea will work with each couple to customize a schedule. Here is a Sample Schedule.
This option includes:
A personalized follow-up plan
A take-home folder filled with communication and conflict resolution tools that were used during the intensive.
Investment: $1750
A 50% deposit will be required to confirm your Intensive reservation, and the remaining 50% will be charged on the day of the Intensive.
“My partner and I were at an all-time low in our marriage, ready to give up after 14 years together. Chelsea helped us rediscover what we loved about each other and guided us through some incredibly tough pain points. She created a safe, judgment-free space where we could express ourselves and be vulnerable, which allowed the healing process to begin. Thanks to Chelsea, we’re now working toward a stronger, more connected relationship and rebuilding our friendship. We are forever grateful for her support and expertise!”
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Intensive FAQs
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In-person intensives are held in Brighton, Michigan.
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It depends on your situation, but in general, yes. Studies have shown that couples who choose couples therapy intensives over traditional sessions experience more powerful change that lasts longer with less relapse.
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In most cases, I can start an intensive in less than two weeks from the time a couple initially contacts us. Sometimes, in just a few days!
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This is a personal question. That being said, traditional, weekly couples therapy will cost around $150-$250 a session. This can total around $4,800-$9,600 over the course of the year.
Comparatively, our intensive is more affordable, and you can get immediate results instead of lingering in pain week after week.
Another way to look at it is to ask how much your relationship is worth to you. How much is the pain of what you’re going through right now costing you? Compare the investment for an intensive to the $15,000-$20,000 average cost of divorce in the US. And that doesn’t begin to factor in the other emotional pain of a deteriorating relationship.
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To help you maintain and build on the work you’ve done, I almost always recommend continued individual or couples therapy. I often find, however, that the intensive itself provides the couple with what they need to move forward and build a better future for themselves.
Give the gift of hope.
If you have a friend or family that is struggling, consider giving them the gift of a marriage intensive. Please reach out if this is something you are interested in.