ONLINE COUPLES INTENSIVES For trauma-informed, accelerated repair
Serving Washington DC, Illinois, Florida, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee.
In person intensives available in Chattanooga TN on a case by case basis.
EMDR + Gottman-informed marriage repair for couples who feel stuck in cycles of conflict, betrayal, or emotional distance.
Repair trust. Rebuild safety. Reset your relationship.
Structured, trauma-informed repair for couples ready to move forward in days, not months.
For couples stuck in repeated conflict, betrayal recovery, or trauma-driven disconnection, a focused intensive may provide the clarity and momentum weekly therapy hasn’t yet achieved.
You may feel exhausted.
You may love each other but not feel safe with each other.
You may be wondering if this can actually change.
If you’re wondering whether real lasting change is still possible, this format is designed for couples who are ready to do focused, meaningful work.
What is a couples intensive
A couples intensive is a structured, extended-format therapy experience designed to create meaningful movement in a concentrated period of time.
Unlike traditional weekly sessions, intensives allow us to:
• Slow down repeated conflict patterns
• Address underlying attachment wounds
• Integrate trauma-informed approaches such as EMDR
• Rebuild emotional safety in a structured format
I offer online couples intensives in Washington DC, Illinois, Florida, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee using a blended EMDR + Gottman Method approach for couples who need focused, accelerated support. Limited in-person intensive options are available in Chattanooga Tennessee upon request.
Who is this for?
Who Is This For?
This format may be a strong fit if you:
✔ Have the same argument in different forms and can’t break the loop
✔ Are navigating betrayal or trust rupture
✔ Notice trauma or past wounds affecting your connection
✔ Notice escalation, shutdown, or emotional withdrawal that repeats under stress
✔ Are a military or high-stress couple struggling with reintegration
✔ Want structured repair rather than open-ended weekly therapy
Who this is not this for?
This May Not Be the Right Fit If:
• There is ongoing active domestic violence
• One partner is unwilling to participate
• You are seeking crisis stabilization only
• You prefer a slow, exploratory weekly format
What is included in a couples intensive
All intensives include:
• Comprehensive relational assessment and cycle mapping
• Structured conflict repair and emotional regulation intervention
• Trauma-informed attachment repair
• EMDR resourcing and processing when clinically appropriate
• Post-intensive integration plan and follow-up session
couples Intensive Options
Betrayal Recovery Intensive
For couples navigating infidelity, broken trust, disclosure, or betrayal trauma
Conflict & Connection Intensive
For couples stuck in recurring arguments, defensiveness, shutdown, or emotional reactivity.
Intimacy & Connection Intensive
For couples experiencing emotional distance, loss of intimacy, or feeling more like roommates than partners.
Reconnection Intensive
For couples who love each other but have drifted apart through careers, parenting, military service, or chronic stress.
Each intensive is customized after consultation.
Most couples benefit from one of three formats:
Focused One-Day Intensive
Comprehensive Two-Day Intensive
Multi-Session Intensive Program
Each intensive experience includes:
• Pre-intensive assessment + cycle mapping
• Customized, structured, clinician-guided intervention
• Comprehensive relational restructuring frameworkntegration roadmap
• EMDR resourcing and processing when clinically appropriate
• Personalized 30-day integration support plan
• 1-2 follow-up sessions within 2 weeks
While most intensives are conducted virtually for clients located in Washington DC, Illinois, Florida, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee. Limited in-person intensive appointments are available in Chattanooga Tennessee for couples seeking a private, immersive experience. In-person intensives are offered on a limited basis and subject to scheduling and space availability.
Payment plans available upon request.
Why integrate EMDR AND GOTTMAN?
Many couples struggle not because they lack communication tools, but because trauma and attachment wounds continue to activate defensive responses.
The Gottman Method provides structured conflict repair and relational mapping.
EMDR allows us to directly target the emotional charge beneath repeated triggers, not just manage the behavior on the surface.
As an EMDRIA Certified Therapist and Gottman Level 2 trained clinician, I intentionally integrate these approaches to address both the relational patterns couples see on the surface and the nervous system activation driving them underneath.
fREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Are couples intensives covered by insurance?
Intensives are private pay and not billed through insurance.
Do you offer in-person intensives?
Yes. Limited in-person intensive sessions are available in Chattanooga, Tennessee by request. Most services are provided virtually; however, select clients may benefit from an in-person format depending on clinical needs and scheduling availability.
Do you offer virtual intensives?
Yes. Intensives that are not held in Chattanooga Tennessee are conducted via secure telehealth for clients in Washington DC, Illinois, Florida, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee.
How do we know if we need an intensive instead of weekly therapy?
If you feel stuck in repeated cycles, have attempted weekly therapy without meaningful movement, or want structured accelerated repair, an intensive may be appropriate.
Can we continue with weekly therapy afterward?
Yes. Some couples return to weekly sessions for integration, while others use the intensive as a standalone intervention.
How soon can we schedule?
Intensives are typically scheduled within 2-4 weeks depending on availability.
Ready to move forward?
Due to the depth and containment required, I offer a limited number of intensive openings per month. This format allows us to stay focused without rushing or fragmenting the work.
If you are ready to interrupt the cycle and move forward, schedule a brief consultation to determine fit.
For referring therapists:
I accept referrals from individual and couples therapists whose clients may benefit from focused, accelerated repair. I provide clear communication, integration planning, and am available for consultation regarding fit.
