Frequently Asked Questions
Choosing a Couples Intensive is a meaningful decision, and it's natural to have questions. Below are answers to some of the questions I hear most often. If you don't see your question here, I'd be happy to talk with you during a consultation.
What types of clients do you work with?
I work with couples and relationships of all kinds, including LGBTQIA+ partners, blended families, long-term relationships, newer relationships and partnerships navigating shifts and life transitions. My primary focus is working with couples who want to build stronger emotional connection, move out of conflict, or heal from relationship injuries. I offer couple counseling, relationship intensives and experiential workshops. I occasionally work with individuals when it supports the relationship or aligns with my specialty.
What is a couples intensive?
A couples intensive is a focused, immersive therapy experience, that typically takes place over two and a half days. An intensive is designed to help partners create clarity, shift stuck patterns and reconnect. Intensives offer a dedicated, supportive space where we work toward building deeper connections. They’re especially helpful for relationships that want faster movement and deeper healing.
Why choose an intensive instead of weekly therapy?
Weekly therapy can be incredibly valuable, but some couples find it difficult to build momentum when sessions are spread out over months.
An intensive creates uninterrupted time to slow down, explore what's happening beneath the conflict, and practice new ways of relating while everything is still fresh. Many couples appreciate being able to focus on their relationship without waiting from week to week.
How is Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)different from regular couples counseling?
EFT is a research-backed, attachment-based approach that helps partners understand the emotional patterns beneath their conflict. It works beautifully across all types of relationships, genders, orientations, and identities. EFT goes beyond communication skills to strengthen emotional safety, responsiveness, and connection, helping each partner feel valued and understood.
What kinds of couples benefit most from an intensive?
Intensives are often a good fit for couples who:
Still love each other but feel emotionally disconnected
Keep having the same arguments without resolution
Are recovering from a betrayal or significant rupture
Feel stuck despite previous therapy
Want focused time to strengthen their relationship
During our consultation, we'll talk together about whether this approach fits your unique situation.
What happens during the intensive?
Before we meet, you'll complete preparation materials so I can begin understanding your relationship.
During our time together, we'll explore the patterns that keep you disconnected, identify the emotions and needs beneath those patterns, and begin creating new experiences of connection. You'll leave with a clearer understanding of your relationship and a plan for continuing your progress. Check out The Intensive Experience for more information.
What relationship issues do you help with?
I support partners navigating:
communication difficulties or emotional distance
repeating conflicts of shutdown
infidelity and trust repair
parenting stress
sexual intimacy concerns
trauma or chronic stress impacting the relationship
life transitions
feeling disconnected and stuck
All work is grounded in trauma informed, LGBTQIA+ affirming and relationship centered approach.
What if we've already tried couples therapy?
Many of the couples I work with have.
An intensive isn't simply "more therapy." The extended time allows us to slow down, understand your relationship in greater depth, and create momentum that can be difficult to achieve in shorter weekly sessions.
What if one of us is nervous or unsure?
That is incredibly common.
Partners often begin the process with different levels of enthusiasm or confidence. My role isn't to pressure either of you—it's to create a space where both people feel respected, heard, and safe enough to participate at their own pace.
How do we get started?
You can schedule a consultation directly through my website. It’s a warm, low-pressure space to explore your goals, ask questions, and see if working together feels like a good fit for your relationship.
Will we spend the entire time talking?
No.
While conversation is certainly part of the experience, there is also time for reflection, guided exercises, breaks, and moments to let important insights settle.
The goal isn't to fill every minute with talking—it's to create meaningful experiences that help you reconnect.
What if we argue during the intensive?
Many couples do.
Those moments aren't viewed as failures—they're opportunities.
When the familiar pattern shows up in the room, we can slow it down together, understand what's happening beneath it, and practice responding differently.
Often, those are some of the most meaningful moments of the intensive.
Will we leave with everything "fixed"?
Relationships aren't "fixed" in a weekend, and I don't believe they need to be.
The goal of a Couples Intensive is to help you understand the pattern that's been keeping you apart, experience one another in new ways, and begin building a stronger, more secure connection. Many couples leave feeling more hopeful, more connected, and better equipped to continue the work together.
Where are intensives held?
Most Couples Intensives take place in Grand Junction, Colorado, where you'll have dedicated time away from the demands of everyday life to focus on your relationship.
If you're traveling from outside the area, I'm happy to share recommendations for lodging, restaurants, and ways to enjoy Colorado's beautiful Western Slope during your stay.
For some Colorado couples, I'm also open to discussing a mutually convenient location when appropriate. If you're interested in exploring that option, we can talk about what would best support your intensive experience during our consultation.
How much does a Couples Intensive cost?
The investment for a 2½-day Couples Intensive is $2,500.
This includes:
Pre-intensive preparation
Two and a half days of focused therapy
Follow-up planning
Resources to support continued progress
I believe your relationship deserves dedicated time and thoughtful care, and I strive to make every intensive deeply personalized to the unique needs of each couple.
What happens after the intensive?
Healing doesn't end when the intensive is over.
Before we finish, we'll create a plan for how you'll continue building on the work you've done together. Some couples choose to continue with follow-up sessions, while others return home with a renewed sense of connection and practical ways to maintain the progress they've made.
Still have questions?
Every relationship is unique, and no FAQ can answer every question. If you're wondering whether a Couples Intensive can help you find your way back to each other, I'd love to talk with you.