226 N. 4th Street, Ste. 204, Steubenville, OH 43952 | Teletherapy also available for Ohio and Florida residents
Does any of this sound familiar?
"You don't listen. No matter how hard I try, I can't get through to you."
"All I hear is what I am doing wrong."
"It is all on me. I have to take care of everything by myself."
"I never get it right. I am never enough."
"I don't feel like I matter to you."
"I'm damned if I do and damned if I don't."
"It feels like we are roommates."
These are not two problems
They are one pattern, said from two seats
Healing does n0t take time, it takes focus
Weekly therapy works, and for many couples it is the right place to start.
But when you are stuck, weekly can feel like filling a bucket with a hole in the bottom -- you gain ground in session only for the week in-between sessions to drain it out before you come back. The intensive closes that gap. Three consecutive days, no re-entry, no starting over each time.
Weekly Therapy
Pace
Steady, week to week
Hours in the First Month
4
Assessment
Unfolds over early sessions
Best When
You have room to build gradually
Cost
From $150
Pace
Three Consecutive Days
Hours in the First Month
12
Assessment
Day One
Best When
You are stuck or out of time
Cost
From $2,500
Intensive
Three Days, in order
Day 1 - The X-Ray
Like an x-ray before setting the bone, we begin with assessment to find where the pattern locks and why the repair hasn't held, so by Day 2 we know exactly where to work. Most couples leave day one feeling clearer than they arrived.
Day 2 - The Work
The longest day, and the one that changes things. As the pain stabilizes, we go deeper to what has fueled the blocks between you.
Day 3 - Making it Hold
We consolidate what shifted and name what you'll each be practicing. By Day 3, most couples describe feeling:
Relieved Comforted Encouraged Hopeful
Typical weekdays are from 9:30 - 2:30, with day 3 ending around midday. Exact hours may vary upon request.
The Intensive is especially helpful for the following couples:
Highly Motivated
In Crisis
Short on Time
Stalled in Therapy
You are both ready. The intensive turns that into traction quickly instead of across a year.
Something has just broken open and waiting weeks between sessions is not tolerable
The same hour every week does not fit your life. Blocking out three days does.
Traction has slowed and it is hard to say why. Three days is enough to find the block.
When an intensive is not well timed:
Intensives are not recommended when there is:
• Intimate partner violence or abuse - (more information on intimate partner violence)
• Active, denied addiction(s)
• Ongoing affair(s)
• Conflicting goals (One of you wants to make it work, the other does not)
If any one of these is current in your relationship, an intensive usually is not the place to start. Tell me anyway - the consultation is where we can brainstorm supports that meet your needs and goals.
If you already have a therapist
Couples who do an intensive with me often have another therapist they work with regularly, with many arriving at their therapist's recommendation.
I will ask permission to coordinate, send a summary of what we worked on, and hand the thread back so the work continues where it started. The intensive is a tool your therapist can use, not a replacement for them.
Steubenville, OH Office
Come in Person
The intensive is held in-person at the Steubenville, OH office or the Tallahassee, FL office. Couples often find that using the intensive as a romantic getaway helps to strengthen their bond, and that the alone time together lends to the program's success.
Flight:
Pittsburgh Airport (PIT)
-Roughly 25 minute drive
Hotel:
Best Western Plus
200 Franciscan Square
Steubenville, OH 43952
Wingate by Wyndham
820 University Blvd
Steubenville, OH 43952
226 N. 4th Street, Ste. 204
Steubenville, OH 43952
Tallahassee, FL Office
Flight:
Tallahassee Airport (TLH)
-Roughly 25 minute drive
Hotel:
Drury Plaza Hotel
1690 Raymond Diehl Rd
Tallahassee, FL 32308
Holiday Inn
820 University Blvd
Steubenville, OH 43952
SpringHill Suites
1481 Timberlane Rd
Tallahassee, FL 32312
5366 Tewkesbury Trce
Tallahassee, FL 32309
What is included
Assessment - Evaluation and Review
Individual Sessions with Both Partners
Roughly 12 hours of therapy across three days
Written summary of what was found and what was working for you
$2500 for Weekdays
$3000 for Weekends
Frequently asked questions
All intensive consultations are done virtually.
During the consultation, I'll ask questions focused on what is bringing you in and how I can help, as well as sharing my approach and answer questions you have. If the intensive feels like a good mutual fit, we will talk scheduling.
While the intensive is a one time service, I want my couples to experience a lifetime of love and relief. For this reason, ongoing treatment is recommended to all couples to support long-term results.
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For couples interested in seeking continued support I will help connect you with a therapist in your area or discussed continuing treatment with me.
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For couples who were working with a therapist prior to the intensive, I ask you sign a release of information so I may connect with your local therapist before and after the intensive to best support your hard work and ongoing traction.