Couples Therapy Intensives

Illinois Couples Therapy Intensives

An immersive, accelerated therapy experience to rebuild trust, improve communication, and deepen connection—based on the research-backed Gottman Method.

Couples Intensives: Fast-Track Your Healing with the Gottman Method

Welcome to our transformative Gottman Method Couples Intensive Therapy program—designed for couples seeking an immersive, accelerated experience to strengthen their relationship. Based on the proven methods of Drs. John and Julie Gottman, this approach offers practical, research-backed tools for lasting change.

We know time is valuable. Our intensives offer a faster path to healing, delivering impactful results in a condensed format.

Hoffman estates Couples Therapy Intensives
“Our couples intensive was a transformative experience that allowed us to explore past traumas and open up in ways we hadn’t before. During the session, we were able to engage in emotionally raw and vulnerable conversations, sharing feelings and experiences we had kept guarded for so long.

This safe space allowed our walls to come down, helping us to truly listen and understand each other without judgment. We learned tangible tools for communication and emotional regulation that are already making a noticeable difference in how we interact.

Through this process, we’ve been able to let go of old resentments, which has opened the door to more fondness and admiration for each other. We are now treating each other with more respect, compassion, and kindness. The intensive not only helped us heal from past wounds, but it also gave us the tools to navigate our relationship with greater emotional intimacy and understanding moving forward.”
— Intensive Therapy Client

Why Choose a Gottman Couples Intensive?

Swift Progress
Designed for couples who want results quickly. We focus on de-escalating conflict, uncovering core issues, and building a stronger connection—fast.

In-Depth Exploration
Extended sessions allow deep dives into your relationship dynamics, using targeted Gottman interventions.

Expert Support
Receive personalized guidance from experienced Gottman-trained therapists.

Accelerated Learning
Learn and apply powerful tools efficiently, leaving with strategies you can use right away.

Flexible Scheduling
Ideal for busy couples or those unable to attend weekly sessions.

Is Gottman Method Marathon Couples Therapy Right for You?

    • You resonate with the research-based approach and principles of the Gottman Method.

    • Extended sessions align with your preference for an immersive therapeutic experience.

    • You are committed to enhancing communication, intimacy, and overall relationship satisfaction.

    • You seek evidence-based interventions to address specific challenges within your relationship.

    • If there is a history of severe violence in the relationship

    • If there is current substance abuse or active addiction

    • If you’re not fully invested in the intensive work required or in improving your relationship

    • If there is an ongoing or undisclosed affair

    • If you or your partner are experiencing suicidal thoughts or dealing with an untreated, serious mental health condition

      Contact us for a free 15-minute consultation with one of our therapists to explore your specific needs and circumstances, and to see if intensive couples therapy is the right next step for you.

Optimizing Our Time Together:

To maximize the effectiveness of our time together, we kindly request that you complete a series of assessments before your appointment, including the Gottman Relationship Checkup. This ensures that we can dive straight into meaningful discussions from the very first session.

Scheduling & Fees
(Online or In-Person)

    • 1-Day Intensive (6 hours total): $1500 per couple (Includes assessment and PDF Relationship Tool Kit).

    • 2-Day Intensive (12 hours total): $2800 per couple (Includes assessment and PDF Relationship

      Tool Kit).

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    • 1 day Intensive with(6 hours total) : $1000 per couple (Includes assessment and PDF Relationship Tool Kit).

    • 2-Day Intensive (12 hours total): $1800 per couple (Includes assessment and PDF Relationship Tool Kit).

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  • ***Before the session, clients will complete our Intake Paperwork and the Gottman Relationship Checkup

    Day 1 (Assessment & Support Phase):

    • 9:00 – 10:30 AM (Assessment Phase): Gottman Oral History Interview, encompassing current relationship challenges and strengths, the history of the relationship, family of origin influences on communication challenges and strengths, and current therapy goals.

    • 10:30 - 11:30 AM (Assessment Phase): Individual Sessions (30 minutes each) allowing for a more profound exploration of family of origin influences and providing space for each person to freely express their perspectives on the relationship.

    • 11:30 – 12:30 PM (Assessment Phase): Discussion of Gottman Connect Assessment Results, providing an overview of the Sound Relationship House and highlighting growth areas and strengths in the relationship based on the assessment.

    • 12:30 - 1:30 PM – Lunch Break

    • 1:30 – 4:00 PM (Support Phase): Potential Supportive Actions (based on your goals and the assessment results): Addressing Conflict Challenges (e.g., Reflecting on a Regrettable Incident, Exploring Dreams within Conflict, Navigating Perpetual Problems, Identifying Negative Cycles/Patterns) & Enhancing Friendship Dynamics (e.g., Exploring Love Maps, Sharing Fondness & Admiration).

    Day 2 (Continued Support Phase & Plan for Maintenance/Continued Progress):

    • Cover support actions from Day 1 that weren’t completed or delve more deeply into those actions and underlying attachment fears and needs.

    • Address any topics and issues that weren’t covered on Day #1.

    • Establish maintenance/continued progress plans, including a schedule for ongoing sessions or check-in sessions.

Please note: Insurance does not cover intensive couples therapy sessions. This is primarily because most insurance plans are structured to cover traditional, ongoing therapy for individual mental health concerns, rather than specialized, time-intensive programs designed for couples. Insurance providers typically require a diagnosis of a mental health disorder for coverage, and intensive couples therapy is focused on relationship improvement and communication rather than treating a specific mental health condition.

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“Staying together is not just about enduring the storms; it’s about dancing in the rain and finding joy in the shared journey. It’s the art of choosing each other, day after day, and building a love that stands resilient through every season of life.”

Please fill out the form and a member of our team will be in touch to schedule a free consultation to determine if this is the right fit for you.