Sometimes couples want real help, real fast.
Maybe infidelity has just come to light. Or, your partner suddenly wants out.
Maybe you’re not in crisis. But, you’re tired of the low-level conflict and distance you both feel every day.
We get it. No matter your circumstance, you can find trust and connection again with couples intensive therapy.
Find Lasting Results Through a Couples therapy Intensive
We Custom-Design each Intensive to:
Rebuild Trust
Your relationship didn’t get here overnight. Our intensives help couples quickly get to the roots of what’s threatening their relationship.
Find Help Fast
A couples therapy intensive can help couples make as much progress in just three days as traditional therapy can achieve in several months.
Reshape Your Future
Our research-based, practical approach provides couples with the tools they need to build a brighter future for themselves and their families.
You Don’t Have To Face This Alone. a Couples therapy intensive can help.
It’s scary when your relationship is falling apart.
We are here to help you navigate those fears and build a better tomorrow. For over 20 years, we’ve helped couples create stronger, more secure relationships through couples therapy intensives.
Carole Cullen is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists Certified in Gottman Couples Therapy and Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy. These complementary methods give couples the practical tools they need to cultivate greater intimacy, respect, and affection.
Couples find that our respectful but straightforward style creates safety and trust throughout the process of a couples therapy intensive. We won’t endlessly rehash the past. Instead, we’ll help you confront where you’re at so you can move forward with clarity, confidence, and connection.
Carole Cullen, LMFT
Guiding Couples Towards Lasting Love
Carole Cullen is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a deep passion for fostering lasting love and connection among couples. Carole believes in research-based methods that are proven to be effective and is Certified in Gottman Couples Therapy and Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy.
With over 20+ years of experience in working with couples from diverse backgrounds, Carole specializes in helping partners navigate through challenges, communicate effectively, and strengthen their bond. Her expertise lies in providing a safe and non-judgmental space where couples can explore their emotions, improve understanding, and develop healthier relationship patterns. Carole is known for her empathetic nature, genuine care, and commitment to guiding couples towards meaningful and fulfilling relationships.
Through evidence-based therapeutic approaches tailored to each couple's unique needs, Carole empowers individuals to overcome obstacles, build trust, and rediscover the joy of being in love. Whether couples are struggling with communication issues, trust issues, or intimacy challenges, Carole is dedicated to helping them create a solid foundation for a long-lasting relationship. Learn more about Carole.
DISCOVER What An INTENSIVE Can do for you
Intensives are the most powerful way to help a couple overcome their challenges and create lasting love. They are a great choice for couples looking to overcome a crisis. Or for those who want to improve their relationship faster.
We offer both virtual couples intensives and in-person intensives in our Wake Forest, NC offices. You can find lodging and restaurant options if you are traveling from out of town on our Explore Raleigh page.
We provide one, two or three-day couples therapy intensives. And, custom design every couple’s retreat with the specific couple in mind.
Day One (6 hours of therapy) - $2,500
Day Two (4 hours of therapy) - $1,500
Day Three (4 hours of therapy) - $1,500
Each Couples Therapy Intensive always includes:
A thoughtful pre-intensive process that helps each partner feel prepared for the sessions, including a 30-minute consultation for each partner.
Access for each partner to The Gottman Relationship Checkup. A powerful online assessment tool designed to highlight a couple’s strengths and weaknesses and help them succeed - including the 4-6 hours of devoted time your therapist spends scoring, analyzing and interpreting the results
6 hours of couples therapy on day one (4 hours per day on days 2 & 3) for a total of 14 hours of therapy
In-session assessment and interventions based on Gottman Method Couples Therapy and Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy
A personalized follow-up plan that helps couples build on the progress made in their couple’s therapy intensive
A follow up 30 minute session (virtual, phone, or in-person) to be used within 3 months of the intensive
A $200 discount code to a future The Art and Science of Love workshop or Hold Me Tight Workshop hosted by My-Therapist, Inc, a weekend retreat full of engaging presentations and exercises that revitalize relationships.
Curious what a sample schedule for a three-day intensive looks like? Click here to see a sample schedule.
Follow these 3 SIMPLE STEPS TOWARDS A BRIGHTER TOMORROW
Request your Intensive
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Chat with Us
Before you book, we’ll have a consultation call to make sure an intensive is right for you.
Build a Better Future
Your intensive will help you connect with your partner and find lasting solutions.
Frequently Asked Questions
+ Are couples therapy intensives right for us?
Our couples therapy intensives are designed for any couple that wants to make quick progress in overcoming challenges they face together. Many couples who go through intensives with us are facing infidelity or fear a separation. Some aren’t in crisis, but due to the demands of their schedule would rather carve out a day or more for focused therapy rather than start weekly sessions.
+ Are couples therapy intensives a better way to go than traditional therapy?
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.
+ We’re in crisis. How soon can we have our intensive?
We set our appointment calendars to quickly serve couples looking for an intensive. In most cases, we can start an intensive in less than two weeks from the time a couple initially contacts us. Sometimes in just a few days!
+ We’re from out of town. Do you work with people who aren’t in your area?
Absolutely! We offer virtual intensives so you can work on your relationship in the safety and comfort of your own home. Or, if you would rather travel to have your intensive in-person, we will gladly recommend accommodations to help you plan your trip.
+ What happens after our intensive?
We will provide you with recommendations for next steps to make at the end of your intensive. To help you maintain and build on the work you’ve done, we almost always recommend continued individual or couples therapy. We often find, however, that the intensive itself provides the couple what they need to move forward and build a better future for themselves.
Want to start making progress today?
You don’t have to wait for your intensive to make your relationship better.
Download this PDF to get ideas of little things you can start doing now that you have the power to transform your marriage.
