Like your relationship, it’s all in the details
FAQs
Where do these Intensive Couples Therapy Retreats happen?
I work with couples locally, nationally, and internationally. Due to that, I provide Intensives in three different ways.
- You come to me. I have a home office with beautiful surroundings outside in Asheville, NC. Couples find it intimate and relaxing.
- I go to you. These Intensives may be done at a ‘destination’; providing an ‘escape’ for you. They may also be done in your geographic location, if reality requires you stay close to home. This option has additional charges due to my travel/lodging expenses.
- We meet online. This option is a compromise between the two, with you being able to ‘get away’ to a location you choose and work on your relationship, yet not have extra costs of bringing me to your space.
How long are Lesbian Couples Therapy Intensives?
It depends on which Intensive you chose. All Retreats are 9 am to 5 pm with an hour lunch. The number of days is as follows:
- Foundation – 3 days
- Foundation-Plus – 4 days
Look further down this page (in the brown area) to see what you can expect depending on which therapy retreat you pick.
How much does a Intensive Couples Therapy Retreat cost?
The price depends on the length. The differences between the options and costs are described below (in the brown area). In short, these are the costs if you come to me in Asheville, NC or meet Online:
- Foundation (3 days): $7,450*
- Foundation Plus (4 days): $8,950*
I realize this is a financial investment, just like any ‘feel-good’ weekend would be.
When deciding if this is a worthwhile use of your vacation funds, I encourage you to consider that, in the time you are with me, you are taking memories and tools home with you that will change your relationship and last a lifetime.
Does my insurance cover a Therapy Intensive for Lesbian Couples?
Insurance companies only cover hour-long sessions. Due to this, limited portions may be covered if you have ‘out-of-network’ benefits.
We are doing 6 to 8 months of traditional therapy over one weekend. This intensive model increases the odds for success, reduces the ‘backsliding’ that traditionally happens with weekly visits and is just easier to fit into a busy life.
Are there payment options?
Of course! I understand that this is a signifiant investment. First, I am happy to give you a discount if we do not use credit cards. If I am not paying that fee, I am happy to remove that fee on your end as well.
If necessary, I am able to create a payment plan with an agreed payment schedule and your card on file.
Don’t be hesitant to reach out to me about options. I truly want to be helpful. This is my business, so I need to think of the economics but I also know that getting help sooner helps you make change sooner; so I will try to work with you.
What’s included with all Lesbian Intensive Couples Therapy Retreats?
- Three to four days of focused relationship coaching; 24 to 31 hours or the equivalent of 6 to 8 months of weekly therapy
- Private Individual sessions (via zoom) with each of you
- Relationship Questionnaire and Assessment for each of you
- My full attention only on you throughout our time together
- Resource manual/workbook used during and after the Retreat
- Snacks and beverages to nurture you (if your Retreat is at my place)
- Email follow-up with recommendations for you as a couple and individually
- Exclusive access to scheduling hourly coaching sessions in the future
- Follow-up couples session (via zoom) after the Retreat
What’s the difference between the two options?
Foundation (3 days)
This 3 day Private Retreat focuses on repairing and strengthening your connection.
- You learn concrete skills and practice communicating with your partner in an authentic and connecting manner like you never have before.
- Using actual situations in your relationship, you learn strategies to help reconnect after a conflict and how to resolve the big hurts that seem to never go away.
- As you address small and larger conflicts effectively, you will begin to gain confidence that you can address things as a unified couple.
Cost: Meeting at your location: $8,450
SAVE! Asheville, NC and/or Online: $7,450
Foundation Plus (4 days)
This 4 day Intensive focuses on bringing your relationship to a higher level.
- You gain the foundational skills from from the 3 days. THEN, you gain additional tools and time to go deeper and/or address special topics of your choosing.
- Whether you want to enrich your relationship by addressing topics such as sexuality, parenting or tackle overwhelming difficulties such as affairs or repeated conflicts, we address what is most relevant for you.
- As we incorporate the communication and connection skills with additional awareness, you will see each other with new eyes, greater empathy, and understanding…and an ability to do things differently.
Cost: Meeting at your location: $9,950
SAVE! Asheville, NC and/or Online: $8,950
What is your success rate?
Emotionally Focused Therapy and Gottman Methods for Couples, which are the core for my Private Lesbian Retreats, have a documented success rate of reducing relationship distress by 90%.
EVERY couple that has worked with me has left in a better place. Due to my complete focus on you, the evidence-based protocol, and the Intensive’s format designed around your unique situation, I can truly say that every couple has left with improved communication, concrete tools, better understanding, and increased hope. That is why I enjoy doing these so much; I love seeing the transformation in my couples.
I have a consistent track record of success, which gives me the confidence to know I can make your relationship better. Let’s do this!
So what’s the process from here?
1. Decide on 3 or 4 days for your Intensive. You may not be clear what is most advisable for your situation. I will be happy to give a direct and honest opinion, based on my years as a lesbian relationship coach.
2. Determine where the retreat will be: my place, your destination choice, or online.
3. Contact me so we can compare schedules and solidify the dates for you.
