Couple intensive in Lynnwood, WA
Because you are tired of
having the same fight…
OVER and OVER AGAIN
You keep getting stuck in the same pattern.
↠ One of you shuts down.
↠ The other pushes to be heard.
↠ Nothing actually gets resolved.
Afterward, you’re both left feeling hurt, misunderstood, or alone.
This can change.
Even if you’ve been stuck in the same pattern for years, couples can learn how to slow things down, understand each other differently, and repair in a way that actually lasts.
You don’t have to keep doing this the same way.
How Couple Intensive Can Help
Couple intensive helps you slow down enough to truly hear each other—beyond the reactions and into the deeper pain and longing underneath.
Instead of getting pulled into the same reactive cycle, we begin to notice what’s actually happening underneath it—your protective parts, your hurt parts, the parts that shut down, and the parts that work so hard to reach for connection.
In this work, we will:
↠Slow down the cycle so it doesn’t keep running the show
↠Get curious about the protective parts that show up during conflict (like the pursuer, the withdrawer, the critic, the shutdown)
↠Help each partner access more clarity and compassion toward their own inner system and each other
↠Create space for your deeper, more grounded Self to lead the interaction instead of the reactive parts
This isn’t just insight or communication skills.
It’s guided, in-the-moment work that helps you relate to yourself and your partner differently—right as the pattern is happening.
So you don’t just understand the cycle.
You begin to step out of it—AND REACH TOWARD EACH OTHER.
"Connection is the result of acting on the belief that we are worthy of being known." — Brené Brown
"Connection is the result of acting on the belief that we are worthy of being known." — Brené Brown
HOW DO YOU ACHIEVE THAT?
I believe that couples deserve a space that is both structured and profoundly human. I integrate evidence-based approaches to create a roadmap for lasting change:
The Gottman Method: We’ll identify the negative cycles you keep falling into and build tangible tools for communication, repair, and staying connected during life's challenges.
IFIO (Internal Family Systems for Couples): We will slow things down to get curious about the "protective parts" that emerge during conflict—and help you return to the grounded, open places underneath them.
EMDR & Brainspotting: When deep-seated emotional wounds are triggered, I utilize these specialized techniques to help you process and heal them gently.
Somatic Integration: We will pay close attention to your body in real-time, focusing on the nervous system responses that often drive your reactive cycle.
The goal is simple: to help you move from reacting at each other to truly understanding one another again—in a way that feels steady, human, and deeply connected.
Hi! I’m Jane
If shame has been getting in the way of reaching out for couples therapy, I hold this work with a lot of care. My goal is to create a compassionate space that feels steady, respectful, and non-judgmental—where both of you can show up honestly.
I offer couples intensives because, realistically, weekly therapy isn’t always doable when life is full. Intensives give you dedicated time to slow down, go deeper, and stay with what’s actually happening between you—so you can build skills and work through patterns in a more focused way, all in one day.
SAMPLE ONE DAY INTENSIVE SCHEDULE
09:00 to 10:15 Meditation and Assessment
10:15 to 10:30 Break
10:30 to 11:30 Tracking patterns and skills buildings
11:30 to 12:30 IFS unblending work, EMDR and/or Brainspotting work.
12:30 to 13:45 Lunch Break
13:45 to 14:45 Courageous communication
14:45 to 15:00 Break
1500 to 1600 Closing: debrief and feedback
*Please note: This is just an example of what a couples intensive can look like. Your day may look different, because every couple’s needs, pacing, and focus are unique—and we will shape the work around what is most important for you.
WHO IS THIS COUPLE INTENSIVE FOR?
✅ Couples who want to reconnect and feel close again
✅ Couples who feel stuck in the same conflict cycle and want something different
✅ Couples who are willing to be vulnerable (I will guide and support you throughout the process)
✅ Couples who are open to learning new skills and ways of relating
✅ Couples who are willing to take responsibility for their own patterns and grow
✅ Couples who want to understand each other more deeply, not just “fix” communication
✕ Active domestic violence or situations where emotional/physical safety is not present
✕ Active, ongoing affairs where there is no clarity, accountability, or commitment to repair
✕ Active substance use that significantly impairs emotional presence or stability during sessions
✕ Couples where one or both partners are unwilling to participate in the process
✕ Situations where there is no openness to self-reflection, accountability, or change
✕ Crisis situations requiring immediate stabilization or higher level of care before couples work
WHO IS THIS COUPLE INTENSIVE NOT FOR?
COUPLE INTENSIVE FEES
One-Day Intensive: $2,500
Includes a full-day intensive session (9:00 AM–4:00 PM) and one 60-minute follow-up session after the intensive.
Good Faith Estimate
In accordance with the No Surprises Act, you have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate outlining the expected cost of therapy services. This will be provided at the start of treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Couples intensives are supported by research showing that focused, extended therapy sessions can create meaningful change in a shorter amount of time. When couples have more time to slow down, understand their patterns, and practice new ways of relating in real time, it often leads to deeper emotional shifts than weekly sessions alone.
The Gottman “marathon” couples therapy model is one well-known example of this approach. Research from the Gottman Method shows that intensive formats can significantly improve relationship satisfaction, communication, and emotional connection by allowing couples to move beyond surface-level discussion and into deeper pattern change within a concentrated timeframe.
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Many couples experience meaningful shifts during an intensive—especially in how they understand each other and how they respond during conflict. However, change is not about a single day “fixing” everything. The goal is to interrupt long-standing patterns, create new emotional experiences together, and give you tools you can continue building on after the intensive.
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I currently offer couples intensives on Fridays or Saturdays, depending on availability.
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That’s completely okay and expected. I will help slow things down, regulate the pace, provide you skills and therapy, and guide you through moments of activation so the sessions stays productive and safe.
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Right now, I am only doing couple therapy in person in my office in Lynnwood WA. However, the follow up session can be done either online or in person.
READY TO START?
I am offering couple intensives in person only in my Lynnwood, WA office. However, the follow up appointment can be done either in person or online. I am excited for you and this new beginning. I look forward to hear from you soon.
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