Intensives

Couples Intensive: Strengthen Your Relationship

Are you ready to deepen your connection and build a stronger, healthier relationship? Our Couples Intensive is designed for partners who want to invest in their relationship and gain practical tools to enhance communication, trust, and intimacy.

What Is the Couples Counseling Intensive? This one-day program is rooted in the research-based principles of Gottman’s 7 Principles for Making Marriage Work. Led by relationship expert Katherine Pilarte Emerick, LMFT, this intensive offers:

Focused Support: A full day dedicated to understanding and improving your relationship.
Proven Methods: Techniques based on 40 years of research to strengthen your bond.
Practical Tools: Learn strategies to navigate conflict, improve communication, and foster mutual respect and affection.

What to Expect: The intensive takes place at our Lakeland office in a private, comfortable, and supportive setting. During the day, you and your partner will:

Participate in guided exercises tailored to your unique relationship dynamics.
Learn how to build a stronger foundation for long-term satisfaction and connection.
Receive personalized feedback and actionable steps to take home.

Who Is It For? This Intensive is ideal for couples looking to:

Strengthen their relationship foundations.
Address recurring conflicts with new, effective strategies.
Rekindle connection and intimacy.

This intensive is NOT appropriate for couples who are experiencing:

Severe relationship distress.
Active addictions to alcohol, substances, sex, or gambling.
Emotional abuse?
Suicidal thoughts, plans, or intent. Please call/text 988 for immediate support.
Thoughts of causing serious bodily harm to others.
Domestic violence.
Debilitating mental health issues that can include violent delusions or hallucinations.

Why Choose this Couples Intensive? We are committed to providing a safe, judgment-free space for every client. Katherine Pilarte Emerick, LMFT is trained in Gottman Levels 1 and 2 and brings client-centered approach to every intensive. Couples in healthy relationships live 6-8 years longer than couples in unhealthy relationships.

How Much is the Couples Intensive? There are two options for the Couples Intensive:

For new couples: 7- hour intensive is $1,225 and must be paid up front.
For established couples: 6-hour intensive is $1,075 and must be paid up front.

Reserve Your Spot: Spaces are limited to ensure personalized attention for each couple. Don’t wait to invest in your relationship—take the first step toward lasting change today.