A Focused, Intensive Approach to Relationship Healing
In addition to traditional weekly couples therapy, we offer Marathon Couples Therapy, a powerful treatment alternative based on the Gottman Method. This immersive format allows couples to address core relationship challenges with concentrated effort, helping them make significant progress in a short period of time.
What to Expect
Marathon Couples Therapy involves up to four consecutive days of intensive therapy, with five hours per day dedicated to working with your therapist. The structure of each session is tailored to your needs, ensuring a personalized experience that fosters deeper connection and problem-solving.
Your therapist will conduct a comprehensive relationship assessment (approximately three hours) to gain insight into your relationship’s strengths and areas needing growth. This assessment is a cornerstone of your therapy, guiding the personalized interventions that follow.
While this method is designed to be highly effective, it is important to be aware that Marathon Couples Therapy is an intensive process that may bring up difficult emotions, including sadness, anxiety, guilt, anger, loneliness, and helplessness. You may revisit past experiences or conflicts, and challenges between you may feel temporarily heightened as you work through deep-rooted concerns.
Is Marathon Couples Therapy Right for You?
While this format has been transformative for many couples, it may not be suitable in certain situations. If any of the following apply, please reach out to discuss whether Marathon Therapy is appropriate for your circumstances:
- Substance Abuse: Active alcohol or drug addiction (from either partner’s perspective)
- Interpersonal Violence: Any history of serious violence, threats of violence, or fear of such harm
- Untreated Major Mental Illness: Conditions such as schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, recurrent psychotic depression, or untreated bipolar disorder (past successfully treated episodes, such as postpartum psychosis, do not apply)
- Infidelity: An undisclosed, ongoing affair (secrecy around infidelity predicts therapy failure)
- Safety Concerns: Current suicidal or homicidal thoughts, or a history of severe harm to oneself or others
- Online Therapy Considerations: Couples pursuing online sessions must have private internet access and basic competency with online tools (email, video conferencing, etc.)
If any of these concerns apply to your relationship, we may recommend alternative approaches such as individual therapy, rehab programs, anger management courses, or relationship workshops before engaging in Marathon Therapy.
After Your Marathon Sessions
Following your intensive therapy, additional couples or individual sessions may be recommended. If you are working with a therapist in your local area, coordination between providers may be beneficial. In such cases, we can facilitate communication with your local therapist with a signed Release of Information form.
Investment & Cancellation Policy
Cost: $5,000 per couple (up to 20 hours of therapy)
Non-Refundable Deposit: $2,500
Unfortunately, Marathon Couples Therapy is not covered by health insurance.
Cancellation Policy
- Deposits are non-refundable. Your therapy time is reserved exclusively for you.
- Cancellations must be made at least one week in advance to avoid being charged the remaining balance.
- Follow-up appointment cancellations require at least 48 hours’ notice to avoid charges.
Accepted Payment Methods
We accept:
- Cash
- Credit/Debit Cards
- PayPal
- Venmo
- Western Union
- Personal checks (U.S. residents only)
For questions or to discuss whether Marathon Couples Therapy is right for you, please reach out. We’re here to help you take meaningful steps toward a stronger, healthier relationship.
