In-Person in China Grove, NC and New Bern, NC - Virtual across North Carolina
- Restore Connection.
- Rebuild a better foundation.
- Renew Hope for your Marriage.
But…you have tried the 50-minute counseling sessions, and they just don’t seem long enough to get to the root issue, leaving you both feeling frustrated at the end of the session. Or maybe you just can’t seem to find a sitter or fit weekly sessions into your busy schedule. Or maybe you and your spouse do not want to wait months to see improvements. You want HOPE fast!
If this is you, then couples counseling intensives may be right for you. Couples counseling intensives are focused, extended therapy sessions designed to help partners break through stuck patterns, rebuild trust, and strengthen emotional connection. In just one, two, or three days (often 5+ hours of counseling a day), couples work deeply on communication, conflict, intimacy, or healing past wounds—making progress that might otherwise take months of weekly therapy.
Who It’s For
- Couples who are feeling stuck in cycles of communication breakdown, conflict, or distance.
- Partners seeking a concentrated, transformative experience beyond weekly sessions.
- Couples that are in need of strategies they can use “right now” to get results quickly
- Those ready to front-load healing and reignite connection through a deeper therapeutic dive.
- Couples who have been disappointed with the lack of progress in traditional couples counseling
Why Choose an Couples Counseling Intensive?
- Get a head start: Intensives let you dive deeper, faster—skipping the “scratching the surface” phase or having to wait months to see progress. If you feel like your relationship cannot survive weekly sessions that may take months to see improvement, then intensive marriage counseling will be your best choice. When a betrayal has just occurred or one partner has threatened divorce, this retreat will help you make a decision about your relationship immediately, and you won’t have to remain in uncomfortable limbo for weeks or months.
- Uninterrupted progress: You can focus on your relationship instead of trying to juggle kids, chores or carpools. The longer sessions will keep you focused on your goals. You will learn more skills without having to start and stop your sessions.
- Break harmful patterns and get solutions—Fast: Together, we unpack recurring patterns, how they started, and how they keep you stuck. When you have to wait a week or more between sessions, sometimes you can lose traction and start repeating old patterns. During an intensive, you have many opportunities to practice learning the new tools and reduce your arguments, and you aren’t hindered by the pitfalls of extended breaks between sessions.
- Solidify healthy habits: Instead of getting a tool a week and waiting to see the impact, you will get a “toolbox” of skills in one day. These communication skills, conflict resolution strategies, and relational tools will improve your marriage long after our session ends.
What to Expect
- Extended Sessions: Immersive, focused time for uncovering root issues and healing blocks.
- Personalized Growth Plan: Receive targeted strategies crafted for your relationship’s unique history, patterns, and goals.
- Evidence-Informed Tools: Drawing from methods like Integrative Behavioral Couples Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy, and Hope‑Focused approaches
- Lasting Renewal: Beyond resolving immediate challenges, the work lays a foundation for resilient, hope-filled relationships.
Ideal Themes & Focus Areas
- Communication & Conflict Patterns
- Attachment & Bonding
- Trust & Betrayal
- Life Transitions & Stress
- Core Beliefs & Inner Critics
- Reigniting Romance
- Grief, Loss & Change
Invest in your marriage. Protect what matters most.
Why a Couples Counseling Intensive is Worth It
At Anchored Hope Counseling, we know that your circumstances are unique, and we believe that your treatment should be too. So, we work together to design an intensive package that meets your goals and financial needs.
What’s Included
- A 45-minute initial consultation to clarify goals and ensure a good fit
- A 90-minute couples interview to prepare for deep, focused work
- Two 50-minute follow-up sessions to support integration and continued growth
Intensive Pricing Options
| Format | In-Person | Virtual |
| 1-Day Intensive | $1,795 | $1,395 |
| 2-Day Intensive | $3,495 | $2,995 |
| 3-Day Intensive | $4,395 | $3,895 |
*format may change and discounts may be provided for current clients who have already had at least 3 sessions.
*A non-refundable deposit of 50% is required to schedule. The remaining balance is due 7 days before your intensive
A Glimpse of the Process
- Discover: We explore your story–history, stress points, desires, and goals.
- Unpack: We identify and break down current patterns, relational roadblocks, and emotional triggers.
- Rebuild: You receive counseling in communication, emotional regulation, conflict resolution, and reconnection strategies.
- Integrate: Go home with customized action steps, practice exercises, and insights to carry forward.
Sample Schedule:
9:00-10:30 – Couples Counseling Session
10:30-10:45 – Break
10:45-12:00 – Couples Counseling Session
12:00-1:30 – Lunch Break and couples workbook exercise
1:30-2:45 – Couples Counseling Session
2:45-3:45 – Break and couples workbook exercise
3:45-5:00 – Couples Counseling Session, Wrap-up and evening activity
DAY TWO
9:00-10:30 – Couples Counseling Session
10:30-10:45 – Break
10:45-12:00 – Couples Counseling Session
12:00-1:30 – Lunch Break and couples workbook exercise
1:30-2:45 – Couple Counseling Session
2:45-3:45 – Break and couples workbook exercise
3:45-5:00 – Wrap-up and evening activity
Make it a Retreat
When booking your intensive, ask us to share our list of places to stay, restaurants, and activities to allow you to maximize your time together. *Price of accommodations is not included in the cost of the couples therapy intensive, but discounts to local accommodations may be provided.