We offer customizable Couples Therapy intensives.
The traditional model of weekly psychotherapy is shifting to meet your needs.
Couples Therapy intensives are personalized treatment plans that are designed to support your preferred schedule and timeline for your coupleship.
Couples Therapy intensives offer the benefits of 6-12 months of weekly therapy in a matter of days.
Our Couples Therapy intensives are led by Morgan Levine a Certified Imago Relationship Therapist and Certified EMDR Therapist - cross trained in Internal Family Systems (IFS), IFIO - IFS for Couples, Relational Life Therapy (RLT), Imago Relationship Therapy, Polyvagal Theory, and other creative, body based practices to enhance your treatment experience.
An Important Note: Couples Therapy intensives are not just for troubled relationships; they are also used for intimacy and coupleship enhancement.
Couples Therapy Intensives
A Couples Therapy intensive might be for you if…
You have been in therapy for years but getting nowhere or moving too slowly.
You long for your relationship to feel lighter and more connected.
You’ve been trying all the things yet still feel stuck.
You are in recovery of some kind whether from substances, affairs, codependency, childhood trauma, and long for some time away together to strengthen the recovery of your coupleship.
You’re curious about how a Couples Therapy intensive can help as you work with your primary therapists or even a primary couples therapist.
You need more efficient support as busy professionals and/or parents with kids who have too much on your plate.
You are a current client of ours who is needing extra, focused support quickly for your coupleship.
You just want to get away together and do something wonderful for your relationship.
No matter your reasons, an intensive might be the right fit for you.
Where You’ll Stay
Your Intensive Includes:
Pre-Consultation Interview – We’ll assess whether an intensive is the right fit for you and identify the relationship patterns or challenges you most want relief from.
Personalized Treatment Workbook – A guided resource to help you engage with your goals before, during, and after the intensive, so your healing continues beyond our sessions.
Customized Treatment Program – Your intensive is designed around your unique needs and targeted goals. Intensives take place over 3–5 days, with research showing that a 5-day intensive can be as effective as a full year of weekly therapy.
Healing Environment – You’ll stay at either the Historic Buck Run Farm in Chester County, PA, or The Inn at Twin Linden in Lancaster County, PA. Alongside therapy, you may choose to participate in supportive wellness practices such as trauma-sensitive yoga, movement therapy, massage, aromatherapy, acupuncture, or reiki.
Post-Treatment Interview – A follow-up session to review your progress, integrate your experience, and support your adaptation to the positive changes from treatment.
Couples Healing Retreat & Intensive FAQ
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A couples retreat (also called a couples intensive) is a focused, private therapy experience designed to help partners heal, reconnect, and strengthen their relationship. Instead of weekly sessions stretched out over months, intensives provide several hours of therapy each day over 2–5 consecutive days. This format allows couples to make meaningful progress more quickly, especially around long-standing challenges.
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Weekly therapy can be helpful but often feels too slow when you’re in pain or stuck in repeating patterns. In a couples intensive, you’ll spend extended, uninterrupted time together working through the root causes of conflict, rebuilding trust, and practicing new ways of connecting. Many couples find that a 3–5 day intensive is as effective as months of weekly sessions.
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Couples intensives are designed to help partners who want to:
Improve communication and reduce conflict
Heal from betrayal, infidelity, or broken trust
Rebuild intimacy and emotional connection
Navigate grief, trauma, or loss that is impacting the relationship
Break free from negative cycles and patterns
Strengthen commitment and create a shared vision for the future
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I integrate Imago Relationship Therapy, EMDR, and IFS-informed EMDR to help couples heal both individually and together. This unique combination addresses attachment wounds, nervous system responses, and relational patterns that keep couples stuck. The work is experiential, relational, and tailored to your specific needs as a couple.
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Couples therapy intensives are offered at beautiful, restorative locations such as the Historic Buck Run Farm in Chester County, Pennsylvania, and The Inn at Twin Linden in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. These spaces provide a calm, private environment where you can step away from daily stressors and focus fully on your relationship.
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Yes. Retreats are designed to include breaks and opportunities for self-care. In addition to therapy, couples often choose to enjoy wellness options like trauma-sensitive yoga, massage therapy, movement, acupuncture, or reiki. Many also take time to walk the grounds, enjoy meals together, or simply rest.
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A couples intensive may be a good fit if:
You love each other but feel disconnected or stuck in conflict
You’ve tried weekly therapy but progress feels slow
You want to heal from past hurts and build a stronger foundation
You’re preparing for a big life transition and want intentional support
You long for more intimacy, trust, and presence in your relationship
The best way to know is to schedule a free 30-minute consultation to discuss your goals and see if this approach feels right for both of you. Schedule your consultation here.
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Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is an evidence based psychotherapy technique developed by Francine Shapiro to help individuals cope with and overcome the emotional distress and symptoms associated with traumatic experiences. EMDR is particularly effective for individuals who have experienced post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), Complex PTSD (CPTSD), other trauma-related conditions. EMDR addresses the psychological and physical symptoms stemming from adverse life experiences. However, EMDR is not just for trauma and can be used with couples in a modified approach to help create new pathways for connection and emotional intimacy.
Overall EMDR is used to help people who are dealing with present day symptoms and challenges that might be related to experiences in the past. Learn more about the EMDR Phases here.
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IFS-Informed EMDR is an integrative approach that combines Internal Family Systems (IFS) and EMDR, to help clients heal from the symptoms and emotional distress from trauma and past stressful events. These modalities provide a compassionate, non-judgmental way to understand blocks, defenses, and stuck things in your life or your coupleship.
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The first step is scheduling your free consultation. We’ll talk about your relationship, your hopes for the intensive, and answer any questions you have. From there, I’ll create a customized retreat plan with available dates and next steps. Get started by completing this form!
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2026 Intensive Rates
Couples
3-day: $6,825
4-day: $9,100
5-day: $11,375
Morgan’s Intensive rates are package rates that include:
-30-minutes initial consultation
-60-90 minute preparation meeting for individual intensives and three 1-hr prep meetings for couples (one with the couple and one with each partner)
-Customized workbook(s)
-Pre- and post- intensive collaboration with existing therapists
-4-6 active hours of treatment per treatment day.
- Couples Intensives include two therapists, individual sessions, and couples sessions each treatment day.
-60-minute follow-up meeting
-Collaboration with existing therapist before and after your intensive
- Written Summary of Care with future treatment plan options.
Intensives are not a one-size-fits all model. Morgan will carefully assess your goals, needs, preferences, and will make recommendations for the amount of days and hours. She also may recommend more than one intensive or alternative treatment options based on your specific needs.
All Intensive package fees are communicated ahead of time in accordance with the No Surprises Act.
*If finances are a challenge, please discuss this with Morgan during your free consultation. A reduced rate slot may be available and Morgan does her best to accommodate clients who are a great fit. She especially welcomes BIPOC, LGBTQ+, and therapists serving these populations to reach out!