Couples Therapy Intensives

Want immediate, powerful support for your relationship?

Couples Therapy Intensives are personalized programs — one-on-one, with just you and your partner for 6 or 12 hours in a single day — designed to provide immediate, powerful relationship help at a pace tailored to your needs. This immersive experience helps you move from disconnection into empathy and closeness, equipping you with tools to communicate effectively, listen deeply, and express yourself with clarity.

Blame, criticism, and withdrawal are common responses to stress and overwhelm, but they don’t build healthy relationships. When you stop focusing on making each other wrong, you can create a partnership based on love, respect, and collaboration. These intensives also support your own growth — helping you feel self-respect and pride in how you handle yourself, even in moments of conflict.

You owe it to your relationship, and to your own happiness, to learn satisfying alternatives. Use the form at the bottom of the page to schedule your FREE consultation.

Testimonials

So that you can get an idea as to what it’s like to work with Michelle in a Couples Therapy Intensive, here are some testimonials from couples who have learned from Michelle in her Communication Workshops:

“I learned a lot about myself and my wife of over 25 years, and our dynamics. The one-on-one portions with Michelle were truly magical and showed me how we could communicate meaningfully on a daily basis.” – C.M.

“We have made significant progress that had not been achieved using any other resource. We are still applying the tools we learned even after the workshop is over, and continue to have successes. Your class had a strong, positive effect on our marriage, thank you!” – Barbara Craver

“Today was exactly what we expected and very much met our needs! Michelle was so reassuring and made us feel so comfortable. It has only been one week since we attended the workshop, and my husband and I are already seeing the benefits from the workshop and the tools we learned. The workshop was very beneficial and I definitely recommend it to all couples!” – Lori Stouffer

“This was a great workshop and worth every penny. We are coming away with useful and practical tools to implement in daily life, in a non-threatening format. I feel more heard and understood than I ever have before by my husband. Thank you!” – Claire Federico

“Today’s curriculum was fantastic. Michelle Joy is a wonderful instructor and I really enjoyed how she presented and discussed the topics. I highly recommend this workshop to many other couples that I know. Top notch and 2 thumbs up!” – Art Federico

“The Couples Institute Communication Workshop was absolutely wonderful and I am so happy that my husband and I were able to attend. This will undoubtedly change your marriage in the most positive way! You will gain knowledge on how to grow and rebuild connection with your partner and break old patterns of ineffective communication. I absolutely loved it! Michelle is kind and clear in her teaching.” – Julie Taylor

“I was fairly apprehensive before we went to the workshop, because I don’t like to share feelings in public, so it was a relief to find out that I wouldn’t have to. The day was at times intense and at other times fun. My partner and I explored some issues that have been dogging us for years and learned new ways of dealing with them. Michelle provided some very helpful insights into what gets in the way of us communicating with each other, as well as some tips for how to solve problems rationally, rather than allowing our reactivity to get in the way. Highly recommend it to couples at any stage of a relationship!” – Martha S.

“My husband and I found the Couples Communication Workshop to be terrific. Michelle is a great teacher and made us both feel very comfortable – it was wonderful to know that none of the couples would be asked to process or practice the exercises in front of the group. We not only felt good about the issue we processed and negotiated at the workshop, but also had an extremely wonderful outcome when we applied what we learned at home. Take the workshop! Even with a reluctant partner, we both got very much out of the day.” – Stacey S.

“As a result of attending the Couples Communication Workshop, we learned a lot about conflict resolution, and truly understanding each other. We left the workshop with a positive view and outlook on our relationship. Absolutely take the workshop! It is worth your time.” – Mike K.

“Michelle’s communication workshop provides a fundamental understanding about how we as humans respond emotionally to various situations. Coming to the class with an open mind allows you to learn about your significant other and about yourself in a one-on-one setting. Everyone can benefit from this class – whether you’ve been dating a few months or been married for many years. The class has helped me to understand my spouse’s perspective on life and our relationship is improving continuously because of it. We have an excellent set of tools to fall back on when things get a little rough. Thank you Michelle!” – Christina N.

Important Details

💳 Booking Fee
A deposit is required to secure your space, with the remaining balance due one week before your scheduled appointment.

🔒 Confidentiality
For the privacy of both clients and therapists, sessions are not recorded.

♿ Accommodations
If you need any special accommodations, please mention it in the contact form below so we can best support you.