Couples Intensives
Couples Intensives: Rebuild, Renew, and Strengthen Your Relationship

At West Hartford Holistic Counseling, we understand that relationships face challenges, and sometimes those challenges require focused, dedicated attention. That’s why we offer Couples Intensives — an immersive, deeply focused therapeutic experience designed to help couples reconnect, rebuild trust, and move forward together with clarity and purpose.
Whether you’re facing communication issues, dealing with a major life transition, or simply seeking a deeper emotional connection, our Couples Intensives are a powerful way to invest in the future of your relationship. Led by our compassionate, experienced therapist, Deborah Krevalin, these personalized sessions offer a safe and nurturing space for both partners to express themselves, work through conflict, and foster a stronger, more supportive bond.
What is a Couples Intensive?
A Couples Intensive is a focused therapeutic experience designed to help couples address specific issues or challenges in their relationship over a condensed period of time. These sessions are typically longer than traditional therapy sessions, allowing for deeper exploration and meaningful progress in a shorter time frame.
Couples Intensives are often ideal for:
- Rebuilding communication and breaking negative cycles
- Strengthening emotional intimacy and connection
- Resolving past hurts and fostering healing
- Navigating life transitions, such as marriage, parenting, or career changes
- Restoring trust after infidelity or betrayal
- Pre-marital counseling to set a solid foundation for the future
- Crisis management, offering immediate support during a particularly difficult period
Why Choose a Couples Intensive?
- Focused Attention: Our Couples Intensives provide concentrated support, ensuring that both partners have the opportunity to speak, listen, and be heard.
- Tailored Approach: Each intensive is uniquely designed to meet the specific needs and goals of your relationship. We draw from a variety of therapeutic modalities, including Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and The Gottman Method, to create a personalized plan that works for you.
- Effective Results in Less Time: With the added time and focus of an intensive, couples can often achieve more progress in a shorter amount of time compared to weekly therapy sessions.
- Neutral, Safe Space: A Couples Intensive offers a safe environment where both partners can express their thoughts, feelings, and concerns without judgment. Deborah acts as neutral facilitator, helping to guide the conversation, clarify misunderstandings, and find solutions.
- Long-Lasting Tools: In addition to providing immediate support, Deborah equips couples with practical tools and strategies to maintain progress long after the intensive is over.
What to Expect During Your Couples Intensive
Each Couples Intensive is designed to be as unique as your relationship. We will begin by discussing your specific goals and challenges, allowing us to craft a tailored plan that addresses your most pressing needs. The sessions may include:
- In-depth assessments: Understanding the underlying issues that may be contributing to conflict or disconnection.
- Communication exercises: Learning to listen and speak more effectively, fostering empathy and understanding.
- Conflict resolution tools: Helping you navigate disagreements in a healthier, more productive way.
- Emotional reconnection: Rekindling intimacy, trust, and emotional safety.
- Actionable strategies: Leaving with concrete steps you can take to continue strengthening your relationship.
Our Couples Intensives typically range from weekend retreats, full day retreats and extended residential programs. All of our programs can be customized based on your needs and availability.
How to Get Started
Taking the first step towards a stronger, more fulfilling relationship begins with reaching out. To learn more about our Couples Intensives or schedule an initial consultation, please contact us at 860-258-4171 or send a private email.
Is a Couples Intensive Right for You?
- Do you feel like your relationship is stuck in a negative cycle?
- Are you struggling to communicate effectively or resolve conflicts?
- Have you faced a major life change that is affecting your relationship?
- Are you ready to make a committed investment in your relationship’s future?
If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, a Couples Intensive could be the perfect option to help you get back on track and build a stronger connection.
Take the First Step Toward Healing
At West Hartford Holistic Counseling, we are here to support you through every step of your relationship journey. Our Couples Intensives provide a unique opportunity to heal, reconnect, and create lasting positive change. Reach out to us today to take the next step in creating the healthy, fulfilling relationship you deserve.
Meet Deborah Krevalin - Couples Intensive Expert

Deborah Krevalin, LPC, LMHC
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