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Couples Therapy Intensives in Spring, Cypress & Online
You don’t have to be in crisis to benefit. You just have to be tired of the same patterns — and ready to do something different.
You’ve tried weekly therapy but feel like progress is too slow, and the issues you talk about on Tuesday have already blown up again by
Friday.
Things have reached a breaking point, and you need more than 50
minutes a week to even scratch the surface of what’s happening
between you.
You keep having the same fight — different words, same wound —
and you’re exhausted by the cycle that never seems to end.
You want dedicated, uninterrupted time to finally work through
what’s underneath — with no homework, no waiting, and no more
deferring the hard conversations.
Life is too busy to prioritize weekly appointments, but you know
your relationship needs serious, focused attention — and you’re
ready to give it that.
You’re not falling apart — you just love each other and want to build
something stronger before small problems become bigger ones.
what is a couples intensive?
Focused time to process what weekly sessions can’t always reach.
A couples intensive is a concentrated therapy experience where you and your partner work with a therapist for several focused hours over one to three days — rather than meeting for 50 minutes once a week.
Instead of spending the first 15 minutes of every session catching up from the week, you go deep immediately. The momentum builds. https://links.springgrovecounseling.net/widget/booking/qjnIDWXmIaId9DO0Vc6L
Our intensives are structured, evidence-based, and carefully paced, not a marathon where you’re pushed past your limits, but a focused immersion where real change becomes possible. Intensives are held in person at our Spring and Cypress offices, or online for couples in Texas, Idaho, New Mexico and Utah.
12+
Hours of focused time together over a weekend intensive
1-3
Days, depending on the format you choose — half-day, full-day, or full weekend
100%
Dedicated to you — no other clients, no interruptions, no waiting a week to
continue
Looking for something more specific?
We offer focused intensives for:
- Affair Recovery & Betrayal Trauma
- Disconnection & Emotional Distance
- Pre-Marital Preparation
- Divorce Discernment
Ask about any of these during your free consultation.
What to expect
A sample weekend intensive schedule
Every intensive is customized to your specific situation, but here’s what a typical weekend looks like — so you know exactly what you’re walking into.
Friday
2 hours
Intake, Goals & Establishing Safety
We slow down, get oriented, and identify what you most want to accomplish. Your therapist learns your story — not just the surface conflicts, but the deeper patterns underneath. We establish the emotional safety needed for real work to begin. No jumping into the deep end before you’re ready.
Saturday
6 hours
Deep Therapeutic Work
This is where the real breakthroughs happen. Using evidence-based approaches — including Gottman Method, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), and trauma-informed interventions — we work through the patterns, past hurts, and communication breakdowns that have kept you stuck. Sessions include both joint work and brief individual check-ins as needed. Breaks are built in throughout the day.
Sunday
4 hours
Integration, Tools & the Path Forward
We consolidate what you’ve discovered and make sure the insights don’t evaporate when you leave. You’ll walk away with concrete communication tools, a shared understanding of your cycle, and a clear roadmap for the next 6–12 months. We also discuss optional follow-up sessions to maintain the momentum you’ve built.
Not just insight — real tools
01
Your Cycle, Mapped
A clear understanding of what triggers conflict between you, what each of you is actually needing, and why the same fight keeps happening.
02
Communication Tools That Work
Concrete, evidence-based skills you can use immediately. Not vague advice, but specific techniques practiced in session until they feel natural.
03
Processed Hurts
Past injuries that have been blocking intimacy addressed, not just acknowledged. Many couples leave feeling closer than they have in years.
04
A Shared Roadmap
An agreed-upon plan for the next 6-12 months: what you’re working toward, what to do when things get hard, and how to keep growing.
05
Renewed Hope
Many couples leave the weekend hopeful, not because problems vanished, but because they finally understand each other differently.
06
Optional Follow-Up Support
Access to follow-up sessions to maintain momentum. You’re not dropped at the door. We support the integration of what you’ve built together.
Find a Plan
Pricing
Extended Session
90-Minute
Extended Session
2-Hour
Half-Day Intensive
3-Hour
Full-Day Intensive
6-Hour
Weekend Intensive
12-Hours over 2-3 days
$4,500
With Heidi Grover
$1,000
Deposit required
Intensives are self-pay, which means your time is shaped by what you need — not by what an insurer will approve.
is this right for you?
Intensives are carefully paced — and not for everyone
We’ll never push you faster than you can handle. Here’s honest guidance on who benefits most — and when another approach makes more sense.
Intensives work well when…
✓ Both partners are willing to engage, even if nervous or skeptical
✓ You’ve felt stuck in weekly therapy or want to go deeper faster
✓ There is a specific rupture or pattern you want to work through
✓ Life logistics make weekly sessions difficult to sustain
✓ You want to invest in your relationship proactively, not just reactively
✓ One or both partners have a trauma history that affects the relationship
We recommend a different approach when…
✕ There is active domestic violence or fear of harm
✕ One partner has untreated, active substance abuse
✕ One partner has already made a private decision to end the relationship
✕ There is an acute psychiatric crisis requiring immediate stabilization
If any of these apply, please reach out anyway. We’ll connect you with the right level of care and support for your next step.
Our Intensive Providers
Daniel Richey
LCSW-S
Heidi Grover
CCTP, LPC
James Mena
LCDC, LPC-S
Book a free couples intensive consult
A 15-minute phone call with one of our couples intensive therapists. Pick a time that works for you. One partner can book for both of you.
None of these times work? Call or text 281-205-8786.
We’ll learn about your situation, answer every question you have,
and help you decide — honestly — whether an intensive is the right fit. No pressure. No commitment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do we stay together in the room the whole time?
For most of the intensive, you’ll be together so you can work through things as a team in real time. There may be brief moments when the therapist checks in with each of you individually, if helpful, but the focus is on strengthening your connection together.
What if one of us shuts down or it gets too overwhelming?
That’s completely okay and actually very common. Your therapist will help slow things down, regulate the conversation, and guide both of you through those moments safely. You won’t be pushed past what you can handle.
Do we need to have done therapy before?
Not at all. Couples come in with all levels of experience. Whether this is your first time or you’ve tried therapy before, the intensive is designed to meet you where you are.
How is this different from a couples retreat or
workshop?
An intensive is private, personalized, and focused entirely on your relationship. Unlike workshops or retreats, there’s no group setting or general curriculum—it’s tailored specifically to your needs, your goals, and your dynamic.
Can we do this virtually?
Yes. We offer online intensives for couples who live in Texas, Idaho, New Mexico or Utah. You get the same focused support from your own home. In person, we meet at our Spring and Cypress offices
How should we prepare? What do we bring?
You don’t need to over-prepare. Coming open, honest, and willing to engage is what matters most. You may want to bring water, snacks, and anything that helps you feel comfortable during longer sessions.
Testing for couples
Relationship Roadmap: Couples Assessment
Not ready for an intensive? We offer a couples assessment to help you and your partner:
- Understand why conflicts repeat
- Learn how each of you processes stress
- Identify what helps each partner feel supported
- Recognize relationship strengths
- Pinpoint where miscommunication happens
