Maybe you’ve landed on this page as a last ditch effort to save something that feels beyond repair, or maybe you’re in a good place but want to go deeper.
Our role is not only to provide you with tools to help unstick you from that same pattern that you get into, but to help you identify that pattern and understand each of your roles that you play in your relationship. And to do that we offer an array of levels of care. Here is a brief overview of the options we provide.
In this workshop you will receive education and guidance from an EFT-trained and licensed couples therapist, watch video demonstrations with real-life couples, engage in exercises to develop new skills and support connection, and there will be opportunities for discussion and skill application. Snacks and light refreshments provided.
Falling in love is easier than staying in love -
Long-lasting relationships do not magically exist, they are intentionally created and maintained.
UNDERSTAND YOUR PATTERN
You’ve tried some date nights to refresh your relationship. Or maybe you’ve been to couples therapy and they sent you on your way hoping that you’ll use some more “I-statements” and stay out of conflict. But your relationship still isn’t where you want it to be. You need to understand your attachment styles and conflict patterns. If you do not know these things, the chances of your relationship improving are slim.
Whether your relationship is at 2 or a 6, we all want to be at a 10. We can’t promise you that you will be there after two days. The retreat would probably cost a lot more if we could do that. What we can tell you is that you’ll have a path. A new understanding. A set of tools. True change not only takes time, but the right direction, correct speed, and ability to rebalance when we get knocked off course. Time will happen inevitably. We can give you the direction, speed, and ability to rebalance.
Maybe you’ve landed on this as a last ditch effort to save something that feels beyond repair, or maybe you’re in a good place but want to go deeper.
Our role is not only to provide you with tools to help unstick you from that same pattern that you get into, but to help you identify that pattern and understand each of your roles that you play in your relationship. And to do that we offer an array of levels of care. Here is a brief overview of the options we provide.
A couples intensive is essentially accelerated couples therapy. You will choose either a 5 hour session, or two 5 hour sessions (over a two-day period) to work to get underneath your conflict in a shorter amount of time. This is also ideal for couples whose schedules are limiting, making weekly options more challenging.
This intensive option is led by Lauren Mokarry, a trauma-informed and somatic therapist, and Cayla Gensler, an Emotionally Focused Therapist. Lauren and Cayla integrate into these intensive sessions psychoeducation related to the ways we learn to protect ourselves during conflict, how these strategies interact to create a negative cycle, how to recognize your triggers and what conflict feels like in your body, and how to stop further escalation both individually and as a couple. There will be a large amount of time dedicated to individualized processing as a couple to understand the unhealthy dynamics in your conflict and to learn and practice skills to manage conflict, to communicate more effectively, and to strengthen connection to prevent further issues.
Prior to meeting for the 5 or 10 hour intensive, a comprehensive intake assessment is required. This will be filled out electronically and aids in Cayla and Lauren's understanding of your relationship dynamics in order to set personalized goals for your intensive session. It also allows us to ensure you are a good fit for this type of format, and to get a better understanding of what needs to be prioritized during the intensive.
Jason and Michelle understand the ups and downs of a long-term relationship. Married in 1994, raising three humans who are now adults, and navigating career changes later in life have uniquely equipped them to come alongside couples. They both are Licensed Associate Marriage and Family therapists passionate about bringing healing and hope. Couples will receive a personalized treatment plan based on the online confidential Gottman assessment and intake session. Couples are taught to recognize and implement change, specifically around communication cycles and past hurts. Couples will walk away with specific researched based tools to apply to the relationship. Michelle and Jason are trained in Gottman Level 1 and Restoration Therapy Level 1. Michelle comes from a trauma informed lens and is certified in EMDR. Jason has extensive experience working with families and is passionate about connecting outdoors and overall well being. He is a certified forest therapy guide. Leo, the therapy dog, has been known to join sessions.
Cost –
90 min Intake Session – $250
1 – 5-hour session (includes a break for lunch) – $1500
1 – 10-hour session over two consecutive days (includes a break for lunch each day) – $2500
One size just doesn't fit all. We pride ourselves on having options and therapists that specialize in many areas to best serve you.
Groups are an amazing way to do some great work at a fraction of the cost of traditional therapy. Perhaps you think the idea of joining a group sounds a bit intimidating. The truth is: IT IS! But we think we do some of our best work when we might feel a tad uncomfortable.
