Couples in crisis can benefit from uninterrupted time to focus on their issues. An extended session for couples counseling (an intensive) allows you to settle, focus, and explore difficult emotional responses that may be causing frustration and pain in the relationship.  

With support, you can work on identifying the areas of conflict, restructuring communication, and strengthening  your understanding and connection. Intensives are generally 2 to 4 hours long with built-in breaks ($175/hour). 

With the help of the therapist, couples can:

            manage a crisis issue in their relationship, respectfully

            develop a plan for how to move forward

develop a greater understanding of themselves and their partner's needs 

reestablish agreed upon communication