Couples intensives · San Diego, CA

Two days.
The breakthrough that takes
most couples months to reach.

Some relationships do not have the luxury of gradual weekly progress. Whether you are navigating the aftermath of betrayal, a crisis that has brought you to a crossroads, or you simply want rapid, concentrated transformation without fitting therapy into an already stretched week, a couples intensive is designed for you.

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Full days of concentrated work

12+

Hours of therapeutic support

Dedicated therapist for both of you

Why an intensive

Weekly therapy is powerful.
But sometimes you need
more, faster.

Traditional weekly couples therapy asks you to revisit your most painful dynamics for 75 minutes, then go home, live together, and come back seven days later. For couples in acute pain, that pace can feel impossible.

A two-day intensive removes the gaps. It creates an immersive container where real breakthroughs happen because there is nowhere to retreat to between sessions. The concentrated format allows us to go deeper, move faster, and hold space for the kind of healing that weekly sessions rarely reach in months.

"Many couples experience in a single intensive what would take 6 to 12 months of weekly sessions to reach."

No waiting between sessions

The two-day format means insights from the morning are built on in the afternoon, and breakthroughs from Day 1 carry directly into Day 2. Nothing is lost in the week between sessions.

Depth that weekly sessions cannot reach

Extended time creates safety. As the hours progress, defenses come down, patterns become visible, and the real work becomes possible in a way that a 75-minute window rarely allows.

Works around demanding schedules

For couples who cannot commit to weekly sessions due to travel, demanding careers, or co-parenting logistics, a weekend intensive delivers concentrated progress without ongoing scheduling complexity.

Dedicated undivided attention

For two full days, Dr. Ransom's complete focus is on you as a couple. No other clients, no split attention. The intensive is yours entirely.

Who this is for

An intensive is right for you
if time matters.

Couples intensives are not for everyone. They require commitment, willingness, and readiness to do concentrated work. These are the couples we designed this format for.

Couples navigating infidelity or betrayal

When betrayal has upended everything, the weekly therapy pace can feel unbearable. An intensive creates the space to process the acute pain, begin rebuilding safety, and make meaningful decisions about the relationship's future in a contained and supported environment.

Couples in acute crisis

When you are at a breaking point and cannot imagine waiting weeks or months for progress, an intensive meets you in that urgency. It is designed for couples who need immediate, focused support to stabilize, understand what has happened, and find a way forward.

Couples who want rapid, concentrated progress

You are not necessarily in crisis, but you are ready to do the deep work and you want to do it efficiently. You travel for work, your schedules do not allow weekly sessions, or you simply want to experience in two days what would take months in traditional therapy.

Couples already in therapy who are stuck

If you have been in couples therapy and feel like you keep circling the same issues without breaking through, an intensive can create the shift that weekly sessions have not been able to reach. The extended format often unlocks what shorter sessions cannot.

What to expect

Your two-day
weekend intensive.

Each intensive is customized to your specific situation and goals. The structure below reflects the general framework, adapted for every couple we work with.

Day one

Foundation and understanding

Building safety, mapping the relationship

Morning: Comprehensive Gottman assessmentIndividual and joint sessions to understand each partner's perspective, history, and the relationship's current state.

Midday: Nervous system regulationSomatic grounding and co-regulation practices that create the physiological safety necessary for deeper work.

Afternoon: Understanding the patternsIdentifying the cycles, triggers, and attachment dynamics that drive conflict and disconnection in your specific relationship.

Evening reflectionClosing exercises and individual reflection practices to integrate the day's work before Day 2.

Day two

Repair and rebuilding

New patterns, new foundation

Morning: Deep repair workUsing Day 1 insights to facilitate the emotional processing, honest dialogue, and genuine repair that creates lasting change.

Midday: Rebuilding trust and intimacyStructured Gottman protocols for rebuilding emotional safety, connection, and intimacy specific to your situation.

Afternoon: Building your new foundationPractical tools, communication frameworks, and daily practices tailored to your relationship that you leave with and can use immediately.

Closing and next stepsA personalized written plan for continuing your progress after the intensive, including recommendations for ongoing support.

Included after your intensive: A follow-up session within 30 days to review your progress, address what has come up since the intensive, and adjust your plan as needed. Your transformation does not end when the weekend does.

Investment

An investment in
what matters most.

A couples intensive is a significant financial investment. It is also one of the most concentrated and efficient paths to the relationship transformation you are seeking, condensing months of weekly therapy into two intentional days.

Every intensive includes pre-intensive consultation, the full two-day experience, all assessment materials, your personalized post-intensive plan, and a 30-day follow-up session.

Pricing varies based on the specific needs and format of your intensive. Contact us for a consultation to discuss which option is right for your situation.

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Weekend intensive investment

$2,500

starting from · pricing up to $4,000 based on format

Pre-intensive consultation and intake

Full Gottman couples assessment

Two full days of concentrated therapy

Personalized post-intensive written plan

30-day follow-up session included

All assessment and workbook materials

Superbills provided for out-of-network reimbursement

Payment plans available. HSA and FSA cards accepted. We recommend starting with a free consultation so we can understand your situation and confirm the intensive is the right fit for you.

Common questions

What couples ask
before they apply.

Intensives are a big commitment. We want you to have complete clarity before you apply.

How do we apply for an intensive?+

Start with a free 15-minute consultation where we talk with both partners about your situation and goals. We want to make sure the intensive format is genuinely the best option for where you are. If it is a good fit, we will schedule your pre-intensive intake and confirm your weekend dates.

Where does the intensive take place?+

Intensives are held in person in San Diego. The location provides a private, calm, and confidential setting designed for this kind of concentrated work. We do not currently offer virtual intensives, as the in-person environment is central to the depth and effectiveness of the format.

What if one of us is more hesitant than the other?+

This is very common. One partner often initiates and the other comes in less certain. We work with that directly. The pre-intensive consultation is a good place to address any hesitation, and many partners who come in skeptical find that the structure and depth of the intensive work quickly builds their engagement. We never pressure either partner and we always move at a pace that both people can genuinely participate in.

Is an intensive better than regular couples therapy?+

It depends on your situation. For couples in acute crisis or navigating betrayal, an intensive is often significantly more effective than starting with weekly sessions because it meets the urgency of the moment. For couples who are not in crisis and have the time and stability for weekly work, regular couples therapy may be the better starting point. We will give you an honest recommendation during your consultation based on what you share with us.

What happens after the intensive?+

Every intensive includes a 30-day follow-up session to review your progress and address what has come up since the weekend. Many couples also continue with periodic ongoing sessions after the intensive to maintain momentum and continue building on the foundation created during the two days. We provide a personalized written plan at the end of your intensive with clear recommendations for what comes next.

Begin your journey

Two days can change
the direction of
everything.

Your relationship deserves more than gradual progress. If you are ready for concentrated, expert-guided transformation, we are ready to hold that space for you. Start with a free consultation to see if an intensive is right for where you are.

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Limited availability · In-person · San Diego, CA

Two days.The breakthrough that takesmost couples months to reach.

Weekly therapy is powerful.But sometimes you needmore, faster.

An intensive is right for youif time matters.

Your two-dayweekend intensive.

An investment inwhat matters most.

What couples askbefore they apply.

Two days can changethe direction ofeverything.