Couples Intensive Counseling for When You Can't Wait Another Week
Get focused, uninterrupted time together to work through what's really going on, without the slow ramp-up of weekly sessions. Virtual in Georgia. In-person in Peachtree Corners.
WHAT IS COUPLES INTENSIVE COUNSELING?
The Space to Get Real Progress in a Single Session
A couples intensive is a focused, extended session, typically two hours, built for couples who want faster breakthroughs than weekly sessions allow. It's especially helpful if you're in crisis, facing a big decision about the relationship, or simply tired of spending the first twenty minutes of every session getting back to where you left off.
At Healing Life Institute, intensives are practical and forward-focused. We use the extended time to skip the warm-up, work directly on the pattern underneath your conflict, and leave you both with a clear plan instead of a to-be-continued.
HOW DO WE KNOW IF WE NEED AN INTENSIVE?
When Weekly Sessions Aren't Moving Fast Enough
You don't have to be in crisis to benefit, though it often helps when you are. Here are a few situations where an intensive makes sense.
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You need clarity now, not after six weeks of once-a-week sessions.
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An affair, a blowup, or a betrayal that needs focused attention sooner than your next scheduled appointment.
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Weekly sessions haven't given you enough time to get underneath it, and you want to go deeper in one sitting.
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A concentrated session fits your schedule better than a weekly commitment right now.
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Trust after betrayal, a recurring argument, or a big decision that deserves dedicated time rather than being split across several short sessions.
WHY WORK WITH HEALING LIFE INSTITUTE?
Experienced Guidance with a Clear Path Forward
Healing Life Institute combines compassionate support with direct, practical guidance. Our counselors won’t simply listen while you circle the same problems week after week. We help you identify patterns, understand your role where appropriate, and learn tools that support meaningful change in your everyday life.
Our work is backed by more than 17 years of experience and 30,000+ counseling hours, along with specialized training in relationships, narcissistic abuse recovery, and brain health. Healing Life Institute has been recognized in the community and featured by outlets including The Atlanta Journal-Constitution and Psychology Today. Our counselors are board-certified Christian counselors and trained brain-health coaches, with more than a decade of specialized certification in supporting daughters, sons, and partners of narcissists.
Faith-based counseling is available for clients who want their Christian beliefs incorporated into the process, but it is never required. Whether faith is central to your life or not part of your counseling goals at all, you’ll receive the same commitment to care, honesty, and practical guidance.
Our goal is simple: help you gain clarity about where you are and leave with a path for moving forward.
What Our Clients Are Saying
“Bridgette gave me the words I couldn’t find. She helped me take back control, heal, and ultimately save my relationship. Working with her changed my life.”
— Former Client
"If you think you're dealing with a difficult person, you need to work with Bridgette. My co-parenting relationship completely changed. Highly recommend her.”
— Former Client
“Every detail was thoughtfully executed. We're thrilled with the outcome.”
— Former Client
Healing is possible.
HOW WILL A COUPLES INTENSIVE HELP US?
Get Unstuck Faster
Extended, uninterrupted time lets you get past the surface fight and into the pattern driving it.
Address a Specific Crisis
Whether it's an affair, a blowup, or a big decision, you get focused support without waiting for your next session.
Build a Concrete Plan Together
Instead of open-ended venting, you'll walk away with specific next steps you both agree on.
Skip the Slow Ramp-Up
No need to spend three sessions getting to the real issue. Intensives start there.
Ready to Stop Waiting a Week Between Sessions?
Book a couples intensive with Healing Life Institute and get focused, in-depth support in a single session.
Getting Started is Simple
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Intensives are typically two hours, giving you and your partner dedicated, uninterrupted time to work through a specific issue.
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A two-hour intensive is $380. Standard 30-minute and 60-minute appointments are also available at $100 and $190.
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It depends on your situation. Intensives work well for a specific crisis, decision, or recurring pattern you want to address in focused time. Your counselor can help you decide whether an intensive, weekly sessions, or both make the most sense.
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No. Faith-based counseling is available for couples who want to incorporate their Christian beliefs, as well as counseling without a faith-based focus.
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Yes. Virtual intensives are available anywhere in Georgia. In-person appointments are also available at our Peachtree Corners office.
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Healing Life Institute is a private-pay practice and does not bill insurance directly. We can provide an invoice you may submit to your insurance company for possible out-of-network reimbursement.
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Some couples choose longer or back-to-back sessions when appropriate, especially after a major rupture. Your counselor can help determine whether that format fits your goals.
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Yes. Evening and weekend availability is offered, including virtual options. Scheduling is handled through SimplePractice, and availability varies by counselor.