If you’re here, you’re likely looking for real change in your relationship. Maybe you’ve considered weekly therapy or even tried it, but it didn’t feel like it was working.

I get it—this is a big decision, and you want to make sure you’re choosing the right approach.

In my five years of working at CTI, I’ve spoken with thousands of couples, and I hear the same frustrations that lead them to seek a different approach. Many of our clients are weekly therapy dropouts—not because they don’t care, but because the structure isn’t working for them and it’s not giving them the breakthrough they need.

They’ve spent months, sometimes years, in therapy, hoping for real progress, but instead, they walk away feeling more frustrated and uncertain about how to move forward. Just as they start to get to the root of the issue, time is up. Emotions are still running high, nothing feels resolved, and sometimes, things feel even worse than before.

An hour-long session wasn’t enough time to open up, work through the hard stuff, and find real solutions before the clock ran out. Instead of building momentum, each week feels like a reset—another round of resurfacing pain without the space to truly heal. Instead of leaving therapy feeling more connected, many couples leave feeling stuck, exhausted, and questioning whether things will ever change. Couples have so much on their mind in these sessions, the clock shouldn’t be one of them.

I’ve spoken to countless couples who, after carefully weighing their options, decided to give weekly therapy a shot—only to reach out months later, often in a worse spot, urgently seeking an intensive. What began as an effort to improve their relationship has now become a desperate attempt to save it.

It’s not that therapy doesn’t work—it’s that the structure of traditional therapy doesn’t always work for every couple. That’s why so many people come to us looking for something different.

Why a Weekend Intensive Works

That’s where we come in— Our weekend intensives break the cycle, giving you the time and space for the breakthroughs your relationship needs to make real progress.

Instead of stretching things out over months and feeling stuck in the same cycle, our intensives allow couples to go deep without hitting pause. Research shows them to be the equivalent of six months of weekly therapy, packed into a few focused days, with uninterrupted time to work through the issues that matter most.

For so many couples, this format makes all the difference. There’s no stopping just as things start to get real. You don’t have to hold onto resentment for a week, waiting for your next session. Instead, you have the space, the support, and the time to work through challenges in a way that actually moves you forward.

We were once called ‘the big dogs’ in the couples therapy world—and that has stuck with me ever since. There’s a reason we’ve earned that reputation. Our therapists are among the most experienced in the field, each bringing a diverse range of specialties and expertise. With thousands of couples helped, we know what works—and what doesn’t. When couples reach out to us, it’s because they’re ready for something deeper, something that actually moves them forward.

The Investment: Why a weekend intensive is worth it

I won’t pretend that a weekend intensive isn’t an investment. It is. And for many couples, cost is the biggest hesitation. But when you compare it to months—or even years—of therapy that often leads to more frustration than resolution, the investment starts to look different.

As Dr. K, Founder and president of CTI, outlined in this article, weekly couples therapy can quickly add up, with sessions ranging from $100 to $250 per hour. Over a year, many couples spend $5,000 to $10,000—often without experiencing the breakthroughs they need.

Our therapists are among the most experienced in the field, each bringing a diverse range of specialties and expertise. With their extensive knowledge and compassionate approach, you’d be hard-pressed to find a challenge they aren’t equipped to help you navigate.

One of our clients put it best:

“Run, don’t walk to this resource of using CTI’s Couples Intensive! If you think it costs a lot, I assure you it costs less than struggling or splitting up. The time and money of doing weekly therapy sessions will soon dwarf the one-time cost of the intensive, too.”

Your relationship deserves time, dedication, and expertise. If you’ve already spent months in therapy feeling like nothing is changing, or if you’re hesitant to start because you don’t want to waste time on something that won’t help, a weekend intensive could be the answer you’re looking for.

Let’s Talk

I’d love to hear what’s on your mind. If you have questions or hesitations, let’s talk through them. I’ve likely heard them before, and I want to make sure you have the right support—whether that means moving forward with an intensive or exploring other options that might be a better fit. 

Let’s schedule a time to chat and see if this is the right step for you.

Real change is possible, and it might be closer than you think.