Where the heartfelt conversations start—and something true returns.
Private couples therapy retreats in Nashville, Tennessee
Quiet. Personal. Worth the Drive.
Our Retreat
Couples Therapy in Gallatin, Tennessee.
Just outside Nashville, our Gallatin location offers a private, focused space for couples doing the kind of work that changes everything. Led by a highly experienced couples therapist, this retreat brings deep repair and reconnection to the heart of Tennessee.
Are you:
Healing takes courage.
We work best with couples who are ready to show up—with honesty, heart, and a willingness to do the work.
Not to blame, but to rebuild.
Not to win, but to understand what’s worth saving—and how to fight for it.
“My wife came into this even having told me 3 or 4 times a week, “It’s over, I don’t love you anymore, I see you like a brother…” to my hearing for the first time in 6 months that she really does wish she can make this work. We loved Dr. Evelyn De Villiers. Both of us felt that she did as good of a job as someone could of remaining neutral. She genuinely heard both sides while also pointing out what each person needed to focus on.
She was smart, never condescending, always listened, fair, and stopped us when we needed to be stopped or started falling back into negative communication patterns, and started being unable to listen due to flooding. We were at the end. The biggest change for me was a sense of hope.”
Why a Retreat?
Because real connection takes more than good intentions.
In a one-hour session, you might barely scratch the surface. Then it’s back to the kids, the inbox, the to-do list.
A retreat is different.
No rush. No distractions.
Just time to see each other clearly, speak truthfully, and begin again—with support.
Some things don’t get fixed with time.
Just dusted over.
More time = deeper work.
More focus = faster insight.
More privacy = fewer defenses.
This isn’t therapy as usual.
It’s a reset.
One designed for couples who are ready to stop spiraling—and start rebuilding.
Meet Your Nashville Couples Therapist
Dr. Evelyn de Villiers
Evelyn brings a rare steadiness to her work with couples—born not just from training, but from a life fully lived. She’s raised seven children, walked through medical trauma with her daughter, and built a clinical career that spans coast to coast. Along the way, she’s sat with Navy SEALs transitioning to civilian life, helped faith-driven couples rebuild after betrayal, and supported partners who look like they have it all—except emotional connection.
Evelyn offers Christian counseling for couples who want to integrate faith into their work. And for those who don’t, she meets them with the same care, without any agenda—just honest, grounded therapy that fits.
Her work is shaped by compassion, clinical rigor, and a deep belief in the power of love to evolve. Whether you’re navigating conflict, crisis, or the long silence between you, she meets you with clarity, calm, and genuine care.
“Even the strongest couples lose their way. My role is to hold the map—not to judge the journey.”
— Dr. Evelyn de Villiers
Learn more about Dr. Evelyn de Villiers →
The Unseen Cost of Relationship Distress
Living just outside Nashville can mean breathing room, open skies, and a slower pace. But even in quieter places, relationships can unravel beneath the surface.
Conflict doesn’t always come with raised voices. Sometimes it’s quieter than that.
The scrolling.
The sleeping back-to-back.
The careful politeness that says, let’s not talk about it.
You may live under the same roof, yet feel like strangers passing through.
The truth?
Relationship distress takes a toll—on your sleep, your health, your focus, even your ability to show up for the people you love. And without real intervention, it rarely shifts on its own.
That’s why we do something different.
“Even here, where every story gets a melody, some couples forget how to sing together.
That’s where we come in.”
— Dr. Kathy McMahon, Founder, Couples Therapy Inc.
Location in Gallatin, Tennessee
Just outside the pulse of Nashville, Gallatin offers something quieter. A retreat where the noise fades, the air feels honest, and there’s room to breathe again.
Set among winding roads and still mornings, this space invites real work—the kind that doesn’t rush, but roots.
Many couples choose to stay at the Hancock House Bed & Breakfast, a charming historic manor nearby that blends Southern hospitality with warmth and elegance. With individually styled rooms, a peaceful garden, and thoughtful breakfast service, it offers exactly the right balance of comfort and privacy between sessions.
Whether you’re here for a weekend or a turning point, Gallatin gives you space to be still—and brave enough to speak.
Is an Intensive Retreat Right for You?
Maybe weekly sessions haven’t touched the core of it.
Maybe you’ve never tried therapy—just lived with the distance.
Either way, something isn’t working. And you’re ready to face it.
In our Tennessee intensives, we move past the surface and into the patterns that actually shape your relationship.
We don’t chase quick fixes—we guide lasting change.
Come prepared to work.
To tell the truth.
And to leave with clarity, direction, and a new way forward.
You can say “bless your heart”
and still be breaking it.
After the Retreat
Your retreat may be over, but the shift doesn’t stop there.
We offer structured support to help you maintain the gains you’ve made:
We’re here for your growth.
We’re not just here for your crisis.
How is all of this done?
You’re not supposed to know. That’s our job.
That’s why we’ve designed a clear, guided process—human to human. No guessing. No “pick from a list of strangers.”
Just a conversation that starts with listening—really listening—and leads to a therapist who truly fits.
We’ll walk you through what to expect, how we personalize the experience, and what it’s like to work with someone who actually gets it.
Whether you’re arriving with doubt, hope, or just a deep sense that something needs to change—this is your first real step.
If you’re coping with untreated mental illness, active addiction, or domestic violence, those concerns deserve specialized care—and we’re happy to refer you to professionals who can help.
We are not a fit for every couple.
Let’s Begin
Just because you’re under the same roof
doesn’t mean you’re on the same side. Let’s change that.