Marriage Retreat NJ

Couples Therapy Intensives

6 months of Couples Therapy in 3 Days to Heal Your Relationship

You need help, but weekly Couples Therapy feels too slow.

Expert Couples Therapy NJ for Couples In Conflict

Life moves fast. Between work, family, and daily responsibilities, it’s easy for your relationship to take a backseat. But when disconnection, resentment, and unresolved conflicts begin to build, it can feel overwhelming, like no matter how much you try, you’re still stuck in the same painful patterns.

You don’t have time for months of weekly therapy, but you know your relationship is too important to ignore. You need focused, effective support to break through the barriers keeping you disconnected.

Marriage Retreats with Intensive Couples Therapy Can Help.

Unlike traditional weekly sessions, an intensive gives you the dedicated time and space to slow down, understand your relationship patterns, and make meaningful shifts quickly. Whether you’re feeling stuck in conflict, struggling with trust issues, or simply longing to reconnect, an intensive can help you get back on track.

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Why Choose a Marriage Retreat?

Couples choose Marriage Retreats with Couples Therapy for many reasons, including:

  • You have demanding careers or busy schedules. You may be entrepreneurs, executives, medical professionals, or work in the entertainment industry, making it difficult to commit to weekly sessions. An intensive allows you to prioritize your relationship without disrupting your work schedule.

  • Your relationship is in distress, and you need help fast. If you feel like you’re on the brink of separation or divorce, an intensive can help you understand the root of your struggles and create a clear path forward.

  • You travel frequently. Whether for work or lifestyle, your schedule makes it hard to maintain a steady therapy routine. An intensive provides a deep, structured experience without the need for ongoing weekly sessions.

  • You’ve hit a rough patch and want to reconnect. You’re not necessarily in crisis, but something feels off. You miss the closeness you once had and want to rekindle your emotional and physical intimacy.

  • You’re recovering from a betrayal or breach of trust. Whether it’s infidelity, emotional disconnection, or a past wound resurfacing, you need concentrated time to process, heal, and rebuild trust.

  • You want a relationship reset. Maybe life has gotten in the way kids, careers, responsibilities, and you just need space to focus on your relationship again, without distractions.

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How It Works

I offer three-day intensives (6 hours per day) designed to give you an immersive, in-depth experience tailored to your unique relationship dynamics.

This isn’t just about surface-level solutions—it’s about transforming the way you experience each other and creating lasting change.

What to Expect in a Marriage Retreat with Couples Therapy

  • Identify and break the negative cycle keeping you stuck in disconnection

  • Create space for deeper, more vulnerable conversations

  • Work through unresolved pain, misunderstandings, and emotional wounds

  • Develop new ways of communicating and connecting that feel safe and secure

  • Help you experience real-time shifts in your interactions so you leave with tools that work

A Look Inside Your Three-Day Intensive

This three-day intensive is a chance to pause, breathe, and really focus on your relationship. With space to slow down and support to go deeper, we’ll uncover stuck patterns and help you reconnect in a meaningful way.

    • 9-10 - intake (assessment and start to track cycle)

    • 10-11 individual session (individual and relationship hx)

    • 11-12 individual session (individual and relationship hx)

    • 12-1 BREAK

    • 1-3 session (track the cycle)

    • 10-12 session (continue to track cycle/ follow the tango)

    • 12-2 BREAK

    • 2-4 session (session - build on session before)

    • 10-12 session (checking in about last night/processing from day before, building on what came up)

    • 12-2 BREAK

    • 2-4 session (help consolidate work, process anything that’s unresolved/unclear/ talk about next steps/follow up)

Is a Couples Therapy in a Retreat Intensive Right for You?

Doing Couples Therapy in an intensive format is ideal if you:

  • Want to prioritize your relationship but struggle to find the time for weekly therapy

  • Feel stuck in the same arguments and disconnect

  • Need focused support to heal from a major relationship stressor

  • Are willing to engage in deep, transformative work to break old patterns

If you’re ready to get unstuck and rediscover the connection you’ve been missing, I invite you to take this step.

Note: While intensives can be a powerful way to deepen your connection, they aren’t the best fit for every couple. Click here to review important considerations before booking. If a couple’s intensive isn’t appropriate for your current situation, we can explore weekly couples therapy to help you stabilize and move forward.

Contact me today to schedule a free consultation and learn if a couples intensive is right for you.

What Clients Say About Couples Therapy with Stevette, Couples Therapist NJ

  • “Working with Stevette provided a safe and structured environment where I could slow down and truly understand my husband. This approach helped us break free from old patterns and connect on a deeper level." - Married 15 Years

  • “After 34 years together, having a space where I could share my feelings without being corrected or judged was refreshing. Working with Stevette helped me better understand my own emotions and the impact I have on my wife, which brought a deeper sense of connection and satisfaction to our relationship." —Married 34 years.

  • “I appreciate your thoughtful, patient approach and how you consistently check in with both of us. You’ve helped my boyfriend and me feel safe to explore our patterns and grow closer through deeper understanding." —Together two years

  • “My husband and I finally feel safe enough to have the vulnerable conversations we’d been avoiding. Our communication has improved, we’re more connected, and we have real hope for our future." —Married 8 years

Investment for Couples Therapy in a Marriage Retreat NJ

These retreats are all about giving your relationship the focused time it needs—no waiting weeks between sessions. Using Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), I’ll help you uncover what’s keeping you stuck and guide you back to a deeper connection, in a way that fits your unique story.

Investment:

  • 3-Day Intensive (18 hours total):
    $5,850
    (Three 6-hour days with breaks and lunch hour built in)

For Out-of-Town and Out-of-State Couples

Make Your Intensive a Meaningful Getaway in Beautiful Montclair, NJ

Many couples travel from across New Jersey—and beyond—for the depth and focus offered in our 3-day Couples Intensives. If you're coming from out of town or out of state, Montclair offers the perfect backdrop for this important investment in your relationship.

Nestled at the base of the Watchung Mountains, Montclair is a vibrant suburban town just 13 miles from New York City. Known for its tree-lined streets, historic homes, eclectic restaurants, and thriving arts scene, Montclair offers both tranquility and inspiration. It's the ideal place to step out of your daily routine, reconnect as a couple, and explore the next chapter of your relationship with clarity and care.

Whether you're strolling through the Van Vleck House & Gardens, enjoying a cozy meal at one of our many cafes, or taking a quick train ride into Manhattan after your session, you'll find space to reflect, recharge, and reconnect.

Planning your trip for a Couples Intensive? Click here to access our local recommendations for accommodations, dining, and leisure activities to enjoy during your downtime between sessions.

Coming from NYC, Philly, or Boston? Montclair is easily accessible by train or car, and offers just the right mix of quiet charm and cultural energy.

Experience the charm of Montclair, NJ, through this peaceful walking tour. Discover the town's inviting streets and local highlights that make it the perfect setting for your Couples Intensive journey.

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Stevette Heyliger, LPC is a Licensed Professional Counselor based in Montclair, NJ, specializing in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) for couples and individuals. Deeply committed to helping people heal disconnection and build emotionally safe, loving relationships, Stevette supports clients in breaking painful cycles, repairing trust, and fostering secure emotional bonds.

In addition to weekly couples therapy sessions in NJ, Stevette offers 3 day private Couples Intensives—a focused, in-depth experience for partners who want to dive deeper, faster. These intensives are ideal for couples in crisis, those with limited time for weekly sessions, or anyone seeking a meaningful relationship reset.

Whether you're seeking couples therapy in Montclair or virtual therapy anywhere in New Jersey, Stevette provides a compassionate, nonjudgmental space where both partners can feel seen and supported. She is also a founding member of the Caribbean EFT Community, working to expand access to EFT throughout the Caribbean.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • A Couples Therapy Intensive is a focused, immersive experience designed to help you and your partner break through relationship challenges in a short period of time. Unlike traditional weekly therapy, an intensive provides dedicated time and space (typically two full days) to deeply explore your patterns, improve communication, and rebuild emotional connection.

  • Weekly therapy is great for gradual progress, but it can take months to see significant change—especially if you're in crisis or feeling disconnected. A Couples Intensive accelerates the process, allowing you to dive deep, work through core issues, and experience immediate shifts without the stop-and-start of weekly sessions.

  • A Couples Intensive is ideal for couples who:

    • Have busy schedules and can’t commit to weekly therapy

    • Feel stuck in repeating conflicts and need immediate support

    • Are navigating trust issues or betrayal recovery

    • Want to rekindle emotional and physical intimacy

    • Are in distress and need urgent intervention

    • Simply want a relationship reset and a stronger connection

  • The cost of a couples intensive depends on the number of days you choose and intensives typically run 6 hours per day.

    • 2-day intensive (12 hours total): $3,900

    • 3-day intensive (18 hours total): $5,850

    These fees include:

    • A thorough intake and relationship history review

    • A highly personalized and focused therapy experience

    • Breaks throughout the day to support emotional processing

    • Customized resources and recommendations for ongoing support

    Many couples find that dedicating this focused time to their relationship allows them to make deeper progress than in traditional weekly sessions. If you're not sure which format is best for you, we can discuss this during your consultation call.

  • Your intensive will be customized to your relationship’s needs, but in general, you can expect:

    • Identifying and breaking negative interaction cycles

    • Processing past wounds, misunderstandings, and resentments

    • Learning new ways to communicate with safety and vulnerability

    • Developing practical tools for connection that you can use daily

    • Experiencing real-time shifts in how you relate to each other

  • Absolutely. You don’t have to be in crisis to benefit from an intensive. Many couples use intensives as a way to refresh their relationship, deepen intimacy, and create a stronger emotional foundation before problems escalate.

  • Many couples experience significant breakthroughs in just one intensive, but ongoing support can help solidify changes. After your intensive, we can discuss whether you’d benefit from follow-up sessions, monthly check-ins, or additional resources to keep your progress on track.

  • If you’re feeling stuck, disconnected, or in need of a relationship reset, an intensive can help you gain clarity and create meaningful change—fast. If you’re unsure, I offer a free consultation to help you decide if an intensive is the right fit for your relationship.

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