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EFT Couples therapy intensives
Discover deep connection and lasting change in 1-2 days
Are you feeling disconnected, stuck in negative patterns, or struggling to communicate effectively with your partner? Weekly therapy can be incredibly helpful and transformational, but sometimes couples want to feel better faster and don’t want to wait for progress over weeks or months.
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) Intensives offer a powerful way to jumpstart change and create momentum in your relationship.
Hi, I’m Abby Nordquist. I’m a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and an experienced EFT therapist with nearly two decades of helping couples rebuild connection, trust, and intimacy. I’ve experienced the profound impact that focused, intentional time can have on relationships. These intensives are designed to give you the space and guidance to create meaningful, lasting change.
what are EFT Couples therapy intensives?
EFT Intensives are immersive, in-depth therapy experiences designed to help couples break through barriers, address long-standing issues, and create meaningful change in their relationship. Instead of spreading therapy over months, you’ll work with a skilled therapist (that’s me!) over one or two days in sessions tailored to your unique needs.
what makes EFt so powerful?
Emotionally Focused Therapy is supported by decades of research and is considered to be the gold standard of couples therapy. EFT helps couples:
Understand and change negative patterns.
Create secure emotional bonds.
Improve communication and resolve conflicts effectively.
Build a foundation of trust and intimacy.
By focusing on the emotional connection between partners, EFT helps you move from disconnection and frustration to understanding and closeness. As your therapist, I’ll guide you through this proven process with warmth, empathy, and expertise.
Unlike weekly therapy, which unfolds over time, an intensive allows us to dedicate uninterrupted time to your relationship. We’ll work together to create a deeper understanding and lay the groundwork for lasting change—all in the span of one or two days.
why choose an intensive over weekly therapy?
Weekly therapy can be a slower process, which works well for many couples. But if your challenges feel overwhelming, or you want to address long-standing issues quickly, an intensive is a great option. With up to two full days of focused work, you can:
Address the heart of your struggles without waiting weeks for answers.
Begin to shift patterns that feel impossible to change.
Find hope, clarity, and a renewed sense of connection in a shorter time frame.
We’ll use the EFT framework to move from identifying what’s gone wrong to practicing new ways of connecting that restore trust and intimacy.
one or two day options available
Depending on your situation, schedule, and goals, you can choose between:
1-Day Intensive (8.5 hours): Includes a 90-minute session the evening before and a full day of work the following day.*
2-Day Intensive (13 hours): Two full days of dedicated focus on your relationship, starting with an evening session to set the stage.*
These sessions are designed to work around your availability while giving you the focused time you need to see meaningful progress.
*Both 1-Day and 2-Day Intensives also include a follow-up session 4-6 weeks after the intensive.
Components of intensives and Sample Schedules:
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One-Day intensive*
Night Before:
Thursday evening
5:30-7pm Introductory Couples Session (Goals and groundwork for the intensive. Starting to track the cycle/dynamic that is keeping you stuck)
Intensive Day:
Friday full day
9:30am-12pm: Two-75 minute Individual Sessions (Attachment history and individual concerns about the relationship)
12-1:30pm Lunch (Time to recharge. Couples encouraged to have lunch nearby).
1:30-5 Couples Therapy Sessions, including 15 minute break (Addressing key relationship dynamics. Working towards de-escalating the negative cycle)
5-5:30 Integration Session (Review progress, outline next steps, and practice how to integrate new insight, experiences, and behaviors into relationship at home)Next Week:
Receive emailed summary and takeaways from intensive, including insights and skills to practice.
One Month Later:
60 minute Follow-up Couples Therapy Session (Revisit progress, troubleshoot challenges, and refine tools) - online or in-person.
*Times are approximate and flexible so that we can allow more time for the sessions and take breaks when needed. -
Two-day intensive*
Night Before:
Thursday evening
5:30-7pm Introductory Couples Session (Goals and groundwork for the intensive. Starting to track the cycle/dynamic that is keeping you stuck)
Intensive Day One:
Friday full day
9:30am-12pm: Two-75 minute Individual Sessions (Attachment history and individual concerns about the relationship)
12-1:30pm Lunch (Time to recharge. Couples encouraged to have lunch nearby).
1:30-5 Couples Therapy Sessions, including 15 minute break (Addressing key relationship dynamics. Working towards de-escalating the negative cycle)
Intensive Day Two:
Saturday full day
9:30am-12pm: Couples Therapy Sessions, including 10 minute break (Continue with cycle-de-escalation)
12-1:30pm Lunch (Time to recharge. Couples encouraged to have lunch nearby).
1:30-4:30pm Final Couples Therapy Sessions, including 15 minute break (Strengthening the bond by finding ways to express fears and longings in a new way)
4:30-5pm Integration Session (Review progress, outline next steps, and practice how to integrate new insight, experiences, and behaviors into relationship at home)Next Week:
Receive emailed summary and takeaways from intensive, including insights and skills to practice.
One Month Later:
60 minute Follow-up Couples Therapy Session (Revisit progress, troubleshoot challenges, and refine tools) - online or in-person.
*Times are approximate and flexible so that we can allow more time for the sessions and take breaks when needed.
how do we know if we are a good fit for intensives?
EFT Intensives are ideal for couples who:
Feel stuck in their relationship and want to make significant progress quickly.
Are navigating major transitions, such as parenthood or a move.
Want to repair their relationship after a breach of trust.
Are preparing for marriage or a long-term commitment and want a strong emotional foundation.
Are seeking a deeper connection and greater intimacy.
Before making a commitment or paying a deposit, we’ll schedule a complimentary pre-screening consultation over Zoom with both partners. This gives us a chance to connect, discuss your goals, answer your questions, and ensure that an intensive is the right fit for you.
If we decide to move forward, I’ll send out a contract for you to digitally sign, along with in-depth intake paperwork that you’ll each complete in a secure client portal. Completing the paperwork a week before our initial session allows me to get a clear picture of your relationship’s strengths and struggles, so we can hit the ground running.
Investment:
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ONe-day intensive: $2800
The cost for a One-Day Intensive (8.5 hours) is $2,800. A 50% deposit is required to reserve your date, with the remaining balance due on the first day of the intensive. Payments can be made via check or credit card. Please note that intensives are not covered by insurance.
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Two-Day Intensive: $4600
The cost for a Two-Day Intensive (13.5 hours) is $4,600. A 50% deposit is required to reserve your date, with the remaining balance due on the first day of the intensive. Payments can be made via check or credit card. Please note that intensives are not covered by insurance.
MIni intensives
3 Hour Intensive Sessions are available to current weekly therapy clients who would like an intensive experience and/or couples who have already completed a One or Two-Day Intensive and would like ongoing intensive work.
Mini Intensives are available on Fridays and the investment is $1050.
Ready to transform your relationship?
Take the first step toward a healthier, more connected relationship by giving your relationship the focused attention it deserves. Fill out the form below to schedule your complimentary pre-screening consultation.