Virginia Couples Intensives
Private weekend marriage counseling in Northern Virginia
When the stakes are high,
it matters who you work with.
If you’re unhappy in your relationship and you don’t want to wait months or years to see progress, there’s another way.
Two seasoned clinicians, one private weekend, accelerated results
You’ve talked about it, fought about it, avoided it, and tried to fix it.
Now it’s time for a different level of support.
Why a Couples Intensive?
Different than weekly therapy
More time. Accelerated results.
Traditional couples therapy happens one hour at a time in between parenting, work, and daily life. It can feel rushed. Sometimes you finally get to something important just as the session is ending, and you leave without feeling like much was resolved. A weekend gives us more time to stay with the hard stuff, see your issues unfold in front of us, and support you in real time as you begin to respond to each other differently.
Two therapists. One couple.
More expertise. More support.
You’ll work directly with Mary McLaughlin, LCSW and Amy Weidinger, LPC, the founders of Virginia Couples Intensives, from start to finish. We understand the courage it takes to work on your marriage. Facing the hurt, resentment, and uncertainty is not easy. We’ll be there with you through the hard conversations, the repair work, and the transformative moments when things start to feel better.
A tailored experience
Depth makes a difference.
You won’t arrive to a one-size-fits-all experience. Before your weekend begins, we dedicate hours of time to really understanding where you’re getting stuck, what behaviors aren’t working, and what changes you each hope to see. We draw from four different couples therapy models and decades of experience to tailor the weekend to what your relationship needs the most.
When the future of a marriage and family is on the line, experience, expertise, and the right approach matter.
Who Is This For?
Weekend intensives are usually a good fit for couples who are:
✓ Stuck in a cycle of conflict & avoidance
✓ Looking to make faster progress
✓ Not progressing in weekly therapy
✓ Recovering from a betrayal
✓ Living more like roommates
✓ Considering separation or divorce
✓ Feeling stuck in resentment
✓ Feeling alone in the relationship
✓ Missing emotional and physical connection
✓ Tired of walking on eggshells
✓ Wanting children to see a loving marriage
✓ Feeling criticized or unappreciated
✓ Longing to laugh and have fun again
✓ Managing busy schedules and travel
✓ Looking for efficiency and expertise
✓ Committed to working on the relationship
You don’t have to stay stuck here. This isn’t as good as it gets.
With a weekend intensive, you’ll gain clarity, learn tools, and leave with a plan.
Ready to See if a Weekend Intensive is Right for You?
Here’s How to Get Started
Use our online calendar to book a 20-minute Zoom call with us, ask questions, get to know each other and make sure it’s a good fit.
Step One: Consultation
Choose a date for your intensive, then we’ll send a service agreement and an invoice for a deposit to secure your weekend.
Step Two: Pick a Date
We’ll send each of you various online assessments that we’ll score and analyze to help us prepare for your weekend intensive.
Step Three: Assessments
By the time you arrive, we’ll be prepared and ready to hit the ground running with an agenda tailored to the needs of your relationship.
Step Four: Let’s Begin
