Our Team
Amy Weidinger, LPC, NCC
Board Certified
Post Master’s Certification in Marriage and Family Therapy from Virginia Tech
Trained in The Gottman Method, Emotionally Focused Therapy and Family Systems
Certification in Parent Management Training from the Yale Parenting Center
“As a couples therapist, my passion is rooted in helping couples navigate challenges, build trust, create genuine connection and strengthen intimacy. The opportunity to guide couples toward growth and change deepens my dedication to working with couples.”
- Amy Weidinger, LPC
Mary McLaughlin, LCSW
Certified Discernment Counselor
25 years of couples therapy experience
Trained in The Gottman Method, Imago, and Relational Life Therapy (RLT).
Certification in Advanced Trauma Treatment from The Ferentz Institute
“Helping couples who feel hurt and resentful get to a place where they feel compassion and connection is a powerful and rewarding experience. I am inspired every day by the transformation that can happen when couples work to repair and rebuild their relationships.”
- Mary McLaughlin, LCSW
As the founders of Virginia Couples Intensives, we’ve spent years developing and refining our signature model. We don’t assign a therapist to you based on availability. Instead, you’ll work directly with us from the moment you reach out. This matters because the clinicians who created this approach are the ones guiding you through your weekend - ensuring you receive the highest level of expertise and personalized attention.
Amy and Mary discuss why couples intensives are so impactful.
Client Experiences
“Mary and Amy were very welcoming and helped us feel comfortable.”
“This weekend has been eye opening and heart warming.”
“We accomplished more this weekend than we did in 2 years of couples therapy.”
“The weekend intensive was well prepared and tailored to our needs.”