Couples Therapy Intensives
In person: 2523 Herschel Street, Jacksonville, FL
Virtual: Florida | Virginia | Georgia | Wisconsin
3-hour virtual couples therapy intensives for couples who are tired of repeating the same cycle — and ready to understand what's really happening between them.
You're not failing. You're stuck.
There's a difference.
You've built a life together. Maybe a really impressive one — careers, kids, a home, a schedule that would make most people's heads spin. From the outside, things probably look fine. Maybe even great.
But behind closed doors, something isn't working. And you both know it.
For some couples it's loud — the same argument that keeps coming back no matter how many times you've resolved it. Different trigger, same outcome. Someone shuts down. Someone pushes harder. You go to bed frustrated, wake up and move on, and quietly dread the next time it surfaces.
For others it's quieter. Nothing dramatic happened. But somewhere along the way you stopped really talking. You're running a household together, managing schedules, passing each other in the kitchen — and one day you look up and realize you feel more like roommates than partners. The connection is still there somewhere. It's just buried under everything else.
And then there are couples who've been through something. An affair. A betrayal. A crisis that cracked things open. You got through the worst of it — but you haven't actually dealt with it yet. And both of you can feel that.
Whatever brought you here — you've probably already tried to talk it through. Maybe more than once. Maybe even in therapy before. And yet here you are, still in the same place, starting to wonder if anything is actually going to change.
That wondering makes sense. And it doesn't mean you're out of options.
You don't need more conversations about the problem. You need a different experience of each other.
Here's something I notice with almost every couple I work with: they don't need more information about what's wrong. They've analyzed it. They've talked about it. They could probably diagram the cycle at this point.
What they need is to experience something different — right there in the room, in real time, together.
That's what a 3-hour intensive makes possible.
In a standard 50-minute session, we barely get the engine warm before it's time to stop. Just as something important starts to surface, the hour's up and you're back in your car. In an extended session, we have room to actually stay with what's happening. We can slow the interaction down, work with it as it unfolds, and begin shifting the pattern while you're both right here — not just talk about shifting it later.
A lot of couples are surprised by how much can move in three hours when there's finally enough time and space to go somewhere real.
Some couples come in once and leave with exactly what they needed. Others come back every few weeks to keep the momentum going and make sure things are actually sticking. There's no one-size-fits-all — we figure out what makes sense for you.
What I can tell you is this: you don't have to keep repeating the same cycle. You don't have to carve a weekly standing appointment out of an already packed life to start doing something about it.
What we’ll work on:
Breaking out of the pattern that keeps pulling you both back to the same place
Understanding what's actually happening underneath the reactions — yours and your partner's
Rebuilding trust and safety after a breach — whether that's a full crisis or a slow erosion
Finding each other again when life, careers, and kids have pushed you into parallel lanes
Learning to stay present during hard conversations instead of shutting down or escalating
Communicating in a way that actually leads somewhere — not just in circles
Recognizing what's driving the dynamic so you can start responding to each other differently
IFS and Relational Life Therapy — and why together.
For couples work, I pull from two approaches that I've found do something really powerful in combination: Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Relational Life Therapy (RLT).
IFS helps each of you understand the parts that show up in conflict — the part that goes silent to self-protect, the part that pushes harder when it feels unheard, the part that's been carrying something for a long time and is exhausted. When those responses start to make sense, they become a lot easier to work with. And when your partner understands what's happening in you — not just what you're doing — something shifts in how they see you.
RLT brings the relational honesty. It's direct. It names what isn't working without letting either of you off the hook — but it does it in a way that's grounded in care, not blame.
Together, these approaches address both the internal experience and the dynamic between you — which is where real change actually happens.
Hi, I’m Misty.
I’m a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist working with couples who feel stuck in patterns that don’t seem to shift—no matter how much they’ve talked things through.
My work is grounded in Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Relational Life Therapy (RLT), with a focus on working with what’s happening beneath the surface as it shows up in session.
I understand how quickly these patterns can take over—and how frustrating it can feel when things don’t shift, even when you’re both trying.
I tend to work well with couples who are motivated, reflective, and ready to look more closely at what’s been happening between them—even when it’s not easy.
Over time, couples often begin to notice that conversations feel different. There’s more space, less reactivity, and a clearer sense of how to move through things together.
You don’t have to keep repeating the same cycle.
We can take the next step together.
You don't have to have it figured out before you call.
Most couples who reach out aren't sure therapy will work for them. Some have tried it before without much to show for it. Some aren't even fully aligned on whether this is the right move. That's okay — and honestly, that's pretty normal.
What I'm looking for isn't certainty. It's willingness. A willingness to show up, look honestly at your own part in what's been happening, and be open to something different.
I work well with couples who are motivated and reflective — people who want to understand what's really going on, even when that's uncomfortable. If that sounds like you, we're probably a good fit.
You've already done the hardest part by getting here. Let's take the next step together.
How to get started
Use the link below to choose a time that works for both of you. You'll enter both partners' email addresses and select your preferred session time. I'll confirm your appointment and send intake paperwork within 24 hours.
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Schedule Your Session
Complete Your Intake
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Each of you will receive forms to complete 48 hours before your session — about 20–30 minutes. This helps me understand your relationship and what's been happening before we meet, so we can use our time together well.
We'll start by getting a feel for your story and your dynamic — and then we'll get to work. You don't need to have anything figured out before you come in. That's what we're here for.
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Show Up To Your First Session
3-hour couples intensive: $675 · Self-pay
We might be a good fit if:
You’re both willing to look at your own role in what’s happening—not just your partner’s
You feel stuck in a pattern and want something to actually shift, not just talk about it
You’re open to slowing things down and working through interactions in real time
You’re able to stay engaged in the process, even when it feels uncomfortable at times
You’re looking for a more focused, structured approach rather than open-ended weekly sessions
We might not be a good fit if:
One or both of you are not open to examining your own responses or patterns
There is ongoing dishonesty or lack of transparency that isn’t being addressed
You’re looking for mediation or for me to determine who is “right”
You’re hoping for quick fixes without engaging in the process
A quick note:
Most couples don’t come in feeling completely aligned or confident about starting—some hesitation is normal.
What matters most is a willingness to show up, stay engaged, and be open to looking at what’s happening between you in a different way.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Traditional weekly sessions can be helpful, but they often don’t allow enough time to get to what’s really happening.
Just as things begin to open up, the session ends.
Extended sessions give us the space to slow things down, stay with important moments, and begin shifting patterns while you’re both present. This often leads to deeper understanding and more meaningful progress.
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This is actually very common.
Couples often come in with different levels of readiness. You don’t both have to feel the same way about therapy to begin.
What matters most is a willingness to show up and be open to the process. We can work with hesitation as part of the dynamic—it doesn’t have to be a barrier to getting started.
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Couples sessions are self-pay only.
Insurance requires a mental health diagnosis for one individual, and in this work, the relationship itself is the focus—not one partner.
This allows us to stay focused on the work you’re coming in for, without the limitations or requirements of insurance.
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Many couples are surprised by how much can shift in a longer session.
Because we’re not stopping at the 50-minute mark, we’re able to move beyond surface-level conversations and work directly with what’s happening in real time.
You may not “solve everything” in one session, but you will leave with more clarity, direction, and a different experience of how you can relate to each other.
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That’s actually part of the work.
Instead of avoiding conflict, we slow it down and work with it as it’s happening. This allows you to better understand the patterns underneath the argument and begin responding differently in the moment.
You won’t be left to figure it out on your own. We’ll work through it together.
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Many couples begin with one extended session and then decide what feels most helpful from there.
There isn’t a one-size-fits-all approach. For example:
Some couples schedule a few sessions closer together to build momentum
Some meet monthly for continued support and accountability
Others return every couple of months as things come up
And some use a single session to gain clarity and move forward on their own
We’ll talk through what makes the most sense for your relationship and adjust as needed.
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Not at all.
Some couples reach out when things feel close to breaking, while others come in because they notice patterns forming and want to address them early.
If something isn’t working, that’s enough.
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You can schedule directly through the booking link on this page.
You’ll be asked to enter both your email and your partner’s email and select a time that works for both of you.
Once your request is submitted, I’ll confirm your appointment and send intake paperwork within 24 hours.
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That’s okay.
As long as you are both located in a state where I’m licensed (Florida, Virginia, Wisconsin, or Georgia), we can meet virtually—even if you’re in different physical locations during the session.
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You’re not alone in that experience.
Often, couples have tried weekly therapy but still feel stuck in the same patterns.
Extended sessions allow us to approach things differently by creating more space to understand what’s happening and to begin shifting it in real time.