An Advanced, Assessment-Informed Format for Focused Clinical Work
Intensive Relationship Therapy at Enrich Relationship Center is an extended-format intervention designed for couples who need concentrated clinical time to address complex or time-sensitive relationship concerns.
Intensives are not a separate therapeutic approach. They are a delivery format used when a higher level of structure, continuity, and clinical containment is appropriate.
This format is available only after assessment or consultation to determine clinical fit.
When an Intensive May Be Appropriate
Some couples benefit from an intensive format because weekly sessions do not offer enough continuity or depth for the work required. An intensive may be considered when couples:
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Have already engaged in therapy without meaningful progress
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Are navigating high-impact relational disruptions or major transitions
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Need extended, uninterrupted clinical time to address entrenched patterns
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Are traveling from outside the Denver area for specialized care
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Require a focused intervention to clarify next steps
Not all relationships are appropriate for intensive work. Clinical readiness and safety are essential considerations.
Assessment as the Foundation
At ERC, assessment is foundational to all relationship work, including intensive therapy.
Before any intensive is scheduled, clinicians must have a clear understanding of:
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Relationship strengths and vulnerabilities
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Individual contributions to relational dynamics
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Patterns of conflict, trust, and repair
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Clinical factors that may support or limit effectiveness
Assessment may occur prior to the intensive or be integrated into the early phase of the intensive format, depending on clinical need and scheduling considerations. Standardized measures, including tools developed by the Gottman Institute, are often used to support clinical understanding.
How Intensive Therapy Is Structured
Intensive Relationship Therapy typically involves multiple consecutive days of extended clinical sessions. This structure allows couples to:
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Stay engaged with complex material without repeated restarts
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Practice skills with real-time clinical guidance
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Address patterns that are difficult to access in shorter sessions
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Integrate assessment findings directly into intervention
Session length, pacing, and focus are tailored to the couple’s needs and capacity rather than a fixed formula.
Clinical Focus of Intensive Work
While goals vary by couple, intensive therapy commonly focuses on:
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Interrupting entrenched interaction patterns
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Addressing breaches of trust or relational injury
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Improving conflict navigation and emotional regulation
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Clarifying areas of alignment and difference
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Supporting informed decision-making about the future of the relationship
Intensive therapy does not assume reconciliation, repair, or continuation of the relationship. Clinical recommendations are guided by assessment and professional judgment.
Preparation & Readiness
Clinicians work with couples to ensure they have:
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The ability to pause and self-regulate during difficult conversations
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Clarity about individual and shared goals
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Appropriate external supports when needed
Certain conditions, such as active deception, untreated addiction, or ongoing safety concerns, may indicate that intensive relationship work is not appropriate at that time. When this occurs, alternative recommendations are provided.
Follow-Up & Integration
For some couples, intensive therapy represents a contained course of work with periodic follow-up sessions to support integration. Others may benefit from:
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Continued therapy at a different pace
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Transitioning to another provider
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Periodic check-ins to reinforce new patterns
Follow-up recommendations are individualized and based on clinical need rather than a preset schedule.
Investment & Scheduling
Intensive Relationship Therapy represents a higher-investment service due to its extended format, preparation, and level of clinician involvement.
Fees vary based on:
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Scope of assessment
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Length and structure of the intensive
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Clinician training and licensure
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Follow-up needs
Specific recommendations and fee details are discussed during consultation after clinical fit is determined.
Determining Fit
Intensive Relationship Therapy is not appropriate for every couple or situation.
A consultation is required to determine:
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Whether an intensive format is clinically appropriate
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What preparation may be needed
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Which clinician is the best fit
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Whether alternative services would be more effective
If you are seeking a structured, research-based approach to relationship or individual therapy, a consultation can help determine whether ERC is the right fit.
*If you are insured with Medicaid, due to state laws, you must see a Medicaid provider or risk losing your insurance coverage.
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