Gottman Method Intensive Couples Therapy Retreats in Sacramento, CA
Rediscover Love, Trust, And Connection in Just One Weekend in Sacramento
You and your partner may be experiencing significant distress or high conflict. Communication has become challenging, and you feel “stuck”, unable to solve the problems you’re facing. Feeling hopeless and discouraged in this situation is completely normal.
Maybe you’ve already tried couples counseling, want an alternative to traditional therapy, or are simply looking for a more practical and time-effective option. We’ve got you covered—we help couples with actionable strategies in just one weekend through our Gottman method intensive retreats in the Sacramento area.
Common Issues Gottman Method Intensive Retreats Can Help With
In our Gottman Method intensive couples therapy retreats, we address a number of common concerns for couples, including:
- Communication struggles
- Infidelity
- Sexuality and intimacy issues
- Financial pressures
- Blended family or children-related difficulties
- Career conflicts
- Past hurt and resentment
Live Your Best Life—Start Gottman Method Intensive Retreats in Sacramento, CA
We understand that taking the first step can feel intimidating, but it shows strength and a commitment to sharing your best life. If you’re in the Sacramento area, we’re here to support you on this journey!
How Gottman Method Intensive Retreats Help Couples
Imagine achieving months of progress in just one weekend. Indeed, our Gottman Method intensive retreats can deliver results comparable to 6 months of traditional therapy. After this focused experience of work and growth, you’ll see a positive transformation in your relationship and leave with renewed energy and optimism about the future.
During these retreats, marriages are saved, trust is rebuilt, and couples commit to moving forward with greater awareness and self-growth. Our goal is not only to help you ease your pain and connect more deeply with each other, but also ensure you leave feeling relieved and hopeful.
At the Relationship Therapy Center, we assess your relationship’s strengths and areas for growth while providing you with concrete tools you can take home. We use a personalized approach to get to the root of your problems, accelerate healing, and create profound change so you don’t have to let another day pass feeling disconnected.
Who Can Benefit From a Gottman Method Intensive Retreat
Traditional couples therapy can be beneficial, but for some couples, it can feel slow or difficult to fit into busy schedules. Hence, our Gottman Method intensive couples therapy retreats are a great alternative to traditional talk therapy for couples seeking faster progress.
These retreats are especially helpful for couples who:
- Either don’t live in the Sacramento area or live nearby
- Have opposite or demanding schedules
- Are experiencing an immediate crisis
- Have high-pressure careers or businesses
- Want to make a lasting change in their relationship
- Seek a marriage retreat for infidelity
- Want to get premarital counseling
What People Say About Our Gottman Method Intensive Couples Retreats in Sacramento, CA
“We were able to discover not only what our strengths and challenge areas were but also tools to use in our relationship going forward. It was a great investment.”
R & S
“Had a better insight by day two than listening to other therapists for years.”
“By the end of the weekend we had a better understanding of how we got to this point and a real plan on how to move forward. Very few could have handled the wide range of problems we needed help understanding.” – Dave
“I think we’re going to be able to save our marriage.” – Mike
“Our experience was super positive. We got a lot out of it. Our therapist was really organized and we both loved how action-oriented the weekend was. It was tailored to us based on the questionnaire and we got a lot out of it. I loved how we were able to learn some strategies to take home. It’s a different way of doing therapy, including the strategies to take away with us, but it was great. It is an investment of time and money, but it was a good investment. I would recommend other couples take advantage of the weekend intensive.” – M
“Our intensive therapy was really intense and took us places I never thought we would discuss had it not been for this retreat, it was helpful in us understanding where one another was coming from.”
How Our Gottman Method Intensive Retreats in Sacramento, CA Work
Our Gottman Method intensive retreats provide a dedicated space for couples to focus fully on growth and reconnection. This approach is rooted in evidence-based practices and the expertise of our marriage and family therapists.
We offer two options for our intensive retreats:
3-Day Intensive Couples Retreat
When: A three-day weekend—Friday night (3 hours) + Saturday (6 hours) + Sunday (6 hours).
What it includes:
- Welcome package
- 15 hours of intensive therapy
- Relationship Checkup Assessment
- Both couple and individual therapy sessions
- Resources to take home
- Optional follow-up treatment (additional cost)
2-Day Intensive Couples Retreat
When: A weekend.
What it includes:
- Welcome package
- 9 hours of intensive therapy
- Relationship Checkup Assessment
- Both couple and individual therapy sessions
- Resources to take home
Reach out for additional information, to learn more about the therapists who conduct these weekends, pricing, and dates available—we’re happy to help.
How to Start Gottman Method Intensive Retreats in Sacramento, CA
Remember—seeking help isn’t a sign of weakness. It’s a meaningful step toward the relationship you want to nurture together. And once you take that step, we’re here to support you in building the foundation for a healthy relationship.
To begin an intensive couples therapy retreat in the greater Sacramento area, follow these simple steps:
- Contact us to schedule your free consultation and talk through any questions or concerns.
- Take the Gottman Relationship Checkup Assessment.
- Meet with one of our Gottman Method specialized therapists for your couples retreat and find happiness in your relationship.
FAQs
What is the Gottman Relationship Checkup Assessment, and why is it required?
Before beginning your couple’s retreat, you’ll complete a scientific evaluation of your relationship called the Relationship Checkup Assessment, only available to professionals. It takes approximately 1.5 hours and identifies both strengths and challenges of your relationship, covering questions about:
- Friendship
- Intimacy
- Emotions
- Conflict
- Values
- Trust
- Parenting
- Housework
- Finances
- Individual areas of concern
This assessment allows us to get a head start on areas we need to address, tailor the retreat to your specific needs and goals, and maximize results.
What is a Gottman Method intensive retreat?
Gottman Method intensive retreats are one-to-one experiences between a couple and an advanced-trained Gottman therapist. Using research-based strategies, these retreats allow couples to immerse themselves in a focused healing process over a weekend—free from everyday distractions.
Are the Gottman Method retreats intense?
They can be. We’ll be working through difficulties that are hurting you, and we’ll be doing so in a way that will dig deeper into your problems in a condensed timeframe. This can bring intense distress and strong emotions.
That said, our Gottman-trained therapists are committed to guiding you safely and compassionately throughout the process. Your well-being is our priority, and you will not leave feeling worse than when you arrived.
What other services do you offer for couples?
Aside from our Gottman Method intensive retreats, we offer traditional counseling for couples and married couples, relationship therapy with a highly trained Gottman therapist, premarital counseling, discernment counseling, and therapy for sex-related concerns and infidelity—available in Roseville, Fair Oaks, or online across California.
We also offer online courses on making love last and establishing boundaries. Why not give them a try?
Other Services offered at The Relationship Therapy Center in California:
In addition to Gottman Method intensive retreats, our Roseville and Fair Oaks offices serving the Sacramento area offer other specialized services for couples, including couples therapy, infidelity counseling, sex therapy, co-parent counseling, divorce counseling, and premarital counseling.
We also provide counseling services for individuals, families, children, and teens, with online sessions available. To learn more about how we can help you and your loved ones, please contact us.
