Virginia Couples Intensives

Private weekend marriage counseling in Northern Virginia

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Two Therapists. Two Days. One Couple.

Covering Months of Therapy in a Weekend Format

Amy Weidinger, LPC, NCC

Mary McLaughlin, LCSW

A comprehensive pre-weekend assessment phase allows us to hit the ground running. When you arrive, it will feel like we already know you.

❋ Extensive Pre-Assessments

We are seasoned couples therapists, known and respected for our work. We know where to focus, when to pivot, and how to help.

❋ Expert Guidance

At this point, you probably need more than just communication tools. Our intensives dig deep so changes are meaningful and long-lasting.

❋ Not Just Tools

Efficiency is a priority. With two clinicians, we can meet individually with each spouse at the same time - no waiting for your turn.

❋ No Time Wasted

Everything we do over the weekend is documented and compiled into a personalized book you can take home and continue to use.

❋ Personalized Resource Book

Sample Schedule

Day 1

Discovery & Assessment

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Welcome, tour, and orientation to the intensive process

Define goals, expectations, and hopes for the relationship

Individual sessions with each partner to develop personal goals for change

Review assessments and clearly identify target areas for change

Lunch Break - Amy & Mary review progress and finalize the afternoon agenda based on couple’s needs

Identify each partner’s attachment style and how that shows up in the relationship

Clearly understand perpetual problems and resentments

Guided observation and coaching during a couple interaction

Map out relationship patterns and behaviors that are getting in the way of connection

Reflect on and summarize day one, and depart.

After the couple departs, Mary and Amy will meet to review, collaborate, and refine the treatment plan in preparation for day two

Day 2

Repair & Integration

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Begin the day with a guided exercise designed to promote connection

Individual check-in session

Share our observations from day one and introduce the treatment plan

Receive honest, supportive feedback about patterns that are keeping you stuck

Practice tools and strategies chosen specifically for your relationship.

Identify past wounds that continue to surface and conduct repair dialogues

Practice emotional regulation skills and couple attunement

Lunch Break - Amy & Mary review progress and finalize the afternoon agenda based on couple’s needs

Explore what a stronger, healthier relationship looks like moving forward

Discuss rituals of connection and creating shared meaning in the relationship

Practice new ways of interacting with each other

Identify a vision for the future and complete a guided exercise to support it

Develop an exit plan to maintain progress made during the intensive

  • "To put it simply, I think this weekend saved our marriage."

    — Weekend Intensive Participant

  • “I have deep appreciation for the time and attention you both have given to this process. You created a safe space for us.”

    — Weekend Intensive Participant

  • “The whole weekend was well structured and productive. The repair process, the tools, and videos were all helpful.”

    — Weekend Intensive Participant

  • "This experience has been pivotal in my marriage. I wish I had known about this option sooner."

    — Weekend Intensive Participant

If you’re ready for something to change, we’re ready to help you get started.

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