Couples Intensives

Break through stuck patterns in days, not months

I use evidence-based, research-backed approaches tailored to your relationship to help you heal attachment injuries, reduce distress, and rebuild connection. An intensive gives you the uninterrupted time and focused attention you need to create the relationship you want—and a concrete plan to sustain it.

The 16-Hour Program (in person) — choose your pace

The Tortoise — Three or four mostly half-day sessions over ~3 months
Ideal if you live nearby and want time between sessions to integrate new skills and habits.

The Hare — Weekend intensive (all day Sat & Sun)
Great for busy schedules, couples traveling in, those feeling deeply stuck or on the brink, or anyone needing focused momentum quickly.

Other schedules can be arranged—ask about custom options.

What you’ll gain

A clear map of your patterns (what’s underneath the fights)
The experience of feeling truly heard and emotionally safe with each other
Practical tools to stay regulated and reconnect in hard moments
Repair conversations that actually land
A personalized roadmap for the next 30–60 days

Is a Couples Intensive right for us?

You want more than a weekly 50-minute session can provide
You’re repeating the same painful patterns and ready for a reset
You’re motivated to practice new skills and leave with a clear plan
You prefer structured, time-limited work that delivers results efficiently

How it works

Free 30-minute consult (no charge): We’ll clarify goals, fit, and which format serves you best.
Comprehensive assessment: You’ll complete a pre-intensive questionnaire; most couples say this is the true beginning of their work.
Your intensive: A structured, experiential process grounded in the Developmental Model and informed by Gottman Method practices. Perfect for partners who prefer focused, time-limited work over ongoing weekly sessions.
Aftercare plan: Concrete next steps, practices, and follow-up options.

Ready to explore?

Book your free consult and we’ll decide together if an intensive is the right next step.

→ Schedule your 30-minute consult
Prefer email/phone? tim@tcdonovan.com • (410) 616-0591

Break through stuck patterns in days, not months

Private Couples Intensives (typically 2 days)

When weekly sessions aren’t enough—or you just want focused progress—an intensive gives you the time and structure to understand each other on a deeper level and leave with a plan you can use right away.

What you’ll gain

A clear map of your patterns (what’s underneath the fights)
The experience of feeling truly heard and emotionally safe with each other
Practical tools to stay regulated and reconnect in hard moments
Repair conversations that actually land – having better conversations under stress
A personalized roadmap for the next 30–60 days

Formats (choose what fits)

2-Day Intensive (most popular): Our deepest dive—assessment, mapping, skills, and repair work with breaks to integrate.
Full-Day Intensive: Focused skill-building and a targeted repair conversation.
Half-Day Intensive: Sharpen one or two pain points; great as a jump-start or tune-up.
Weekend Marriage Retreat: For couples not in crisis who want to strengthen connection, alignment, and joy.

Not sure which option is right? That’s what the consult is for.

How it works

Free 30-minute consult (no charge): We’ll clarify goals, fit, and which format serves you best.
Comprehensive assessment: You’ll complete a pre-intensive questionnaire; most couples say this is the true beginning of their work.
Your intensive: A structured, experiential process grounded in the Developmental Model and informed by Gottman Method practices. Perfect for partners who prefer focused, time-limited work over ongoing weekly sessions.
Aftercare plan: Concrete next steps, practices, and follow-up options.

Ready to explore?

Book your free consult and we’ll decide together if an intensive is the right next step.

→ Schedule your 30-minute consult (or reach out at tim@tcdonovan.com • (410) 616-0591)

What People Are Saying About Tim’s Intensives

Tim Donovan was a great resource. he conducted a very structured and well-crafted intensive. he created an open and safe environment and clearly expressed the objectives at every step of the process. He was great.

Tim was truly amazing. he led us to make our own decision to work on our marriage and found a way to balance his direct approach We were able for the first time to feel good after having very stressful conversations. I can’t thank him enough.