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Couples Retreat Bay Area, California - Couples Therapy Inc.

Our Retreat

Reignite your relationship in Northern California (the Bay Area).

Our fully licensed marriage and family therapist conducts this couples retreat in the Bay Area of Northern California. The concentrated and exclusive nature of the weekend retreat can lead to faster progress in resolving conflicts. They also provide an environment conducive to open communication and improved dialogue between partners. Couples can immediately apply what they learn in the retreat setting to real-life situations, facilitating quicker behavioral changes.

Meet our team of experts

All of our therapists have advanced training from some of the top institutes in the country. Half are doctors, and all have a wide range of experience with all types of couples.


  • We realized through the therapy what we had.

    We didn’t know if we could make it one more week together. We realized through the therapy what we had, and that our marriage wasn’t hopeless. My husband sees things from a different perspective and has made many changes that were recommended.

    Recent client reports
  • Totally changed…

    OMG-Already my wife has treated me with respect. She has changed her attitude towards me. She catches herself starting to say something negative and corrects herself. I have totally changed how I speak to my wife. I stop and listen & don’t talk over her.

    Recent client reports
  • I was debating on leaving the marriage due to anger issues.

    Couples therapy provided a way to look at the marriage & relate in a way no other therapist we have previously seen did. I am no longer afraid of my partner. I went from hopeless, to hopeful.

    Recent client reports
  • An extremely beneficial 2-day “total immersion”

    This was much more effective than piecemeal 50-minute therapy sessions. We learned practical, immediately usable tools that we could practice on our own. We now have better confidence in our relationship, and practical tools to use anytime.

    Recent client reports
  • The weekend really solidified things for us.

    We were dealing with the effects of a multi-year on-and-off affair. We had already begun to deal with it, but the weekend really solidified things for us. We are on a really good trajectory, enjoying being together…freer with one another than I think we’ve been in over 30 years.

    Recent client reports

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  • We realized through the therapy what we had.

    We didn’t know if we could make it one more week together. We realized through the therapy what we had, and that our marriage wasn’t hopeless. My husband sees things from a different perspective and has made many changes that were recommended.

    Recent client reports
  • Totally changed…

    OMG-Already my wife has treated me with respect. She has changed her attitude towards me. She catches herself starting to say something negative and corrects herself. I have totally changed how I speak to my wife. I stop and listen & don’t talk over her.

    Recent client reports
  • I was debating on leaving the marriage due to anger issues.

    Couples therapy provided a way to look at the marriage & relate in a way no other therapist we have previously seen did. I am no longer afraid of my partner. I went from hopeless, to hopeful.

    Recent client reports
  • An extremely beneficial 2-day “total immersion”

    This was much more effective than piecemeal 50-minute therapy sessions. We learned practical, immediately usable tools that we could practice on our own. We now have better confidence in our relationship, and practical tools to use anytime.

    Recent client reports
  • The weekend really solidified things for us.

    We were dealing with the effects of a multi-year on-and-off affair. We had already begun to deal with it, but the weekend really solidified things for us. We are on a really good trajectory, enjoying being together…freer with one another than I think we’ve been in over 30 years.

    Recent client reports

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The Process

Reserving your Bay Area couples retreat

01.

Schedule A Call

Learn more. Our administrative team is here to assist you. They’re well-versed in science-based couples therapy and know our team thoroughly. They’ll answer all your questions and help you find the right couples therapist.

Talk With Our Team

02.

Choose with Confidence

Directly speak with the therapist. Discuss your situation, and ask any questions. We offer this service at no cost.

Discuss Your Situation

03.

We Study Your Every Word

This is a comprehensive assessment instrument of unparalleled depth. Our couples say it was the start of their therapeutic experience.

Reach Out

04.

Blend Work With a Getaway

Attend the Intensive Therapy Retreat: This weekend exclusively focuses on you and your partner, and we give you our undivided attention. Live locally? Booking a nearby hotel room can enhance your experience.

Begin Your Journey

05.

As Much or as Little as You Need

Participate in our free enhancement course (“Inbox Intensive”) to reinforce your learning. Additional guidance is readily available, whether in-person or through online sessions. Your therapist has an in depth understanding of each of you and your relationship dynamics. Don’t hesitate to reach out.

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Retreats in-person or online

What makes us different?

For over a decade, Couples Therapy Inc. has seen 3500+ couples in couples therapy retreats. It is all we have ever done, and we’ve gotten very good at it. Our cadre of professionals is exceptional. Our assessment instrument was designed specifically for effective intensive work. We are intentionally international and multi-cultural, constantly learning and evolving to improve our work.

  • 5
    Countries Served
  • 10
    Languages Spoken
  • 30+
    Experienced Clinicians
  • 250+
    Client Reviews

Fees for the Intensive

Intensive retreat prices for a weekend are between $3500 and $7000 depending upon the education, location, and experience of your therapist. Additional days can also be arranged. Payment is due at the time of booking and paid for by credit card. We regret not being able to hold dates without payment.

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are our most frequent inquiries about our couples therapy retreats.

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Please note:

These weekend therapy retreats are not a magic formula. If one of you has little motivation to work on your marriage in a sincere way or is seriously considering divorce, your therapist may recommend a discernment counseling retreat instead of our couples THERAPY retreat.

Your willingness and interest in improving your marriage is essential for this work to succeed. It takes both of you to be open and willing to change.

Couples therapy (including John Gottman’s methods and Emotionally focused therapy) does not work with the following: domestic violence, suicide prevention, personality disorders or alcohol and drug abuse that requires inpatient care.

Seek professional individual mental health services. Finding mental health professionals who have specifically trained is your best option.