Therapy Intensives vs. Weekly Therapy: Which Is Right for You This Fall?
Fall has a way of stirring something in us. The pace shifts, routines change, and we often start to notice a deeper craving for more clarity, connection, and direction, especially in our relationships. If you’ve been noticing lately that things feel “fine” on the surface, but the same arguments keep looping, you’re not alone.
Fall is one of the most common times couples start thinking about therapy, but knowing what kind of therapy is right for you can feel confusing. Should you start with weekly therapy? Or go all in with a therapy intensive?
Let’s break it down.
Weekly Therapy — The Traditional Approach
Weekly therapy is the classic setup most people are familiar with, and the setup is pretty straightforward. We meet for one 55-minute session each week (or every other week depending on your schedule and budget). It’s consistent, structured, and gives you space to process gradually over time.
For many couples, weekly sessions are perfect for maintaining progress, checking in emotionally, and keeping communication on track. You’ll have time between sessions to apply what you’ve learned, reflect, and come back ready to go deeper.
Weekly therapy works best if:
You want ongoing support and accountability
You’re navigating everyday stressors or communication patterns
You prefer slower, steady growth over big breakthroughs
Think of it as the steady rhythm of therapy. It’s consistent, reliable, and sustainable.
Therapy Intensives — A Deeper Dive
Therapy intensives are exactly what they sound like: extended, focused sessions designed to help you go deep and quickly. Instead of spreading the work over months, we dedicate essentially a full day to untangling patterns, rebuilding trust, and getting to the root of what’s been keeping you stuck.
For high-achieving couples who want results and can’t afford to stay in “surface-level maintenance mode” anymore, intensives are often a game-changer.
You’ll have space to truly connect without the constant stop-and-start of traditional therapy. You can process, heal, and implement change in real time, and leave with clarity, tools, and momentum.
Therapy intensives work best if:
You’re facing a major crossroads or feel disconnected but want to repair quickly
You’re short on time and want a focused reset
You’re craving depth, breakthroughs, and transformation, not just maintenance
It’s like hitting “refresh” on your relationship, all in one dedicated experience.
How to Know Which Is Right for You This Fall
The right fit really just comes down to where you are and what you need most right now.
If you’re in a relatively stable place but want to strengthen your foundation, weekly therapy is probably your best match. You’ll grow steadily and keep your relationship strong through the busy months ahead.
If things feel tense, distant, or like you’re one hard conversation away from a breaking point, a therapy intensive may be exactly what you need to get back on the same page. It’s focused, immersive, and designed to create movement where you’ve felt stuck for too long.
We can also create a hybrid approach. Many couples opt to jump right in with an intensive, and then schedule “maintainance” sessions monthly for a further source of accountability.
The Role of Fall Transitions
Fall reminds us to slow down, take stock, and prepare for what’s ahead. The same goes for your relationship. Whether you’ve been putting off therapy or just sense that something needs attention, this season offers the perfect opportunity to pause and realign.
Ready to Explore What’s Right for You?
Whether you’re drawn to the steady rhythm of weekly therapy or the transformative depth of a therapy intensive, both options can help you reconnect, reset, and rebuild quickly.
Get in touch with Margaux to talk through which option could support you best right now.
Margaux Flood, LCSW, is a licensed therapist with over a decade of experience supporting clients in Virginia and Florida. She specializes in couples therapy, women’s mental health, anxiety, and self-esteem, using evidence-based approaches like Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), mindfulness-based techniques, and attachment-focused interventions to help clients strengthen connection, build confidence, and feel more grounded in themselves and their relationships. , Margaux Flood, LCSW is committed to providing compassionate, expert virtual care for clients across Virginia and Florida. Her team also provides individual psychotherapy services across the states of Mississippi and Missouri.