RESTORE

SAFETY & SUITABILITY

"Is there anyone this isn't right for?"
Yes. To ensure safety and effectiveness, RESTORE is not appropriate for couples currently navigating:

• Active, untreated addiction (alcohol or drugs) that would prevent full engagement.

• Active domestic violence where there is fear of physical harm or coercive control.

• Active, undisclosed affairs (i.e., you are currently seeing someone else and your partner does not know).

• If you are unsure if you qualify, please book a Clarity Call. We screen carefully to ensure this is a safe environment for you.

"What if we get into a huge fight?"
That is actually okay—and often necessary. It is better to have that conflict here, in a safe container where a professional can help you land the plane, than to have it in your kitchen at 10 PM with no resolution. We are trained to de-escalate tension and turn conflict into clarity. You will not be left "hanging" in a fight.
 

"Is it too late for us?"
We work with couples on the brink of separation regularly. While we cannot ethically guarantee an outcome, we can guarantee that an intensive provides the most effective environment to determine if repair is possible. We accomplish roughly 6 months of weekly therapy in a single weekend. If there is a path forward, we will find it together.

THE EXPERIENCE

"We aren't 'therapy people.' Will this feel weird?"
Not at all. We design our intensives to feel less like a clinical appointment and more like a focused workshop or coaching experience. You won’t be staring at a wall analyzing your childhood for three days straight. The sessions are structured, active, and tool-based. We focus on where you are now and where you want to go.

"My partner is reluctant to come. Will they be ganged up on?"
Absolutely not. One of our core clinical rules is "No Villains." We view the pattern as the enemy, not the partner. We are trained to work with reluctant spouses to ensure they feel heard, validated, and safe—not blamed.

"Is this group therapy? Will we have to share with others?"
No. These are Private Weekends. It is just you, your partner, and the therapist. You will never be asked to share your story with strangers. The only "group" aspect is that you are on the same team.

"How is this different from weekly counseling?"
Weekly counseling is great for maintenance, but it can be hard to change deep patterns in 50-minute increments. By the time you start getting to the root issue, the hour is up. An intensive offers the gift of time. We can open a topic, unpack it fully, and resolve it in a single sitting. We often accomplish 4–6 months of work in a single weekend.

LOGISTICS & LODGING

"Where exactly do we stay?"
You will stay in one of our exclusive partner properties on the Olympic Peninsula. These aren't random rentals; they are private, high-quality homes selected for their comfort and quiet. You will have the entire property to yourselves—no hosts, no shared spaces. We handle the booking; you just receive the door code.

"Do we need a car?"
Yes. You will need a vehicle to travel between your lodging, the session location (if different), and your Saturday afternoon activity spots. The area is beautiful to drive through, but it is not walkable in terms of transit.

"Is food included?"
To give you maximum flexibility and privacy, meals are not included. Your retreat residence has a full kitchen for slow mornings, and we provide a curated guide to our favorite local restaurants for lunch and dinner. This allows you to choose your own budget and vibe for meals.

"What happens after the weekend?"
We don’t send you home empty-handed. You will leave with a specific Crisis Plan and tools to handle triggers when they arise. Your package also includes a Post-Retreat Integration Session (via Zoom, two weeks later) to troubleshoot any bumps in the road and ensure the changes stick.

"Can we use insurance?"

We are a private-pay institute and do not bill insurance directly. However, because we are licensed clinicians, we can provide a "Superbill" (an itemized receipt) for the direct therapy hours that you may submit to your insurance for potential out-of-network reimbursement. We recommend checking with your provider to see if they cover "family/couples therapy" (Code 90847).