Disclaimer for Couples Therapy Intensives

Stevette Heyliger, LPC | Montclair, NJ

Couples intensives can be a powerful way to make meaningful progress in a short period of time. However, this format is not appropriate for every couple. Please review the following criteria to help determine whether an intensive is the right fit for you and your partner:

  • Active addiction: If one or both partners are currently struggling with an active addiction, an intensive is not an appropriate treatment option at this time.

  • Ongoing infidelity: If there is an ongoing affair, couples therapy—especially in an intensive format—is not recommended.

  • Misaligned goals for the relationship: If one partner is unsure about staying in the relationship or does not share the goal of working on the partnership, an intensive is not the appropriate space to decide whether to continue the relationship. This model works best when both partners are committed to improving the relationship.

  • High emotional reactivity or trauma triggers: If being in the same space together for extended periods is highly triggering or emotionally unsafe, this format may not be productive or appropriate at this time.

  • Active intimate partner violence: If there is any current abuse or violence in the relationship, couples therapy—including intensives—is not recommended. For more information or support, please visit the National Domestic Violence Hotline.

If you're unsure whether an intensive is the right fit for your situation, I’m happy to help assess whether this is a good time to engage in this form of therapy. Please reach out by email at Stevette@stevetteheyligerlpc.com or call (862)596-7859 for a brief consultation.

Please note: as with all forms of psychotherapy, results are not guaranteed. If you're traveling from another state, all services are provided under the ethical and legal guidelines of New Jersey, in accordance with my license as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). This includes, but is not limited to, confidentiality, HIPAA compliance, and mandated reporting of abuse or neglect.