Marriage Mini-Intensives in Cumming, GA
Empowering Change. Results for Life.™
The most important decision you will ever make; second only to your decision to make a life-long commitment to get married.
Private results‑focused intensives for couples who want change—fast.
If you’re facing a breaking point, an intensive compresses weeks of progress into focused days. You’ll step away from distractions, work through core issues, and leave with a practical plan you can use immediately.
Who This Is For
Marriage Intensives are designed for couples who want results NOW.
Marriage Mini-Intensives are designed to experience healing, conquer conflict, improve communication, build intimacy, learn how to prioritize and protect your marriage for a lifetime of happiness.
Marriage Intensives are ideal for couples with demanding travel schedules or busy couples who need to get to the root of the matter quickly rather than take several months working at issues. Marriage Intensives allow undivided attention to each other and healing your marriage under expert guidance. Marriage Intensives are also beneficial for couples who may be on the verge of separation or divorce or are in severe pain. Often couples want to give the marriage one last try before making any life-altering decisions.
When is it time to seek professional marriage or couples counseling?
- When communication between you and your partner is failing.
- When interactions are minimal, tense or nonexistent.
- When you suspect infidelity or are considering it.
- When displays of affection and intimacy begin to wane.
- When communication between you and your partner is frequently emotional and/or explosive.
- When there is real or perceived violence.
- When the relationship has markedly deteriorated.
- When you feel like you have a roommate, instead of a partner.
- When “things just don’t seem right.”
- When you long for a closer and more intimate relationship with your partner.
What To Expect During Marriage Counseling
Marriage is a unique, privileged, life-fulfilling, and powerful relationship. Marriage is work, as most anyone will tell you. However, most people fail to tell you what “work” looks like or at what point you should “work” on your marriage. Clearly, this vital detail eludes many as the divorce rate booms at 51-54% for the State of Georgia, and over 40% nationally.
As your marriage counselor, and with your commitment to our work together, I will help both of you understand how to reclaim, heal and fortify your marriage. Your communication will markedly improve. You will obtain vital insights about yourself, and your partner.
You will also gain understanding and appreciation of your role in the marriage. Perhaps the most important benefit of all is that you will gain practical knowledge on how to maximize your marriage, re-establish closeness and intimacy. Finally you will learn how to protect your marriage against infidelity, “irreconcilable differences, growing apart,” and even prevent divorce. Time is not on the side of a hurting couple.
In Marriage Mini-Intensive You Will Learn How To:
- Prioritize and protect your marriage
- How to avoid conflict, power struggles, and angry escalations
- Eliminate unhealthy patterns of complaining, blaming, and defensive reactions
- Eradicate dysfunctional patterns of shutting down, distancing, and avoidant behaviors by learning effective problem-solving strategies
- Learn effective communication strategies that will improve your marriage & other relationships
- Learn what a healthy marriage looks like and how to maintain it
- Identify intimacy problems and how to cultivate a loving relationship
- Infidelity recovery, support and healing
- Disrupt dysfunctional thinking/relational patterns that plague communication
- Effectively navigate trust issues, insecurities, feelings of betrayal
Time is not on the side of a hurting couple. Let's get started today!
Why an Intensive Works
- Time to go deeper: Extended blocks let you resolve more than a 50–60 minute session allows.
- Clarity and alignment: We’ll surface the patterns behind your gridlock and agree on a plan.
- Immediate tools: You’ll leave with communication scripts, micro‑practices, and next steps.
What to Expect
- Brief consult: We’ll confirm fit, goals, and timing.
- Assessment: Each partner completes a confidential intake. Then, we’ll analyze themes and risks.
- Intensive sessions: Targeted work in distraction‑free blocks with structured breaks.
- Action plan: A written roadmap with 2–3 high‑leverage habits and repair routines.
- Follow‑up: Short post‑intensive sessions to reinforce change and measure progress.
Format Options
- 1‑Day Mini‑Intensive: One extended session with a follow‑up series to lock in gains.
- 2‑Day Mini‑Intensive: Two extended days for deeper work plus follow‑ups.
- Seasonal Couples Retreats: Limited‑date weekend format offered periodically.
- For current availability and fees, see our Fees & Payment page.
What We Work On
- De‑escalation and repair during conflict.
- Communication that reduces defensiveness and stonewalling.
- Rebuilding trust after infidelity or secrecy.
- Rekindling affection, desire, and healthy intimacy.
- Boundaries with work, family, and devices.
- Decision‑making and shared routines that protect the relationship.
Infidelity Recovery (Focused Track)
- Stabilize emotions and set safety agreements.
- Develop full disclosure and transparency plans.
- Differentiate triggers vs. threats; build coping scripts.
- Rebuild trust through consistent, observable behaviors.
Aftercare & Results Plan
- Measured progress: We’ll track what’s improving, what’s stuck, and why.
- Rehearsal, not lectures: Expect live practice with coached feedback.
- Right‑sized cadence: Follow‑ups taper as skills become automatic.
Payments are due in-full, 3 days before scheduled sessions. Payments can be made in whole, or divided into 2 or 3 payments.
Payments can be made using cash, personal check, VISA or MasterCard, Zelle or Venmo. Credit card processing fee of $75 will be added.
Min-Intensive Sessions are conducted at my office or in your home. There will be a 90-minute break during Mini-Intensive sessions for a meal.
All follow-up sessions are to be conducted in my Cumming Office.
Other Professional Services for Established Clients
- Scheduled Emergency Telephone Consultation & Counseling…$150, first 45 minutes, $3 per minute thereafter.
- Brief Phone Clinical Consultation Contact <15 minutes $35, $3 per minute, thereafter.
Payment Options
Your Therapist
Lisa Meyer, M.A., LPC — Licensed Professional Counselor

- Board‑Certified Psychotherapist (BCP), serving Cumming‑Forsyth County since 1997
- Founder of the Behavioral Health Association of Forsyth County.
- Advisory board member for BAD Outdoors, an organization dedicated to providing unforgettable trips for veterans.
- Solution-focused and CBT‑style therapy with a direct, compassionate approach.
- Faith‑integrated care, available upon request.
Frequently Asked Questions
Start Your Intensive
Ready to protect your marriage and build something stronger?
Call (770) 781‑3793 or Request an Appointment to schedule your consultation.
