When a relationship feels stuck, fragile, or on the verge of breaking down, traditional weekly couples counseling may not feel like enough. Many couples find themselves longing for deeper breakthroughs, more time to process, and a chance to really repair what feels broken. That’s where a therapy intensive for couples comes in. Learn more about our Couples Therapy Services

What Is a Couples Therapy Intensive?

A couples therapy intensive is a concentrated block of counseling, often lasting a full day, a weekend, or several sessions scheduled closely together to focused entirely on your relationship. Unlike the traditional 50-minute weekly appointment, intensives create extended time for couples to dive deep into the issues they’re facing without the usual stop-and-start rhythm of weekly therapy.

During an intensive, couples work with a trained therapist who guides them through structured conversations, emotional processing, and practical tools for repairing trust and strengthening connection. The extended time allows for a level of focus and momentum that can be hard to achieve in shorter sessions.

Meet Ryan Ewers, LMHC, the therapist who guides couples through this intensive process

Who Is It Best Suited For?

A therapy intensive can be especially helpful for couples who:

• Are in crisis. If your relationship has been shaken by cheating, betrayal, or a significant breach of trust, an intensive can provide the dedicated space to begin repairing.

• Feel stuck in patterns. If communication always seems to lead to arguments or shutdowns, intensives allow more time to slow down, notice patterns, and practice healthier ways of relating.

• Have limited time. For busy professionals, parents, or couples traveling from out of town, a concentrated block of therapy may be more realistic than weekly counseling.

• Want to strengthen their bond. Intensives aren’t just for crisis. They’re also for couples who want to deepen intimacy, improve communication, or prepare for major life transitions.

Why Intensives Can Be More Effective

Relationships are complex, and trying to untangle years of built-up hurt or misunderstanding in less than an hour each week can sometimes feel impossible. A therapy intensive allows couples to:

• Get to the root of the issues. Without rushing, partners have the time to share, listen, and explore underlying feelings that fuel recurring conflicts.

• Repair trust after betrayal. Healing after cheating or dishonesty requires honesty, accountability, and a safe container for raw emotions. An intensive provides the space for this work.

• Rebuild communication. Many couples struggle not because they don’t love each other, but because they don’t know how to express needs or handle conflict. Intensives provide immediate practice and feedback.

• See faster progress. The momentum of focused time can help couples move past roadblocks more quickly than in traditional weekly counseling.

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What to Expect in a Couples Counseling Intensive

Every therapist structures intensives differently, but many include a mix of:

• Guided conversations that help partners express themselves more openly.

• Exercises that build empathy and strengthen connection.

• Tools for managing conflict and improving communication.

• Opportunities to address specific challenges such as betrayal, intimacy concerns, or parenting conflicts.

• Quiet moments of reflection and integration so couples leave with a clearer sense of direction.

Some therapists also provide written materials, personalized plans, or follow-up sessions to help couples maintain momentum after the intensive.

Is a Therapy Intensive Right for You?

If you and your partner are ready to commit time and energy into your relationship, an intensive could be a powerful step. It’s not always easy when emotions may run high, and difficult truths may come to the surface, but with the guidance of a skilled therapist, couples often walk away with renewed hope, clarity, and practical tools for moving forward.

Whether you’re working to repair trust after cheating, trying to improve communication, or simply seeking to reconnect on a deeper level, a couples counseling intensive offers the chance to invest deeply in your relationship. Not sure if this is the right fit? Schedule a free 15-minute consultation to explore your options together

Lastly…
Relationships require care, intention, and sometimes an extra push to heal or grow.

Ready to repair trust and rebuild your connection? Book a couples therapy intensive today and take the first step toward lasting change.

Finding the right therapist is about more than availability. It’s about connection, trust, and shared understanding. We’re proud to introduce Ryan Ewers, a licensed counselor (LMHC) now serving clients throughout New York State. Ryan is available for new clients, and his professional profiles can be found on both Alma and Psychology Today, making it easier than ever to connect with him.

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Why Identity Matters in Therapy

For clients searching for a Black male therapist in New York City, Ryan offers a rare combination of professional expertise and lived experience that helps bridge gaps in trust and representation. Research consistently shows that representation matters: when clients see themselves reflected in their therapist’s identity or lived experience, it can foster safety, openness, and a sense of being understood without needing to over-explain cultural or social context.

For Black men in particular, therapy is still often stigmatized. Many are taught to “tough it out,” suppress emotions, or shoulder struggles alone. Ryan’s presence in this field helps challenge those narratives. He offers a space where clients, whether Black men, people of color, or anyone navigating identity-related challenges can feel seen and validated.

“Identity plays a powerful role in healing,” Ryan shares. “Sometimes the most therapeutic part of our work is knowing that you don’t have to translate your experience—you can just be.”

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A Therapist Who Listens Differently

Ryan’s counseling approach is warm, collaborative, and integrative. He draws from evidence-based methods like CBT and DBT, while also honoring each client’s unique story and strengths. His work often centers on issues such as:

• Navigating racial identity and systemic challenges

• Coping with stress, anxiety, or depression

• Strengthening relationships and communication

• Healing from trauma

• Building resilience and self-awareness

Ryan’s perspective as a Black man not only deepens his empathy for clients of color but also enriches his work with people of all backgrounds. By understanding how culture, race, gender, and social context shape ones emotional well-being, he creates a space where clients can explore the layers of their experience without judgment.

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Making Therapy More Accessible with Alma

One of the biggest barriers to therapy is access. Whether financial, logistical, or simply knowing where to start. That’s where Alma comes in. Alma is a network designed to make mental health care more accessible by:

• Streamlining insurance: Alma helps clients use their in-network benefits with major insurance providers, reducing out-of-pocket costs.

• Flexible scheduling: Clients can easily search for therapists who offer evening, weekend, or virtual sessions.

• Simplified matching: Alma’s platform makes it easy to find therapists like Ryan based on specialties, approach, and identity.

Ryan’s profile on Alma allows New Yorkers searching for therapy that accepts insurance to connect quickly and affordably. Whether you’re seeking therapy for stress, anxiety, depression, or couples therapy in NYC, Alma’s insurance-matching makes it easier to start.

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Why Now Is the Right Time

The need for therapy and emotional support is higher than ever, especially in New York. The pace of the city, the weight of social and economic pressures, and the challenges of navigating identity in a diverse but complex environment all contribute to stress, anxiety, and burnout. Having a therapist like Ryan - someone who not only understands but has lived through similar challenges - can make the journey toward wellness and balance more supportive and authentic.

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Get Connected

If you or someone you love is seeking a Black male therapist in NYC who accepts insurance and offers telehealth, connect with Ryan Ewers, LMHC today. He is currently accepting new clients across New York State through telehealth. You can find more information on his professional profiles:

• Alma Profile – For easy access and insurance-supported care

• Psychology Today Profile – For more details on Ryan’s background and approach

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Closing Thoughts

Representation in therapy isn’t just about numbers, it’s about creating safe, affirming spaces for healing. As a Black male therapist in New York, Ryan brings both professional expertise and personal understanding to the clients he serves. His work reflects a simple but powerful belief: when people feel truly seen, they can begin to heal.

An empty road with a sunset, representing the process of moving through grief and toward healing with therapy support.

Why Therapy Can Be a Helpful Companion in Grief

Grief is one of the most universal human experiences and yet, when we’re in it, it can feel like we are the only ones carrying such deep, unbearable pain. Whether it’s the loss of a loved one, a relationship, a home, or even a dream we held close, grief touches every part of us…our bodies, our emotions, and our sense of identity. It shifts how we see the world, and how the world sees us.

Therapy can be a deeply supportive space during this process. When grief feels overwhelming or isolating, therapy offers a place to slow down, to witness your own experience, and to give language to what feels unspeakable. Having someone hold your story without judgment or expectation allows you to meet grief not as something to “get over,” but as something to move through.

My Own Experience With Grief

When my sister passed away, I learned firsthand how grief reshapes us. One of the most profound moments of my own grieving journey was during her burial ritual. As I helped prepare her body, I felt something shift inside me. For the first time, I fully understood how loss demands that we pause. Grief asks us to be patient with ourselves. It deserves to be witnessed by ourselves, by our communities, and sometimes with the help of a therapist.

That moment with my sister’s body showed me that grief is not something to “rush through” or “fix.” Instead, it is an invitation to presence and tenderness. Therapy mirrors this process: it is a space that honors the slowing down, the silence, and the acknowledgment of pain so that we might find, over time, more peace in the process.

Why Therapy Helps

• Companionship in loneliness: Therapy provides a steady witness to the places in grief where you may feel most alone.

• Tools for coping: It can help you build ways to carry the loss with more gentleness, rather than feeling consumed by it.

• Space for meaning-making: Grief often shifts our identity and worldview. Therapy can support you in understanding who you are in this “after.”

• Permission to pause: In a culture that pressures us to “move on,” therapy reminds you that grief moves at its own pace.

An Invitation

If you are walking through grief, whether recent or long-standing, you don’t have to do it alone. At Ewers and Mine Counseling, we offer a compassionate space to process your experience and to begin to find healing at your own pace.

We invite you to reach out to schedule a free consultation before beginning therapy, so you can see if this feels like the right fit for you.

Written by Maggie