When love still lives somewhere beneath the silence.

Private couples therapy intensives in Atlanta, Georgia.

Worth Traveling for Even If You Live Here


“You’ve tried being patient.

You’ve tried being calm.
You’ve tried being patient.
You’ve tried not caring. But here you are.


You’re not ready to give up—but you’re tired of not getting anywhere.

Not a vacation. Not a band-aid. Not an escape.

This is 2–3 days of no distractions, no phone calls, no excuses. Just both of you, and one therapist trained to hold hard truths without flinching—and still bring you back to connection.

Close to the city, far from the noise.

Just outside Atlanta, you’ll find something different. Not a hotel conference room or a sterile office—but a private, quiet setting designed for real work and real connection. Close enough for convenience. Removed enough for exhale.

Surrounded by nature, with space to breathe, reflect, and be honest, this retreat is intentionally intimate. No phones buzzing. No logistics pulling you apart. Just the two of you—and a therapist who knows how to guide hard conversations toward healing.

This isn’t a getaway. It’s a reset. One that begins with silence, privacy, and room to want again.

Tranquil scene of trees by a lake in spring, featuring budding greenery and calm waters.



“Private. Personalized. Proven.”

Retreats held in Fayetteville, Georgia (Outside Atlanta)
– Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist
Georgia: MFT#001257

Meet Dr. Alexis Johnson-Nelson

Her approach is direct, compassionate, and deeply collaborative. If you’re willing to do the work, she’ll meet you there—with tools, insight, and grounded support to move your relationship forward.

Our Atlanta intensives are led by Dr. Alexis Johnson-Nelson, a highly skilled Marriage and Family Therapist with advanced training in the Gottman Method and specialized expertise in affair recovery, trauma, and high-conflict couples. With warmth, clarity, and structure, Dr. Alexis helps partners cut through the noise and reconnect at the level that matters most.

Read Dr. Alexis’s full story


What to Expect from a Couples Therapy Intensive

Over the course of your retreat, you’ll work closely with your therapist in a structured, emotionally attuned process that goes far beyond weekly sessions. This is therapy that doesn’t skim the surface—it dives.

You’ll begin with a thorough assessment of your relationship—what’s working, what’s hurting, and what needs to change. From there, your therapist will guide you through targeted conversations that uncover deeper patterns, open up honest dialogue, and create space for healing. There will be difficult moments—but also breakthroughs. Laughter. Relief. And often, a sense that you’re finally on the same team again.

This isn’t just about fixing what’s broken. It’s about building something better, together.

Let’s Begin


You’ve read about the therapist.

Now, see how the retreat works—and why it changes relationships fast.

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