Where clarity begins, and connection deepens..
Private couples therapy retreats in Greater Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Bold work in evenyone’s hometown – Media.
Our Retreat
Couples Therapy in Media, PA.
Our Pennsylvania location offers a deeply personalized experience, led by seasoned couples therapist Dr. Paulette Sherman.
Are you:
If you’re coping with untreated mental illness, active addiction, or domestic violence, those concerns deserve specialized care—and we’re happy to refer you to professionals who can help.
We are not a fit for every couple.
Healing takes courage. We work best with couples ready to show up with heart, honesty, and effort.
That’s what our couples therapy retreat outside Philadelphia offers:
Time. Focus. Privacy.
A way to begin again—together.
These private retreats don’t just help you talk differently. They help you live differently—while you’re still in it.
You’ll explore the roots of conflict, rebuild trust, and live new patterns in real time. It’s immersive, powerful, and designed for couples who need change now—not someday.
Deeper healing. Less time. The support you’ve been waiting for.
“Couldn’t have asked for a better therapist for us. We loved Dr. Paulette Sherman’s knowledge, quick responses, structure, easy to talk to, everything. We left with a clear plan of action and all parties being in agreement. I did not see that happening, and am beyond thrilled with our experience..”
Why a Retreat?
Because real connection takes more than good intentions.
In a one-hour session, you might barely scratch the surface.
Then it’s back to the kids, the inbox, the to-do list.
A retreat is different.
No rush. No distractions.
Just time to see each other clearly, speak truthfully, and begin again—with support.
When we understand our own patterns, we stop blaming the other person for our pain.
More time = deeper work.
More focus = faster insight.
More privacy = fewer defenses.
This isn’t therapy as usual. It’s a reset.
One designed for couples who are ready to stop spiraling—and start rebuilding.
Meet Your Philadelphia Couples Therapist
Dr. Paulette Sherman
Psychologist
Dr. Paulette Sherman brings over 17 years of experience to her work with couples, focusing on deep, transformative growth. She helps partners identify and heal old patterns, fostering a space where both individuals can embrace their differences and grow together. Utilizing advanced Gottman Method techniques and Discernment Counseling, Dr. Sherman guides couples toward renewed connection and lasting change.
Tucked just outside Philadelphia, the historic town of Media offers a quiet, walkable setting for couples looking to step out of daily life and into focused, restorative work. Known as “Everybody’s Hometown,” Media blends small-town charm with easy access—just 15 minutes from the Philadelphia International Airport and a short drive from the Main Line, Wilmington, and surrounding areas.
Couples flying or driving in will find boutique hotels, tree-lined streets, and cozy cafés—ideal for reflection before or after sessions. Whether you’re local or arriving from afar, this tranquil setting supports the deep, uninterrupted work that lasting change requires.
“Every relationship is a classroom for growth. When couples are willing to learn together, even their struggles can become sacred.”
— Dr. Paulette Sherman, conducting intensives with Couples Therapy Inc.
The Unseen Cost of Relationship Distress
Living in a small town doesn’t mean your relationship is cosy and comfortable, too. Behind the homey feel, the pressure, and the curated snapshots of city life, many couples are quietly unraveling.
Conflict shows up not just in the yelling—but in the silence.
The scrolling.
The sleeping back-to-back.
You may live side by side, yet feel worlds apart.
The truth? Relationship distress impacts your health, your work, your sleep, even your sense of self. And it rarely resolves on its own. That’s why we do something different.
“It’s not the conflict that breaks you. It’s the distance that settles in when no one dares to close the gap.”
— Dr. Kathy McMahon, Founder, Couples Therapy Inc.
Is an Intensive Retreat Right for You?
Maybe you’ve tried weekly therapy. Maybe you haven’t.
Either way, the patterns are back. Or never left.
In our Philadelphia intensives, we go beyond surface talk.
We help you identify what’s actually going on—and how to change it.
Expect honesty. Expect effort. Expect to leave with tools, insight, and clarity.
Repair doesn’t erase the past. It changes the future.
After the Retreat
Your retreat may be over, but the shift doesn’t stop there.
We offer structured support to help you maintain the gains you’ve made:
We’re here for your growth.
We’re not just here for your crisis.
How is all of this done?
You’re not supposed to know.
That’s why we’ve mapped the path—step by step, human to human.
No guessing. No “choose from a list of strangers.”
Just a clear, guided process that starts with listening—really listening—and ends with a match that actually fits.
We’ll walk you through what working with us looks like, how we choose your therapist, and what to expect every step of the way. Whether you’re arriving with doubt, hope, or just a deep sense that something needs to change—we’ll help you take the first real step.
Let’s Begin
Maybe this is the part where things start to change.
Not because love is easy—but because it still matters.