What is a relationship intensive?

A relationship therapy intensive with Hella Good Therapy is an opportunity for partnerships to spend an entire weekend focused solely on strengthening their relationships. Partnerships will work with an emotionally focused (EFT) trained therapist, exploring the ins and outs of your relationship dynamics, creating devoted space to better understand yourself and your partner(s). Relationship intensives are for folks looking to spend the weekend digging way deep into their negative cycles of communication, unspoken attachment needs, and raw spots. Even more so, partners will learn skills that allow for stronger communication and emotional connection. If you’re looking for a unique approach to relationship therapy that allows ya’ll to jam pack several months of partnership therapy into a weekend, an intensive may be the perfect fit.

Why Choose Us?

We offer relationship intensives that are tailored to your specific relational needs. Our intensive therapist, Ginelle Guckenburg, works through an LGBTQ+, neurodivergent, and poly affirming lens. Hella Good Therapy is committed to offering an inclusive, affirming, and collaborative space. Given our commitment to these marginalized communities and Ginelle’s experience with these populations, intensives can be tailored to the following: 

• Consideration of Poly/ENM

• Navigating current Poly/ENM dynamics

• Navigating neurodiversity 

• Navigating gender identity shifts and transitioning

• Pre-maritial 

• Transition to parenthood and step-parenthood

• Repair from broken trust or betrayal 

Hella Good is also committed to providing flexibility and accommodating any partnership needs. In-person intensives are held in downtown Little Italy San Diego, walking distance from the San Diego Bay and excellent local food and drink. Enjoy beautiful views and create lasting memories while working on your relationship. In addition to in person intensives, our team also provides virtual intensives via Zoom. 

Our Approach:

• Inclusive and Affirming Space: We create a non-judgmental, confidential, and safe environment where you can be yourself without fear of discrimination or shame.

• Customized Treatment Plans: We understand that each relationship is unique. Our therapists will work with you to develop a personalized treatment plan that supports your specific needs and goals.

• Collaborative Therapy: We believe that therapy is most effective when you are an active participant in your own growth and healing. We work collaboratively with you and your partner(s) to develop skills, create solutions, and cultivate deeper connection in your relationship.

Take the Next Step:

Fill out an initial inquiry form (link below) and Ginelle will contact you to schedule a consultation. During your consultation y’all will discuss appropriateness for intensive work, goals for your weekend, and scheduling. If you have questions before, during or anytime throughout the process, feel free to contact our admin team.