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Couples Clarity Intensives

Couples Clarity Intensives

A focused process designed to help couples slow down, understand their patterns, and reduce reactivity when things feel unclear.

When a relationship feels confusing, emotionally charged, or stuck in the same patterns, it can be hard to understand what’s actually happening. The Couples Clarity Intensive is a short-term, focused process designed to help couples slow down and make sense of their relational dynamics.

Rather than rushing toward solutions or outcomes, this work centers on understanding patterns of conflict and disconnection, reducing emotional reactivity, and creating space for more grounded conversations. Through guided reflection and structured dialogue, couples gain insight into how they relate, what keeps them stuck, and what each partner brings into the dynamic.

This intensive is ideal for couples who want understanding and perspective when something isn’t working but aren’t ready for long-term therapy or high-stakes decisions. It is offered on a limited basis, with in-person sessions preferred to support depth and presence.

For couples who are actively deciding whether to stay together or separate, Discernment Counseling may be a more appropriate option.

For couples who are deciding whether to stay together or separate, Discernment Counseling may be a better option.

Is this right for us?

A brief screening process is used to ensure couples are matched with the type of support that will be most helpful. The Couples Clarity Intensive is designed for couples who need understanding and perspective before making major relationship decisions.

DESIGNED FOR COUPLES WHO

Feel stuck in repeating patterns or ongoing conflict

Are experiencing disconnection or emotional distance

Are seeking therapy with a clear purpose and direction

Want to slow down before committing to repair/therapy/separation

Slow down before committing to repair/ therapy/separation

Want to slow things down before committing to repair, therapy, or separation

What Makes It Different

Limited Availability. This is a short-term, insight-focused process, not ongoing therapy and not decision-making (distinct from discernment counseling).

Format & Structure

Format & Structure

A structured intake and assessment process

Takes place over a set amount of sessions

Short-term, insight-focused process

In-person preferred, telehealth available

What Happens Next

If you believe the Couples Clarity Intensive may be a good fit, the next step is to request a consultation. During this conversation, we’ll briefly explore what’s bringing you in and determine whether this process (or another service) would be most appropriate. The Couples Clarity Intensive is offered on a limited basis and scheduled by request to preserve depth and focus.

Before Requesting a Consultation, Please Consider the Following

If you’re unsure which type of support is right for you, this can be explored during an initial consultation.

This process is designed for couples who:

This process is designed for couples who:

Feel uncertain about the future of our relationship

Keep having the same arguments without resolution

Want clarity & understanding before making decisions

Are open to a short-term, structured process

This process may not be the best fit if:

This process may not be the best fit if:

One or more partner is certain they want to separate

One or more partner is sure they want to separate

Divorce or separation is the primary focus right now

There are safety concerns that need immediate support

You are seeking ongoing couples therapy at this time

You are seeking ongoing couples therapy

You're seeking ongoing couples therapy

Getting Started

If you are seeking couples therapy that is intentional, relationally focused, and guided by clear goals, we invite you to reach out. We will help determine whether couples therapy (or a more structured intervention) is the most appropriate next step.

Betrayal recovery requires more than communication skills or emotional venting. We use a phased, attachment-informed approach that balances emotional depth with containment and structure.

Pairfect Pathways is a private-pay specialty practice and does not accept insurance.

HOURS

Monday - Friday, 10am to 7pm

LOCATION

4001 N. Ravenswood Ave.
Suite 401D. Chicago, IL 60613

OTHER LINKS

Booking Website

Other Website

HOURS

Monday - Friday, 10am to 7pm

LOCATION

4001 N. Ravenswood Ave.
Suite 401D. Chicago, IL 60613

OTHER LINKS

Booking Website

Other Website

HOURS

Monday - Friday, 10am to 7pm

LOCATION

4001 N. Ravenswood Ave.
Suite 401D. Chicago, IL 60613

OTHER LINKS

Booking Website

Other Website