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When you need change now, a weekly hour isn’t enough. Our online couples therapy retreat is a focused, therapist-led intervention that helps you break repeating patterns fast and leave with a clear plan.
Live, private Zoom sessions totaling 5 hours across two days with licensed therapist Marissa Nelson, LMFT, AASECT-CST/CSE—plus prep and take-home materials.
Day 1: Reset & Relief
Day 2: Repair & Re-ignite
Deliverables you keep: written summary of insights, step-by-step at-home plan, recommended practices, and optional follow-up session options.
IntimacyMoons’ 2-Day Virtual Intensives are designed to be a turning point, offering the powerful reset you need to move forward with renewed clarity and connection. Ready to take the first step toward a more fulfilling, connected relationship? Book your Intensive today, and experience the transformation of reclaiming intimacy with purpose and intention.
Marissa Nelson is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT), AASECT Certified Sex Therapist (CST) and Sexuality Educator (CSE), TEDx Speaker, Entrepreneur and Relationship Expert.
An internationally recognized expert, she is the creator of IntimacyMoons Couples Retreats, rated by Women’s Health, Fodor’s Travel, and Travel Curator Magazines as one of the top luxury couples retreats worldwide. She has also been featured in over 150 national and international media publications including the New York Times and The Wall Street Journal.
She consolidated her expertise into the popular TEDx talk “We all experience sexual rejection - and it’s not about sex”, which has been selected by TED Conference as an editor's pick. In 2023, Marissa was selected as one of INNOVATE Washington’s Top 100 innovators. In 2024, Marissa is the 2024 recipient of the Award for Integrative Approaches to Sex Therapy from the American Association for Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists (AASECT). She was also award Businesswoman of the Year by G.I.R.L. Inc.
Marissa is the Washington DC facilitator of the University of Pennsylvania Wharton Women’s Circle.
Marissa is a proud graduate of the University of Pennsylvania with a Masters in Education Entrepreneurship, and also possesses a Masters in Marriage & Family Therapy from Drexel University. Marissa also pursued post-graduate studies, receiving a Certificate in Sexual Health & Sex Therapy from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor.
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The virtual retreat will be tailored to your needs based upon your initial consultation with Marissa Nelson LMFT CST CSE.
Our intensives are ideal for couples dealing with trust challenges, low intimacy, unmet relationship needs, communication breakdowns, or the aftermath of infidelity. The structure and pacing are designed to address urgent relationship struggles, creating a safe space for reconnection and healing.
Yes! Our virtual intensives allow couples to experience the same impactful and evidence-based approach from the comfort of their chosen space. Many find the virtual format even more effective because it allows them to open up in a familiar environment.
The intensive includes 4 hours of private coaching across two days. Each session is strategically spaced, giving you time to reflect and engage deeply without feeling overwhelmed.
Absolutely! We provide customized resources and exercises you can continue using, helping to maintain your progress and foster intimacy and communication long after the intensive ends.
We understand the urgency for couples needing immediate support. Availability is typically flexible, allowing you to book within days of reaching out, depending on scheduling.
Yes, our approach is designed to create a safe, non-judgmental space for even the most challenging discussions. We’ll guide you in working through conflict with respect, understanding, and productive communication.
If you and your partner are feeling disconnected, struggling with intimacy, or simply need immediate, focused support, a 2-Day Intensive could be a perfect fit. This retreat is structured to help you reconnect and reset your foundation quickly.
Absolutely. Privacy and confidentiality are core values at IntimacyMoons. Our sessions are completely private, conducted one-on-one via Zoom, ensuring a secure and supportive environment for your conversations.
