WELLSPRING OF HOPE

THE SIGNATURE 4-DAY MARRIAGE INTENSIVE™

A private space for
the work that matters.

Four days and three nights of personalized marriage counseling for couples navigating demanding lives, public responsibilities, and relationship challenges.

YOUR PRIVATE EXPERIENCE

Focused time.
Individualized care.

When careers, leadership demands, and public responsibilities leave little room for regular appointments, an intensive creates protected time for your relationship. You and your spouse receive focused clinical care designed around your history, concerns, strengths, and goals.

Your intensive is personally led by Mark A Saunders Sr., PhD, LMFT-S, LPC-S. Only one couple is scheduled at a time.

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THE COMPLETE SIGNATURE EXPERIENCE

What your intensive
includes.

  • One couple scheduled during your intensive
  • Three private preparation sessions
  • Customized relationship assessment and treatment planning
  • Up to 30 total hours of evidence-based couples counseling
  • Four days and three nights in private accommodations
  • All meals included
  • Two follow-up integration sessions
  • A secluded 97-acre Blue Ridge setting

Your consultation and preparation sessions establish the personalized agenda for your care.

DESIGNED AROUND YOUR RELATIONSHIP

Bring the concerns
you need room to address.

CONNECTION

Emotional or physical distance

Create space to talk about loneliness, missed connection, affection, and what each partner needs in the relationship.

CONFLICT

Arguments that keep repeating

Examine recurring patterns and work on communication and conflict resolution in a structured therapeutic setting.

TRUST

Betrayal or broken trust

Discuss the concerns and questions that brought you here and develop a personalized plan for the work ahead.

LIFE PRESSURES

Career demands and major transitions

Explore how travel, public responsibilities, changing roles, or significant life transitions are affecting your partnership.

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A THOUGHTFUL PROCESS

Support before, during,
and beyond your stay.

Prepare with intention

Private preparation sessions and an assessment help us understand your marriage and shape your time together.

Focus on your relationship

Four days of personalized therapeutic work, with private accommodations and meals included.

Carry the work home

Follow-up integration sessions and a personalized transition plan help you put the work into practice.

DISCRETION AND PERSONAL ATTENTION

Your relationship deserves
a private place to begin.

When your work or public role draws attention, seeking marriage counseling can require particular care. Wellspring schedules only one couple during each intensive, with a personalized agenda and a secluded setting.

Discuss your communication preferences, scheduling needs, and questions about confidentiality directly during your consultation.

  • One couple at a time
  • Direct work with Dr. Mark
  • Private preparation before arrival
  • Private accommodations on secluded grounds
  • A consultation before making a commitment
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CONTINUITY AFTER THE INTENSIVE

Return home
with support in place.

Two follow-up integration sessions are included to help you carry the work into daily life. Your transition plan may also include recommendations for ongoing care.

Explore Concierge Care

Questions about the intensive.

Is this designed for athletes, public figures, and their spouses?

Yes. Wellspring’s private intensive is designed for couples who value discretion, individualized care, and concentrated time together, including those navigating professional sports, public service, and executive leadership. A consultation helps determine whether it fits your relationship.

What does the intensive include?

The Signature Intensive includes four days and three nights, three preparation sessions, customized assessment and treatment planning, up to 30 total hours of evidence-based couples counseling, private accommodations, meals, and two follow-up integration sessions.

Will other couples be attending?

No. Only one couple is scheduled during each intensive. The clinical work and itinerary are personalized around your relationship.

Can we talk before deciding?

Yes. Begin with a private consultation to discuss your concerns, ask questions about the approach, and explore availability and fit.

What support is available afterward?

Two follow-up integration sessions are included in the intensive. The separate Concierge Continuity Membership includes two 60-minute virtual sessions, priority scheduling for non-emergency concerns, and secure between-session text consultation.

Can an intensive guarantee a particular outcome?

No specific outcome can be guaranteed. The process begins with assessment and a conversation about your goals and the suitability of this format.

ONE-TIME DEPOSIT

Signature Intensive deposit

After your dates and care arrangements are agreed, submit the deposit toward your intensive.

Online checkout is not yet available. Call to arrange your deposit · 804-887-3062.

ONE COUPLE. FOCUSED CARE.

Begin with a
private conversation.

Discuss what is happening in your marriage, ask your questions, and explore whether an intensive is the right next step.

Request a Private Consultation

YOUR INTENSIVE OVERVIEW

A concise guide
to the experience.

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