2-Day Marriage Counseling Retreat in Baltimore, MD | Imago Therapy Marriage Intensive
Private, Effective Couples Therapy Near You In-Person or Online via Zoom. Equal to 6 months of Traditional Marriage Counseling!
Looking for a marriage intensive near you in Pikesville/Baltimore?
If you’re searching for a marriage intensive near you in the Baltimore area, our private 2-day Marriage Intensive helps local couples rebuild trust, improve communication, and rediscover connection in a supportive and confidential setting.
The Marriage Restoration Project was founded right here in the Baltimore neighborhood of Pikesville, Maryland by Rivka & Rabbi Shlomo Slatkin.
If you’re facing marriage or relationship challenges, you’re in the right place. Rabbi Shlomo Slatkin is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, Certified Imago Therapist, and Workshop Presenter with over two decades of experience helping couples restore connection, rebuild trust, and create lasting change.
For couples in Baltimore and beyond, we offer two powerful paths to transformation: our signature marriage counseling intensives — a two-day private experience with Shlomo Slatkin designed to create breakthrough results — and our self-paced online marriage counseling program for couples who want to begin the healing process from the comfort of their own home.
Service Areas
We counsel couples in Baltimore, but also across the state of Maryland. Some of the cities we provide counseling service for include: Rockville, Fallstaff, Cheswolde, Reisterstown, Wheaton, Kemp Mill, Glen, Cheswolde, White Oak, Silver Spring, Central Park Heights, Frederick, MD; Brunswick; Walkersville; New Market; Hagerstown; Myersville; Emmitsburg; Charles Town, WV; Leesburg, VA; Kemp Mill; Owings Mills; Pikesville; Rockville; Silver Spring; Wheaton; White Oakand; Howard County, MD; Montgomery County, MD; and Anne Arundel County, MD.
Marriage Intensive Near You — Serving Baltimore and Surrounding Maryland Cities
Couples travel from Rockville, Silver Spring, Columbia, Ellicott City, and across Howard County for our Baltimore marriage counseling retreats.
Whether you’re nearby or visiting from out of state, you’ll find the perfect blend of privacy and convenience to focus fully on your relationship.
Most couples stay locally at the DoubleTree by Hilton Pikesville, located just minutes from our office. We also offer virtual Imago intensives for couples who prefer to work together from home.
Our private 2-day marriage intensive near you makes it easy to disconnect from daily distractions, enjoy a quiet and restorative environment, and invest in your marriage without the pressures of everyday life.
Whether you’re local to Baltimore or coming in from neighboring Maryland counties, you’ll find our couples retreat program offers the perfect blend of convenience and privacy.
View all of our intensive marriage retreat locations.
Online & In-Person Options
Can’t travel? Our online marriage retreats follow the same 2-day structure through secure video sessions, giving you access to expert guidance from the comfort of your home.
Every program includes eight 90-minute follow-up sessions to reinforce what you’ve learned and keep you on track for lasting change.
Baltimore Counseling Office
- 1310 Bedford Ave Suite 101 Pikesville, MD 21208
- (443) 645-0630
- Map & Directions
Why Choose Our Couples Retreat Program Near Baltimore?
- 20+ years experience counseling couples locally
- Featured on Fox45, The Baltimore Sun, Baltimore Magazine, Baltimore Jewish Times & more
- Conveniently located on Bedford Avenue in Pikesville across from the Pikesville Post Office
- MS in Counseling Psychology from Loyola University, Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, Certified Imago Relationship Therapist, Advanced Clinician
What Makes Our Baltimore Marriage Intensive Unique
Led by a Certified Imago Therapist and Licensed Counselor
Private 2-Day Intensive — no groups, no observers
Includes 8 Follow-Up Sessions for lasting results
Conveniently located in Pikesville, MD — minutes from Towson, Owings Mills, and Baltimore City
Featured on Fox45, The Baltimore Sun, Baltimore Magazine, The Good Men Project, and HuffPost
Our intensives are rooted in the No Blame, No Shame philosophy — helping couples speak safely, listen deeply, and heal relational wounds without judgment.
- Fox 45
- The Baltimore Sun
- Baltimore Magazine
- Baltimore Jewish Times
Our intensives have been featured in national blogs and papers such as the Huffington Post, Redbook Magazine, Readers Digest, Psychology Today, Bustle, The Good Men Project, and many more.
Just because someone advertises that they see couples, does NOT mean that they have any expertise in the area. A social work degree or a psychology degree, does not make one trained in the extremely specialized and delicate work of marriage counseling.
Just as you wouldn’t go to your general practitioner for an operation, you wouldn’t want to go to a general therapist to save your marriage.
The future of your family and peace of mind is at stake. Lucky for you, a nationally renowned therapist is right around the corner just off 695 ).
Marriage Counselors for Couples Across Maryland
Why Choose a Marriage Counseling Retreat Instead of Weekly Therapy?
Traditional 50-minute weekly sessions rarely provide enough time to get to the root of long-standing issues. By the time you open up, the session is over—and progress feels slow or non-existent.
That’s why we created a 2-Day Imago Marriage Intensive, giving you the focused, uninterrupted time to finally break old patterns, rebuild emotional safety, and reconnect as partners.
In two powerful days, you’ll accomplish the equivalent of six months of traditional therapy. You’ll leave with practical tools, a renewed sense of hope, and a personalized roadmap to continue your healing journey.
Why the Right Marriage Counselor Makes All the Difference
It’s easy to pick the marriage counselor closest to your zip code or one who accepts your insurance—but convenience doesn’t always lead to change. Your marriage is the most important relationship you have, and it deserves more than what’s “covered” or “nearby.”
After working with couples across Maryland for over two decades, we’ve seen why traditional weekly sessions rarely create lasting breakthroughs. In a 50-minute appointment, you barely have time to open up before it’s time to stop. That stop-and-start rhythm keeps many couples stuck in the same painful patterns.
That’s why, at The Marriage Restoration Project, we specialize exclusively in a 2-Day Marriage Counseling Intensive—a focused, private retreat designed to achieve in one weekend what could take months in weekly therapy. This immersive approach gives you the time, structure, and safety to finally work through deep-rooted issues and reconnect as partners.
Our results speak for themselves. Couples from Baltimore, Washington, D.C., and across the East Coast have shared powerful testimonials describing how the process restored hope and closeness in their relationship. Our work has also been featured in respected media outlets including Fox45, The Baltimore Sun, Baltimore Magazine, and The Good Men Project.
If you’re ready for marriage counseling that actually works—and doesn’t make things worse—a marriage intensive may be the turning point you’ve been looking for.
We’d Love to Help You!
Can you really trust your marriage counselor?
What You Should Know Before Choosing a Marriage & Family Therapist.
Marriage Counseling can be a matter of life or death for your relationship. Many counselors are not equipped to handle the dynamic of working with two people in a room. Unless dealt with in a skillful way, conflict can escalate and the sessions can do more damage than good- stirring up old hurt and not offering constructive solutions for healing. Some couples counselors encourage divorce, for lack of a better solution.
You are coming in to make your marriage better or to save it. The last thing you want to hear is that the professional can’t help you!
When it comes to marriage counselors Baltimore has many options. It’s important to choose a couples therapist who supports your goals for your relationship.
If your goal is to stay together and fix your marriage problems, our Private 2 day Marriage Restoration Retreat is for you. In this immersive retreat (aka marriage bootcamp) we use imago couples therapy to help you discover the root cause of your relationship and communication problems. Then you relearn how to communicate and really hear each other. Imago relationship therapy saved our own marriage over 20 years ago and the way we’ve adapted it for couples by way of a marriage intensive is highly effective. We are located in the heart of Pikesville, across from the Pikesville post office.
Affair Recovery & Infidelity Counseling in Baltimore
If your marriage has been shaken by infidelity or betrayal, there is still a path forward.
Our affair recovery counseling and infidelity repair intensives provide a clear process to restore trust, transparency, and connection.
Through Imago-based dialogue, you’ll learn how to rebuild safety, express emotions without reactivity, and move from pain to partnership.
What You Should Know Before Choosing a Marriage Counselor
Marriage counseling can be a matter of life or death for your relationship. Yet many well-intentioned therapists aren’t specifically trained to manage the intense emotional dynamics that surface when two people are in the room together. Without specialized skill, sessions can quickly escalate into more conflict—stirring up old pain without offering a clear path forward. Some even suggest separation or divorce simply because they don’t know how to help couples repair.
You deserve better. You’re coming to therapy because you want to make your marriage work—not to be told it’s beyond saving.
When it comes to marriage counseling in Baltimore, there are many choices, but it’s crucial to find a therapist who truly supports your goal of staying together and rebuilding your relationship.
That’s why we created the Private 2-Day Marriage Restoration Retreat. This immersive, results-driven format uses Imago Relationship Therapy to uncover the root causes of recurring conflict and communication breakdowns. You’ll learn to listen, speak, and reconnect in a way that restores safety and closeness.
Imago therapy saved our own marriage more than 20 years ago—and the way we’ve adapted it through our marriage intensive format has proven life-changing for couples across Maryland and beyond.
We’re conveniently located in the heart of Pikesville, just across from the Pikesville Post Office, serving couples throughout Baltimore and surrounding areas.
What Happens During the 2 Day Marriage Intensive Retreat:
My name is Rabbi Shlomo Slatkin and I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and a Certified Imago Relationships Therapist (Advanced Clinician). I’ve put together a tried and true formula for you so that that you can feel optimistic and hopeful again about enjoying a marriage that is respectful, supportive, and healthy. It would be a privilege to work with you and support you in effectively bringing back clarity and love into your relationship.
If you’re experiencing difficulties in your marriage, you NEED to have an intensive experience in order to create a breakthrough for your relationship.
And it is also crucial to have followup to integrate what you’ve learned so that your results will be long lasting- which is what you want!
Unlike a marriage workshop where you participate in a group setting with other couples, the retreat will give the privacy you need to deal with some of the most painful and personal issues you are facing in your relationship.
The Marriage Restoration Retreat is two full days of marital therapy in my Baltimore office, plus 8 follow-up sessions in person or on Skype. If you’re in crisis, the first thing that you are looking for is the hope that your relationship can be better. Weekly sessions, which are normally only 50 minutes with other therapists, will often take a while to get you to a better place, and that’s provided that you have the stamina and resources to stick it out!
Couples leave our 2 Day Retreat with newfound hope for their relationship, an understanding of what went wrong, and new skills to move forward.
Filled with momentum and new commitment to your relationship, you’ve accomplished what would take in 6 months of therapy. All the resistance is gone and now you can do the real work to make your marriage wonderful in our 8 follow up sessions.
Success Stories
What Dr. Harville Hendrix, Founder of Imago Relationship Therapy, has to say about our work…
“Any couple interested in restoring their marriage and sustaining it will be blessed if they follow the logical and clear steps and processes described by Rabbi Slatkin, MS, LCPC in the Marriage Restoration Project.”
Dr. Harville Hendrix
Founder of Imago Relationship Therapy
Harville Hendrix, Ph. D. co-author with Helen LaKelly Hunt of Making Marriage Simple: Ten Truths for Changing the Relationship You Have into the Relationship You Want.
“By the time you finish reading this, another marriage will end in divorce. Good news, you can do something about it!”
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you offer a marriage intensive near me in Maryland?
Yes. Our Baltimore marriage counseling retreat serves couples throughout Maryland—including Rockville, Silver Spring, Columbia, and Ellicott City—looking for a marriage intensive near me or a couples retreat nearby.
Is the Baltimore marriage intensive private or group-based?
Every intensive is completely private—just you, your partner, and your therapist. There are no groups, no shared sessions, and no observers.
Where do couples stay during the Baltimore marriage retreat?
Most couples stay at the DoubleTree by Hilton Pikesville, conveniently located near our counseling office. We include one free night’s stay with most packages so you can fully immerse in the process.
Do you offer virtual or online marriage intensives?
Yes. We offer online 2-day marriage intensives using Zoom, mirroring the same schedule and exercises as our in-person retreats. Many couples across the U.S. choose this option for convenience.
Can you help with affair recovery and infidelity counseling?
Absolutely. Our affair recovery retreat uses Imago Relationship Therapy to restore safety, rebuild trust, and help couples navigate the pain of betrayal toward lasting repair.
How far is your office from downtown Baltimore?
Our office is located in Pikesville, about 20 minutes northwest of downtown Baltimore, easily accessible via I-695 and convenient for couples across the metro area.
What makes your marriage intensive different from traditional counseling?
Our 2-Day Imago Therapy Marriage Intensive accomplishes in one weekend what might take months of weekly sessions. You’ll gain deep insight, practical tools, and the structured time needed for true transformation.
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Imago Therapy: Marriage Counseling That Works in Baltimore, MD
Private, Effective Couples Therapy Near You That Works
Online via Zoom or Skype Available
Equal to 6 months of Traditional Marriage Counseling!
The Marriage Restoration Project: Baltimore Marriage Counseling
The Marriage Restoration Project was founded right here in the Baltimore neighborhood of Pikesville, Maryland by Rivka & Rabbi Shlomo Slatkin. Having marriage or relationship problems? Shlomo Slatkin is a certified Imago Therapist, certified Imago Workshop Presenter, holds a Master of Science in Counseling, and is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor specializing in marriage and couples therapy. Baltimore Counseling Office 1310 Bedford Ave Suite 101 Pikesville, MD 21208 Tel – (443) 645-0630 Map & DirectionsFinding the Right Couples Counselor
It’s tempting to want to choose a marriage counselor that is closest to your zipcode and takes your insurance. Since your marriage is your most important relationship, you’ll want to make sure you set yourself up for success by choosing the best counselor for your marriage, not the closest or the cheapest counselor. If you want marriage counseling that will actually work and not make things worse, think about attending a marriage intensive or marriage retreat. After working for over a decade serving the Baltimore community, we noticed that couples wanting to fix their marriage can’t possibly achieve the total transformation that they want in once a week 50-90 minute sessions. By the time you sit down and talk with each other and with the therapist, your time is up. That’s why, here at The Marriage Restoration Project, we only see couples in a 2 day marriage intensive format for their marriage counseling needs. This intensive marriage counseling format works, and that’s why Rabbi and Rivka Slatkin, Baltimore natives, have over 10 years’ of real marriage retreat reviews and testimonials from couples all over Baltimore, Washington, and up and down the East Coast! Rabbi and Rivka Slatkin, Baltimore natives, have over 10 years’ experience serving the Baltimore community. Their successful marriage counseling work has been featured locally on many news outlets.
Usually, the best rated relationship therapists are out of network. There are many therapists you can choose from here in Baltimore. We hope that you will consider our “No Blame, No Shame” approach to marriage counseling that we’ve been using successfully with couples for over a decade.
Our Counseling Services & Retreat Packages
Success Stories Featured on the Following Local News Outlets
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- The Baltimore Sun
- Baltimore Magazine
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Marriage Counselors for Couples Across Maryland
We counsel couples in Baltimore, but also across the state of Maryland. Some of the cities we provide counseling service for include: Rockville, Fallstaff, Cheswolde, Reisterstown, Wheaton, Kemp Mill, Glen, Cheswolde, White Oak, Silver Spring, Central Park Heights, Frederick, MD; Brunswick; Walkersville; New Market; Hagerstown; Myersville; Emmitsburg; Charles Town, WV; Leesburg, VA; Kemp Mill; Owings Mills; Pikesville; Rockville; Silver Spring; Wheaton; White Oakand.Why Choose Us?
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- 10+ years experience counseling couples in the Baltimore community.
- Featured on Fox45, The Baltimore Sun, Baltimore Magazine, Baltimore Jewish Times & more
- Conveniently located off of 695
- MS in Counseling Psychology from Loyola University, Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, Certified Imago Relationship Therapist, Advanced Clinician
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Can you really trust your marriage counselor? What You Should Know Before Choosing an Marriage & Family Therapist.
Marriage Counseling can be a matter of life or death for your relationship. Many counselors are not equipped to handle the dynamic of working with two people in a room. Unless dealt with in a skillful way, conflict can escalate and the sessions can do more damage than good- stirring up old hurt and not offering constructive solutions for healing. Some couples counselors encourage divorce, for lack of a better solution. You are coming in to make your marriage better or to save it. The last thing you want to hear is that the professional can’t help you! When it comes to marriage counselors Baltimore has many options. It’s important to choose a couples therapist who supports your goals for your relationship. If your goal is to stay together and fix your marriage problems, our Private 2 day Marriage Restoration Retreat is for you. In this immersive retreat (aka marriage bootcamp) we use imago couples therapy to help you discover the root cause of your relationship and communication problems. Then you relearn how to communicate and really hear each other. Imago relationship therapy works! We are located in the heart of Pikesville, across from the Pikesville post office. Contact us today!What Happens During the 2 Day Intensive Retreat:
My name is Rabbi Shlomo Slatkin and I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and a Certified Imago Relationships Therapist (Advanced Clinician). I’ve put together a tried and true formula for you so that that you can feel optimistic and hopeful again about enjoying a marriage that is respectful, supportive, and healthy. It would be a privilege to work with you and support you in effectively bringing back clarity and love into your relationship.
If you’re experiencing difficulties in your marriage, you NEED to have an intensive marriage therapy experience in order to create a breakthrough for your relationship.
And it is also crucial to have followup to integrate what you’ve learned so that your results will be long lasting- which is what you want!
Unlike a marriage workshop where you participate in a group setting with other couples, the retreat will give the privacy you need to deal with some of the most painful and personal issues you are facing in your relationship.
The Marriage Restoration Retreat is two full days of marital therapy in my Baltimore office, plus 8 followup sessions in person or on Skype. If you’re in crisis, the first thing that you are looking for is the hope that your relationship can be better. Weekly sessions, which are normally only 50 minutes with other therapists, will often take a while to get you to a better place, and that’s provided that you have the stamina and resources to stick it out!
Couples leave our 2 Day Retreat with newfound hope for their relationship, an understanding of what went wrong, and new skills to move forward.
Filled with momentum and new commitment to your relationship, you’ve accomplished what would take in 6 months of therapy. All the resistance is gone and now you can do the real work to make your marriage wonderful in our 8 followup sessions.
Dr. Harville Recommending Rabbi Shlomo
