You know truth matters—but you’re afraid of more damage.
You may feel anxious about what will be shared, how it will land, or whether you’ll survive it emotionally. Disclosure without structure can retraumatize.
How the Guide Can HelpThis intensive provides a carefully structured, trauma-informed disclosure process that prioritizes emotional safety for both partners.
The Full Therapeutic Disclosure Intensive
What to Expect
Preparation for both partners
Structured disclosure facilitation
Support before, during, and after
Stabilization and safety planning
Who This Is For
Couples preparing for therapeutic disclosure
Those working with a CSAT model
Partners who are stabilized enough to proceed
Full-Theraputic Disclosure Intensives
Find Clarity, Truth, and a Path Forward After Sexual Betrayal
The discovery of sexual betrayal can shatter your sense of safety, trust, and connection. It’s normal to feel lost, overwhelmed, or unsure of what’s real. At Root to Bloom Therapy, I help couples navigate this painful chapter through Therapeutic Disclosure Intensives—a compassionate, structured process designed to bring truth, healing, and the possibility of rebuilding.
I’m Tesa Saulmon, a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT) and specialist in betrayal trauma and compulsive sexual behavior. I work closely with couples ready to face the truth and begin the healing process in a safe, clinically guided way. My approach combines evidence-based trauma therapy with deep empathy and structure, ensuring both partners are supported every step of the way.
A sacred space for couples to repair what betrayal has broken.
What Is a Therapeutic Disclosure Intensive?
A Therapeutic Disclosure Intensive is a carefully facilitated process that allows the betraying partner to share the full truth in a safe, contained, and therapeutic environment. This process helps the betrayed partner receive answers with care and preparation—without additional emotional harm. The goal is clarity, not chaos.
Each intensive is customized for your unique relationship and situation. We’ll work together before the intensive through a series of online or in-person sessions to:
Gather background information and assess readiness
Educate both partners on the disclosure process
Develop support and stabilization plans
Prepare questions (from the betrayed partner) and answers (from the betraying partner)
Coordinate with polygraph examiners (polygraph required for participation)
Finalize the written disclosure document
What the Process Looks Like
A short call to ensure this intensive is the right fit and to answer your questions.
APPLYSubmit a brief application so we can understand your situation and needs.
SCREENING CALLThree days focused on safety, clarity, and stabilization—so you can breathe again and take your next steps from a steadier place.
PRE-INTENSIVE PREPGentle preparation—no emotional dumping, no overwhelm.
INTENSIVE
What to Expect During the Intensive
Over the course of three full days, you and your partner will work through:
Individual and conjoint therapy sessions to complete the disclosure process
Facilitated reading of disclosure materials with space for emotional processing
Q&A and clarification to ensure truth and understanding
Boundary and safety planning for both partners
Creation of a Relapse Prevention Agreement to guide recovery and rebuild trust
Optional use of the Relationship Agreement, Impact Letter, and Empathy Letter to deepen emotional connection
I also offer EMDR integration to help process trauma responses that may arise during or after the intensive.
Continued Support After Disclosure
Healing doesn’t stop when the intensive ends. You’ll continue with follow-up sessions—both individual and as a couple—to integrate what was shared, process emotions, and receive continued education and guidance as you move forward with your support team.
Investment
Intensives are an investment in your marriage and your emotional recovery.
Each experience has extensive preparation, 1:1 guidance, materials, and individualized aftercare.
Couples Intensive (3 days, 9-5 pm): Starting at $5,700 plus travel, hotel, food, etc.
A $1,500 non-refundable deposit secures your dates.
At our practice, we understand that undergoing a full therapeutic disclosure is a significant emotional and financial investment. We want to assure you that our primary focus is on your healing journey, not on financial gain. Our therapists are committed to upholding the highest standards of integrity and ethics, ensuring that any charges reflect the true value of the work involved.
While a full therapeutic disclosure requires careful preparation and coordination outside of standard sessions, we strive to charge appropriately and transparently for the time and expertise dedicated to your case. Our goal is to support you in a way that is both effective and respectful of your resources, helping you move towards a healthier and more fulfilling future.
A Few Requirements to Consider:
*You will be required to stay in a Hotel, whether you are a resident or coming in from out of town
*You will be expected to abstain from all alcohol and non-prescription drug use 30 days prior to and during the Intensive.
*You will be expected to give your full focus on the Intensive and asked to abstain from all media and work during the Intensive.
*You will need to have a therapist you are currently working with and will continue to work with after the Intensive.
Begin Healing After Betrayal
Facing the truth is one of the hardest and bravest steps you can take. A Therapeutic Disclosure Intensive offers a clear, safe, and supported path toward healing after sexual betrayal.
If you’re ready to move toward honesty, repair, and emotional safety, I invite you to reach out to begin the process.
Application for Three-Day Intensive
DO NOT fill out an application for your spouse. Each person must fill out his/her own application.
If you’re here, you’re already being brave. You don’t have to have it all figured out. You just have to take the next step. Your story doesn’t end in brokenness — it can become a story of redemption, safety, and renewed connection. Healing begins with honesty. Wholeness begins here.
— Tesa Saulmon
Couples Intensive FAQ
Below are the most common questions couples ask before scheduling an intensive. Each answer is written with transparency, care, and practical guidance — so clients feel informed, safe, and hopeful.
What is a Couples Intensive?
A Couples Intensive is a private, focused therapy experience — typically three days long — designed to help couples heal from deep wounds such as betrayal, infidelity, addiction, or emotional disconnection. Instead of spreading out months of therapy over weekly sessions, an intensive allows you to slow down, tell the truth, and begin real repair in a safe, structured space.
How is a Couples Intensive different from weekly therapy?
Weekly therapy helps maintain progress; intensives help create breakthroughs. Couples Intensives provide uninterrupted time for honesty, trauma work, and skill-building that simply isn’t possible in 50-minute sessions. They combine individual and joint work with practical tools you can continue using long after your intensive ends.
Who leads the intensive?
Your intensive is facilitated by Tesa Saulmon, LMHC, CSAT, a Certified Sexual Addiction Therapist and trauma specialist. Tesa integrates evidence-based methods such as EFT (Emotionally Focused Therapy), Restorative Therapy, EMDR, CSAT, APSATS, and faith-based trauma recovery to guide couples through both the clinical and emotional aspects of healing.
How do we know if we’re ready?
You’re ready if you both share a desire to heal, even if you’re unsure how. What matters most is willingness — to tell the truth, take responsibility, and engage with the process. Before every intensive, you’ll complete a screening call and pre-intensive questionnaires to ensure emotional and physical safety, readiness, and appropriate pacing.
What if my spouse isn’t ready to attend?
That’s more common than you think. In those cases, we may begin with an Individual Intensive to focus on your personal healing, stability, and boundaries. When your spouse becomes ready, you’ll both already have a foundation for truth-telling, safety, and self-awareness.
Is this faith-based?
Faith integration is always available but never forced. For clients who desire it, sessions can include prayer, spiritual reflection, or Scripture as sources of grounding and meaning. For those who don’t, the intensive remains fully trauma-informed, clinical, and safe for all belief backgrounds.
How long is the intensive?
Most Couples Intensives are three full days (9 a.m. – 5 p.m.) with breaks built in for rest and reflection. Customized 2-day or extended 4-day formats are also available depending on your goals and emotional pacing.
Where are intensives held?
Intensives are available in Pensacola, Florida, with limited sessions offered in Jacksonville for disclosures or retreat-style accommodations. All intensives are in-person to maintain safety, confidentiality, and depth of connection. There will be travel costs for out-of-town.
What’s the investment?
Your Couples Intensive investment reflects three full days of dedicated care, professional preparation, and individualized follow-up. Fees vary depending on the couple's needs and structure. A non-refundable deposit is required to secure dates, and payment options are available.
Can we continue therapy afterward?
Yes. You’ll leave with a full Aftercare Plan that includes continued individual and couples therapy recommendations. Many clients continue working with Tesa or their local therapist to sustain progress and accountability.
What if we have a relapse or setback afterward?
That’s part of healing — not failure. Your Aftercare Plan will include clear relapse-prevention and emotional regulation tools. If setbacks occur, follow-up sessions or shorter 1-day refresh intensives can help you re-stabilize.
What if I’m scared?
That’s okay. Most couples are. Intensives aren’t about blame or exposure — they’re about creating safety for truth. You’ll be guided through every step with care, pacing, and structure. You’re not walking into chaos; you’re stepping into clarity and healing.
How do we begin?
Start with a brief consultation call to discuss your situation, goals, and readiness. From there, you’ll receive pre-intensive forms and a custom proposal with available dates. Healing begins with one step — honesty about where you are, and hope for where you want to go.