THE GUIDEDOC PROFILE
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A private Charlotte marriage intensive with Deona Frierson, arranged around concentrated appointments and the couple’s specific goals.
These event dates have passed. New dates are not published. Program details and prices below refer to the past events.
- Program price
- Hourly rate published
- Program length
- 0.5–2.5 days
- Format
- Private
- Approach
- Religious
A CLOSER LOOK
What to know about The Excellent Marriage
The Excellent Marriage offers practitioner-led intensive work rather than a residential retreat property. The first planning task is to establish the purpose of the appointment: relationship maintenance, repair or a difficult decision may call for different conversations.
Locations
- Charlotte, North Carolina
BEFORE YOU GO
The experience, in more detail
Weekdays and arranged weekends
The provider describes intensive availability on weekdays and by advance weekend arrangement, using extended appointment blocks. Confirm the exact start and finish times before choosing flights, accommodation or childcare.
Name the decision you are trying to make
The intensive information addresses couples at different stages, including separation or uncertainty about the relationship. Tell the practitioner whether both partners want the same outcome and ask how that will shape the structure of the appointment.
Plan an office visit, then the surrounding trip
The service is based in Charlotte, with airport access discussed in the provider’s practical information. Ask for the actual session address and nearby accommodation recommendations. The surrounding trip is separate from the therapy appointment.
THE PRACTICAL DETAILS
Programs & prices
Prices below refer to the named program or package. Check the inclusions and separate costs before comparing totals.
PROGRAM 1
Private marriage intensive
- Charlotte, North Carolina
When it runs By arrangement
Past event. The program details and prices below are historical.
Cost & stay
- Program / package price
- Hourly rate published
- Packages & pricing details
- $300 per hour. Package totals are not published.
- What’s included
- Private counseling and educational tools
- Additional costs / exclusions
- Travel and accommodation; other costs not published
- Lodging
- Separate cost
- Meals
- Not stated
Schedule & approach
- When it runs
- By arrangement
- Program length
- 0.5–2.5 days
- Sessions
- Half-day: 4–6 hours; 1-day: 8–10; 2.5-day: 16–20
- Format
- Private
- Approach
- Religious
- Program type
- Private intensiveConcentrated, tailored sessions for one couple are the main offering. A provider may market this as a retreat; accommodation and time outside sessions are separate considerations.
- Published dates
- Not published
People & support
- Qualifications
- Deona M. Frierson, LCSW, Imago therapist (provider statement).
- Who it is for
- Provider screening and eligibility need confirmation
- Follow-up support
- Not published
Location details
- Location
- Charlotte, North Carolina
- Location coverage
- Listed locations
MAKE YOUR SHORTLIST COUNT
Questions to ask before booking
Use these questions when you contact The Excellent Marriage.
- How would you structure the work if our goals differ?
- What are the exact session hours on our proposed dates?
- What preparation and follow-through are included in our quote?
THE REVIEW PICTURE
Reviews & GuideDoc score
A summary of what helps and what holds it back.
What helps
- Positive ratings for the business
- Retreat leader selected for a social-work fellowship
- Schedule details are published
What holds it back
- Limited number of reviews
- Follow-up support isn’t described
- Preparation details are limited