Advanced Couples Therapy Consultation Group
With Dr. Chris Tickner, MFT
Advanced Online Consultation Cohort
January–June 2027
A six-session consultation group for licensed therapists and associates already working with couples who want advanced clinical guidance, case consultation and practical support with difficult cases.
Second Friday of each month
9:00–11:00 AM Pacific
Online via Zoom
Begin with a brief meeting with Dr. Tickner.
Advanced Consultation for Therapists Working With Couples
Couples work can move quickly from straightforward to highly complex. This six-session consultation cohort is designed for licensed therapists and associates who are already working with couples and want practical, advanced consultation around the cases that challenge them most.
Each meeting centers on real clinical material brought by participants. Together, the group will examine the couple, the therapeutic process, the therapist’s experience of the case and possible ways forward.
The emphasis is on case consultation and live clinical thinking rather than a predetermined curriculum. Teaching and Q&A develop organically from the cases brought into the room.
What We May Work With
High Conflict
Working when escalation, defensiveness, shutdown or entrenched cycles dominate the session.
Betrayal & Trust Ruptures
Helping couples navigate affairs, secrecy, injury and the difficult work of rebuilding trust.
Attachment Dynamics
Recognizing and intervening with the attachment strategies shaping the couple’s interaction.
Communication & Intimacy
Moving beyond communication techniques toward deeper relational change.
Countertransference & Therapist Self-Care
Complex &
Stuck Cases
Clarifying formulation and identifying new interventions when treatment has stalled.
Interested in Joining the January–June 2027 Cohort?
Begin with a 30-minute introductory meeting with Dr. Tickner to learn more and determine whether the group is a good fit.
How the Consultation Group Works
1. Bring a Case
Each participant prepares and submits a written couples case presentation during the six-month cohort.
2. Work With the Case
Cases are explored through discussion, formulation, experiential work, role play, clinical demonstration and direct consultation with Dr. Tickner.
3. Learn From the Room
Teaching and Q&A develop organically from the clinical material, creating learning opportunities for the entire group.
* A note about case presentations: All participants are expected to submit a case. Depending on the needs of the group and complexity of the material, one or two cases may be worked during each meeting, so not every submitted case is guaranteed to be worked live during the six-session series.
An Integrative Approach
This consultation group is not tied to a single couples therapy model. Dr. Tickner draws from more than 25 years of clinical experience and integrates a range of relational, experiential, somatic and mindfulness-based approaches into his work.
His training and clinical influences include PACT, Hakomi, somatic psychology, mindfulness, drama therapy and experiential approaches.
Participants are welcome from any theoretical orientation. The focus is not on learning one particular model, but on expanding clinical thinking and developing more options for working with complex couples cases.
Program Details
January 8 | February 12 | March 12 | April 9 | May 14 | June 11
12 consultation hours
Small, closed cohort
$595 for the Full Series
Licensed therapists and associates who are already actively treating couples and have an existing theoretical or couples therapy foundation. The group is designed for clinicians looking to deepen their work with complex couples cases.
The consultation group meets online via Zoom, allowing clinicians to participate remotely. All six meetings are held from 9:00–11:00 AM Pacific on the second Friday of each month.
All participants are expected to submit a written case presentation. Depending on the needs of the group and complexity of the material, not every submitted case is guaranteed to be worked live during the six-session series.
Cancellation Policy
Cancellations received by December 1, 2026 are eligible for a full refund minus any payment-processing fees. Cancellations received December 2–15 are eligible for a 50% refund. After December 15, tuition is nonrefundable and nontransferable. No refunds are provided for missed sessions or for withdrawal after the series begins.
Ready to Join the January–June 2027 Cohort?
The first step is a 30-minute introductory meeting with Dr. Chris Tickner. This gives you an opportunity to discuss your experience working with couples, what you’re hoping to gain from the consultation group and whether the cohort may be a good fit.
Complete the form below to request your introductory meeting.