The Marriage Quest Therapists
Marriage Quest® was founded by Dr Israel and Cathie Helfand in 2003 to fulfill the need of couples wanting fast results for their marriage struggles. All of the retreats are currently hosted by their son, Dr David Helfand. Other therapists will join in the future as we start to train providers around the US and beyond.
The Origin of MQ Therapy
The origins of the Marriage Quest process dates back to the early 80’s with Dr Barry Ginsberg and The Center For Relationship Enhancement. Israel and Cathie began running couples Marathon Intensives the early 90s, well before other retreat leaders and trainers, like John and Julie Gottman. Their son, Dr David Helfand, has recently taken over the practice after successfully running couples therapy retreats for nearly a full decade.
Dr David Helfand, PsyD
Experience:
12 years
Training:
Solution Focused Therapy, Discernment Counseling, Sex Therapy, Brain Mapping and Neurofeedback.
Services:
2-4 Day Marriage Retreats, Brain Mapping, and Neurofeedback.
Location:
St Johnsbury, VT
“My job is to make sure couples are self-sufficient by the time they leave my office.”
** RETIRED **
Dr Israel & Cathie Helfand
Experience:
40 years
Training:
Marriage Counseling, Sex Therapy, Psychodrama, Trauma Therapy
Services:
Currently Retired
“When marriage is done right, you get to heal your childhood wounds through the marital relationship.”
Consider A Marriage Counseling Retreat
If you are ready to fix your troubled marriage or relationship, we can help. A private Marriage Counseling Retreat can help you and your partner enhance your marriage by addressing the underlying issues through a compassionate, direct, and effective process.