What is relationship coaching and how is it different from therapy?

Relationship coaching is a proactive and goal-oriented approach to improving your relationship. Unlike therapy, which often focuses on healing past trauma or addressing deep-seated psychological issues, coaching is about equipping you with practical tools and strategies to build a stronger, more resilient future together. We help you define your goals and create an action plan to achieve them. Think of us as your personal trainers for your relationship, guiding you to a healthier, happier partnership.

What is the SYMBIS Assessment?

SYMBIS stands for Saving Your Marriage Before It Starts. It is a premier pre-marital and marital assessment tool that provides a personalized roadmap for your relationship. The assessment uncovers key insights into your personalities, communication styles, and expectations, helping you identify areas of strength and potential growth. We use the results as a foundation for our coaching sessions, giving you a clear, data-driven starting point for building a thriving marriage.

Who can benefit from relationship coaching?

Couples at any stage of their journey can benefit from coaching. Whether you're a newly engaged couple planning for a strong foundation, recently married and navigating new challenges, or have been together for a long time and want to reignite your spark, we can help. Our coaching provides a first line of defense to address issues before they become major problems and provides you with the tools to handle future challenges as a team.

Is coaching only for couples who are struggling?

Absolutely not! While we can certainly help couples in crisis, most of our clients are not struggling; they are simply committed to making a great relationship even better. Many of our couples are proactively seeking to improve communication, deepen intimacy, or navigate significant life changes like a new job, parenthood, or a move. Coaching is an investment in your relationship's long-term health and happiness.

How long does the coaching process take?

The length of coaching depends on your specific goals. While some couples may benefit from a few sessions to address a specific issue, others may opt for a more comprehensive package that includes the SYMBIS assessment and a series of follow-up sessions. We'll discuss your needs during our initial consultation and create a customized plan that works for you. Our goal is to empower you with the skills you need, not to keep you in perpetual coaching.

What topics do you cover in your coaching sessions?

Our sessions are tailored to your unique needs, but we often cover topics such as:

• Communication: Learning how to listen, express yourselves, and resolve conflicts effectively.

• Expectations: Aligning your views on finances, household responsibilities, and future goals.

• Intimacy: Exploring emotional, physical, and spiritual connection.

• Conflict Resolution: Developing healthy ways to navigate disagreements and strengthen your bond.

• Family and In-Laws: Setting boundaries and building a unified front.

What does “sliding scale” mean?

We believe love and relationship support should be accessible to everyone. A sliding scale means you choose the fee that works best for your financial situation. No one is turned away for financial reasons.