Phone and video coaching available

What’s the most common reason for a couple to come in for coaching?

Most couples fall into one of two camps: those who are still in love but are discouraged by how badly their relationship is going and those who question whether their marriage can be saved because they’ve lost hope.

Does coaching really work?

A study in the Journal of Marital Therapy reports that nearly 92% of couples seeking counseling felt satisfied with the help they received. It’s very important that you find someone who specializes in couples therapy and has the specific training needed to do this kind of work. Check out www.MarriageFriendlyTherapists.com for more information on how to find a qualified, effective couples therapist.

How long does couples coaching last?

On average I see couples for 10-12 60 minute sessions; some are done in 2-3 sessions, others are with me for 20 or more. It just depends on how long these problems have existed for you and how motivated you both are to making changes.

What can I/we expect in coaching?

We will look at your situation and see if there are patterns  that keep you stuck.  If you're working on yourself, we'll make goals for how you meet your challenges.  If you're coming in for a relationship, we'll identify more effective ways of communicating.  If you come as a pair, I will be working with both of you at the same time. There are times when I may schedule individual sessions with each of you if I think it will help you get movement in your relationship.  I am direct and interactive (not a lot of silence or just nodding my head) and you will receive homework to do outside of the therapy office.

Can a relationship survive after infidelity?

There are so many factors that determine this.  I will discuss this with you.  Ultimately, each of you will determine what makes sense for you. The most important factors that will determine your outcome is your willingness to  take a hard look at yourself and at your relationship.  My goal is for everyone to determine how to grow in ways that make you more relational for all of your relationships.

As a woman, are you more sympathetic to the female in a relationship?

You might think this would be the case, but actually I’m more interested in helping everyone change the unhelpful patterns in your behaviors rather than judging who has the “right” perspective. Many clients have given me the feedback that theyhave felt heard and understood, rather than blamed or “ganged-up on.”

Are you going to make us rehash old fights?

I will deal with the issues you bring into coaching by giving you new ways to interact with one another. That way you will have more solutions available to you in order to solve the problems in a way that works for all.

What does relationship coaching cost?

Individuals - $140 for a 60 minute coaching session

More than one person - $200 for a 60-minute session; $300 for a 90-minute session.