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A free 20-minute intro call. We listen to how you two handle decisions, money, family and disagreement — no forms to fill in first.
For couples married 1–5 years
The First Year Sets the Tone. Build It Together.
Guided sessions for newly married couples on roles, expectations and everyday communication — so small questions don't turn into long silences.
- Free 20-minute intro call
- Online & in Portland, OR
- No obligation to continue
12 years in practice
1,400+ guided sessions
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How it works
Three steps, no guesswork
A simple path from your first call to habits you can actually keep using.
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Get your working plan
We map your specific friction points into a short written plan — what to practise, in what order, and how you will know it is helping.
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Practise together
Weekly sessions with small, concrete exercises between them. We adjust as you go — nothing is fixed in advance for the whole programme.
What changes
What you get — and what you might be wondering
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A shared vocabulary for hard topics
You stop re-explaining what you meant and start talking about the actual thing.
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Clear roles without rigid rules
Who handles what, and how to renegotiate when life shifts — without it feeling like a scoreboard.
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Scripts for the recurring argument
Practical wording for the conversation you have had eleven times already, in slightly different words.
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A written plan you keep
Session notes and a one-page summary you can return to months later, long after the programme ends.
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Time that is actually yours
Sixty focused minutes a week, away from chores and notifications, on the relationship itself.
Isn't this just therapy with a different name?
No. We coach communication habits and shared expectations. We do not diagnose, treat or prescribe. If your situation needs clinical support, we will tell you plainly and help you find a licensed professional instead.
We're not in crisis. Is this for us?
Most couples who come to us are doing fine. They simply want to set patterns early rather than fix them later. Coaching works best before small irritations harden into routines.
My partner is sceptical about the whole idea.
That is common, and it is fine. Start with the free intro call — twenty minutes, no commitment, no homework. Plenty of reluctant partners stay because the conversation is practical rather than abstract.
We don't have time for weekly sessions.
Sessions run sixty minutes, and we offer early morning, evening and Saturday slots. Many couples use a lunch break. If a week gets away from you, we simply move the session — no penalty.
What if it doesn't suit us after a session or two?
You stop and pay only for sessions you have used. No cancellation fee, no contract to unwind, no awkward phone call. We would rather you leave early and honestly than sit through something that does not fit.
Packages
Choose the pace that fits your life
Every package starts with the same free intro call. Prices show a range because scope varies — you get a fixed quote before anything begins.
Foundations
A short, focused reset for one or two specific sticking points.
$480 – $620 per programme · 4 sessions
- Four 60-minute guided sessions
- Shared digital workbook
- Written notes after each call
- Email support between sessions
First Year Path
Our full programme for couples building habits in the first years.
$890 – $1,150 per programme · 8 sessions
- Eight 60-minute guided sessions
- Personalised conversation toolkit
- Check-in calls at 3 and 6 months
- Priority scheduling + email support
Full Partnership
Extended work that includes family conversations and a longer horizon.
$1,650 – $2,100 per programme · 12 sessions
- Twelve 75-minute guided sessions
- Roles & expectations mapping workshop
- Monthly progress review
- Optional extended-family session
From practice
Three situations we see often
Anonymised examples. Numbers describe what couples reported in follow-up conversations, not a promise of what will happen for you.
Two careers, one calendar
What we did: mapped weekly responsibilities onto a shared board and practised a ten-minute Sunday review.
What changed: the couple reported 3 fewer scheduling arguments per month after eight sessions.
The in-law question
What we did: worked through a boundary-setting script and rehearsed it in two role-play sessions.
What changed: the couple reported holding one clear conversation instead of five circular ones.
Silence after disagreement
What we did: introduced a pause-and-return routine with an agreed time limit on cooling off.
What changed: the couple reported their longest silence dropping from 3 days to under a day.
Examples from practice. Every relationship is different — results vary and are not guaranteed.
In their words
What couples say afterwards
Your coaches
Two people, one approach
Both coaches run sessions. You meet whoever fits your schedule — or both, if you prefer.
Marissa T.
Lead Relationship Coach
- Certified Family Life Educator, 2016
- 11 years facilitating couples workshops
“Most couples do not need a new personality. They need one clearer sentence at the right moment.”
Book with MarissaDaniel K.
Communication Coach
- Trained in nonviolent communication, 2018
- 9 years of group facilitation
“We practise the sentence before the situation arrives. That is the whole trick.”
Book with Daniel
Questions
Things people ask before booking
No. Our sessions are educational coaching, not therapy or medical treatment.
We work on communication habits, roles and expectations for couples who are
not in crisis. If something in your situation needs clinical support, we will
say so openly and point you toward a licensed professional in your area.
Most sessions work best with both partners present, and that is how we plan the
programme. That said, life happens. If one of you travels or works late, we can
run an individual session and bring the notes back to the next joint call so
nothing gets lost along the way.
Intro calls are usually available within three to five business days. Once you
choose a package, the first full session is typically scheduled in the same
week. Evening slots after 6:00 PM Pacific are the first to fill, so earlier
booking gives you more choice of times.
It runs about twenty minutes. We ask what brought you here, how you two usually
handle disagreements, and what you would like to be different. You get a short
honest read on whether our programme fits, and you leave with one or two practical
things to try regardless of what you decide.
Yes. Sessions are private and notes are stored in an encrypted client area. We do
not record calls, do not share names or details with anyone outside our team, and
do not publish anything identifiable. If you ever want your notes deleted, one
email is enough and it is done.
You can stop after any session and pay only for what you have used. There is no
cancellation fee and no long contract to unwind. We would rather you leave early
and honestly than sit through a programme that does not match what you need
right now.
Booking
Start with a free intro call
Two short steps. We reply within one business day.
We keep a small number of intro calls open each week
Evening and Saturday slots fill first. Booking now gives you the widest choice of times.
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- No obligationStop after any session, pay for what you used.