What is relationship coaching?

Relationship coaching is a proactive approach to building and maintaining healthy relationships. It focuses on enhancing communication, emotional intimacy, and connection between partners. Unlike therapy, which often addresses deep-seated emotional issues and past traumas, coaching is goal-oriented and solutions-focused, aiming to prevent problems before they escalate and strengthen the relationship. Coaching does not label or diagnose and is not a substitute for therapy or mental healthcare.

How is relationship coaching different from couples therapy?

Coaching and therapy serve different purposes. There is a time and a place for both. Although Lea is a licensed therapist, she chooses to operate only as a coach at this time. Therapists can be coaches, but not all coaches can be therapists:

• Coaching: Goal-oriented, focuses on the present and future, proactive strategies, and relationship enhancement. Ideal for couples seeking to build a stronger connection and prevent issues. Rather than something "being wrong".

• Therapy: Addresses deeper emotional and psychological issues, often dealing with past traumas and significant emotional challenges. Therapy is conducted by licensed therapists and may involve long-term treatment and diagnosis.

What is premarital coaching?

Premarital coaching helps couples prepare for marriage by building a strong foundation of emotional intimacy, communication, and connection. It focuses on proactive strategies to address potential challenges before they become issues down the road that may be unforseen, ensuring a resilient and joyful marriage. It is a science influenced alternative for modern couples to (or to augment) traditionally religious premarital counseling. The couples that do this work are healthy and in love.

Who can benefit from your coaching services?

My coaching services are designed for marriage-minded individuals and couples at various stages of their relationship. Whether you’re dating, engaged, newly married, or experiencing life after kids and want to feel that young spark again in mid/early adulthood, coaching can help you build a strong, lasting relationship.

How are your meetings conducted?

All coaching meetings are held virtually via Zoom, offering flexibility and convenience for clients worldwide. Sessions are typically 40 minutes long and tailored to your unique relationship needs as far as regularity goes.

What can I expect from a coaching session?

During a coaching session, we will focus on your specific relationship goals, using creative, science-informed methods (seamlessly woven in) to enhance communication, emotional intimacy, and connection. Each session is designed to provide practical strategies and tools to help you build a stronger relationship.

Are the sessions confidential?

Yes, all coaching sessions are confidential.

What are your qualifications?

I hold degrees from NYU and Columbia, with extensive experience in clinical practice and a Ph.D. in Clinical Sexology. My approach is influenced by the Gottman method, CBT, MI, and play-based techniques.

How do I get started?

Schedule an appointment!

What are your coaching packages and rates?

My current rate is $200 per 40 minute relationship coaching meeting.