Frequently Asked Questions

Relationship Coaching is a positive, goal-oriented process that helps individuals and couples improve the quality of their personal or romantic relationships. Rather than focusing on dysfunction or diagnosis, coaching is designed to support healthy people in achieving stronger communication, deeper connection, and a more fulfilling partnership.

At Unshakable Vows™, coaching is practical, respectful, and future-focused. We don’t dwell on what's broken — we help you build what’s possible.

While therapy is often used to heal from emotional wounds or clinical conditions, coaching equips couples with tools to communicate better, navigate conflict with care, clarify expectations, and strengthen their relationship with purpose. Our goal is to create emotionally safe, respectful, and lasting relationships — whether you're preparing for marriage or working to reconnect and grow.

For men seeking individual support in healing from past abuse, trauma, or boundary issues, we offer a separate coaching track through our companion brand, Courageous Warrior Coach™. This trauma-informed coaching helps men move forward with strength, clarity, and emotional awareness — without offering clinical treatment.

Important Note:
If you or your partner are currently experiencing severe trauma responses, suicidal thoughts, untreated mental illness, or active addiction, we strongly encourage seeking help from a licensed therapist or counselor. Coaching can be a powerful complement once you're in a safe and stable place — and we’re always happy to refer you to trusted professionals if needed.
 

While both life coaches and therapists help individuals improve their lives, therapists typically focus on addressing mental health issues and past traumas, while life coaches focus on helping individuals achieve their goals and improve their overall well-being.

Relationship coaching is NOT a substitute for therapy or mental health treatment. While therapy may focus on healing past trauma, emotional disorders, or mental health struggles, coaching is for clients who are generally functional and ready to move forward.

Therapy looks back to heal.

Coaching looks forward to grow. Coaches do not provide medical advice, clinical diagnoses, or therapeutic interventions. Instead, we serve as strategic partners — asking the right questions, offering tools, and guiding conversations to help you achieve clarity and results.

At Unshakable Vows™, we believe that lasting love doesn’t just happen — it’s built intentionally. That’s why we work with couples to set clear, relationship-focused goals using the SMART framework: goals that are Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound.

Together, we’ll identify what growth looks like for your relationship — Whether your goals involve improving communication, setting boundaries, deepening connection, or preparing for marriage, we’ll help you define what success looks like for you as a couple.

From there, we create a personalized action plan and provide ongoing support and accountability so you can move forward with confidence — not just as partners, but as a unified team.

Confidentiality is of utmost importance in our coaching practice. At Unshakable Vows™, we adhere to the ethical guidelines set by the International Coach Federation (ICF), which include clear standards for protecting client information and privacy.

Everything discussed in your sessions is treated with care, discretion, and professional respect. We do not share your information with anyone without your explicit consent, except where legally required (such as imminent risk of harm).

If you are working with Courageous Warrior Coach™, our trauma-informed coaching division for men, please note that those sessions are also HIPAA compliant, and all electronic communications and client records are managed in accordance with health privacy regulations.

Whether you're in a couples session or one-on-one, you can trust that your journey is handled with integrity and confidentiality at every step.

Not at all. 

In fact, relationship coaching is most effective when it’s used proactively — before major problems arise.

At Unshakable Vows™, we support couples who are:

• Preparing for marriage and want to start with intention
   
• Newly married and learning how to build a life together
   
• Wanting to strengthen emotional connection and communication
   
• Experiencing recurring tension or miscommunication
   
• Looking to prevent harmful or unhealthy patterns before they take root
   

Think of coaching like training for a marathon or going to the gym — it's a smart way to build strength and stay healthy, not something you wait to do until something breaks.

 Relationship coaching developed alongside the growth of life coaching in the 1990s. As coaching became recognized as a structured and professional approach to personal development, many began applying its principles to romantic partnerships and interpersonal growth.

Over time, relationship coaching became a specialty of its own — with its own tools, training programs, and ethical standards. While some relationship coaches come from backgrounds in therapy or counseling, coaching itself is a distinct and non-clinical profession, focused on growth, clarity, and connection.

Each session is 45 to 55 minutes and designed to help you move forward as a couple with clarity and purpose. You’ll engage in guided discussions, explore current relationship dynamics, and practice tools that support deeper understanding and emotional safety.

Depending on your chosen coaching program, sessions may include:

• SYMBIS or other relationship assessment reviews
   
• Personalized goal setting and conversation topics
   
• Practical communication exercises
   
• Guided journaling or reflection prompts
   
• Optional at-home connection work between sessions
   

Every session is focused, respectful, and tailored to your relationship journey — not a generic checklist.

Standard Rate:
$200 per session

Discounted Package Rate (6+ sessions):
$180 per session

Examples:
6 sessions = $1,080
8 sessions = $1,440
10 sessions = $1,800
 

Split payment plans are available for packages of 6 sessions or more.

There are companies available for financing options and we are currently seeking and vetting for quality financing for you in the future.

We value your time — and ask that you honor ours.

• 24+ hours notice – No charge
   
• 4 to 24 hours notice – 50% of the session fee
   
• Less than 4 hours notice or no-show – Full session fee applies
   

A session is considered a no-show if more than 10 minutes pass from the scheduled start time and there has been no communication.

Our coaching is faith-friendly, but not faith-exclusive.

We operate from values like grace, honesty, trust, and personal responsibility — and we welcome clients of all backgrounds. You don’t need to follow a specific religion to benefit from this work. That said, if faith is a meaningful part of your relationship, we’re happy to include it respectfully in your sessions.