Name the shared goal
Make room for each partner to describe what they want to change. Choose a goal both people are willing to work toward.
For partners who want to work together on the practical side of their relationship. Identify a shared goal and turn intentions into agreements.
You both want to work on a shared everyday goal.
Plans or responsibilities need clearer agreements.
You want to practice listening and making decisions together.
You are looking for diagnosis, treatment or psychotherapy.
You need support for active trauma, a crisis or an immediate safety concern.
You are looking for remote sessions or a meeting outside Sacramento.
Make room for each partner to describe what they want to change. Choose a goal both people are willing to work toward.
Move from general intentions to clear responsibilities, requests and next steps. Check that the agreement is understood by both partners.
Try the agreement in everyday life. Review what happened and adjust it together rather than treating a first attempt as a final answer.
For example, you might want a fairer approach to household responsibilities. Coaching can help you name the tasks, clarify expectations and agree on a way to check in.
An illustrative example, not a testimonial or a promise of results.
Coaching works on goals and action. It is not psychotherapy and does not provide diagnosis, treatment or support for active trauma. Intake is separate from therapy.
Understand the approach and its limits →Couples coaching is designed around a shared goal and participation from both partners. Individual coaching may be a better starting point for your own goals.
No. Coaching focuses on practical goals and agreements; it does not provide clinical assessment or relationship treatment.
Coaching is not an appropriate setting for addressing violence, coercion or immediate safety concerns. Seek suitable specialist support instead.
Start with a conversation and find the next step that makes sense for you.