Coaching & Therapy Services
We live in a fast-paced society that places a lot of demands on our time and energy. You don’t have to be in therapy or coaching sessions for months or years on end. Mary utilizes a straight-forward, affordable approach to help stepmoms and step-couples quickly implement and experiment with simple solutions to complicated stepfamily issues in the shortest amount of time needed.
Mary uses the latest ground-breaking research, effective tools, homework, and realistic guidance to help stepmoms, and step-couples make their new family’s transition as smooth as possible and keep their relationship intact.
Services Offered:
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6-Week Therapeutic Coaching Packages for couples and stepmoms
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2-Day High Impact Therapy Intensive
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Straight-Talk Coaching Sessions
6-Week Therapeutic Coaching Packages
The 6-Week Step-Couple and Stepmom Coaching Program offers tailored support for those navigating the complexities of stepfamily dynamics, whether as a couple or as an individual stepmom. This program is designed to address the unique challenges faced by step-couples or stepmoms, providing customized strategies to help you build a stronger, more harmonious family unit.
For Step-Couples: The program includes 6 sessions, held weekly or bi-weekly, each lasting 1.5 hours. The first sessions are dedicated to individual sessions—one with you and one with your partner—allowing for a thorough understanding of each person’s perspective and the specific dynamics of your stepfamily. The remaining four sessions focus on both partners together, developing custom-tailored solutions to strengthen your relationship and address the complexities of relationships with ex-partners, stepchildren, and other factors impacting your family.
For Stepmoms: The program also offers a specialized path for those who are dating, partnered with, or married to someone with children, whether or not you have children yourself. Research and clinical experience highlight that the stepmother role can be particularly challenging, especially if you are childless or childfree. These sessions provide targeted support to address your specific dilemmas with your partner, their children, and any exes involved, with a strong emphasis on the support and solutions needed for your often complex and isolating role.
Whether you are seeking support as a couple or as a stepmom, this program is designed to meet your specific needs, offering a supportive and solution-focused approach to help you navigate the challenges of stepfamily life.
High Impact Couples Therapy Intensive
This is a 2-day intensive couples therapy program, often referred to as “Couples Intensives,” “Couples Therapy Retreats,” or “High-Impact Couples Therapy.” It involves 6-hour sessions over two consecutive days. This concentrated approach is designed to address and resolve significant issues in a shorter timeframe.
Unlike traditional weekly sessions that may span many months, this intensive format immerses the couple in the therapeutic process, allowing them to focus deeply on their issues without the distractions of daily life.
Research indicates that couples intensives can be more effective than traditional couples therapy that extends over months. In my experience as a marriage and family psychotherapist, offering this high-impact option for over 20 years, Mary has observed how it enables stepcouples to become educated about the realities versus the fantasies of a blended family. It helps them understand each other more fully, communicate more effectively, solve a variety of problems, and leave with a solid toolbox to address future challenges.
This intensive retreat is for those of you who feel you are at your wit's end and are considering ending your relationship. When numerous complicating factors make it seem impossible to make things work, these intensive sessions can provide hope and a fresh perspective.
Straight-Talk Coaching Sessions
These coaching sessions offer a focused, no-nonsense approach to stepfamily challenges. In the initial 2-hour session, available via Zoom or in-person in Boulder, Mary provides a direct assessment of your situation with actionable steps to address your concerns. For ongoing support, 1-2 hour follow-up sessions can be scheduled as needed, ensuring you have the guidance to navigate your stepfamily dynamics effectively. Perfect for those who want to cut to the chase and find practical solutions.