Spring Update: Coaching Availability, New Clients, and What to Expect

Overview

A few coaching spots have recently opened as several couples completed their programs, but the usual spring surge of inquiries has already begun. In this update, James Boyd Walther explains his current coaching availability, how the intake process works, and what couples can expect if they decide to begin coaching. The article also previews upcoming developments, including the future introduction of Catholic sex therapy under clinical supervision.

Over the years, one of the most common questions I receive from readers and prospective clients is fairly simple: Are you currently taking new clients, and what does the process look like?

Because several things are changing this year, I thought it would be helpful to provide a clear update for our readers. This includes updated coaching hours, current availability, what the coaching process looks like, and a few developments that are coming later this year.

Updated Coaching Hours

For the foreseeable future, my coaching sessions will generally take place Tuesday through Thursday between 4:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. Central Daylight Time (CDT).

To make it easier for readers across different regions to visualize the schedule, the typical start times are shown below across several time zones.

Session Block	Alaska	Pacific	Mountain	Central (CDT)	Eastern	Western Europe
Block 1	12:00 PM	2:00 PM	3:00 PM	4:00 PM	5:00 PM	10:00 PM
Block 2	1:00 PM	3:00 PM	4:00 PM	5:00 PM	6:00 PM	11:00 PM
Block 3	2:00 PM	4:00 PM	5:00 PM	6:00 PM	7:00 PM	12:00 AM
Block 4	3:00 PM	5:00 PM	6:00 PM	7:00 PM	8:00 PM	1:00 AM
Block 5	4:00 PM	6:00 PM	7:00 PM	8:00 PM	9:00 PM	2:00 AM

I normally do not publish my hours publicly because they change from time to time. I remain active duty in the Army, and my professional schedule must always be balanced with military responsibilities, family life, and my graduate training.

However, these hours should remain generally consistent for at least the next six months. If you are reading this article later than that, it is possible that my schedule has changed.

Current Caseload and the Spring Rush

At any given time, I can typically work with around 20 couples in different stages of the coaching process.

Not all couples meet at the same frequency. Some meet weekly or biweekly, while others meet monthly or only occasionally for follow-up sessions. Because of this, the schedule tends to ebb and flow throughout the year.

Several couples who began coaching with me last fall have recently completed their programs, which has temporarily opened a few new spots.

However, I am already beginning to see the usual spring surge of inquiries that tends to arrive in March and April. Several new inquiries have already come in this week, and a number of new clients are beginning the process.

If you have been considering coaching, this is typically the best time of the year to begin, before those openings fill again.

Looking Ahead: Therapy Work Beginning in July

Beginning in July, my caseload will begin shifting somewhat as I complete the clinical hours required for my Marriage and Family Therapy training.

This means that over time, a portion of my schedule will be devoted to longer-term therapy clients.

As a result, my availability for coaching will likely become more limited after July.

If you have been thinking about working together, the spring and early summer months are likely the best opportunity to begin before those changes take place.

Catholic Sex Therapy in the Future

Another development on the horizon is that later this year I expect to begin offering Catholic sex therapy under clinical supervision through a Catholic therapy agency.

Catholic sex therapy is extremely rare. There are very few Catholic professionals practicing in the field of sex therapy, and even fewer who approach the subject explicitly from within the Catholic tradition.

When this becomes available, it will operate through a separate clinical structure rather than through coaching.

Details such as:

• which states therapy services can be offered in

• scheduling

• insurance considerations

• and other logistical matters

will be announced later.

Those who subscribe to our mailing list will receive advance notice before any public announcement.

A Commitment to Current Clients

Beginning therapy work will not mean abandoning current coaching clients.

I have an ethical obligation to honor existing coaching commitments, and I will continue working with current clients until their goals have been met or their coaching cycle naturally concludes.

As long as it remains physically feasible within my schedule, I will not abandon clients who are actively engaged in the coaching process.

What the Coaching Process Looks Like

For those who are new to this work, it may be helpful to understand what the coaching process typically looks like.

Step 1: Registration and Assessments

The first step is to register on the coaching platform and complete a series of structured intake assessments.

These assessments help identify:

• the couple’s concerns

• relationship dynamics

• sexual challenges

• goals for coaching

Step 2: Optional Introductory Call

Couples may optionally schedule a 15-minute introductory phone call.

This call is free and simply allows us to determine whether coaching would be a good fit.

Many couples skip this step and proceed directly to the intake session.

Step 3: The Intake Session

All coaching programs begin with an 80-minute intake session, which currently costs $400.

During this session we:

• review the assessment results

• discuss the couple’s history and concerns

• clarify goals for the marriage

• determine which coaching program will best serve their needs

This intake session is the first formal coaching session and the starting point for all coaching programs.

Why Intake Sessions Are Scheduled Differently

Because intake sessions are longer than regular coaching sessions, they do not always fit neatly within the normal Tuesday-Thursday coaching blocks.

For that reason, intake sessions are often scheduled on Monday or Friday afternoons, though occasionally a Tuesday-Thursday slot may open due to cancellations.

Booking the intake session early is the best way to secure a place on the schedule. Couples are onboarded in the order that the book and pay for the intake session, not based on when they start the intake forms.

Completing the Intake Forms

Both spouses are expected to complete the intake assessments before the intake session.

If the forms are not completed beforehand, the intake session will need to be postponed.

This ensures that our time together during the intake session is used effectively.

Coaching Programs and Pricing

Pricing varies depending on the length and structure of the coaching program.

Two of the most common programs currently requested are listed below.

Erectile and Performance Difficulty Support Program

Pay in full: $2,000

Payment plan:
Two payments of $1,100
(total $2,200)

Women’s Sexual Response and Orgasm Coaching Program

Pay in full: $2,500

Payment plan:
Three payments of $875
(total $2,625)

These specialty programs include structured coaching, digital resources, and physical resource materials designed for the specific issue being addressed.

Public Service Discount

A 10% public service discount is available for:

• military personnel

• clergy

• law enforcement

• first responders

• educators

This discount applies to coaching programs but does not apply to the intake session.

Why Coaching Is Structured as Programs

At this time I do not offer ongoing pay-as-you-go coaching sessions for new clients.

Over the years I have found that couples who schedule one session at a time rarely follow through on the deeper work required to repair or strengthen their marriages.

For that reason, coaching is structured as intentional programs designed to support meaningful progress.

After a coaching program is completed, additional sessions can be scheduled on a case-by-case basis if further support is needed.

Professional Discernment

Clients are the experts on their own lives and marriages.

At the same time, I have a professional responsibility to recommend the approaches that I believe will best serve a couple’s needs.

In some cases, a shorter program may not adequately address the issues present, and I may recommend a more structured program or even suggest a referral to another professional when appropriate.

The goal is always to ensure that couples receive the support that will genuinely help them move forward.

A Final Word of Encouragement

One of the great privileges of this work is the opportunity to accompany couples who entrust some of the most vulnerable parts of their marriages to this process.

Over the years I have witnessed extraordinary transformations:

• marriages that were on the brink of collapse restored to stability and affection…

• couples who had not been sexually intimate for years rediscovering connection…

• situations where intimacy had become painful, frustrating, or traumatic gradually becoming something joyful, unitive, and life-giving again.

If you are considering coaching but feel uncertain, it may help to know that even the intake session alone often provides couples with practical guidance they can begin applying immediately.

Some couples attend the intake session, implement the guidance they receive, and move forward successfully on their own. When that happens, I consider it a success.

If coaching may be helpful for your marriage, the next step is simply to begin the process and schedule an intake session. It would be an honor to work with you.

May God bless you and your marriage!

In Christo Rege,

James B. Walther, MA, ABS