Free Relationship Coaching for Military Couples
Practical Support for Real Relationship Challenges
We offer up to three free, confidential 50-minute relationship coaching sessions for currently serving members of the U.S. uniformed services (Active Duty, Guard, and Reserve) and their partner. This program is also available to currently serving military personnel from other nations, provided sessions can be conducted in English or French.
This is a fast, practical way to get support when your relationship is under stress and you are not sure where to turn.
Sessions are conducted via Zoom or at our office in Saint Louis, MO The first session is typically available within 24–48 hours.
Who This Is For
This program is designed for:
Currently serving military members and all members of the U.S. uniformed services, including the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Space Force, Coast Guard, NOAA Corps, and U.S. Public Health Service (Active Duty, Guard, and Reserve where applicable)
Currently serving military personnel from other nations (sessions must be conducted in English or French)
Married, engaged, or dating couples
Couples navigating stress, conflict, or disconnection
Service members balancing military demands and relationship challenges
You may attend individually, but we strongly recommend both partners participate when possible.
What You’ll Get
In these sessions, you will:
Gain clarity on your most pressing relationship challenge
Learn practical tools to improve communication and connection
Address areas of conflict, stress, or disconnection
Receive clear, realistic next steps for moving forward
This is not just a conversation. You will leave with specific direction and tools you can apply immediately.
What We Can Help With
We commonly help couples with:
Communication breakdowns and recurring conflict
Emotional distance or disconnection
Reintegration after training or deployment
Stress related to military life and family demands
Differences in expectations, roles, or priorities
Intimacy and sexual concerns within the relationship
How the Program Works
Session 1: Clarity and Stabilization
We identify the core issues in your relationship, clarify your goals, and begin addressing immediate areas of stress.
Session 2: Tools and Skill-Building
We review progress, strengthen the tools introduced, and provide additional strategies to improve communication and interaction.
Session 3: Next Steps and Ongoing Support
We consolidate what you have learned and help you identify the best path forward, whether that is continued coaching or another resource.
Confidential and Independent of the Military
This program is not part of the military health system.
No diagnosis is made
No treatment is provided
No information is shared with command or military medical systems
This is confidential coaching support, designed to give you a safe place to address your relationship without concern for career impact.
Limits of confidentiality apply only in cases of:
Immediate risk of harm to yourself or others
Abuse of a minor, elderly, or disabled person
Legal or court order
What This Is (and Is Not)
This is:
Coaching-based support
Short-term and solution-focused
Focused on improving your relationship
This is not:
Therapy or medical care
Crisis intervention
Long-term treatment
If you are in a crisis or immediate safety situation, please contact emergency services, 988, or a military chaplain.
What Happens After These Sessions
For some couples, these sessions provide enough clarity and direction to move forward.
For others, additional support may be needed.
We will help you identify realistic next steps, which may include:
Military OneSource
On-post behavioral health
Chaplain services
Civilian therapy providers
Continued coaching at a reduced rate
Availability and Scheduling
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No. This program is completely independent of the military. No information is shared with command or the military health system.
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Yes. Your information is kept confidential within standard legal and ethical limits.
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No, but it is strongly recommended for the best results.
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No. This program is open to all currently serving military members and their partners, regardless of religious background.
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We will help you identify the best next step, whether that is continued coaching or another trusted resource.