Relationship Expert & Divorce Coach

As a coach, I am an objective, non-judgmental sounding board who helps you identify what’s currently working versus not working in your marriage/divorce/life, get clear on what’s most important to you and how you ideally want your life to look and feel, and think outside the box to find solutions to move forward.

Coaches work with their clients to define the goals they want to achieve in their marriage, divorce, and/or in life generally. Then we create action plans to achieve those goals. Along the way, I ask you empowering questions to help raise your awareness about WHO you really are, WHAT you really want, WHY your goals are important to you, and what’s BLOCKING you from reaching your goals.

To learn more about what coaching is (and is not), check out my blog post, “What is a divorce coach?”

The focus of therapy is healing and recovering from events and trauma in your past, so you can function better in the present (for example, if depression, anxiety, or another diagnosis is impairing your ability to take care of yourself, maintain a job, engage in relationships with others, etc.).

Conversely, coaching requires you to acknowledge your present situation (what’s working well versus what’s not working well), envision a different future that feels more aligned with your true, inner desires and goals, and come up with a strategy to move you toward your ideal next chapter.

A good analogy to further illustrate the difference between a therapist and a coach is to consider the difference between a doctor and a physical trainer. You would see a doctor if you have a past or ongoing injury or illness that is preventing you from functioning in your current life on a healthy baseline level. Conversely, if you’re already functioning on a healthy baseline level in the present but want to uplevel your future in some way (for example, optimize your physique, refine your nutrition plan, or compete in a fitness competition), then you would work with a trainer.

One profession is not necessarily “better” than the other; they simply focus on different areas of the client’s life. In fact, most of my coaching clients also have therapists, because it’s important to both process and heal from your past AND create an action plan designed to help you move into your future.

To learn more about the differences between therapy and divorce coaching, check out my blog post, “What are the differences between therapy and coaching?”

Based on my years of personal and professional experience, when it comes to marriage, divorce, and other big life transitions, investing in support for yourself is definitely worth it and can be critical to future success, whatever that looks like for you.
Whether you’re preparing to wed, experiencing challenges in your marriage, or navigating a divorce, coaching helps raise your awareness of how you’re currently showing up (individually and with respect to your partner or ex), gain clarity on what you want your life to look like, and determine the best path forward to your ideal future.

Coaching can also save you time and money by helping you focus on what’s really going to move you closer to your goals. For example, most people who are getting divorced think they should rely on their lawyer for everything. But this ends up costing them more time and money in the long run, because (1) a lawyer is only trained to provide legal advice, not advice about your goals, fears, relationships, finances, and other non-legal issues, and (2) the hourly rate of a lawyer is generally much higher than a coach.

So, not only are you paying more for a lawyer’s time, you are also not receiving the best support possible for the non-legal challenges you are facing. A coach can help you work through the non-legal issues and/or quickly identify and direct you to other professionals who actually specialize in the other areas of your life that are being impacted by divorce, so you can get the most targeted, efficient support possible.

To learn more about how coaching is a worthy investment for your marriage and/or divorce, check out this blog post!

I provide expert divorce and marriage coaching services, whether you are pre-marriage, married, or navigating divorce.

My Divorce Coaching services are designed to support you through every step of the divorce process, from determining your goals and envisioning your ideal future, to building a team of professionals to support you along the way, to learning strategies for managing emotions and communication, to making aligned, intentional decisions, and guidance on how to navigate all aspects of the process. Overall, I help my clients gain clarity and a renewed sense of control over their future.

Pre-marital coaching is designed to prepare individuals for a strong and healthy marriage and covers important topics such as communication, conflict resolution, finances, self-identity, and relationship expectations.

To learn more about what pre-marital coaching is, check out the following blog posts:

• Why Premarital Coaching is Just as Important as Wedding Planning
• Love’s Beautiful Journey: Preparing for a Lifetime Together with Pre-marriage Coaching

Marriage prep through Kara Francis Coaching helps couples understand each other’s needs, set realistic expectations, and develop key skills for a lasting, fulfilling partnership. We cover topics like communication, intimacy, financial planning, maintaining your self-identity, and resolving conflicts, empowering couples to start their marriage on the right track.

Marriage and divorce coaching with Kara Francis offers specialized support for individuals at all stages of their relationships. Whether you’re looking to strengthen your marriage or navigate the divorce process, my coaching services provide expert guidance tailored to your unique needs.

Kara Francis Coaching stands out for its personalized approach to divorce and marriage coaching across the country. As a divorce lawyer turned coach who has also navigated marriage, divorce, and remarriage, I have extensive professional and personal experience when it comes to navigating challenges in relationships, divorce, and other big life transitions. I help my clients gain clarity and make informed decisions that are aligned with their true selves and desires, no matter what the ultimate outcome looks like.

Yes, Kara Francis Coaching offers remote divorce and marriage coaching services across the country through online sessions. Whether you’re dealing with divorce, preparing for marriage, or looking for ongoing relationship support, you can access expert coaching from the comfort of your home.

The divorce coaching industry continues to grow as more people seek supportive, non-legal, objective guidance during their separation. Divorce can take a severe toll on your mental health, making it easy to lose sight of your goals and what you want to achieve through the divorce and in your life.

A divorce coach plays an important role in guiding clients through the family court system while helping them maintain perspective on what they want for their current and future selves. Specifically, high-conflict divorce coaching is becoming popular, helping clients manage exceptionally complex interactions by gaining clarity on their specific goals.

As an experienced Marriage & Divorce coach, I provide support through goal-setting (including but not limited to topics such as child custody, post separation abuse, and much more) along with practical guidance to help you live your best life.