Business Details
24 Years
experience
Trusted Marriage Coaching Services in Raleigh, NC
Foundations Coaching was founded in 2002 by Lesli Doares, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over two decades of experience in relationship dynamics. Our practice is built on the belief that successful marriages require intentional effort and evidence-based strategies. Lesli's personal experience with parental divorce and professional background in therapy inform our approach to helping couples navigate challenges. We specialize in equipping partners with communication tools to resolve conflicts around parenting, finances, intimacy, and household responsibilities. Our coaching methodology emphasizes interdependence, emotional safety, and practical problem-solving tailored to each couple's unique needs.Through one-on-one consultations, educational resources, and structured programs, we help couples transform their relationships. We maintain strict confidentiality while providing a nonjudgmental space for open dialogue. Our track record includes helping couples overcome trust issues, rebuild connection, and prevent divorce. We measure success by our clients' ability to implement sustainable relationship improvements. Located in Raleigh, North Carolina, we serve clients through in-person and virtual sessions.
Services
Marriage Coaching
Relationship Counseling
Online Courses
Communication Workshops
Conflict Resolution
Details
- Year established: 2002
Highlights and features
- We offer 20+ years of experience in relationship therapy and coaching
- Our methods combine clinical expertise with real-world relationship experience
- We provide customized solutions for specific marital challenges
- Our coaching includes practical tools for immediate implementation
- We focus on preventing divorce through proactive relationship maintenance
What people say
Effective communication tools
Compassionate and understanding
Practical problem-solving techniques
Prevented marital breakdown
Personalized approach
Services
Marriage Coaching
Personalized coaching sessions help couples develop communication skills and conflict resolution strategies. We address specific challenges like parenting disagreements, financial stress, and intimacy issues. Clients learn practical techniques to strengthen emotional connection and prevent relationship breakdown.
Couples Counseling
Structured therapy addresses trust issues, past resentments, and communication patterns. We create safe spaces for difficult conversations using evidence-based techniques. Sessions focus on rebuilding connection and developing mutual understanding between partners.
Online Courses
Self-paced digital programs cover common relationship challenges. Courses include chore management systems, communication frameworks, and conflict prevention strategies. Materials combine video instruction with actionable worksheets for practical implementation.
People
Lesli Doares
Relationship Coach
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 20+ years experience. Specializes in divorce prevention and communication strategies. Combines clinical expertise with personal insights from 25-year marriage. Creator of practical relationship tools used by couples nationwide.
Questions
What types of relationship issues do you address?
We help with communication problems, parenting conflicts, financial disagreements, intimacy issues, and trust rebuilding. Our approach works for both new and long-term relationships facing common marital challenges.
How long does marriage coaching take to show results?
Most couples see improvements within 3-6 sessions. Lasting change depends on consistent application of communication techniques. We provide tools for ongoing relationship maintenance beyond initial coaching.
Do you offer virtual counseling options?
Yes, we provide secure online sessions for clients outside Raleigh area. Virtual coaching includes same quality of service with flexible scheduling options available for remote participants.
What makes your approach different from other counselors?
Our method combines clinical therapy techniques with practical, immediately applicable strategies. We focus on actionable solutions rather than just discussion, emphasizing skill development for long-term relationship success.
