“We learned how to stop repeating the same conflict and actually repair after hard conversations.”
Couples Care Pathway
Marriage and Family Institute — Global Programs
Grow stronger.
Wherever you are.
Coaching, online courses, and live workshops — helping individuals, couples, and families worldwide build the skills that create lasting change.
Coaching for real life
You don't need a diagnosis to deserve support.
Our coaching programs address the challenges most people face — anxiety, burnout, relationship friction, life transitions — through structured, forward-focused work that produces measurable shifts.
Anxiety & Stress
Relationship Growth
Family Communication
Burnout & Recovery
Grief & Loss
Life Transitions
Personal Boundaries
Career & Purpose
Evidence-based · Strength-based · Client-centered
How every engagement works
01
A free discovery call
A 20-minute conversation to understand your situation, clarify your goals, and find the right pathway — no commitment required.
02
A tailored plan
We match you with the right format — 1:1 coaching, an online course, a live workshop, or a combination — based on your goals and schedule.
03
Measurable progress
Every session ends with a concrete action step. Progress is tracked session over session so you always know how far you've come.
For couples & partners
Build the relationship you both actually want.
Whether you're looking to deepen connection, navigate a rough patch, or prepare for marriage, our relationship coaching programs give you practical tools — not just conversation.
- Communication skills that actually work in conflict
- Rebuilding trust and emotional safety
- Premarital preparation programs
- Intimacy and long-term connection
Every family has the capacity to grow.
From parenting workshops and blended-family programs to online courses designed for busy households — we meet families where they are.
See Family Programs →
Self-paced & live programs
Learn at your pace. Grow on your schedule.
Our online courses let you access clinician-designed content any time — no appointments, no waiting. Six structured courses covering resilience, communication, parenting, boundaries, grief, and recovery.
Available worldwide
Español disponible
CEU credits on select courses
Lifetime access after enrollment
Not sure which program is right for you?
Schedule a FREE 20-minute discovery call with Dr. Paula. We'll figure out the best fit for your situation together — no pressure, no commitment.
Your guide
Dr. Paula Gable, LMFT, LAC, AAMFT-S
For over 30 years, Dr. Paula has helped thousands of individuals, couples, and families move from pain to possibility. She founded MFI as a 501(c)3 nonprofit to bring quality, evidence-based coaching and programming to everyone — regardless of income or location.
She speaks conversational Spanish, is LGBTQ+ affirming, and works with clients of all backgrounds worldwide via secure video coaching.
- D.Min. — Marriage & Family Therapy, Eastern University
- LMFT, LAC — Clinical credentials (Colorado)
- AAMFT-S — Approved Supervisor (AAMFT)
- Gottman Method Couples Therapy trained
- B.S. Engineering, Swarthmore College
Global programs
Coaching
Life & relationship coaching — worldwide
1:1 and couples coaching available to anyone, anywhere via secure video.
Online Courses
Six therapist-authored courses
Self-paced, clinically grounded, lifetime access. CEUs available.
Workshops
Live group programs that build real skills
In-person and virtual cohorts for families, couples, and organizations.
Retreats
Immersive programs for deep, lasting change
Multi-day in-person and virtual retreats for individuals, couples, and families.
Colorado Residents
Need licensed clinical therapy? We have a Colorado clinic.
Dr. Paula Gable, LMFT, LAC, AAMFT-S sees Colorado clients for clinical therapy, insurance billing, and Medicaid — via telehealth statewide and in-person in Fort Collins.
Client-reported progress themes
The following statements represent common patterns shared by clients after consistent participation in care.
“The structure helped our family stay consistent at home, even during stressful weeks.”
Family Systems Pathway
“I finally had a practical plan for anxiety instead of just trying to push through on my own.”
Individual Therapy Pathway