Transform your relationship and regain harmony in just 90 days.
couples therapy &
Coaching
with Dr.Nicole Parker
Restore closeness and reignite your spark, without resentment and hurt feelings,
even amid the challenges of parenthood
in 90 days.
couples therapy &
Coaching
with Dr.Nicole Parker
Restore closeness and reignite your spark, without resentment and hurt feelings, even amid the challenges of parenthood
in 90 days.
Meet
Dr. Nicole Parker
"Parenthood Changed Everything, Including Us"
Before I had my daughter, I thought I was prepared. The nursery was stocked, we’d taken all the newborn classes, and I had a freezer full of meals. Yet I still had this general sense of “we have no idea what we are getting ourselves into”. People always say “Having kids changes EVERYthing” and for us, there was a lot of truth to that statement!
After the high of the first few days and sleepless nights, the dishes and the laundry piled up, the fatigue set in and our patience with each other started to shorten. As the weeks turned into months, and months turned into years, the cracks between us grew deeper and no amount of planning could have prepared us for the reality of how much parenthood would change our relationship.
As a couple, you are probably struggling with feeling like you can’t do anything right in the eyes of your partner and you just want to know that you are good enough. You might feel so buried in resentments and disappointment that the tension in your house is almost tangible and sometimes it takes a huge effort to ask even simple questions in a civil tone. Maybe the prospect of having sex is so low on the priority list you’re not even sure how long it’s been since the last time. Or the thought of being intimate now triggers an immediate feeling of disdain, dread, or obligation. That’s just not the sort of fun, sexy energy that screams “romance!”
I understand these struggles, I have lived them too.
Maybe this sounds familiar:
You can’t remember the last time you had a meaningful conversation that didn’t involve the kids, the schedule, or the house.
You feel like you’re on opposite teams—criticizing each other more than you’re connecting.
When it comes to intimacy, there’s an unspoken tension: one of you feels hurt or rejected, while the other feels pressured or unseen.
You miss feeling close—physically and emotionally—but you’re both so exhausted or so busy that it’s easier to avoid the topic altogether.
For some couples, this disconnection is temporary. But for many, it becomes the new normal—and that’s when resentment, loneliness, and even hopelessness can creep in.
I get it. I’ve lived it, too.
Parenthood doesn’t just change your day-to-day life—it shifts the dynamics of your relationship in ways no one warns you about. But here’s the thing: you can rediscover the connection, affection, and intimacy you’re longing for. It doesn’t have to feel like this forever.
With small, intentional changes, you can:
Rebuild emotional closeness so you’re talking, laughing, and sharing your days again.
Navigate the challenges of intimacy in a way that feels safe and mutual, rather than full of tension or guilt.
Turn your relationship from an afterthought back into a priority—even in the chaos of parenting.
You’re not alone in these struggles. And it’s never too late to reconnect.
Meet Dr. Nicole Parker
"Parenthood Changed Everything, Including Us"
Before I had my daughter, I thought I was prepared. The nursery was stocked, we’d taken all the newborn classes, and I had a freezer full of meals. Yet I still had this general sense of “we have no idea what we are getting ourselves into”. People always say “Having kids changes EVERYthing” and for us, there was a lot of truth to that statement!
After the high of the first few days and sleepless nights, the dishes and the laundry piled up, the fatigue set in and our patience with each other started to shorten. As the weeks turned into months, and months turned into years, the cracks between us grew deeper and no amount of planning could have prepared us for the reality of how much parenthood would change our relationship.
As a couple, you are probably struggling with feeling like you can’t do anything right in the eyes of your partner and you just want to know that you are good enough. You might feel so buried in resentments and disappointment that the tension in your house is almost tangible and sometimes it takes a huge effort to ask even simple questions in a civil tone. Maybe the prospect of having sex is so low on the priority list you’re not even sure how long it’s been since the last time. Or the thought of being intimate now triggers an immediate feeling of disdain, dread, or obligation. That’s just not the sort of fun, sexy energy that screams “romance!”
I understand these struggles, I have lived them too.
Maybe this sounds familiar:
You can’t remember the last time you had a meaningful conversation that didn’t involve the kids, the schedule, or the house.
You feel like you’re on opposite teams—criticizing each other more than you’re connecting.
When it comes to intimacy, there’s an unspoken tension: one of you feels hurt or rejected, while the other feels pressured or unseen.
You miss feeling close—physically and emotionally—but you’re both so exhausted or so busy that it’s easier to avoid the topic altogether.
For some couples, this disconnection is temporary. But for many, it becomes the new normal—and that’s when resentment, loneliness, and even hopelessness can creep in.
I get it. I’ve lived it, too.
Parenthood doesn’t just change your day-to-day life—it shifts the dynamics of your relationship in ways no one warns you about. But here’s the thing: you can rediscover the connection, affection, and intimacy you’re longing for. It doesn’t have to feel like this forever.
With small, intentional changes, you can:
Rebuild emotional closeness so you’re talking, laughing, and sharing your days again.
Navigate the challenges of intimacy in a way that feels safe and mutual, rather than full of tension or guilt.
Turn your relationship from an afterthought back into a priority—even in the chaos of parenting.
You’re not alone in these struggles. And it’s never too late to reconnect.
WHAT WE'RE GOING TO COVER
Many couples struggle with feeling disconnected and misunderstood, often feeling helpless or frustrated by recurring issues or when trying to the demands of family life with relationship needs. It takes empathy, tailored strategies, and ongoing support to feel empowered...
... Breaking the Cycle of Conflict ...
Being at each other's throats, and arguing, losing trust in each other.
Techniques to reduce daily conflicts, transforming how you communicate and connect.
How to put to rest the same argument you're rehashed over and over.
... Restoring Peace, Understanding ...
How to foster an environment where both partners feel supported and cherished.
Grow the feeling of "you're there for me".
Feeling understood and appreciated for the things you contribute.
... Reviving Connection, Intimacy ...
How to balance putting your partner first while also being fully present for your kids.
Stop feeling rejected or worry about rejecting each other.
Look forward to sex again and keep it a priority.
WHAT WE'RE GOING
TO COVER
Many couples struggle with feeling disconnected and misunderstood, often feeling helpless or frustrated by recurring issues or when trying to the demands of family life with relationship needs. It takes empathy, tailored strategies, and ongoing support to feel empowered...
... Breaking the Cycle of Conflict ...
Being at each other's throats, and arguing, losing trust in each other.
Techniques to reduce daily conflicts, transforming how you communicate and connect.
How to put to rest the same argument you're rehashed over and over.
... Restoring Peace, Understanding ...
How to foster an environment where both partners feel supported and cherished.
Grow the feeling of "you're there for me".
Feeling understood and appreciated for the things you contribute.
... Reviving Connection, Intimacy ...
How to balance putting your partner first while also being fully present for your kids.
Stop feeling rejected or worry about rejecting each other.
Look forward to sex again and keep it a priority.
HOW IT WORKS
Having kids often feels like it leaves little to nothing left for the marriage. Over time, the stress takes its toll, patience and understanding become shorter, the rough tones and rough edges become sharper and loneliness starts to set in. It doesn’t have to stay like this. There is a path back to being a strong couple while also taking care of your family by learning:
HOW IT WORKS
Having kids often feels like it leaves little to nothing left for the marriage. Over time, the stress takes its toll, patience and understanding become shorter, the rough tones and rough edges become sharper and loneliness starts to set in. It doesn’t have to stay like this. There is a path back to being a strong couple while also taking care of your family by learning:
PHASE 1
Fix Your Conflicts
Increase positivity and lessen negativity in your communication
Learn to talk about parenting together and feel good about your teamwork
Problem solve family and parenting setbacks
PHASE 2
Reconnect as a Couple
Seek each other out and build friendship in the mundane moments of real life
Feel secure like the your partner sees and values all your good intentions and actions
Deepen your friendship and mutual support
PHASE 3
Restore Your Sex Life
Enjoy flirting and affection without putting pressure or holding back
Talk openly about closeness and intimacy that works for this stage of family life
Maintain intimacy for the long haul
PHASE 1
Fix Your Conflicts
Increase positivity and lessen negativity in your communication
Learn to talk about parenting together and feel good about your teamwork
Problem solve family and parenting setbacks
PHASE 2
Reconnect as a Couple
Seek each other out and build friendship in the mundane moments of real life
Feel secure like the your partner sees and values all your good intentions and actions
Deepen your friendhsip and mutual support
PHASE 3
Restore Your
Sex Life
Enjoy flirting and affection without putting pressure or holding back
Talk openly about closeness and intimacy that works for this stage of family life
Maintain intimacy for the long haul
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you got questions?
We have answers!
How does this work?
This program is structured as a regular weekly video sessions with me, over a 90-day period.
What's Covered?
There is so much I can cover with couples that this is a difficult question to answer. Generally speaking, we will focus on the relationship skills that are most important to foster early in the life of a couple building a family together; this includes managing differences of opinions in parenting, family organization, setting limits and holding boundaries, being assertive, offering and receiving emotional support, big picture planning, growing a family identity, working through conflicts with each other, maintaining affection and romance, standing up to pushy family members, and many more.
Who’s this for, and not for?
This is for couples who are in a committed monogamous relationship who have grown their family beyond yourselves, so you may have a newborn or you may have a three year old and still be struggling to work together. If you have to balance the identities of spouses AND coparents, this program will speak to your struggles.
What if I’m still not sure?
Totally fine! That’s why we start with a free video consultation. Schedule the call, follow the steps, and together we will determine if this program is a good fit for your needs.
you got questions?
We have answers!
How does this work?
This program is structured as a regular weekly video sessions with me, over a 90-day period.
What's Covered?
There is so much I can cover with couples that this is a difficult question to answer. Generally speaking, we will focus on the relationship skills that are most important to foster early in the life of a couple building a family together; this includes managing differences of opinions in parenting, family organization, setting limits and holding boundaries, being assertive, offering and receiving emotional support, big picture planning, growing a family identity, working through conflicts with each other, maintaining affection and romance, standing up to pushy family members, and many more.
Who’s this for, and not for?
This is for couples who are in a committed monogamous relationship who have grown their family beyond yourselves, so you may have a newborn or you may have a three year old and still be struggling to work together. If you have to balance the identities of spouses AND coparents, this program will speak to your struggles.
What if I’m still not sure?
Totally fine! That’s why we start with a free video consultation. Schedule the call, follow the steps, and together we will determine if this program is a good fit for your needs.
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