Marriage and family life can be beautiful — and it can also be hard.

Sometimes you know something needs to change, but you're not quite sure what needs to change, where to start, or how to move forward together. That's where having the right support, practical tools and a clear strategy can make a difference.

We're Coach Ty & Coach Jess, Marriage & Blended Family Life Coaches and founders of Blended Family Matters Academy™. After more than 20 years of marriage and blended family life, we know firsthand that healthy relationships and strong families don't just happen — they require intentionality, honest conversations, grace, healing, practical tools and sometimes a little help along the way.

Could Coaching Be Your Next Step?

We offer coaching for blended family couples as well as traditional married and engaged couples who want to strengthen their relationship, work through challenges and become more intentional about the family and future they're building together.

Our coaching isn't about pretending we have all the answers or telling you how to run your marriage. We come alongside couples with a combination of coaching tools, practical strategies, faith-rooted guidance and real-life experience to help you identify what's getting in the way, have healthier conversations and create an actionable path forward.

We currently offer private couples coaching as well as a 6-week virtual small-group coaching experience for couples who want to grow alongside other couples in an intimate, engaging environment.

Because we want our coaching relationships to remain personal and meaningful, private coaching availability and group cohort sizes are intentionally limited.

Start With a FREE 30-Minute Consultation

Not sure which coaching option is right for you — or whether coaching with us is the right fit at all?

That's exactly what the consultation is for.

During your free 30-minute consultation, we'll have an honest conversation about what brought you to BFMA, what you're hoping to strengthen or change, and what kind of support you're looking for. We'll also tell you more about our coaching approach and available options so we can determine together whether working with Coach Ty & Coach Jess makes sense for you.

There's no pressure and no obligation. It's simply an opportunity for us to talk, learn a little about each other and determine the best next step.

Based in the Chicago area, we serve coaching clients virtually in Chicagoland and beyond.

Ready to Talk?

Complete the consultation form below and tell us a little about yourself and what you're looking for. A member of the BFMA team will follow up with next steps for scheduling your free 30-minute consultation.

We look forward to meeting you!

— Coach Ty & Coach Jess

Real Families. Real Challenges. Real Solutions.