Relationship Coaching in Santa Monica & Online
I’m Stephen Bickle, a relationship coach in Santa Monica helping couples in Los Angeles and across the country rebuild connection, heal resentments, and become teammates again.
If you feel more like roommates than partners, keep having the same fights, or you’ve lost the spark, coaching gives you the tools to change things together.
- • Couples coaching and marriage coaching in Santa Monica & Los Angeles
- • Online relationship coaching for couples anywhere
- • Practical tools to communicate, repair conflict, and rebuild intimacy
Not Ready to Talk Yet?
If you’re not quite ready for a call, that’s okay. Start with my weekly email — gentle, practical tools for couples in Santa Monica, Los Angeles, and beyond who want more connection and less conflict.
You’ll get ideas you can try right away. No pressure. No obligation. Just support.
What Can You Improve Through Coaching?
Relationship coaching and couples coaching give you real tools you can use immediately. Whether you’re in Santa Monica, elsewhere in Los Angeles, or working with me online, we’ll focus on what matters most to your relationship.
Communication That Actually Works
Learn how to share what you feel without it turning into a fight — and how to really hear each other. We’ll build a new communication pattern that feels safe, honest, and respectful.
Healing Resentments & Old Hurt
Instead of carrying years of unspoken frustration, you’ll have a clear process to address past hurts, repair the damage, and move forward without pretending nothing happened.
Emotional & Physical Intimacy
We’ll focus on rebuilding the emotional bond first, so physical intimacy feels natural again — not pressured, distant, or shut down.
Feeling Like Teammates Again
Instead of feeling like opponents, you’ll build shared goals, shared language, and shared leadership so your relationship feels like a true partnership again.
Ready to Dip Your Toes In?
A 15-minute free intro call is the easiest way to get a feel for working together. We’ll meet, talk briefly about what’s happening in your relationship, and decide if coaching with me is the right next step — no pressure, no hard sell.
Whether you’re in Santa Monica, elsewhere in Los Angeles, or somewhere else entirely, we meet online so it’s easy to fit into your life.
What Couples Say About Coaching
These are real experiences from couples and individuals who chose to invest in their relationship.
Stephen helped us break a ten-year cycle of resentment and defensiveness. We finally understand each other, and our home feels calm again.
I felt safe and seen in every session. He helped us have conversations we had been avoiding for years, and it brought back a sense of closeness we thought we’d lost.
As a man, I appreciated that Stephen didn’t take sides. He challenged me, but always in a way that helped me show up better as a partner and leader in our marriage.
Ready to Jump In?
If you already know you’re ready to start relationship coaching or couples coaching, you can book a full session directly.
We’ll dive into what’s happening, set clear goals, and start working with tools from the very first session.
Relationship Coaching FAQ
Do we need to live in Santa Monica or Los Angeles to work with you?
No. While I’m based in Santa Monica and work with many couples in Los Angeles, all relationship coaching and couples coaching sessions are held online, so you can work with me from anywhere.
How is relationship coaching different from traditional therapy?
Therapy often focuses on the past and diagnosis. Coaching is active, practical, and focused on patterns, change, accountability, and building connection in real time.
Do you take sides in sessions?
No. My job is to support the relationship — not one partner. You’ll both feel heard, understood, and guided toward real solutions.
Can I come alone if my partner isn’t ready?
Yes. Individual coaching can still create powerful change. When you shift how you show up, the whole dynamic can transform.
How many sessions does relationship coaching usually take?
Many couples see shifts in 6–8 sessions. Some continue longer for deeper work and ongoing support.