CHRIS THE COACH
CHRIS A. MATTHEWS, LMFT-S, LCAS
Marriage, Addiction, & Faith Based Coach
Marriage Coaching for Men Who Want to Stay Married and Lead Well
Marriage Underdogs is not therapy. It is coaching for men who want to lead their marriage with intention, clarity, and consistency. Chris works with driven, capable men who succeed professionally but feel frustrated by how difficult marriage and family relationships can be compared to work. These are men who do not avoid responsibility, but are ready to stop losing ground at home and start leading with purpose. Chris will ensure that you feel, and learn to help your partner feel:
SAFE
Foster security through conflict resolution and building connection with your partner.
HEARD
Strengthen your voice, listen actively, and rebuild trust with your each other.
UNDERSTOOD
Maximize a deeper sense of understanding and connection in your relationship.
CARE
Experience feeling cherished, loved, and supported by your significant other.
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WHY CHRIS COACHES MEN
Most men were never taught how to lead inside a marriage. They were taught how to provide, compete, and push through pressure, but not how to stay emotionally connected, navigate conflict without shutting down, or lead through seasons of change at home. This gap matters. Nearly 70 percent of divorces are filed by wives, not because men are weak or failing, but because many men are unprepared for what marriage actually requires long term.
Marriage Underdogs exists to close that gap.
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GETTING STARTED WITH CHRIS
All coaching engagements begin with a required Marriage Leadership Kickoff ($375, up to 2 hours). This is not a motivational session or a surface-level conversation. It is a focused starting point designed to assess how you are currently showing up in your marriage and family life, where connection is breaking down, and what patterns keep repeating at home. During this session, Chris evaluates leadership strengths and blind spots, readiness for coaching, and which path forward fits your situation.
If coaching is a good fit, Chris will recommend a structured coaching package aligned with your needs. Ongoing work is delivered exclusively through defined coaching packages, not open-ended or drop-in sessions. Men who move forward should expect to make a meaningful investment in their growth and leadership, with programs structured to deliver lasting change rather than short-term insight.
$375 | Up to 2 Hours
This is no pep talk or surface conversation. Our first meeting will:
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Identify where connection is breaking down
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Clarify patterns that keep repeating at home
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Talk honestly about leadership strengths and blind spots
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Assess readiness for coaching
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Decide which coaching path fits your situation
At the end of this session, you will know:
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What is making you lose trust and connection
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What kind of leadership your marriage actually needs
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Which path is appropriate for your situation
Important: Ongoing work is done through structured packages ONLY. I do not offer open-ended coaching.
Marriage Leadership Kickoff
Who This Work Is For
Most coaching focuses on processing.
My work focuses on change.
Marriage Underdogs is designed for men who are:
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Used to leading at work but unsure how to lead at home
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Married, engaged, or seriously preparing for marriage
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Motivated but often misunderstood by their partner
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Tired of recurring conflict or emotional distance
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Willing to be coached, challenged, and accountable
This work is especially effective for men whose drive helped them succeed professionally, but created strain at home.
HOW CHRIS FUSES COACHING & COUNSELING
Marriage Underdogs coaching and marriage counseling are not competing services. They are complementary. Coaching is ideal when:
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The primary work is leadership and behavior change
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The man wants to work individually
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The marriage needs direction, not crisis intervention
Counseling may be recommended when:
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Both partners need to be involved
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There is infidelity, betrayal, or high conflict
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Emotional repair requires joint work
Some men start in coaching and later transition into couples counseling. Others do the reverse. The goal is not to fit you into a service. The goal is to choose the work that actually helps.
ABOUT CHRIS
LOCATIONS
AVAILABILITY
INVESTMENT
In-Person & Telehealth
M-F 8am-8pm
$375 + Selected Package Rate
Chris A. Matthews is one of the most trusted and transformational marriage counselors in the country. With a 90% success rate helping couples heal from infidelity, rebuild emotional safety, and reignite their connection, he has earned a reputation as the go-to expert for relationships in crisis. As the founder and owner of both Behavioral Health Intervention Center, LLC and Relationship Counseling Group, PLLC, Chris leads two of North Carolina’s premier mental health and relationship wellness organizations, serving thousands of individuals, couples, and families each year. Chris’s expertise is backed not only by his clinical training but also by nearly two decades of personal experience. He has been happily married for 19 years and is a dedicated father of three, which gives him a deep, firsthand understanding of the joys and challenges that come with long-term commitment, parenting, and navigating real-life relationship dynamics. His groundbreaking work has been recognized with several prestigious awards, including the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Certified Minority Business Enterprise of the Year (2024) and the Presidential Merit Award from Pfeiffer University (2021). Chris holds multiple professional credentials: he is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist (LCAS), Certified Clinical Supervisor (CCS), Certified Employee Assistance Professional (CEAP®), and an Approved Supervisor with the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT). Chris’s insight and expertise have been featured in national outlets such as The New York Times, NPR Radio, and ABC News. He is also the best-selling author of Marriage Underdogs and Finding Your Relationship Fix. Known for his bold, compassionate, and results-driven style, Chris travels the world speaking, training, and leading international marriage retreats for couples who want more than just surface-level solutions. When your marriage is at a crossroads, you need more than advice—you need a proven guide with the heart and skill to walk you through the hard stuff. Investing in counseling with Chris A. Matthews means giving your relationship the best chance at real, lasting transformation. Because your love is worth fighting for—and with Chris, you’ll have a seasoned expert in your corner every step of the way.
