Love That Stands the Test of Time.

Authentic Marriages

Rekindle Connection, Deepen Intimacy, and Strengthen Your Bond with Expert-Led Coaching and Transformative Retreats

Marriage Therapy in Florida and Georgia
Marriage Therapy in Florida and Georgia

Therapy

Kaara Kiddoe, LCSW is an EMDR and Couples Therapist that specializes in couples therapy, trauma and new moms.

Marriage retreats

Retreats

Join us for one of our Annual Celebration of Love Couples Retreats, where you’ll rediscover connection and passion with your partner.

Couples therapy

Couples Intensives

Couples Intensives for Couples who want to see results in their relationship faster and willing to do the deep work.

Do you and your spouse feel like

roommates instead of lovers?

Marriage counseling in Florida and Georgia

01. It feels like you’re growing in different directions

02. It feels like you’re missing the “connection” you once had

03. You’re constantly in cycles of conflict and avoidance

04. Your sex life is virtually non-existent

Marriage retreat
It’s time to…

Bring back the spark in your marriage.

Fall in love again through emotional intimacy coaching designed to strengthen connection and reignite lasting passion in your relationship

Rediscover your shared path and grow together.

Reignite the deep connection you once cherished

Break free from cycles of conflict and cultivate harmony.

Revitalize intimacy and enhance your sexual relationship.

Level Up

Your Love Story 

Crafted with precision, designed to meet you where you are ​and guide you to where you want to be.

Couples therapy

Therapy

Services for Individuals & Couples

We offer online therapy in for individuals and couples in the state of GA & FL to achieve healing from past trauma, and help with rebuilding their marriage.

Couples retreat

Retreats

Yearly Experiences for Couples

Whether you’re looking to rekindle romance, improve communication, or strengthen your bond, our retreats offer the perfect space to focus on your relationship without distractions.

Couples Intensive therapy

Couples Intensives

1:1 or Group Intensives for Motivated Couples

Choose one-on-one or group intensive to gain positive change faster. Receive expert guidance that will help you heal past relationship hurts, deepen your connection, and rebuild initmacy.

want to understand your conflict style? 

Take the Conflict Cycles Quiz and Receive a Free Assessment

We’re here to help

couples restore their marriage

Marriage retreats

Never-ending
Conflict Cycle

Tame the

Feelings of disconnection lead to a fury of negative emotions that fuel conflict. We’ll show you how to finally stop this negative tailspin and learn to communicate effectively, so you both feel seen and heard.

Restore The

Emotional Connection

Being emotionally disconnected leaves you feeling rejected and lonely in your marriage. Build a healthy foundation for love to grow and thrive. Reconnect and have fun again!

How it works

4 Easy Steps

Crafted with precision, designed to meet you where you are ​and guide you to where you want to be.

Conflict in marriage quiz

1. Take the Conflict
Cycles Quiz

Start by understanding your relationship dynamics with our Conflict Cycles Quiz. This quiz will help you and your partner identify common patterns and underlying issues that may be affecting your connection.

Next, schedule a comprehensive couples check-up. During this session, we’ll dive deeper into your relationship, assess its strengths and challenges, and discuss your goals for growth.

2. Book a Couples Check-Up

3. Identify the Best Pathway for You

Based on your quiz results and check-up, we’ll guide you in choosing the service that fits your needs—whether it’s couples intensive, group coaching, or individual therapy.

4. Transform Your Relationship

Begin implementing the personalized strategies designed for you. With actionable guidance, you’ll start creating lasting positive changes, building a stronger, more connected relationship.

Reignite Sexual 

Intimacy and Passion

You long to feel sexually connected and intimate. Begin your sexual healing journey by deepening your emotional connection and building a mutually satisfying sexual relationship.

Are you ready to take the first step ​towards a more fulfilling relationship?

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Are you ready to take the first step ​towards a better you?

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Are you ready to take the first step ​towards a better you?

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Success Stories

What my clients have to say about working with me

Authentic Marriages is a fantastic way to invest in your marriage. Kaara and Jared are a wonderful couple who okay off of each other so well. They’re honest and funny and normalize couples counseling and therapy. They make it fun! I left feeling enthusiastic and reenergized about being married. My main takeaway is to invest in your marriage. 

— A. Titus

Expressing how I feel to my wife is something that I didn't really know how to do.. I tend to keep those thoughts caged up.. I realize now how that has affected how we communicate with each other.. I've also realized that I don't always have to have the answers.. Sometimes listening is enough.. This removes lots of unnecessary pressure and allows me to be more present during our conversations.

— B. Davis

In all the marriage counseling I have been to in over the last 14 years, everything in these sessions were a first for me. My mind was completely blown! Why isn’t every counselor teaching this?! I left with real and practical tools that I can use that help me grow as an individual and my marriage. This is literally the hope that I have been looking for for years!!!

— J. John

Authentic Marriages

Conflict Cycles Quiz

Uncover relationship patterns with our Conflict Cycles Quiz. Identify dynamics that lead to misunderstandings with your partner. Recognizing these cycles helps break negative patterns and enhance communication. Take the quiz to understand your conflict style and start your path to lasting harmony.

About

Authentic Marriages

At Authentic Marriages we strive to keep it REAL! Simply speaking, nothing is off limits! We don’t want to present a fairytale version of marriage but rather a realistic view of the blessings and challenges that every marriage may face. We hope to discuss topics that touch the core of people’s marriages even if it is difficult or uncomfortable to engage. Our goal is to equip couples with the tools needed to help their marriage become happy, healthy and holy.

Meet

Jared & Kaara

We are Jared and Kaara, co-founders of Authentic Marriages, a global faith-based relationship ministry dedicated to nurturing emotionally and spiritually healthy marriages. Jared, a double-boarded psychiatrist and relationship coach, alongside Kaara, a licensed clinical social worker and relationship coach with a focus on emotional trauma, bring over 20 years of combined experience in mental health.

Know the details

FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions

  • Yes, we offer virtual coaching and online resources, including a free couples workbook available on our website. These resources are designed to help couples enhance their relationship no matter where they are located.

  • To begin therapy or join one of our retreats, please visit our website to fill out a new client inquiry form or contact us directly at our provided email or phone number. We will discuss your needs and how we can best support your relationship.

  • We are licensed professionals specializing in various areas including EMDR, trauma, and couples therapy. We bring a wealth of experience and a compassionate approach to counseling.

  • Our couples retreats, such as the Annual Celebration of Love in St. Lucia, offer a unique opportunity for couples to escape daily life and focus on their relationship in a serene setting. These retreats include workshops, therapeutic sessions, and activities designed to reconnect and rejuvenate your partnership.

  • Our therapy sessions cater to couples at any stage of their relationship, including those planning to marry, newlyweds, and those who have been together for years. We also specialize in helping couples dealing with trauma or major life transitions.

  • We provide a range of services including individual and couples therapy, couples retreats, and couples coaching groups. Each service is designed to strengthen relationships through improved communication, conflict resolution, and shared growth experiences.

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