Life happens and stressors came in, these stressors messed with our relationships to some degree across the board and so many other things in our lives. Recognizing what was happening and choosing to work and reconnect was the route we wanted to take. As a result, my husband and I started seeing David in March. I’ll admit, I was skeptical when we had our first session. I wasn’t sure how David’s strategy and approach was going to help much less work. We listened, he listened, he gave us homework, we came back and he asked some questions… we answered, got more homework and made our next appointment, did our homework, came back…something had changed between appointments between my husband and I… I was still skeptical though. Why? David’s methods aren’t like other counselors (he’s a marriage coach), so his approach is different, it wasn’t what I expected or had experienced previously, so yeah, I was being a little judgy and reserved. Sometime between our 2nd and 3rd session, I had started to buy into what David was having us do. Little changes were making big differences. My husband and I had more chatting, connection, and intention with our conversation and interactions. I remember thinking “We got this…”. David was encouraging us, he was intentional with what he was having us do, he listened without judgement and most importantly, there was no blame going between my husband and I. We identified stressors, topics of concern and then we worked on ourselves and our relationship. David gave us what we needed (tools and supplies - literally and figuratively) and my husband and I took the time to use them, implement change and grow closer together with intention, compassion and passion. Is our marriage / relationship perfect? No. Is our marriage / relationship stronger and improved? Yes. I can say, if you’re feeling separated/ distant from your spouse / partner and you’re not sure how to work on it yourself or maybe you’ve tried and it didn’t work with a counselor, I encourage you to give David a chance. I really appreciate his approach of helping through coaching! We have our spark back, we have clearer understanding and communication. Less

I finally talked my wife into going to see a marriage counselor to save our marriage and we found David Rispoli. The first thing he asked my wife was why was she even still with me in the first place since I am a recovering addict. And on my third session I realized that he was only going to help my wife with her problems and just blame me for all the problems that we had in our marriage. I started to feel like all he was doing was trying to get my wife to leave me so he could have her. All I know is that I'll never go see someone to fix my marriage that's for sure!!! Less

My husband and I have been together for going on ten years, and married for four of them. Neither of us necessarily had great examples of healthy relationships in the home growing up, and so we both have certainly made errors in being the best spouses we could be to one another. I think the best takeaway we have gotten from our time here is that we were essentially given a translator in David- that allowed us to express ourselves the way in which we communicated, and have it conveyed in the way that helped the other partner better understand where we were coming from. The homework and tools given to us really helped reconnect us in our marriage and start to heal some of the hurts while celebrating all the love we have for one another. David was so reassuring, and the whole time championed us to continue to grow together. Less

Just when I thought I needed to accept my circumstance and no hopes of rebuilding our relationship, David stepped in and has helped us change our relationship around completely. David is instrumental in clarifying what we are trying to say to each other in a very concise and kind way where no one feels as if one is being chastised. We as a couple love our conversations with David. Although we are well on our way rebuilding a beautiful future together we enjoy our sessions with David as there is always something new to consider. Less

We enjoyed working with David, he provided us with tools that were important at the time,but could carry us throughout our marriage. We have a reset box we can go to in any time of need. One of the biggest result that came from working with David is that we found the value of communication and moments for "reset". Get off the fence book an appointment, you won't be disappointed you will be restored! Less

I highly recommend David if you are considering working with a marriage counselor! He is dedicated to helping his clients save their marriages and work through the challenges which brought them into counseling. He approaches his work from the viewpoint that marriages can not only be saved but can be healthy and thriving relationships! David's specialized training, extensive experience, and dedication to his clients set him apart from his colleagues in the field. He possesses the unique skillset of being compassionate and nonjudgmental while also challenging his clients to consider things from a different perspective. He is extremely aware of his clients emotions and picks up on what is being communicated but not directly said. David has referred several clients to our practice. I've appreciated working with him as a colleague because he truly cares about his client's well-being. There have been a few occasions where our professional treatment goals have not aligned but David respected our position of putting our client's mental health needs first. I highly recommend David without any hesitation or reservations! Less

David has been an absolute necessity in our marriage these past 10 months! We've been married almost 30 years and our journey the past couple of years has been anything but great. Our kids are grown, our work is a priority, our friendships have dwindled, and then you throw infidelity on top of that and it's a losing battle, so it seemed! The easy thing is to walk away; however, we both knew that there was once something GREAT between us and we knew that we both needed help and guidance -- That's when we came across St. Louis Marriage Coaching and David via a quick Google Search. Happy to say David has helped us get "back to the basics" of things like communication, emotional and physical connection, trust, empathy and respect. We work hard every single day - some days better than others - but we are able to do this because of the tools David has provided us. We are forever grateful and will continue to utilize David and his advice and guidance for years to come! Less

My wife and I had been discussing going to see a marriage counselor for therapy for quite awhile and finally decided to do it. After a lot of searching we came across St. Louis Marriage Coaching and decided to give it a shot because the relationship coaching aspect seemed more problem solving oriented than traditional therapy. David was very friendly and we could tell he cared about helping us. In each meeting he gave us tools we could use to help us get un stuck from the problems we were experiencing and help us grow closer to each other. The marriage manifesto exercise helped us to prioritize and put our life vision in writing so we can review it daily! If you are on the fence we recommend giving David and St. Louis Marriage Coaching a shot! You will leave each session with a positive mindset and tools to help make your marriage better each day! Less

If I had to leave an exact star count it would be a 2.5 My spouse and I went to Dave for 3 sessions. The first session was extremely helpful, we were eager to go to the second session. The second session was cut 15 minutes short and Dave spoke about himself 95% of the time. The third session was similar to the 2nd in the sense Dave spoke about himself, his marriages, his masters degrees and his kids, the final selling point that Dave wasn't for my spouse and I was the 3rd meeting dave had given us a task " the marriage manifesto" And had given us a couple pages from his own book he is currently getting published normally no big issue, except for this was titled chapter 3. Ironically that had been our 3rd session, it made us feel like we were getting spoon fed from Dave's book. $ 175 dollars each session isn't cheap, and as much as I would like to give Dave a higher rating I just can't. Less

My husband and I really enjoy working with David. From day one he offered a money back guarantee and we never once have thought we didn't get our monies worth. During each and every session we have been provided with new tools to help us communicate and grow closer! From physical to spiritual connection we have never been better! We always walk out so proud of our growth. I highly recommend anyone in a relationship to visit with David at least once...whether you think you have issues or not. He provides great tools to get your marriage to the best it's ever been! Less

I found Dave through a random Google search. My husband and I were going through some issues that I felt were pretty unique to us and complicated. I had no idea what I was looking for in a marriage counselor, but I kept coming back to Dave. I really liked his story and the incredibly positive, seemingly “too good to be true” reviews. My husband agreed to go talk to him and I made the call. Dave called me personally the next day. Despite the limited information I gave him, he seemed very confident he could help us. Dave is an exceptional mediator. He helped me to really hear my husband. This required humility and understanding on my part. He has given us so many tools to build on and keep our marriage strong, I truly believe no one else could have helped us like Dave did. He 100% is in this business to save marriages. Less

If you are sick and tired of being sick and tired David is the one to see! Can't believe how kind and compassionate of a person that he is and how comfortable he is to talk to! Dave has a different approach to marriage counseling by being a coach and he walks beside you with positivity and hope while you are on the journey to heal. He has so many insights and can help transform your marriage to a level that is incredible. I would recommend him to anyone. He can truly be a life saver. Thank you David. Less

Roommates to Soulmates. How many of us are in this type of marriage? The 100% money back guarantee speaks volumes about how devoted Dave is to saving 100 marriages. There are so many marriage testimonies about couples that were checked out. I met Dave in a networking group and I was that spouse that was checked out of her marriage. It takes a couple to save a broken marriage but it starts with one person who is willing to be coachable and is ready to hit the reset button to restore it. Dave offers hope, resources, positive feedback, experience and he is a great listener! I would highly recommend him Less

I found David rispoli just searching up marriage counseling, and having been told he was one of the BEST coaches in the world!! I needed help to save my marriage! When we had our first session, I could already tell that it was working! David is one of the most kind-hearted coaches and man you will ever meet, you can tell he truly cares. Our marriage is saved, now we are working with him for business. If you want to save your marriage or need help with growing your business. Call him! You will not regret it! Less

I call to get more information on marriage coaching and I got to speak to Jessica on the phone. Jessica was so friendly and informative and set me up with a meeting accommodating to my schedule with Dave. Dave is extremely knowledgeable and truly makes you feel not only listened to but also heard! I highly recommend St. Louis Marriage Coaching to anyone looking for more information and support during challenging times in your life and relationship! Thank you Jessica and Dave! Less

I can honestly say that my over-the-phone counseling session with David Rispoli changed my life and my marriage for the better, even if my marriage ultimately wasn't saved. I told him my story and can still hear his words - "You can do this. It won't be easy, but it IS possible. You can't lose hope! You are going to need to grow more in the next 90 days than you have in the last 10 years." - as clearly now as that day over the phone. What I learned through the whole process that followed was that I had lost myself in my marriage and because of that, I did not have as much to give. When my husband shared that he was also miserable and tired and choosing divorce, I lost hope. Dave helped me find that hope again and reminded me of my faith and foundation. From that point, I was able to show my husband mercy and grace, even while hurting, and work on me in the waiting. I was able to take concrete steps to demonstrate my commitment and my love, while finding myself and taking care of my overall health. This gave me the strength and reserves to think clearly, feel deeply, and process wisely. I genuinely fell in love with my husband again - the man behind the hurt, resentment and behavior - and remembered (and in some ways learned for the first time) what I wanted in a marriage, needed in a partner, and what being married meant to me. When my husband ultimately chose not to stay or work towards repairing our marriage or our friendship, I left our marriage knowing that I had done all that I could without sacrificing myself in an unhealthy way and was in a place to continue healing and truly be a stable, secure, loving parent to our young children and protect the idea of marriage and love as a positive thing for them as they grow up. I am certain that Dave's perspective, wisdom and guidance had a huge impact on all of this, and I am grateful that I found him when I did. Thank you, Dave, for renewing my hope and faith in marriage and love. I agree when you say that you can work on your marriage, even when your spouse isn't or won't. You find yourself, grow personally and become a better wife or husband in the process, even if your spouse cannot bring themselves to lay down their fight and open their heart's door to it and to you. When it happens, the hurt and pain of divorce are excruciating regardless of circumstances. It is more bittersweet when it comes on the heals of doing the work to save your marriage and rekindle your love for your spouse, but it also provides the space to honor that love, that relationship, that union and know that you lived your vows, your commitment until the end. It provides a path through the hurt to grieve and heal and not be consumed by the anger, bitterness, or resentment...but to truly hold space in your heart for love and forgiveness for your spouse (extra important if you share children) and the belief that marriage is truly a blessing and worth the effort. I can't recommend David Rispoli and St. Louis Marriage Coaching enough. Start with the website and reach out to them. His support staff is wonderful too! Less

No need to wait until marriage to visit! We've been visiting David with STL Marriage Coaching for several months while we've been dating. There were no major 'issues' (as people like to say), but more so wanted to ensure we had a strong foundation for our relationship before marriage. David has made it easier to have some of those 'hard' conversations. He also doesn't force us into uncomfortable conversations until we're ready. He helped us set up some best-practices to take home and begin integrating them into our daily lives which has tremendously helped our communication and happiness! I would HIGHLY recommend David with STL Marriage Coaching to anyone -- whether you're in a committed relationship, looking for pre-marital counseling after engagement, or already married. Less

My husband was having an affair. He had moved out and wanted nothing to do with me. He wouldn't return my phone calls or messages. He was in love with another woman and wanted a divorce. After scouring the internet in a desperate attempt to save my marriage, I came across Dave's website. His unconventional approach to mending and rebuilding a phenomenal marriage is what drew me to him. During our first call, Dave promised me that he would help me save my marriage...AND HE DID. He gave me hope when literally everyone else was telling me to walk away. I worked with Dave by myself, implementing the practices he taught me daily. It took about six months for my husband to come home. When he did, he loved and appreciated me more than ever, and was so grateful that I never gave up trying to save our marriage. Ultimately, I was the one who decided to end the marriage. My husbands decades-long alcohol addiction had finally became too much for my own mental health, and I needed to get off the roller coaster. Nevertheless, my time with Dave was NOT a failure. I saved my marriage, and in doing so, I grew as a person and learned more about myself along the way than I had in 38 years on this earth. I owe that to Dave. Now... fast forward two years. I had met an amazing man (when I least expected it). We wanted to get married, but there were some issues we needed to work through first. My boyfriend suggested we go to couples counseling, and I immediately knew the man to call! Dave worked with us to not only help us to understand each other's perspective and resolve our issues, but he gave us the tools to make our relationship even better and stronger than it was before! I'm happy to say that, because of Dave, we are now happily engaged and getting married in May 2023. We asked Dave to be the officiant at our wedding. It only seemed fitting that the man who helped us to get to such a phenomenal place in our relationship, be the one to officiate our happily ever after. Less

I wish there were more stars available. Where do I start, I gues from the start. My husband and I were really at our lowest points and needed immediate help!!! We were against all odds, in a fairly new marriage, and now new parents. Nonetheless, before throwing in the towel I started praying and searching for a therapist to then discover scary reviews, virtual sessions, and closed ended results. Though I knew it was urgent, I went back to the drawing board and continued praying and a few days later came I across The Marriage Coach. I remember saying to myself hmmmm, we really need a counselor not a coach but at the same time I was willing to try something new. Along with faith, prayer, and his amazing reviews we decided to give it a try..... Let me start with this, for the couple debating financially...you must invest in yourself and your marriage IF you really want it to elevate. That was us too, can we really afford this and I remember thinking but divorce is so much more so we stepped out on faith and it was THE BEST DECISION EVER. David is truly a blessing. He is annointed and will bless way more than millions of lives. Through his program not only are my husband and I reconnected as one but we have both grown individually. We found ourselves excited for the next session and challenge. David was open and honest and allowed us to be ourselves. We were able to express deeply our true emotions without having the feeling of needing to beat one another up verbally. It was honestly a transformational experience. As a person who has tried counseling before, I challenge you to get coached. You will not regret it. Once again for the person reading this whether you are inquiring about marriage, a newlywed, or someone going through hell in marriage LOOK NO FURTHER. Your new beginning starts here. I have been there, so know that I am rooting for you too! To David and Jessica, continue to bless lives. Our marriage will now have a testimony because of your annointing and obedience. My son will have an amazing future because we took a risk...and that risk was the transformation. We are forever grateful and working towards a new forever! Less

The stresses of life (child, loss of parent, work) had slowly come down on us and began to creep into our marriage. We were once so connected, but then found ourselves constantly fighting and not coming to agreement on anything anymore. We both agreed something had to change and were willing to see someone outside of our support circle to get an unbiased look at what was going on. After the first appointment we were shell shocked, or at least I was! Dave's non-standard approach to helping couples works. You may feel you are in place where you can't get help, but rest assured if you are willing to take Dave's advice and put it into action he can help your marriage. I highly suggest Dave, he is a great coach and has very valuable resources to help your relationship. I will continue to suggest him to anyone I know who is going through a difficult time in their marriage. We all have hard times, it is how you deal with them that counts! Now go make your appointment with him. Less

My fiancé & I started seeing David a few months ago. We’re getting married in September and have been best friends for over 20 years. Our communication was destroying us. We were butting heads every which way, crossing boundaries, forgetting to spend time together.. I’m not sure what had changed or where the pressure was coming from but David helped us get back on track! We are so in love and hated what was going on between the two of us. This isn’t traditional counseling sessions and each time we went we came out feeling invincible. He helped guide us and helped us remember why we fell in love in the first place. We practice the tools he gave us, daily. The fighting, arguing, being against each other…it’s all stopped since we met Dave. We can’t thank him enough. If you’re even slightly thinking about going to see him, just do it. You won’t regret it. Less

My husband and I requested Dave's professional counseling because after 23 years of marriage we had entered into a stale place. We loved each other but found we kept re-hashing old wounds and falling into familiar hurtful patterns that were eroding our happiness. We did not want to get a divorce. But we did want to improve our relationship and how we behaved toward each other. Enter Dave Rispoli. He has started every session with tools to improve our connection, communication and intimacy. The focus has been on building trust and closeness again, not picking bones with each other. We are using the tools Dave has recommended and are seeing a positive impact. Dave's calm and non-judgmental approach is very much welcome. It is exactly what we needed. I highly recommend Dave's counseling service for anyone needing to repair their marriage or if you just want to take your relationship to a deeper level. Less

I am not thrilled to leave David a negative review. I do like his very positive approach. But he obviously is incapable of taking on new clients. We had a few sessions with him and then he just... disappeared. He ghosted us twice in a row and stopped communicating entirely. It was weird. I was pretty disheartened by the experience. If he felt he couldn't help us or didn't want to he should have said as much. But I think it is extremely unprofessional and dangerous to do this to clients. When people and relationships are vulnerable they deserve more than the brush off. So, be careful choosing David. His approach is interesting and was helpful, but if your relationship is in serious trouble and relying on outside help, pick someone you can rely on. Less

Well it’s really hard to just put it in a few words how much I look forward to talking to Dave . 1st. He really shows that he cares about u genuinely. He doesn’t waste time with trying to sell books . He lets u talk , but he likes to interact with each topic. And trys to get u to move on to next topic ..He doesn’t just let u talk your way through the hr. He ask u questions like what do u want out of this . He digs into the problem. Gives it a name . And makes a suggestion on how to change ur behavior. And he really seems like he wants u to succeed. It’s not just a job for him . I have never approved of the councilor thing . But I approve of Dave . And look forward to my next visit. Oh .. and he might just give u a book .. Less

David has been walking our journey for many years. In 2012, my husband started having an affair and left myself our twin boys who were 2 years old. I was devastated, and the only person that told me there was hope was David. He coached me for 6 months until the miraculous night when my husband returned home. He then walked me through forgiveness and restoration and ultimately an incredible marriage. Here we are 9 years later leading the marriage ministry at our church and our relationship is thriving. We coach and help others going through similar situations leveraging our story and the tools David equipped us with. When we had further issues in our marriage because of enemy attacks, we doubled back straight to David. In just a few sessions he helped us work through anger, forgiveness and ultimately restoration. He quickly caught up to our situation and had amazing advice to encourage us and strengthen us. We will be forever grateful for the role he played in both our restorations. Less

Dave is passionate about helping couples get to the best place in their relationship. My wife and I had been to “marriage counselors” in the past but they didn’t provide any lasting tools for growing our relationship. Dave’s coaching method gave us concrete tasks and goals that helped us get from the darkest to the brightest place of our nine years of marriage, without either of us feeling ganged-up on or beat-down while rehashing past mistakes. Dave has given us the tools to keep our marriage healthy and growing in the future, and I look forward to those years with confidence and excitement. If I could give six stars, I would. Less

Dave is an amazing marriage coach/ counselor. With a non traditional approach to helping any couple seeking to fix or even just improve their marriage. He truly cares about the institution and making sure you and your partner have the tools needed to be successful. From the lowest part of our relationship to being in a great loving place it was Dave that guided us there with zero judgment and a real plan. Thank you Dave for giving us our love and appreciation for each other back. I 100% believe he could help anyone. Less

My husband and I had been going through some difficult times. We were separated and I thought that divorce would be the only way to fix our problems. My husband found David Rispoli online for some help. I was skeptical that anything would help at that point but I would give it a try. Then we could at least say we tried. After seeing him a couple times my hubby moved back in and things have been getting better ever since. It’s nice to have him as a mediator and counsel us through. He is very professional and made me feel very comfortable in discussing my concerns. If you are having difficulties in your relationship then I highly recommend him. Less

“Save my marriage” and “My spouse is having an affair” is what I Googled. I found Dave shortly after I discovered my husband was having an affair. I quickly realized that it does not take 2 people to save a marriage. It simply takes 1 person who is willing to fight for their spouse and does not give up. Throughout my time with Dave, he was a great source of comfort, hope, and strength as he showed me the exact steps I needed to take to save my marriage. So many counselors spend time looking in the past and talking about who did what wrong and trying to fix what can’t be undone. With Dave, every session is a positive experience. Every session ends with an action plan of what needs to be done to end up with the marriage of your dreams, even if initially you are on your own as I was. Other counselors talk to you for an hour and then you leave their office not knowing what to do next. Not with Dave! I tell everyone I meet who has marriage troubles to talk with Dave, and I have seen him work miracles in my friends’ marriages as well. His unique strategy doesn’t leave anyone feeling beat up, is extremely positive and forward focused, and has great end results and success. You will leave each session filled with hope and in a better place than where you began every time. He truly has an ability to connect with and relate to everyone and understand your situation, and you never feel judged. If you are having trouble, give Dave a call! Whether you are on your own or working with your spouse, you will feel that every session has great value. I am so glad I reached out to Dave. Today, I am happily married and I would not be where I am now if not for the strategies Dave shared with me. I am also so glad I did not let finances affect my decision to work with this highly rated coach. While he may charge a little more than his peers (and he should! His strategies are that much better than any other counselor I have seen!), the fact that he is much cheaper than any divorce lawyer made him well worth the investment to keep my marriage and family intact. For me, there is no price tag on this. I cannot say enough good things about Dave. Without him, I would not have the marriage I have today. What started out as a desperate Google search and reading reviews has turned into the best thing I could have ever asked for! Less

My husband and I had been separated on and off for 2 years and were trying to work on things to no avail. I started working with Dave alone for several months and was finally able to schedule a day long with Dave with my husband agreeing to come. It was a turning point in our marriage and we've continued to work with Dave since. We still have a lot of work to do, but Dave is great with working with our differences and our handling our issues and our pain with sensitivity and compassion. My husband and I have both had bad experiences with therapists in the past, but we both feel comfortable with Dave. He knows how to encourage our strengths and support us when we struggle. I am very grateful that we were able to have a daylong with Dave and will be forever grateful for his support and guidance. I would recommend him to anyone. Less

Dave’s counsel via the Marriage Fitness construct saved us and our family. I now view my marriage as a gift. When I met Dave I had filed for divorce from my wife. My wife and I met in high school, dated for 6 years and had been married for 29 years. The last ten years I had become increasingly unhappy. Before I met Dave the only path to happiness I could imagine was to break up my family. Even when our son and daughter begged us to stay together we were not able to find a way to reconcile our differences. We had already tried couples therapy with three different counselors before meeting Dave. It's been about a year since we began working with Dave and we are more connected than we’ve ever been. We are both very happy. We respect each other. We laugh again. We haven’t argued in months (even during this stressful pandemic). Our family is back together. Our children are happy and thriving. Dave helped me find my best friend again. My happiest vision of the future is growing old with my wife. My life’s goal has become attending our 50th wedding anniversary celebration with our large and growing circle of friends and family. This happy vision is only possible thanks to Dave. So what did Dave do that was so different? While I’d need a year to explain it fully, I will summarize this miracle by sharing the ways this worked for us. First, the Marriage Fitness program that Dave uses allowed us to create a roadmap and plan together that worked and continues to work every day. This is the only plan that ever helped us or made sense to us. I am happy today that I spent the time and money to get “marriage fit”. Second, Dave is uniquely capable to counsel married couples to save their marriage. He has an impressive and powerful intellect. He is grounded in his inspiring faith in God. Dave has lived a full and varied life. As a veteran I respect his service in the Marines. As an Ivy League graduate I respect his three Masters Degrees and PhD. As a lifelong Catholic I admire his ordination. Most of all I am inspired by Dave. He shares the story of his first wife, his love and loss, and finding love again. You will be inspired as well. Finally, Dave is the only person I’ve met that convinced me to open my eyes to the joy and the happiness that I could not see. Dave has many life experiences to truly empathize with my life journey. He understands the temptations, challenges, joys and disappointments in our lives. With Dave’s help I was persuaded to save my marriage and repairing my marriage has saved my life. I now look forward to every precious day with my wife, children and entire family. Had I not invested the time and money in this program I am certain that I’d be like so many other divorced people I know living a broken life with a divided family. They are mostly unhappy and regretful. With Dave’s help this program can help you save your marriage too. Less

We found Dave through a friend who met him while traveling on a plane, oddly enough. When my friend found out what was going on for us she strongly recommended Dave and told me that his goal was to “save a million marriages”. I was not sure ours could be saved, but for some reason I decided to email him that night. The very next day, I got a call from a St. Louis number and he we connected. I told my husband about the referral and the phone call and he pretty much said we needed to try, “what did we have to lose”? So, we set up our first appointment via Zoom for a few days later on a Friday night. After our first session, we both felt that we were ready to work and Dave was the perfect fit for us. His approach is focused on the positive and moving forward, but he also encourages that we communicate about how we got to the place we were at, but he is sure to bring it back around to positives. Dave helped us to focus on what we need to do to not only heal, but to make our marriage better than it has ever been and to find each other again in a new way. We are both definitely working together, better than we ever have, and are using the tools that Dave helped us to develop, every day, to keep moving forward and building a stronger marriage. As we work on us, we are finding things that we forgot about and rediscovering each other and ourselves. We are sticking with Dave for support and reinforcement to keep us on track, but we know that what we thought was broken forever is now getting better than ever. Thanks again Dave for everything. Less

My husband and I will be celebrating our 28th wedding anniversary this upcoming fall. We have two absolutely incredible children, now 25 and 18. As I sit here and type this I am completely in awe of what God has done in our life. You see, my husband and I were high school sweethearts and married at the age of 19 and 21. We had been best friends our whole lives, there was nothing we didn’t know about each other. As any married couple we too have had our fair share of ups and downs throughout the years but nothing could have prepared me for what we experienced 4 years ago. I discovered my husband was having an affair. I could not believe what was happening, it was all a nightmare and my world suddenly crashed in on me. I desperately sought counseling from our church and marriage counselors which seemed to make the situation worse rather than helping. My husband had decided to leave the house after one of the marriage counseling sessions and I recall sitting that night in tears holding on to my two kids crying out to God for help. I grabbed my phone to search for answers and there by the Grace of God on my google results, I stumbled across St. Lous Marriage Coaching. I asked my husband if he would be willing to attend a coaching session and he reluctantly accepted. He did not want anything to do with reconciling the marriage and he made sure to tell Dave during our first session and then left the room. Dave encouraged me, reminded me to have faith, gave me tools to focus on putting myself first, he spoke life over our marriage and shared that if I trusted him and would put in place the things he would share with me it would speak to my husbands heart. I felt so much peace and hope in speaking with Dave. Dave’s heartfelt belief in our marriage and in my husband slowly began to bring down my husband’s walls. My husband began to see such a huge change not only in me but also in how the children were loving him unconditionally that he agreed to scheduling a Day Long Session. This was truly life transformational! From the moment we arrived every second of the day was purposeful and intentional. We can not thank God enough for placing Dave in our life at just the right moment. He was so instrumental to the miracle that God was doing in our marriage and in our family. Words can not express the gratitude and love we have for Dave. His passion and love for marriages goes beyond anything you can imagine. Dave never once gave up on us, he believed alongside us, he laughed with us and cried with us. He became family! We are so blessed and honored that God chose him to be such an integral part of our story and there isn’t a day that goes by that we do not share with someone our beautiful experience with our friend from St. Louis! If you have never had the pleasure to have a session with Dave, hurry and do so because your life will never be the same! Less

When your marriage is struggling it can be a hopeless feeling. Thank God I found David Rispoli. David is a true professional in every sense of the word. He really took the time to get to know me and my wife, both as individuals and as a couple. David really took the time to get to know in depth, the little things about our marriage. He did not once judge us or cast blame on either one of us but rather worked with us to help us become the best versions of ourselves. He has done a great job of coaching us through some very difficult times and helped us to find solutions to problems that have been plaguing our marriage for over 15 years. I can honestly say that I would probably not be married right now if I had not met David when I did. I am right now the happiest I have been in my marriage since the day I said “I do”. Thank you David for all of your hard work, effort and professionalism you displayed during the course of helping to turn my marriage around. Less

My husband and I had been to traditional marriage counselors numerous times throughout our 20 year marriage and spent more money than I care to remember because our insurance didn’t cover marriage counseling. After almost every marriage counseling appointment we left the office more angry, frustrated and hopeless than when we arrived. When we found St. Louis Marriage Coach David Rispoli, my husband and I were on the verge of a divorce. David helped save our marriage and did it without either of us having to dredge up and relive all our past hurts and failures. Our extremely positive experience with having David as our marriage coach was incredibly refreshing after suffering years of frustration at the hands of the traditional marriage counseling approach. A marriage counselor generally keeps you stuck in the past and you often end up rehashing old arguments and problems that you can’t go back and change or solve, which only leads to further animosity in the relationship. A marriage coach, on the other hand, keeps you focused on the future and gives you concrete and sustainable tips and ideas on how to keep your marriage moving forward instead of looking back at all the past hurts and mistakes. David is extremely skilled in keeping you forward focused and redirecting you to keep you moving in a positive direction that will allow you to build the marriage you have always longed for. He continually offers heartfelt encouragement and hope. His positivity is contagious. You simply can’t end a session with David feeling anything but renewed hope and positivity, no matter how frustrated, hopeless and lost you were feeling 60 minutes earlier. After just one session with David I could tell this wasn’t simply a career for him—it was his passion. David truly has a gift and seizes every opportunity he can to share it with as many people as possible in an attempt to fulfill his goal of saving one million marriages. Instead of letting you rehash and get stuck in the negativity of the past, which I think becomes a default for couples who have been struggling in troubled marriages, David keeps you focused on learning new skills and implementing effective choices to build a better, more fulfilling marriage with a strong foundation. David is incredibly empathetic and encouraging and is genuinely invested in seeing your marriage succeed. My only regret is that we didn’t find him sooner. Less