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You don't have to settle for a 

"just get by"

 marriage.

 

You can have MORE

GET RESOURCES!

You don't have to settle for a 

"just get by"

 marriage.

 

You can have MORE

GET RESOURCES!

More intimacy!

More adventure!

More Purpose!

Hi!

We're Adam and Karissa King

And helping married couples thrive is our FAVORITE!

What does it take to have a really good marriage?

People say stuff like:

  • "Just trust God"
  • "Hang in there - things will work out somehow."
  • "All you need is love."

It's true that couples need faith, hope and love. But a great marriage needs even more. We learned that as newlyweds. Because we grew up in good-church homes, we assumed marriage would be a piece of (wedding) cake.

LOL! We're both oldest children - and strong willed too! We quickly discovered we needed MAJOR help in so many areas-our communication habits, our conflict resolution skills, our finances, sex life, and more.

Early in our marriage, we worked with teens and helped lead music at our church. Even though we loved that, we wanted to deepen our relationship AND help other couples grow too.

So, that's what we've done for most our 16 years of married life: work with married couples and help individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, and various addictions (especially addiction to pornography.)

That and become the proud parents of Adeline and Forest!

Why should anyone trust us?

Karissa has a Master's degree in Counseling Psychology and a PhD in Theology and Biblical interpretation. She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist.

Adam has a Masters degree in Philosophy and Christian Apologetics and is a Certified Life Coach.

We're also certified as Prepare/Enrich (P/E) marriage counselors, we're Gottman-trained, and we both taught at Wilson University.

Together we've counseled thousands of couples, and led dozens of marriage events and retreats.

We host a weekly podcast that has been downloaded more than 1.5 million times! And we're constantly developing popular new resources for couples and families...

What's our guiding philosophy?

It's a question, actually. "Why be married and just get by, when you can have a marriage that's intimate, adventurous, and purposeful?"

We figure you want that kind of marriage or you wouldn't be here on our site. Good for you!

You should know that DYMC is a no-judgment zone. This is a place where, if you don't love the marriage story you've written so far, you can start writing a better one today!

Hey, we're glad you're here... and we hope you'll stick around!

Hi!

We're Adam and Karissa King

And helping married couples thrive is our FAVORITE!

What does it take to have a really good marriage?

People say stuff like:

  • "Just trust God"
  • "Hang in there - things will workout somehow."
  • "All you need is love."

It's true that couples need faith, hope and love. But a great marriage needs even more. We learned that as newlyweds. Because we grew up in good-church homes, we assumed marriage would be a (giant) piece of (wedding) cake.

LOL! We're both oldest children - and strong willed too! We quickly discovered we needed MAJOR help in so many areas-our communication habits, our conflict resolution skills, our finances, sex life, and more.

Early in our marriage, we worked with teens and helped lead music at our church. Even though we loved that, we wanted to deepen our relationship AND help other couples grow too.

So, that's what we've done for most our 14+ years of married life: work with married couples and help individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, and various addictions (especially addiction to pornography.)

That and become the proud parents of Adeline and Forest!

What should anyone trust us?

Karissa has an MA in Counseling Psychology and a PhD in Theology and Biblical interpretation. She is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist.

Adam has a Masters in Philosophy and Christian Apologetics and is a certified life coach.

We're also certified as Prepare/Enrich (P/E) marriage counselors, we're Gattman-trained, and we both taught at Wilson University.

Together we've counseled thousands of couples, and led dozens of marriage events and retreats.

We host a weekly podcast that has been downloaded more than a million times! And we're constantly developing popular new resources for couples and families...

What's our guiding philosophy?

It's a question, actually. "Why be married and Just get by, when you can have a marriage that's intimate, adventurous, and purposeful?"

We figure you want that kind of marriage or you wouldn't be here on our site. Good for you!

You should know that DYMC is a no-judgment zone. This is a place where, if you don't love the marriage story you've written so far, you can start writing a better one today!

Hey, we're glad you're here... and we hope you'll stick around!

GET RESOURCES!

Meet the Rest of the

DYMC Team 

PROGRAM DIRECTOR &

CLINICIAN

Raya Newborn, MA

Atlanta, GA

You'll always get a warm smile, an encouraging word (in her sweet, southern accent), and a helpful spirit from Raya. Raya has been with DYMC since 2021. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Human Services from Urshan College and a Master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy. Raya is passionate about working with couples and families. Together with her husband, Tyler (married since 2019) and their precious daughter, Azzilee (2020), Raya ministers at her local church and beyond through preaching, teaching, and counseling. Her and her husband, Tyler, serve as the Discipleship Pastors at their local church.  

CREATIVE DIRECTOR

Kayla Anderson

Elk Grove, CA

From the brilliant copy for e-mails and social media to logo design and product marketing, Kayla does all things creative! She's a Certified Graphic Designer and has been helping DYMC equip marriages since 2020. Kayla has been married to her husband, Brett, since 2022 and they minister through music, preaching, and media at their local church. Kayla loves to travel the globe and A+K are particularly grateful that she's an incredible auntie to their littles. 

 COACH EXTRAORDINAIRE

Joshua Hancock

Nashville, TN

God knew what He was doing when He brought Josh to the DYMC Team. Josh is passionate about helping the vision of DYMC come to fruition and impacting as many people as possible in the process. He's an expert at event development and is on the DYMC Team to take us to the next level. Josh has been married to sweet Charrier since 2011 and they have three littles: Aidalyn (2017), Henry (2019), and Quinn (2021).

MARRIAGE AND FAMILY

THERAPIST

Cynthia Pereira,MA

Elk Grove, CA

Cynthia is passionate about helping mamas keep their marriage alive while maintaining stability in their role as a parent, friend, and child of God. As a wife (married to Victor since 2014) and Mama of two (Jaxson - 2020 and Sarai - 2023), Cynthia understands the constant demands that a mother feels when she's trying to juggle home life and career/ministry. Whether you're working through post-partum depression/anxiety, or just wanting a relatable professional to help you process some stuff out loud, Cynthia will walk with you in online counseling. Cynthia has been a therapist at DYMC since 2019 and holds a Bachelor's degree in Human Development and a Master's Degree in Counseling Psychology. Cynthia also runs Moms with Babes, a monthly support group for moms at her local church in the Sacramento area.

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT &

MARKETING STRATEGIST

Alyssa Beck, BA

Memphis, TN

If you contact us via email or phone call, you'll likely interact with Alyssa. She joined the team in 2024 as our Administrative Assistant and she has multi-faceted gifts & talents. She and her husband Gabe have been married for 3 years. She & Gabe serve at their local church as young adult group coordinators, and Alyssa is social media director & graphic designer. She's precise & intentional in all her work and we are so grateful for the fresh ideas she brings to the table. She is passionate and full of vision. 

VISION NINJAS, SPEAKERS

Evan & Ashley
Grizzle, MA

Wilmington, NC

Yes, that's their real titles... "Executive Vision Ninja" to be exact. Evan & Ashley have been married for 13 years. They are always looking for ways to further the vision of DYMC and are dynamic speakers at marriage retreats. Evan holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, a Master's degree in Executive Leadership.  Ashley holds a Master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy and is pursuing her Ed.D in Counseling. They pastor a growing church and lead multiple other kingdom-minded endeavors, including "Think on These Things" (a podcast on mental health issues within the church), Mastermind Leadership Co., and FOWNTN. When they're not preaching or singing, they can be found adventuring and making memories with their family.

Why be married and just get by, when you can have a marriage that's intimate, adventurous, and purposeful?

 

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