Relationship Mentoring vs. Counseling: What’s the Difference—and Why It Matters
When couples face challenges in their relationship, they often wonder: Should we see a counselor or find a mentor? While both can be valuable, it’s important to understand the difference—and how our Mentoring Program can help you build a stronger, healthier relationship.
Counseling: Healing from the Past
Counseling is led by a licensed professional who helps individuals or couples work through emotional pain, trauma, or deep-rooted issues. It often focuses on diagnosing and treating mental health challenges and is can be more clinical in nature. For couples experiencing significant emotional distress or unresolved trauma, counseling is an important step toward healing.
Mentoring: Building for the Future
Marriage mentoring, on the other hand, is not therapy. It’s a relationship-based, practical approach to strengthening your relationship by teaching skills and strategies that help couples grow together. In our program, you’ll be paired with trained volunteer mentors—married couples who have walked through life together and are passionate about encouraging others.
Our mentors don’t offer therapy or clinical advice. Instead, they listen, share from experience, and guide you through proven tools that help improve communication, conflict resolution, emotional connection, and more. The goal is to equip you with the skills you need to thrive, not just survive, in your relationship.
Why Choose Mentoring?
It’s Affordable. There is a $50 fee for the initial assessment, and there’s no cost to participate in our mentoring sessions. We believe strong relationships should be accessible to everyone. (We also have scholarships available if the $50 assessment is not within your budget!)
It’s Practical. We focus on real-life tools you can use immediately—not just insights, but action steps.
It’s Relational. You’ll walk with a mentor couple who’s been where you are—and made it through.
Whether you’re dating, engaged, newly married, navigating a difficult season, or just looking to grow stronger together, mentoring is a safe, supportive place to invest in your relationship.
Interested in Learning More?
Contact us today to find out how to get started with a mentor couple. Relationships and marriage are a journey—let’s walk it together!