Rori Coakley

About Rori Coakley

Rori uses her training and clinical experience to help clients identify the patterns that block connection in their relationships. In both individual and couples therapy, she supports clients in building awareness of their emotional experiences and understanding how these emotions drive behaviors that keep them feeling stuck, disconnected, or in conflict. She works with a wide range of couples, including those navigating high-conflict communication, emotional disconnection, trust ruptures, and life transitions. Whether couples feel caught in repeated arguments or have grown distant over time, Rori helps them slow down, better understand one another, and shift the patterns that keep them stuck. She brings a balance of humor, direct feedback, and compassion into her work, helping couples communicate more effectively and rebuild emotional intimacy.Creating a safe, nonjudgmental space is foundational to Rori\'s work. As a Black woman, she brings both lived experience and clinical insight into helping couples understand how cultural and racial identities influence their relationship dynamics. She supports clients in navigating these layers with curiosity, respect, and deeper understanding.In addition to individual and couples work, Rori has experience supporting clients navigating depression, anxiety, and challenges related to self-esteem and life transitions. She helps clients better understand their emotional patterns, build effective coping skills, and develop a stronger sense of self. Rori\'s approach focuses on increasing emotional awareness, fostering resilience, and creating meaningful, lasting change.Rori is currently working towards completing certification in Emotionally Focused Therapy. Emotionally Focused Therapy is one of the most effective couples therapy approaches to date. Certification in EFT requires hundreds of hours of supervised couples therapy, which is then reviewed and approved by The International Centre for Excellence in Emotionally Focused Therapy.

Experience

1. Associate Marriage and Family Therapist

   Cycles Couples Counseling

   Mar 2026 — Present · US

Education

• Spencer Institute

  Certificate, Life Strategies Coach

  2010 — 2011

• Alliant University

  Master's degree, Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling

  2020 — 2025

• University of Phoenix

  Bachelor's degree, Psychology