KRISTI CLAUDEL
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As a trusted, certified, and successful intimacy coach, I combine evidence-based methodologies with deep empathy, creativity, strategic problem solving, and unwavering integrity. My mission is to empower individuals and couples to restore intimacy after betrayal. I am also most passionate about helping engaged or newly married couples build a dynamic and solid foundation for their intimacy. However, I am trained and love to help couples with many other areas that affect intimacy together as well. I believe that the most important aspect in relationships is abiding in a strong relationship with Christ. Through personal coaching, dynamic tools, and engaging workshops, I offer a diverse range of support. Together, my invested clients and I co-create meaningful change - turning intention into action - so they can confidently embrace their goals, desires, and have the abundant, life-giving relationship they deserve. Browse my services and book a free 20min consultation session today!
"Also, if two lie down together, they will keep warm.
But how can one keep warm alone?
Though one may be overpowered,
two can defend themselves.
A cord of three strands is not easily broken." Ecclesiastes 4:11-12
WHY SHOULD I HIRE AN INTIMACY COACH
AND HOW IS IT DIFFERENT FROM THERAPY?
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Therapists are vital professionals who help you uncover the root causes of challenges, process trauma, and heal from past wounds. Their focus is often on understanding what has happened so you can find healing and stability.
An intimacy and relationship coach, on the other hand, focuses on where you are now and where you want to be. Coaching is future-focused and goal-oriented. Instead of diagnosing or prescribing psychology, a coach helps you:
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Set clear goals for your relationship and intimacy
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Identify and overcome obstacles that hold you back
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Build practical skills for communication, trust, and emotional closeness
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Reclaim physical intimacy and move beyond fear, shame, or disconnection
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Create a vision for a marriage that is stronger, safer, and more fulfilling than ever before
In short: therapy helps you heal your past; coaching helps you create your future.
CAN YOU RELATE?
The Recovering Couple - Top 10 Recovery Stumbling Blocks
Fear of Comparison: The betrayed partner may worry that their spouse is comparing them sexually to the affair partner, or to pornographic images.
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Loss of Safety/Trust: The physical closeness of sex may trigger feelings of “I don’t know if I can trust you with my body again.”
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Performance Anxiety: Both partners may worry about whether the experience will feel natural, enjoyable, or awkward after the betrayal.
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Emotional Detachment: One partner may fear that sex will feel mechanical, forced, or disconnected rather than intimate.
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Fear of Rejection: The betrayed partner may worry their spouse doesn’t truly desire them, while the betraying partner may fear their advances will be rejected.
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Triggers During Intimacy: Certain positions, words, or behaviors may remind the betrayed spouse of the affair, creating tension or shutdown.
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Pressure to “Fix” the Relationship: Both may feel pressure that sex has to “prove” they’re healing, making it harder to relax.
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Resentment and Anger: Lingering anger can surface during attempts at intimacy, creating an undercurrent of conflict instead of connection.
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Body Image Insecurity: The betrayed spouse may feel inadequate, wondering if their body was part of why their partner strayed.
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Uneven Desire: One partner may want to resume sex sooner than the other, creating mismatched expectations and frustration.
The betrayed partner may worry that their spouse is comparing them sexually to the affair partner.
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The Newlywed Couple - Top 10 Fears and Needs to Consider
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Shame About Desire: Even in marriage, they may feel lingering shame about wanting or enjoying sex because desire was long framed as something to be resisted. Or they may feel shame about past sexual experiences.
Difficulty Transitioning from “No” to “Yes”: Years of guarding against sexual expression can make it hard to embrace intimacy freely now that it is God-honoring within marriage.
Fear of Sinning Within Marriage: They may wonder, “Is this position, act, or expression still wrong?” since most of their teaching focused on boundaries, not freedom in marital intimacy.
Performance Anxiety: Both spouses may feel pressure that intimacy must “go perfectly” on the wedding night or that they must immediately be skilled and satisfying.
Unrealistic Expectations: Some grew up with the idea that marriage would instantly make sex natural and fulfilling — so it can be discouraging if intimacy feels awkward or takes time to grow.
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Lack of Communication Skills: They may not know how to talk openly about sex, making it difficult to express needs, boundaries, or struggles without fear of shame or judgment.
Body Shame and Insecurity: Modesty teachings or fear of “tempting others” can leave one or both spouses feeling self-conscious, unattractive, or hesitant to be fully vulnerable.
Confusion About Pleasure: They may wrestle with whether sex is only for procreation or if mutual enjoyment and delight are also part of God’s design for marriage.
Spiritual Pressure: They may feel that intimacy must meet a “spiritual ideal,” turning sex into a duty or performance rather than a joyful expression of love.
Fear of Rejection: If one spouse has lower desire, the other may feel unwanted — and because their sense of worth may be tied to being a “godly” spouse, rejection can sting deeply.
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Restoring Intimacy After Betrayal
You’ve already taken brave steps — you’ve found a therapist, committed to healing, and chosen not to let betrayal have the final word in your marriage.
But here’s the struggle: most therapy focuses on emotional recovery, not rebuilding physical intimacy. Especially in Christian settings, it’s hard to find safe, faith-based guidance for sexual connection after betrayal. That leaves many couples healing emotionally but still feeling distant physically.
That’s where I come in. I’ve walked this path too, and I know how overwhelming it can feel. My role is to guide you and your spouse through a proven multi-step process that helps you:
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Restore safety and trust in intimacy
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Overcome shame and anxiety in your most tender moments
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Reignite desire and passion in a Christ-centered way
You deserve more than survival — you deserve a marriage where intimacy is safe, joyful, and deeply fulfilling.
Imagine enjoying intimacy without shame, feeling safe in your body, and experiencing a passionate, Christ-centered connection with your spouse. This isn’t just possible — it’s the life God has called you to, and I’d be honored to help you get there.
Let’s rebuild not just your marriage, but the physical closeness that reflects God’s design for love.
Preparing For Intimacy Within Marriage
You want your marriage to honor God and be full of love, passion, and closeness — but no one ever taught you how to build that kind of intimacy. Without guidance, many couples fall into insecurity, frustration, or even disconnection.
I know how overwhelming it can feel to step into intimacy for the first time without resources or support. As a faith-based intimacy coach, I guide newly married couples with biblical wisdom and practical tools so you can create a marriage that’s both spiritually and physically fulfilling.
You’ll gain clarity, confidence, and skills to grow intimacy without shame, fear, or confusion. Through my multi--step, individualized process, you will ultimately:
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Learn Together – Discover God’s design for intimacy.
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Build Skills – Communicate openly and grow physical closeness.
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Grow Intimacy – Develop habits that strengthen your marriage for years.
Imagine stepping into your marriage with confidence, knowing how to love and connect with your spouse emotionally, spiritually, and physically. Intimacy doesn’t have to be confusing or stressful.
It can be joyful, natural, and God-honoring from the very beginning.
With the right support, you’ll build a foundation of passion, trust, and joy that carries you through every season of marriage.
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YOUR AMAZING JOURNEY
BOOK YOUR FREE DISCOVERY CALL HERE!
What To Expect on the Free Discovery Call...
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20 min phone or video call based on your preference​​
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Overview of the 7-Key Framework Session Details including tools and techniques used
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Questions and Answers about the program, my coac
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Assurance that my personalized coaching program is the right fit for both of us
THE RESULTS YOU'LL EXPERIENCE THROUGH INTIMACY COACHING
“We thought intimacy was gone forever after the hurt we’d been through, but with prayer, grace, and practical steps, our spark came back stronger than ever.”
“Our marriage didn’t just heal—it was reborn. The spiritual intimacy came first, and the physical followed naturally.”
“We didn’t just learn how to be better lovers; we learned how to love more like Christ.”
“We used to see sex as separate from our faith. Now we see it as an act of worship and unity.”
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SERVICES
Engaged / Newlywed Package
This 7-Step Faith-Based Coaching Program equips engaged and newly married couples to build lasting emotional and physical intimacy through biblical wisdom, practical tools, and guided conversations - helping you create a marriage rooted in love, trust, and godly connection. Includes 7 sessions at $150/per session.
Rebuilding After Betrayal Package
This 7-Step Faith-Based Coaching Journey walks with couples through the tender process of healing after infidelity. Grounded in biblical truth and guided with grace, this program helps you move from heartbreak to hope - restoring emotional safety, rebuilding trust, and renewing the spiritual and physical connection God intended for your marriage. Includes 7 sessions at $150/per session.
Individual Sessions
These Faith-Based Sessions are for couples or for women who are needing supportive coaching for any other intimacy related issues. Some common issues include sexual dysfunction, low-libido, intimacy in later stages of life, communication, sexual pleasure education, creativity, and body image issues. Includes individual sessions at $150/per session.
** Note that session fees may be adjusted based on income level. I do not want cost to prevent you from receiving the help God desires and you deserve.
Meet Your Coach...
I live in The Woodlands, Texas with my husband and two daughters. I am passionate about Jesus and know first- hand the brokenness that betrayal trauma and infidelity cause in relationships and marriages. When I got married at a young age, I was unprepared for how to develop strong emotional and physical intimacy within my marriage. I believe that sometimes Christians struggle with shame, embarrassment, and fear of sexual topics because we desire to live within God's truths rather than what messages we have received about sex from the world. I have a deep desire and resolve to help people navigate this challenge, feel confident and overcome their struggles while abiding in Christ and what He teaches about biblical love and sex.
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I have a bachelor's degree in education as well as a certification in Sexology. I have lots of Christian based resources on intimacy within marriage that I can't wait to share with you!
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Contact
Abiding Love Intimacy Coaching
Telephone: 346-880-9918
Offering Online Sessions World-Wide
Located in the Greater Houston TX area
Meet My Husband ...
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Besides my three children, Dale is the greatest gift that God has given to me. He's my biggest encourager and prayer warrior. He helps me in my own journey of abiding in Christ and he's my biggest cheerleader and supporter to achieve my dream of helping married couples to thrive in their marriages and overcome the inevitable challenges in life. He and I make a great team! We love being active outdoors, going on unique date nights, watching the Lions play football, and getting involved in service projects together. God is faithful and He will continue to help us grow and will help you continue to grow as individuals and as a team as well!
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