We help individuals become the best versions of themselves and couples grow closer to God and each other.
Toss “this is as good as it gets” out the window– it doesn’t exist here.
We teach individuals and couples like you how to build strong faith-filled foundations and relationships so you can experience the more in store God has for your future.
And it's all Bible-based and research-backed.
The mission behind Christian Millennial Marriages is simple:
Build a Happy, Healthy, Holy Life
Build a Happy,
Healthy, Holy Life
Christian Life Coach & Licensed Therapist
God is in the business of changing lives and restoring relationships. Yes, it's important to go to church, read your Bible, and pray - but God also gifts people with certain abilities and assignments to help us do the things that we can't do on our own.
Just like you would hire a professional to fix your car, it's okay if you need some professional help to repair your relationship, too.
As a therapist, I've seen how healing past hurts and giving people the right tools can change lives.
And as a Christian couple, we have seen personally how doing things God's Way changes marriages.
Our Philosophy
We knew then that we had to offer this kind of Christian marriage advice to the world. With the foundation of my skills as a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist and our experience as married millennials, Christian Millennial Marriages was born.
Now, I conduct private sessions for individuals and couples, while both David and I teach a marriage course to impact couples everywhere called Christian Marriage Academy.
We merged therapeutic tools with biblical principles and it changed everything.
That was the sentence that started Christian Millennial Marriages. Okay, okay, I’m exaggerating a little…
Those are the words David used to hit on me when we first met back in 2013 at a concert (The Fray and The Goo Goo Dolls, in case you are wondering). We started dating, fell in love, got married, and lived happily ever after– NOT.
We know what it's like to struggle with communication, let months go by without a date night, and put your faith on the back burner.
As Christian millennials, we struggled to find practical, sustainable tools that work in everyday life. So we dug deep, started couples therapy, and began following God’s Word.
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the backstory
I've been a Licensed Therapist and Christian relationship coach for over 10 years, helping people improve their mental health and marriages. Many Christians are told they shouldn't need professional help if they truly have God and that is just not true. So I became determined to use my education and experience to create a safe space for Christians to heal, grow, and fix the things they think will never change - without even leaving their home. I started offering private online sessions that combine Christianity and psychology to help my clients make themselves and their relationships the best they can be. I brought this unique concept to Instagram and the result was a following of over 125,000 in less than a year (in other words, you are not alone).
Meet Jenna Shaffer LMHC, LMFT
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Christian Marriage Coach & Licensed Therapist
- Master’s Degree, Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling, University of South Florida
- Graduate Certificate in Marriage and Family Therapy
- Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, #MT2936
- Licensed Mental Health Counselor, #MH12899
- Certified Symbis Premarital Facilitator
I know a thing or two about life & marriage, but don’t just take my word for it. Here are my credentials to back it:
With my sole focus on Christian Marriage Academy, I'm here to show you that you don’t need to be a pastor or have fancy degrees to enjoy a thriving, faith-filled marriage. We can all be “a student of marriage.” After spending years perfecting my golf swing through YouTube videos and studying for my fantasy sports drafts, I realized that I could probably be a great husband, too, if I put that same kind of effort into my marriage. So I did! Now I'm the spiritual leader of our home … and a reigning fantasy sports champion ;)
Meet David Shaffer
Regular Dude Impacting Christian Marriages Around the World
Relatability
My ideal Friday night is ordering pizza and cuddling up on the couch with my husband. Clients say I am down-to-earth, easy to talk to, and relatable. Whether you take CMA with both me and David, or you do private sessions with only me, you can show up just as you are. This is YOUR space and I want you to feel comfortable (don't worry, I am probably wearing sweatpants and no make-up to our virtual session, too).
Research-Backed and Bible-Based Tools
I bring together the best of two worlds: education and experience + faith. As a Christian who is also a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, I've got a unique edge in my work. Plus, my husband David joins me in Christian Marriage Academy to make our services personal to both men and women. You will leave our time together with tools, strategies and (just a little bit of) homework.
Commitment
I’m committed to unpacking your bags from the past with you so you can get unstuck. I want you to experience powerful mindset shifts rooted in the truth of who God says you are. I will help you make changes that last. I will walk alongside you as you do the hard work until you reach your goals. And I will pray for you and with you the whole way!
When You Work With Me You’ll Find:
- Individual Private Session Client
"Jenna was instrumental in helping me navigate the
most difficult season of my life."
“Not only did she help me understand and manage my grief, but we were able to work through several other deep emotional issues together. I now have an incredible set of practical tools to help me manage my life and my relationships along with a new, healthy outlook for my future."
-Christian Marriage Academy Couple
“This is the BEST course we have ever done!”
"It is a one stop shop for ALL the things! It covers all the topics and backs it up with Scripture while giving you practical ways to implement what you're learning!”
- Individual Private Session Client
“Jenna was an answered prayer.”
I have questioned needing a therapist for years and after a lot of changes happened in my life I decided it’s time to change my stubborn mind and allow myself to get the help I needed and wanted. I am so grateful to have found Jenna and for all the amazing time and work she has put towards helping me heal not only the pain of my past but even pain I didn’t know of now that needed to be brought to light and healed. She truly cares and is a much needed positive soul in this world.
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“That feeling when you find a coach you actually want to work with and she only work with millennials.” I hear you … you want help with your main character energy, too. It’s all good, I see adults 18+. Still not you? Don’t worry, I am not ghosting you. Send me a message to see if we can work together or to get names of other coaches who pass the vibe check.
I am Gen Z (or another generation), can you still be my coach?
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While my counseling & therapy services are only available in Florida, my Christian-based life coaching services are available worldwide! Both coaching and therapy are designed to help you overcome challenges, identify and achieve goals, and create long-lasting, positive changes. The main difference between coaching and therapy is that coaching does NOT diagnose or treat mental illness. If you are in Florida, you can learn more about therapy services here.
What’s the difference therapy and coaching?
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At this time, David is not available for coaching services. The best (and only) way to work with David is to enroll in Christian Marriage Academy!
Does David offer coaching services?
