Nancy Pickard - #1 International Best Seller

Relationship Life Therapy Expert Coach
"My partner and I completed the Relationship Skills Boot camp led by Nancy last October. Without a doubt, it was a game changer! Our relationship was on the brink, and by the end of the second day, we were downright excited about our future, both as a couple and as individuals in life in general. I highly recommend Nancy's life coaching skills and this boot camp to anyone interested in improving any and all of the relationships in your life, including the one with yourself. It's THAT good!" - Lynette M. (2024)
"Nancy offered real solutions to real life problems, calling balls and strikes, as they landed, no judgement no taking sides. RLT gave us practival tools to work on our relationship. Glad we did it!" - Jerry

EXPERIENCED & TRAINED IN TERRY REAL'S RLT MODEL

Relationship Life Therapy Coach

Your relationship doesn’t have to feel like a struggle. Whether you’re feeling disconnected, starting a family, or craving deeper intimacy. Nancy Pickard’s relational life therapy coaching will give you the tools to grow stronger together. Even healthy relationships face stress, life changes, and old patterns. With Nancy’s RLT coaching, you will learn to:

  • Improve your communication
  • Deepen intimacy
  • Break free from generational cycles
  • Nurture your relationship
  • Proactively address challenges
  • Heal emotional sounds
  • Turn conflict into connection and growth

Let’s work together to rebuild trust, strengthen your bond, and create a relationship rooted in love, respect, and authenticity. Ready to transform your relationship? Schedule a discovery call now.

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"RLT is a warm, loving, and astute to what is vital for self respect communication with my partner, my family, friends, and everyone I encounter. The work is genuine and filled with integrity. Thank you!" - Rene R.

#1 INTERNATIONAL BEST SELLER

Bigger Better Braver is the recipient of four awards!

  • 2020 1st Place Winner in the MIND & SPIRIT Book Awards
  • 2021 Best New Non-Fiction Book from International Book Awards
  • 2021 Finalist in the Self Help Category from Internation Book Awards
  • 2020 Silver INDIES Winner
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"My partner and I just completed the Relationship Skills Bootcamp over the weekend. Without a doubt, it was a game changer! Our relationship was on the brink and by the end of the first day we had hope; by the end of the second day we were downright excited about our future, both as a couple and as individuals in life in general. I highly recommend this bootcamp to anyone interested in improving any or all of the relationships in your life, including the one with yourself. It's THAT good!"
- Lynette M.

Meet Nancy Pickard

Helping you build a relationship on compassion & collaboration for lifelong intimacy

A Certified Relational Life Therapy Coach

Nancy Pickard coaches both individuals and couples.

Relational Life Foundation Board Member

& Relational Bootcamp Expert Facilitator.

Master Integrative Coach

Nancy is also a Master Integrative Coach certified in Breakthrough Shadow Coaching. Empowered Parent, Healing Your Heart, Leadership, Holistic Lifestyle, Boundary Coaching, and more.

Education

Nancy has a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Psychology and A Master of Science (M.S.) in Education.

Author of the International Bestseller

Bigger Better Braver: Conquer Your Fears, Embrace Your Courage, and Transform Your Life.

"The Relationship Boot Camp provided a wealth of knowledge, tools & skills to help with developing effective communication and enhancement of our relationships with family, friends, and/or our intimate partners." - Anita Amstutz

Why Choose Nancy's Relationship Bootcamp?

I can help you rediscover the love you truly deserve with my transformative 2-day workshop for couples and individuals.

What can I expect from this relationship bootcamp?

  • Intensive & Immersive Learning for Rapid Progress
  • Grounded in the Radically Effective RLT Model
  • Personalized Attention in an Intimate Setting
  • Facilitated by Experienced Professionals Who “Walk The Talk”
  • Focus on Foundation Skills for Lasting Intimacy

RLT, created by renowned therapist and author Terry Real, is a powerful method for creating lasting change in relationships. During this relationship bootcamp, you’ll engage in lectures, group exercises, and personal reflection to strengthen your ability to form and sustain deeper, more meaningful connections.

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“FOREVER FELT LIKE A GUARANTEE. NOW IT ECHOES WITH EMPTINESS.”

That’s what Sarah and Ben thought too. Building careers, juggling family, dreaming of the future – they were in it together.

But then… the daily grind took its toll.

  • Petty arguments about bills escalated into bitter, cold, resentful nights.
  • The sheer exhaustion of trying to do it all stole every moment of tenderness, leaving them hollow.
  • The relentless demands of work and family choked out the intimacy.

Just months in, the easy smiles were gone, replaced by strained politeness. They were strangers sharing a mortgage, not lovers sharing a life.

What happened? 

Just the slow weight of neglect, emotional disconnection, and the belief that everything would somehow “work itself out.” It didn’t.

But it doesn’t have to end this way.

 If you see yourself in this, therapy coaching isn’t a last resort. It can be your first real lifeline back to each other.

“A LIFETIME TOGETHER. NOW FACING A LONELY DECLINE?”

That’s the terrifying prospect that loomed over Margaret and Arthur. They had navigated decades, faced challenges, and anticipated a peaceful sunset.

But then… a chilling detachment began to settle in, like a cold fog.

  • The quiet of retirement amplified their growing distance, their conversations reduced to logistics.
  • The fragility of health cast a shadow, breeding fear and unspoken anxieties that isolated them.
  • They looked at each other across the dinner table, familiar yet utterly disconnected.

Within months, their comfortable home felt like a silent prison. They were roommates with shared memories, the intimacy of decades eroded.

What withered?

It wasn’t a single act of betrayal.

It wasn’t a sudden erasure of their past.

It was the insidious creep of neglect – the small, unaddressed shifts in their lives that festered into deep wounds, leaving them adrift in a sea of unspoken sorrow.

If this feels familiar, know that it’s not too late. Your story isn’t over – and with the right guidance, the next chapter can still hold deep meaning and connection.

Testimonials

RLT Saved Our Marriage

"My separated wife and I came to learn about RLT and in the process found Nancy. Our work together has been fabulous and turned our marriage that had died on the vine into the kind of relationship that each of us always wanted. It more than saved our marriage and was instrumental in working through the repair process, move beyond my own shame and allowed me to find forgiveness for myself. Our work with her helped each of us truly find ourselves and 'see' the other through our relationship. I can't recomment RLT or Nancy enough."

Stronger Than Ever: Commication & Intimacy Restored

"The communication, intimacy, and love has returned and is stronger than ever. Nancy has an ability to be direct and on-point making us each look at what we have brought to the marriage. Through her guidance we have learned how to repair when tough conversations arise, no longer retreating behind a wall. She is a wonder to work with - and I cannot recommend her enough! Thank you, Nancy for helping us move into a beautiful partnership."

We Found Hope Again - So Much More

"My partner and I just completed the Relationship Skills Bootcamp over the weekend. Without a doubt, it was a game changer! Our relationship was on the brink and by the end of the first day we had hope; by the end of the second day we were downright excited about our future, both as a couple and as individuals in life in general. I highly recommend this bootcamp to anyone interested in improving any or all of the relationships in your life, including the one with yourself. It's THAT good!"

Valuable Knowledge & Practical Skills

"The Relationship Boot Camp provided a wealth of knowledge, tools & skills to help with developing effective communication and enhancement of our relationships with family, friends, and/or our intimate partners."

Building Self-Respect and Strong Communication

"RLT is warm, loving, and astute to what is vital for self respect communication with my partner, my family, friends, and everyone I encounter. The work is genuine and filled with integrity. Thank you!"

Living A Bigger, Better, Braver Life

"It's so great to know that Nancy's come from a place and she's not scared to talk about it either. She's there to listen and give you direction to help you live a bigger, better, braver life."

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Nancy Pickard Life Coaching

“Transformational” is a word overused these days, but that is the best way to describe my experience working with Nancy! I learned how to recognize thoughts and behaviors that were self sabotaging, and change them using new tools Nancy taught me.

Nancy Pickard Life Coaching

Nancy is a gifted life and relationship coach. Her ability to help clients make meaningful changes in their lives and relationships is beyond most coaches I’ve known. Highly recommended.
 

Nancy Pickard Life Coaching

Nancy’s ability to cut through the nonsense and get to the truth of what’s holding us back is refreshing. The tools she uses and teaches are essential for an empowered life. If you’re committed to making changes and living a more powerful life Nancy will guide you there with strength, compassion, and humor.

Nancy Pickard Life Coaching

Was looking for help in my relationship with my mom where we were at the point of not being able to communicate with each other at all. Nancy really helped us become more understanding of one another, giving us tangible strategies to work through in understanding ourselves better and thus being able to operate in our relationship more effectively! She always gives it to you how it is and fosters an environment for truth to flourish and change to occur <3

Nancy Pickard Life Coaching

Working with Nancy has changed my life, for the better. I am so grateful for her time and honesty. Highly recommend her as a coach for couples and individual counseling.

Nancy Pickard Life Coaching

Nancy has been helping repair my daughter’s and I relationship. Before I found Nancy, our other therapist wanted to treat each other’s feelings and check their levels, with Nancy, we worked through our feelings and she thought us a better way of communicating with each other. I feel hopeful we will learn to respect one another and have a deeper relationship.
 

Nancy Pickard Life Coaching

Nancy enables open, objective, productive and actually enjoyable exchanges. These are hard conversations, and yet we all talk freely, and laugh, and resolve things together. This is how relationship therapy should be.

Nancy Pickard Life Coaching

My partner and I have been working with Nancy for couples coaching in Marin County, and we are so grateful to have found her. She creates such a safe, supportive space for real conversations and has helped us build better communication, trust, and emotional intimacy. Her approach is compassionate, non-judgmental, and incredibly effective.

If you’re looking for a skilled couples counselor in Marin who truly understands relationship dynamics and how to guide couples through conflict, healing, and connection, I can’t recommend Nancy highly enough. We leave every session feeling more seen, heard, and hopeful. She’s been a transformative part of our relationship success.

Nancy Pickard Life Coaching

Working with Nancy was a transformative experience. From the very beginning, I felt deeply understood—she has a rare ability to truly listen and empathize, meeting me exactly where I was without judgment. At the same time, Nancy held me accountable in a way that felt empowering, not pressured. Her support wasn’t about pushing—it was about partnering.

It was through Nancy’s guidance that I was finally able to move past the places where I had felt stuck for so long. With her help, I began to achieve goals I hadn’t been able to reach on my own. Her blend of compassion, insight, and strength created the space I needed to grow—and the momentum to keep going.

Nancy Pickard Life Coaching

Working with Nancy was truly life-changing. She helped me break through old thought patterns and gain the clarity and confidence I needed to build the life I had always hoped for. Thanks to her guidance and support, I’m now happily married, loving motherhood, and expecting my second child. She’s amazing!

Nancy Pickard Life Coaching

A Life-Changing Coach & Guiding Light

Nancy is an exceptional life coach. Her guidance has helped me navigate both personal and relationship challenges with clarity and confidence. She brings a rare combination of insight, professionalism, and practicality that truly sets her apart. I’ve made real, lasting progress because of her — and I’d recommend her to anyone looking to make meaningful change.

Nancy Pickard Life Coaching

My partner and I completed the Relationship Skills Boot camp led by Nancy last October. Without a doubt, it was a game changer! Our relationship was on the brink, and by the end of the first day we had hope; by the end of the second day, we were downright excited about our future, both as a couple and as individuals in life in general. I highly recommend Nancy’s life coaching skills and this boot camp to anyone interested in improving any and all of the relationships in your life, including the one with yourself. It’s THAT good!

Nancy Pickard Life Coaching

My experience coaching with Nancy has helped me navigate tough times in my life. She got me through my divorce, parenting teenagers, and a bad break up.
I am forever grateful for the awareness she has taught me. I live with a lot more peace in my thoughts.

Nancy Pickard Life Coaching

I am incredibly grateful to Nancy and the coaching work I have had the opportunity to do with her. Her guidance and support have been very valuable in navigating different life challenges.

Nancy Pickard Life Coaching

I have worked with Nancy for several years and she is absolutely amazing! Nancy has helped me navigate through many challenges in my life. I am very grateful to continue to work with her.Thank you

Nancy Pickard Life Coaching

My husband and I have been working with Nancy for at least a year. We were at the brink of divorce – trust and betrayal issues after 36 years of marriage. Nancy has helped us get back on track – and our relationship is better than ever! We have learned the skills to keep things on track – learned how to repair the disharmony. Nancy’s work is amazing – and she is a wonderful person to work with. Don’t hesitate to work with her!

Nancy Pickard Life Coaching

Several years ago my loving daughter and I were have conflict and I reached out to Nancy Pickard… not only did she inform us on why our conversations were going sideways she gave us tools that assisted us in positive ways to communicate with openness and boundaries.
She is knowledgeable and patient.
Then my daughter continued to use her… and she and her boyfriend used her during there development of their connection.
They just got engaged and Nancy truly was a loving stable insightful part of this successful couple!
Thank you Nancy!

Nancy Pickard Life Coaching

Most people think they’re communicating just fine. (Usually, that means they’re talking a lot, repeating themselves, and raising their voice more than they’d like to admit.) That’s where Nancy Pickard stepped in. With her compassionate, no fluff, coaching style, Nancy helps clients recognize the old patterns keeping them stuck and offers simple, real world tools to create the kind of connection they’ve been longing for. Her methods are easy to implement, even in the heat of the moment, and they actually work. The result? Less miscommunication, more meaningful conversations, and relationships that feel deeper, stronger, and more aligned.
Laura E Summers
Rio Rancho, New Mexico

Nancy Pickard Life Coaching

Aways great to work with Nancy!
She is a good listener and she always provides solid solutions.

Nancy Pickard Life Coaching

Working with Nancy throughout college and some of the most challenging times in my life has been truly transformative. Her guidance, compassion, and insight helped me gain clarity, build confidence, and stay grounded when things felt overwhelming. Nancy’s support made a lasting impact, and I’m so grateful for her presence during those critical years.