We are actively growing the number of Marriage Coaches who will be serving the Smalley Marriage and Family Center here in The Woodlands, Texas. This page helps you get a better picture of who are are meeting with and hopefully provides a better understanding of the Marriage Coach that will be serving you during the intensive.
THE FOUNDERS
Amy Smalley, Founder
Amy Smalley specializes in teaching women and couples the principles of loving well and loving for a lifetime. Her popularity as a nationally renowned marriage builder and couples expert quickly grew through her signature straightforward, no-nonsense advice. Amy’s message inspires, motivates and challenges people to thrive in their most important relationships.
Amy’s love story with her husband, Michael, began while she was an undergraduate at Baylor University in Waco, Texas. After graduation, she went on to earn a master;s degree in clinical psychology from Wheaton College in Chicago, Illinois. Amy has authored several best-selling relationship advice books including More than a Match, and Don’t Date Naked.
For the past 12 years she has spoken to people around the world through live events, international evangelistic events, and special speaking.
Amy teaches with passion through stories and illustrations, allowing her audiences to learn through her own transparency. In 2005, Amy launched the Marriage Restoration Intensives, working hand-in-hand with couples to teach them valuable skills to maintain their marriages. Amy currently serves as the co-founder of the Smalley Marriage and Family Center in The Woodlands, just outside Houston, Texas. The center provides local counseling, special intensive marriage retreats, and training for professionals and lay-people.
Amy has enjoyed 14 years of marriage to only Michael and makes her home near Houston, Texas. They have three children, Cole, Reagan, and David.
Michael Smalley, Founder
Michael Smalley specializes in teaching couples the principles of loving well and loving for a lifetime. His popularity as a nationally renowned marriage builder and couples counselor quickly grew through his signature straightforward, no-nonsense advice. Michael’s message inspires, motivates and challenges people to thrive in their most important relationships.
For the past 15 years he has spoken to millions of people around the world through his live events, international evangelistic events, and special speaking. Michael’s style in the Marriage Restoration Intensive program is to bring use his humor to help couples move through difficult times and learn new skills through laughter.
THE MARRIAGE COACHES
Jenny Reid (photo coming soon)
As a Licensed Professional Counselor, Jenny Glaske Reid has been working with families and couples for over 12 years. She is particularly passionate about helping couples reignite the fun and passion in their marriage and helping them work together to be better parents and have a stronger family.
She has presented the PREP marriage curriculum to couples across Texas and has particular expertise in helping adoptive couples and families. She utilizes her wry sense of humor and a pragmatic style to provide real help and genuine relief for struggling relationships.
Jenny received her Master of Science degree in Counseling from the University of Central Arkansas. Early in her counseling practice, Jenny met her husband, Brandon. They moved to Houston in 2002 where Jenny has worked with couples and families who have adopted children from the Child Welfare System. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor with a passion for helping new therapists learn more about relationship education and spreading the word in their communities.
Jenny and her husband Brandon have been married for 10 years and reside in Houston. They have two adorable children, Brady and Julia.
