Start as you are, mess and all
You’re Not Broken. You’re Just Hurt.
And yeah, it’s messy. The silence, the guilt, the second-guessing. But if you're still there, that means there’s still something worth healing. Let’s start there.
Karina is living proof that friendship is the foundation of every thriving relationship.
Even the ones that almost didn't make it.
Karina is living proof that friendship is the foundation of every thriving relationship. Even the ones that almost didn't make it.
About Me
I didn’t become a relationship coach because everything in my marriage was perfect.
I became one because we were on the road to divorce and decided to turn around.
We had everything we thought we needed: careers, kids, a home, and faith. But somewhere in the middle of managing it all, we stopped enjoying each other. The friendship faded. The fun disappeared. And one day, we realized we were operating more like coworkers than a couple.
That’s when the real work began.
We had to relearn how to be best friends again. How to laugh, how to talk, how to show up. We said the unspoken things out loud. We fought through resentment. And we made one non-negotiable decision: we weren’t giving up.
When we first got married, my husband was the primary earner, but as we evolved in our careers, I had a dream one night where God showed me that I was going to be making double our joint income.
We had no idea how this would happen, but we had the ugly fights, we said the unspoken things out loud, and we talked it all out as a unit.
See, we redefined what it meant to bring home the bag. We let God be our head of household and guide us as a team to reach our dreams. No matter what happened, we were in it together.
And the result? We got closer. We started playing on the same team again. After 3+ years of marriage counseling and 5+ years of individual therapy, we rebuilt a marriage rooted in honesty, teamwork, and joy. Not just as partners but as true friends with benefits.
That’s the heart behind the H.E.A.L. Framework I now teach inside 1:1 coaching.
It’s for couples who’ve hit a breaking point the silence, the tension, the wondering if this is just how it’s going to be now.
You’re not here because things are fine. You’re here because something feels off. Because the love is still there, but the laughter is gone. Because you’re not done and neither am I.
Inside the H.E.A.L. Framework, we walk through four phases:
Hear What Really Happened
Establish Accountability
Align on the Vision
Lead with a New Legacy
It’s not just therapy. It’s repair. Real, honest healing rooted in truth, responsibility, and rebuilding connection that actually lasts.
I’ve helped hundred of women, men, and couples, starting with myself, learn how to stop pretending everything’s fine and start creating the kind of relationship they can feel proud of again.
Now? It’s your turn.
Feel Seen. Get Answers. Heal Your Marriage.
Want a better marriage? I’ll show you how.
1:1 Coaching
A four-month deep-dive where we get into the real stuff. Weekly calls, hard truths, emotional tools, and space to actually feel it all.
Speaking
Live talks, workshops, and retreats for people who are done pretending and ready for the real work of repair.
Podcast
Honest conversations about what happens after betrayal, and how I help couples find their way back.
Fun Facts
About Me
I’m from Peru 🇵🇪 and yes, I love ceviche. 🐟
I went to college, partied it up 🥳 and almost failed out until I finally woke up and began to take small steps towards the positive. 💛 Made good and bad decisions, but realized that life is all about TRIAL & ERROR. 🦦
Shortly after I graduated, I married my now husband after dating for just 4 months! 💍 We had a tough time starting out our journey BUT with the grace of God, therapy, and marital mentorship via other couples we made it through many storms! ☔👩🏽❤️👨🏽
I have 2 beautiful and intelligent step-daughters 🩷🩷 & 2 vivacious sons. 💚💚
Follow me on Instagram (@karindafdaves) to see the raw, corky, real me sharing tips and adivce on navigating storms in relationships. 🫶🤪
Real Talk for Relationships That Don’t Want to Give Up
The podcast explores the ups and downs of relationships, from betrayal and communication to feeling like roommates and everything in between.
Because healing isn’t a straight line, and you don’t have to do it alone.
Their Voices Were Heard. Their Venture Was Brave. Their Victory Was Beautiful.
A few of the powerful stories from couples who found their peace, purpose, and path back to each other.
The All-Business Couple
BEFORE
“We were great at running a business, but terrible at being married.”
Our relationship was consumed by work. Infidelity and overworking had killed our connection and intimacy.
AFTER
Karina helped us rebuild as best friends again. In just four months, we went from co-CEOs to reconnecting as husband and wife—with laughter, dates, and real respect.
The Spouse Who Was Ready to Leave
BEFORE
“We weren’t sure if we even belonged together anymore.”
There was distance, resentment, and pain. One of us was halfway out the door, and the other was barely holding on. We felt more like roommates than partners, and separation felt like the only option.
AFTER
Karina helped us see the walls we built and the stories we told ourselves about each other. We stopped operating from fear and started choosing each other on purpose. We became a team again—not just managers of a life, but partners in it.
The Wife Who Lost Herself
BEFORE
“I didn’t recognize myself anymore, I was just surviving.”
I stayed after being cheated on ten times. I wasn’t fighting for love; I was fighting not to feel alone.
AFTER
Karina showed me how to choose myself. I traveled solo, found joy in friendships, and realized my marriage wasn’t where I was meant to heal. I was.
The “We Just Co-Exist” Couple
BEFORE
“We were great co-parents, but the spark was gone.”
Our relationship was a series of extreme highs and lows. We felt stuck—like we were just managing a life together, not truly living it as partners.
AFTER
Karina helped us redefine who we were outside of just being parents or spouses. We started seeing each other as full people again, not just roles. We laughed, flirted, and reconnected in ways we hadn't in years. It finally felt like us again.
The Couple Who Couldn’t Stop Bringing Up the Past
BEFORE
“We were stuck in a loop of triggers and old wounds.”
Everything turned into a fight. Past mistakes kept resurfacing, and it felt like we couldn’t heal or move forward. We were constantly reacting instead of reconnecting.
AFTER
Karina helped us get to the root of our triggers, not just the surface issues. We realized so much of our pain had nothing to do with each other—and that changed everything. We became more supportive, more creative, and finally started moving forward with peace instead of punishment.
You don’t have to figure it out alone.
You’re not too far gone and you’re not the only one hurting. If you’re ready to stop faking it and start healing for real, I’d love to work with you.
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