Happy Clients

Couple holding hands in reflection in water after working with Terry Real relationship coach Richard Griffin

Richard Griffin revived our marriage. He helped us move from the brink of divorce to a place of recognizing our deep love for each other. Richard did this through couples coaching that taught us to better love ourselves and, in turn, to transform our relationships with others. We also learned how to revamp how we communicate. Best of all, Richard helped us realize these seemingly miraculous changes in a mere three months! His no-nonsense style emulates the Terry Real method of couples counseling. There were times when he shocked us with his frankness, but his honest appraisal of the situation was exactly what we needed to shake things up and get us un-stuck. If you both fully commit to three months of work with Richard, you should reap the benefits in multiples.

Nicole H

Richard has helped me tremendously. Through his guidance, I have uncovered parts of myself that I did not know were there and found my way back to my path. I trust his intuitive process and he encourages me to look deep and trust myself.Bernie March…

Richard has helped me tremendously. Through his guidance, I have uncovered parts of myself that I did not know were there and found my way back to my path. I trust his intuitive process and he encourages me to look deep and trust myself.

Bernie Marchand, Yoga Instructor

 
I was skeptical at first about working with a horse, but the whole equine session was so powerful! I gained more insight into what is holding me back in one session than I had before with lots of other types of work.
— Mary C, Business VP, Arlington, VA
 

Even though I don’t even really like horses and I was worried about spending the money, I had two sessions with Richard. It was so worth it! It was fantastic for doing some deep work in a way that seemed a lot faster than would have happened with regular coaching. Something about being outside, and Richard’s energy, and presumably the horses’ energies, just allows that stuff to come out and be seen, and Richard is really good at handling it and helping you work with it. Highly recommended for anyone who's even a little bit inclined to try it..

— Wendy L, Mind-body coach, San Diego

Working with Richard in an Equus session is like looking in the mirror and seeing your truest self.  Richard's heartfelt guidance, calm and gentle nature, and willingness to speak openly about what he sees help unearth core issues that often create pain in our lives.  When the truth comes to light, the horse then provides exquisite confirmation that, yes, this information, sensation, emotion is authentic.  The result is a deeper wisdom of the whole self and the clarity to embrace what is and move forward.  I highly recommend working with Richard for anyone who is ready to move into a more authentic way of living.

— Angela W, Voice & Creativity Coach, VA

I am experienced with horses, but was unfamiliar with Family Constellation work, so was a little nervous. It turns out I really enjoyed the work I did with Richard. It helped me stand my ground and tell some family members a difficult truth. After that tough conversation, they started treating me as a partner and giving me the respect I deserve. The relationships are still difficult at times, but they continue getting a lot better!

— Julie M, Business Owner, Los Angeles

 
In my session we worked on how I never felt good enough for my parents. Soon after that session I went to see them for the first time in a long time. I was silly, loud, and spoke my mind instead of being under their fear! I also allowed myself to withdraw when I wanted.
— KATHY R, ALEXANDRIA
Richard asks you to consider leaving the hesitant life. His coaching showed me I can move through life without the insistent complication of doubt. He invited me to consider that as the horse and I are sharing space we’re co-creating - and to do this I had to become more horse-like: let go of the worry and consider the quiet nourishment of hay and an open sky. He helped me see the horse as both a metaphor for the fear of my creativity and also as just a horse “horsing” around. I left the session with a rare feeling of presence - that I’d encountered something wild, powerful, graceful, simple; and I discovered this was my life, rubbing up against me, hooves and all, asking me to “chill”, man.
— JOSHUA W, WASHINGTON, DC