The joy and happiness represented in this picture above is a result of committing to our emotional homework. A year before this picture was taken, we were struggling. We found ways to avoid our fears and everyone around us saw us as the "perfect" couple. We were successful, we traveled, we loved one another, but yet underneath all of that we were hungry for authentic connection. Through this opening of hardship, we learned to navigate the storms of our own making.
What is your storm? What are the elements of your relationship that keep you together and committed? How is your relationship fracturing and developing narratives that feel harmful? No couple is without their barriers as they evolve in their lives. Whether it is children, jobs, finances, families, or friends, couples are not immune to the ever-changing responsibilities of life.
I’ve been with my husband, Mark Gantt, for 18 years. Between us, we have 48 years of recovery and 25 years of therapy. With this unique experience and perspective, we’re excited to provide coaching for couples in need of emotional repair. (Couples defined as dating, married, domestic partners of any sexual orientation).
How we model and mirror healthy and unhealthy interactions makes our approach unique. To observe your experience as one which is connected to ours and leaves room for discussion, intervention and perspectives not considered.
We work with you to eliminate the dysfunctional patterns and endorse the more responsive and adaptive ways to create permanent change. Our work is active, it is engaging, and it is a way to be accountable in breaking through to the clearing of your renewed journey together.
Most couples therapists will not work with couples when the Three A's are present: Addiction, Affairs, and Abuse — But we do!
Being in a relationship or marriage presents many challenges you never had to think about when you were single. Addiction and subsequent recovery will inevitably affect any relationship; it is natural for each partner to change and grow. When this happens, the relationship can get off balance. It takes time, effort, and commitment to repair and balance any relationship.
Often we didn't have the best role models for relationships. So, you duplicate what you were exposed to. Even if you had great models, relationships are still challenging.
While addressing the addiction is critical, couples coaching can also help you and your partner overcome other issues that may have arisen due to the addiction.
Some of the feelings and thoughts that might be circling your relationships:
We begin the individual sessions with both Mark and me, where we focus on these essential factors before, during, and after the couple's sessions:
Relationship issues that may be addressed in sessions include:
From bringing compelling characters to life on screen as an actor, calling the shots behind the scenes as a director and producer, lending her thoughts and opinions to the podcast airwaves, and even penning her debut literary work, Brianne Davis has emerged in the entertainment industry as a powerhouse female creative in 2022. She has taken this same passion for her creativity and turned it into a very successful coaching practice.
In the last decade, Brianne has been sharpening her skills as a coach for individuals and couples desiring healing from their own patterns of relational dysfunction. Besides committing herself to a rigorous daily practice in sex and love recovery, Brianne has certifications and specialty training in relationship dynamics, distress tolerance, trauma informed care, communication strategies, boundaries, and codependency.
In film and television, Brianne most recently starred on the History Channel’s “Six” (2016-18). The ambitious drama followed Navy SEAL Team Six, whose mission to eliminate a Taliban leader in Afghanistan goes awry when they uncover a U.S. citizen working as a jihadist fighter with the terrorists. Brianne was a scene-stealer as “Lena,” a teacher and wife of lead SEAL Team Six commander “Joe Graves” (Barry Sloane). Additional TV credits include: Netflix/FOX’s “Lucifer,” Hulu’s “Casual,” FOX’s “Rosewood,” HBO’s “True Blood,” and CBS’ “The Mentalist.”
Brianne’s first break in the business came with a small speaking role in the film “Remember the Titans” opposite Denzel Washington, Hayden Panettiere, Ryan Gosling and Kate Bosworth. From there, Brianne went on to booking a role on the hit television show, “Dawson’s Creek” (CW) and once graduating from high school, she made the decision to move to Los Angeles to pursue her acting career. Brianne’s first lead role in film came in 2005 with the blockbuster hit “Jarhead” where she starred opposite Jake Gyllenhaal. She also starred in the horror film “Prom Night,” alongside Brittany Snow, Kellan Lutz and Idris Elba.
Thriving behind the camera, as much as in front, under her production company Give & Take Productions Brianne has produced three films, while also directing “The Night Visitor 2: Heather’s Story,” and “Psychophonia.”
With over 13 years of recovery as a sex and love addict, Brianne is the host of the popular mental health podcast “Secret Life.” The podcast launched in August 2020 and features inspiring true confessions from an eclectic group of guests, unpacking a plethora of taboo topics. Brianne’s latest venture in the “Secret Life” brand is her debut novel, “Secret Life of a Hollywood Sex & Love Addict” which released on February 12, 2021 and instantly hit the best-sellers list on Amazon.
On the charity front, Brianne’s undeniable passion is supporting our troops. She can often be found traveling the world on various USO tours and so far, has visited 15 bases. While on tour, she has stayed in such places as Iraq and Afghanistan. Stateside, Brianne champions on behalf of veteran programs, especially in getting the necessary post-traumatic stress relief that many soldiers desperately need.
Brianne currently resides in the Los Angeles area with her husband Mark Gantt and son, Davis.
As one of the pioneers of the digital era, Mark is best known for co-creating, producing, and starring in the groundbreaking, Streamy award-winning series, The Bannen Way for Crackle and Sony Television. The Bannen Way garnered over 14 million views within the first ten weeks of release. It went on to win 4 Streamy Awards, including Best Drama, Best Director and Best Editor, and Mark for best actor, as well as nominated for two Webby Awards and a BANFF Award.
With 34 years of recovery from alcohol, drugs, gambling, debt, and codependency, Mark is very public about his journey and an advocate for mental health awareness. He currently coaches individuals struggling with addiction and recovery. He and Brianne launched the Secret Life Podcast in August 2020 to help others drop the shame and stigma of mental health, addiction, and recovery issues.
Mark's feature directorial debut, Murder In Mexico, was based on the actual events of Bruce Beresford-Redman and premiered on Lifetime. He's recently directed two thrillers, Model Citizen and The Surrogate, which premiered on Lifetime. Mark also directed and produced the pilot, Intricate Vengeance, for Ron Howard and Brian Grazer's New Form Digital. He's directed commercials, branded content and promos for Fox, A&E, Lifetime, Capital One, Freeform, ESPN, Nissan, and GMC.
Mark recently co-executive produced and wrote two Audible Original true-crime audiobooks premiering this summer. Mark also wrote two screenplays for The Cartel; both films, Fatal Memory and Her Deadly Boyfriend, premiered on Lifetime in 2021. He's currently in post on Soul Mates, a psychological thriller hitting theaters Valentine's weekend 2023.
He's also produced three features with his wife, Brianne Davis, through their Give + Take Production company; The Night Visitor, The Night Visitor 2, and Psychophonia. Mark and Brianne are currently developing and pitching several TV series together.
Mark also works with clients consulting on tv and film projects and coaching individuals in the entertainment business to take their careers to the next level.