What's Next, Gentlemen?
Faith-rooted coaching for successful Catholic men ready to leverage their wisdom, deepen their marriage, and answer God's call in this next season of life.
You've Built a Life. Now What?
The kids have left. The career milestones are checked. Yet a quiet question keeps returning — What's my mission now? You still have decades of wisdom, energy, and love to pour out. You want a stronger marriage, a healthier body, and a deeper walk with Christ. You want to matter to the people who matter most.
This chapter isn't the end of impact — it's the beginning of your most meaningful one.
Coaching Built for This Season
Faith-integrated, clinically-informed, and built on 30+ years of experience walking with people through transformation.
Life, Leadership & Health Coaching
A 12-session personalized package designed to help you clarify your next mission, restore your health, and lead with renewed purpose in your home, work, and parish.
The Cana Commitment
A structured 12-session Catholic marriage coaching journey to rebuild connection, deepen intimacy, and revive the sacramental beauty of your marriage.
Fireside Chat
A relaxed, confidential conversation to explore where you are, where God is calling you, and whether coaching is the right fit for this season.
Ellen Truschel, LMFT
For over 30 years I've walked alongside people navigating life's most consequential transitions. As a licensed Marriage & Family Therapist of 20+ years, certified Imago Relationship Therapist, and certified Life, Leadership and Health Coach, I bring proven clinical tools together with deep Catholic faith.
Married 33 years, mother of two adult sons, and a longtime servant in Catholic marriage prep, healing, and youth ministries — I understand the language, the stakes, and the beauty of the life you're building.
Apply for CoachingWhy Men Choose LIT 4 LIFE
A rare integration of clinical expertise, executive-level coaching, and lived Catholic faith.
✝ Rooted in Catholic Faith
Every session integrates prayer, Scripture, and the wisdom of the Church.
⚕ Clinically Trained
20+ years as a licensed LMFT and Imago Relationship Therapist.
♛ Leadership Certified
Certified in Life, Leadership and Health Coaching for high-performing professionals.
♥ Marriage Expertise
16 years of marriage counseling and decades of Catholic marriage ministry.
Working with Ellen gave me clarity I hadn't felt in years. My marriage is stronger, my health is back, and for the first time in a long time — I know what God is asking of me next.
Schedule Your Fireside Chat
Take the first step. Share a bit about where you are — and let's discern together whether 1:1 Coaching, the Cana Commitment, or another path is right for this season. Every application is reviewed personally by Ellen.
