Meet Our Founders

Services

  • Marriage Counseling
    (in person and online)
  • Marriage Intensive
  • Couples Retreats
  • Couples Seminars
  • Online Training
  • Clinical Trainings for Therapists
  • Therapist Resources
Chris Cambas Institute for Marriage And Family couples therapy
Chris Cambas, LMFT Relationship Expert: Coach, Mentor, Speaker, Certified Gottman Therapist & Trainer
Certified Gottman Therapist and Trainer for National Marriage Seminars
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About Us: The Heart Behind National Marriage Seminars

Empowering Therapists. Transforming Relationships. Inspiring Change.

Hi, we’re Chris and Lori Cambas, co-founders of National Marriage Seminars and CoupleStrong. Since 2011, we've made it our mission to help couples worldwide create lasting, meaningful relationships—and to equip mental health professionals with the tools they need to make that vision possible.
Our talented team of licensed therapists and presenters has reached 40,000 attendees (and counting!) through:

We’re also proud to provide APA-approved clinical trainings for Psychologists, LMFTs, LCSWs, LMHCs, and LPCs. Our CE programs equip therapists with proven, research-based skills to navigate the full spectrum of relational and emotional challenges. Together, our trainees now deliver over 23 million hours of therapy annually across the U.S. and internationally.

After 29 years of marriage, we remain passionate about helping couples (and their children) thrive. Our work is deeply rooted not only in personal experience but also in clinical training, education, and decades of expertise. We've also founded CoupleStrong, The Practice Startup, and Full Circle Ministries as extensions of our commitment to relational wellness.

Chris Cambas, LMFT

Chris is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Certified Gottman Therapist, and Certified Gottman Trainer, with over 50,000 hours of face-to-face experience in private practice. He earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Tampa and a Master’s in Counseling from Liberty University.

Lori Cambas, COO

Lori brings over 30 years of experience in marketing, advertising, and hospitality. As a trained practitioner in Gottman Method Couples Therapy (Levels 1–3) and a certified Seven Principles for Making Marriage Workshop Leader, she co-leads both National Marriage Seminars and CoupleStrong. Lori holds her undergraduate degree from the University of South Florida and is a devoted mother to their son. She enjoys life in sunny Tampa, Florida, embracing family, faith, and connection.

Our Current and Past Presenters

  • Drs John & Julie Gottman
  • Dr. Sue Johnson
  • Dr. Dan Siegel
  • Dr. Barry McCarthy
  • Dr. Dan Wile
  • Dr. Richard Marks
  • Dr. Patrick Carnes
  • Dr. Lou Cozolino
  • Dr. James Coan
  • Dr. Marco Iacoboni
  • Dr. Jeffry Simpson
  • Dr. David Barlow
  • Dr. Sandra Paivio
  • Dr. Guy Diamond
  • Dr. Janina Fisher