Dr. Nicole is a #1 bestselling author who has been empowering couples, youth, families, and individuals as a marriage and family therapist since the turn of the century. She holds a BA in Psychology from the University of Tampa, a Master’s in Marriage and Family Therapy from Oral Roberts University, and an honorary Doctorate of Divinity from Grace Hill Bible University. As an Emotional Freedom Techniques practitioner specialising in trauma therapy, she helps clients overcome emotional pain, trauma, and phobias. She understands marriage from the inside: she is happily married to her husband and co-therapist, Mr. Roy Cotton, Jr.

Mr. Roy Cotton, Jr. is VLF’s Lead Perinatal Coach, bringing compassionate, specialist support to individuals and couples navigating pregnancy, postpartum, and perinatal loss. He is also an interpersonal and professional development coach, youth specialist, motivational speaker, and international radio host of Love & Inspiration — with over 2 million dedicated listeners — fully dedicated to transforming lives through authentic coaching and inspiration. Mr. Roy Cotton, Jr. conducts co-therapy with Dr. Nicole E. Francis Cotton in marriage and relationship counselling.