In this compelling episode of the Queer Divorce Club, Tera had the privilege of talking with Dr. Lynda Spann, the founder of the Lesbian Couples Institute. They delve into the crucial topic of recognizing red flags in relationships and navigating the difficult decision of when to call it quits or persevere to strengthen your marriage. Additionally, they explored the concept of consciously uncoupling and discussed how to embrace self-compassion and understanding when making the choice to get divorced.

Dr. Lynda Spann is the founder of the Lesbian Couples Institute (LCI). Lynda and her wife, Lisa Yaeger, live in the Denver, Colorado area.

LCI, which she founded in 2018, offers personal in person therapy and online coaching to lesbian couples by a lesbian

couple.

Lynda’s parents were Baptist missionaries from Texas, however she was born and raised in Uruguay, South America. She spent her childhood and teen years living in Uruguay much of the time and in Texas some of the time.

Dr. Spann has a BA in Psychology from Baylor University. Her MA in Family Studies & PhD Marriage Family Therapy were earned at Texas Tech University.

After completing her Doctorate in 1996, Lynda moved to Pueblo Colorado and started her private counseling practice.

Lynda and her wife, Lisa have been a couple since 2005. Outside of work, they love to travel, make homemade raviolis, hike, spend time with their 3 grandkids, throw great Halloween parties, & go to concerts.

The combination of having a doctorate in Marriage and Family Therapy, years of practice as a couples counselor, and her own challenges in learning how to create a truly healthy intimate relationship, is what enables Dr. Spann to guide her clients at LCI to build thriving relationships that last. In her 25 years as an expert licensed marriage therapist, Dr. Spann has helped hundreds of couples.

You can find Dr. Lynda online at lesbiancouplesinstitute.com, on Instagram @lesbian_couples_institute, and on TikTok @lesbiancouplesinstitute.