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Kara Laricks,
Dating Coach
Let's write your next chapter in love.
Together.
the
love
story
lab
Frustrated with apps and AI, yet still craving real connection?
Does swiping leave you drained instead of hopeful?
Dating after a divorce, long-term relationship, or focusing on your career?
Struggling to meet genuine people in real life?
Do your dates feel flat, forced, or one-sided?
Wish someone would take the time to really see you?
Know within five minutes whether you'll want a second date?
Feeling rushed, behind, or out of rhythm with dating today?
Tried it all and simply need a new approach to love?
i see you.
i see you.
i see you.
Frustrated with apps and AI, yet still craving real connection?
Does swiping leave you drained instead of hopeful?
Dating after a divorce, long-term relationship, or focusing on your career?
Struggling to meet genuine people in real life?
Do your dates feel flat, forced, or one-sided?
Wish someone would take the time to really see you?
Know within five minutes whether you'll want a second date?
Feeling rushed, behind, or out of rhythm with dating today?
Tried it all and simply need a new approach to love?
i'm here to help.
i'm here to help.
i'm here to help.
Hi, I'm Kara. I’m a certified dating and relationship coach and former professional matchmaker who has spent the last eight years helping singles move beyond swiping and into meaningful, lasting relationships.
I’ve had thousands of conversations with people from all walks of life who want the same thing: to get off the apps and find love IRL. My coaching style is heart-centered and results-oriented while rooted in the belief that no two love stories are the same.
I’ve created The Love Story Lab as a place where all relationships are valued and all routes to relationships are honored. I’d love to hear your story and support you as you write your next chapter.
Hi, I'm Kara. I’m a certified dating and relationship coach and former professional matchmaker who has spent the last eight years helping singles move beyond swiping and into meaningful, lasting relationships.
I’ve had thousands of conversations with people from all walks of life who want the same thing: to get off the apps and find love IRL. My coaching style is heart-centered and results-oriented while rooted in the belief that no two love stories are the same.
I’ve created The Love Story Lab as a place where all relationships are valued and all routes to relationships are honored. I’d love to hear your story and support you as you write your next chapter.
Hi, I'm Kara. I’m a certified dating and relationship coach and former professional matchmaker who has spent the last eight years helping singles move beyond swiping and into meaningful, lasting relationships.
I’ve had thousands of conversations with people from all walks of life who want the same thing: to get off the apps and find love IRL. My coaching style is heart-centered and results-oriented while rooted in the belief that no two love stories are the same.
I’ve created The Love Story Lab as a place where all relationships are valued and all routes to relationships are honored. I’d love to hear your story and support you as you write your next chapter.
offerings
offerings
offerings
FREE CONSULTATION
free consultation
FREE CONSULTATION
30 minutes - Let's Connect.
Your love story starts here. Let’s get curious and see what’s possible. A complimentary session to explore your dating goals and challenges. Walk away with clarity and next steps tailored to you.
30 minutes
Let's Connect.
Your love story starts here. Let’s get curious and see what’s possible. A complimentary session to explore your dating goals and challenges. Walk away with clarity and next steps tailored to you.
ONE-ON-ONE COACHING
ONE-0N-ONE COACHING
ONE-ON-ONE COACHING
50 minute sessions - Your story, your pace.
Choose the level of commitment
that fits your vision.
50 minute sessions
Your story, your pace.
Choose the level of commitment that fits your vision.
5-SESSION PACKAGE
Get clarity, direction, and spark momentum toward your goals.
Get clarity,
direction, and spark momentum toward your goals.
10-SESSION PACKAGE
Date with intention, break old patterns, explore new approaches, and build authentic connections.
6-MONTH COMMITMENT
A half year of weekly coaching for steady growth and accountability. Write your signature Love Manual, your heart's how-to handbook. Understand your motivations and preferences and how they show up in your dating life. Flexible scheduling and unlimited text + email support.
ONE-YEAR COMMITMENT
Live your love story in real time. Put your Love Manual into action while dating, with guidance and support every step of the way. Flexible scheduling and unlimited text + email support.
COMING SOON
COMING SOON
DROP-IN COACHING
Join me for virtual monthly office hours. Benefit from real-time insights and live coaching. Bring your dating dilemmas or listen in and learn in a supportive, inspiring group space.
SMALL GROUP WORKSHOP:
Write your signature Love Manual:
Your Heart's How-to Handbook
Create your personal guide to loving (and being loved) well. Discover your preferences, desires, and boundaries and learn to express them with confidence.
NOTIFY ME WHEN AVAILABLE
NOTIFY ME WHEN AVAILABLE
SPEAKING
SPEAKING
SPEAKING
From podcasting to panels, workshops to keynotes, let’s collaborate. As a game-changing dating and relationship coach and former professional matchmaker, I offer a hopeful perspective on the current dating landscape.
From podcasting to panels, workshops to keynotes, let’s collaborate. As a game-changing dating and relationship coach and former professional matchmaker, I offer a hopeful perspective on the current dating landscape.
love notes
love notes
love notes
Kara spent the time to get to know me and what I was looking for in a potential partner. She has a very kind and thoughtful way of asking questions and listening to understand. She laid out a plan on how to approach the online dating world. I stayed the course and eventually I did meet someone that I am very excited about. Kara is the BEST wing woman a person could ask for!!!
MARIA
in a relationship in her 50s
My experience with Kara has been incredible, she is so vested in her clients! She is truly enthusiastic, caring, understanding and articulate in what works and doesn't work in the dating scene. I value all of the advice, the laughs and the joyous moments with her! Kara - you are worth the investment!
ANNA
married in her 50s
Working with Kara has been so life enriching, educational, and fun! She almost could see through the screen then read my mind by describing the exact qualities I desire in my future partner. I was absolutely blown away. If you are in search of a passionate guru who is also well connected in LGBTQ+ community, she is the best out there.
JASON
dating in his 40s
Despite my best efforts of resistance, Kara’s warmth, humor, and infectious positive attitude about queer love melted away my stubbornness and skepticism. Her enthusiasm and insightful questions provided me with much needed clarity about what I want and need from a partner. I am ever grateful to Kara for expanding my romantic horizon and restoring my faith in the possible.
ANIKA
dating in her 40s
Kara enabled me to do some soul-searching and personality digging that I will cherish and pull from for years to come. I am now hopeful and confident that I will indeed find my person – with patience and a deeper sense of self-esteem having known and worked with Kara.
MONIC
dating in her 60s
Kara was able to discover my inner issues deep down in my heart. She is so kind, warm and patient that I gradually opened my heart to her, talking openly about life, relationships, and spirituality. Thanks to her, I gained power and made several big steps including coming out to my family and most importantly, finding myself and my confidence. My life has changed from a lonely, sad, closeted gay man to a man with strong confidence who is actively seeking love.
SILAS
dating in his 30s
Your coaching helped me realize the great potential of my long distance relationship at its earliest stages, and throughout the sessions brought out my best game and performance, now reaching a secure relationship point. I feel confident this is leading to the realization of a mature long standing wish for companionship.
GAMA
in a relationship in his 40s
Kara is professional, communicates well, and is genuinely concerned with my overall wellness and personal goals. Not only has Kara helped me with reframing a mindset or understanding the value of my experiences, but our conversations are always full of laughter and positive energy!
SHARON
dating in her 40s
Kara is really good at reading people. She had a pretty accurate sense of who I was within our first 1-2 meetings. She listened to how my dates went, and provided actionable feedback that I was able to apply the next time around. I felt like she was always on my side and rooting for me throughout the process.
AMY
dating in her 30s
Kara is an exceptional listener and coach. She pushes me and gives me excellent strategies and provides inspiring support. Working with Kara is money well spent in terms of keeping me on the path with a hopeful and enthusiastic state of mind.
KAREN
dating in her 60s
Kara has an innate ability to connect with people on a spiritual level with ease and embodies a perpetual sense of empathy. She taught me how to learn from each date, each person I encountered, and not put any blame or judgement on myself -- or on others for that matter, which I found refreshing. Her genuineness and commitment to really listening is intoxicating and I cannot thank her enough for the gifts she has given me.
HUGH
dating in his 50s
In her very kind, humble, sweet, down-to-earth, personable, sincere, genuine, intuitive way, Kara gets to know you and truly *see* you like no one else. I relished our sessions as a chance not only to explore dating and relationships, but also to talk about everything going on in my life, She has always seen the best in me even when I couldn't see it in myself, and I am humbled by her tremendous faith and belief in me.
BEN
dating in his 30s
Our coaching sessions showed me patterns in how I presented myself and self doubts getting in the way and helped me believe in what a catch I am and restore my faith in love! I credit Kara with preparing me for a successful relationship. The very first woman I met on a dating app after working with Kara I fell in love with, and we are wonderfully happy together 9 months later! I'm so grateful for everything I gained from Kara.
HEATHER
engaged in her 30s
Kara spent the time to get to know me and what I was looking for in a potential partner. She has a very kind and thoughtful way of asking questions and listening to understand. She laid out a plan on how to approach the online dating world. I stayed the course and eventually I did meet someone that I am very excited about. Kara is the BEST wing woman a person could ask for!!!
MARIA
in a relationship in her 50s
My experience with Kara has been incredible, she is so vested in her clients! She is truly enthusiastic, caring, understanding and articulate in what works and doesn't work in the dating scene. I value all of the advice, the laughs and the joyous moments with her! Kara - you are worth the investment!
ANNA
married in her 50s
Working with Kara has been so life enriching, educational, and fun! She almost could see through the screen then read my mind by describing the exact qualities I desire in my future partner. I was absolutely blown away. If you are in search of a passionate guru who is also well connected in LGBTQ+ community, she is the best out there.
JASON
dating in his 40s
Despite my best efforts of resistance, Kara’s warmth, humor, and infectious positive attitude about queer love melted away my stubbornness and skepticism. Her enthusiasm and insightful questions provided me with much needed clarity about what I want and need from a partner. I am ever grateful to Kara for expanding my romantic horizon and restoring my faith in the possible.
ANIKA
dating in her 40s
Kara enabled me to do some soul-searching and personality digging that I will cherish and pull from for years to come. I am now hopeful and confident that I will indeed find my person – with patience and a deeper sense of self-esteem having known and worked with Kara.
MONIC
dating in her 60s
Kara was able to discover my inner issues...She is so kind, warm and patient that I gradually opened my heart to her, talking openly about life, relationships, and spirituality. Thanks to her, I gained power and made several big steps including coming out to my family and most importantly, finding myself and my confidence. My life has changed from a lonely, sad, closeted gay man to a man with strong confidence who is actively seeking love.
SILAS
dating in his 30s
Your coaching helped me realize the great potential of my long distance relationship at its earliest stages, and throughout the sessions brought out my best game and performance, now reaching a secure relationship point. I feel confident this is leading to the realization of a mature long standing wish for companionship.
GAMA
in a relationship in his 40s
Kara is professional, communicates well, and is genuinely concerned with my overall wellness and personal goals. Not only has Kara helped me with reframing a mindset or understanding the value of my experiences, but our conversations are always full of laughter and positive energy!
SHARON
dating in her 40s
Kara is really good at reading people. She had a pretty accurate sense of who I was within our first 1-2 meetings. She listened to how my dates went, and provided actionable feedback that I was able to apply the next time around. I felt like she was always on my side and rooting for me throughout the process.
AMY
dating in her 30s
Kara is an exceptional listener and coach. She pushes me and gives me excellent strategies and provides inspiring support. Working with Kara is money well spent in terms of keeping me on the path with a hopeful and enthusiastic state of mind.
KAREN
dating in her 60s
Kara has an innate ability to connect with people on a spiritual level with ease and embodies a perpetual sense of empathy. She taught me how to learn from each date, each person I encountered, and not put any blame or judgement on myself -- or on others for that matter, which I found refreshing. Her genuineness and commitment to really listening is intoxicating and I cannot thank her enough for the gifts she has given me.
HUGH
dating in his 50s
In her very kind, humble, sweet, down-to-earth, personable, sincere, genuine, intuitive way, Kara gets to know you and truly *see* you like no one else. I relished our sessions as a chance not only to explore dating and relationships, but also to talk about everything going on in my life, She has always seen the best in me even when I couldn't see it in myself, and I am humbled by her tremendous faith and belief in me.
BEN
dating in his 30s
Our coaching sessions showed me patterns in how I presented myself and self doubts getting in the way and helped me believe in what a catch I am and restore my faith in love! I credit Kara with preparing me for a successful relationship. The very first woman I met on a dating app after working with Kara I fell in love with, and we are wonderfully happy together 9 months later! I'm so grateful for everything I gained from Kara.
HEATHER
engaged in her 30s
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