My Doctor of Philosophy in Family Studies and Masters of Arts in Psychology, combined with my spiritually-honed intuition, allows me to hear the hearts and spirits of my clients and bring them through a self-reflective discovery process to find themselves, God, and, ultimately, love.  

After my own path to intentional dating was riddled with rocky relationships, heartbreaks, and hard lessons, I eventually embarked on a new journey to search my soul. In the process, I deepened my connection to Christ, discovered myself, and embraced a new approach to dating and love, including abstinence.

With a newfound superpower to date discerningly, I kicked up my stilettos, opened my heart, and healed my way into the best romantic experiences of my life.  

Now married to the man of my dreams, I transparently share my inspiring personal story to show other women that their happily ever after awaits too. From flirting to following God to the altar, I meet women where they are with real answers to real questions about romance, dating, and love.  

Driven by my passion for positive marriages, I launched my coaching practice to restore hope for women who wish to be wives, teaching you how to identify and celebrate men who desire to be husbands. Offering more than just advice, I have an ability to translate my own as well as esteemed scholars’ research, tried-and-true theories, and natural girlfriend-next-door genuineness which makes me the dating coach every Christian woman needs by her side.

I’m real, relatable, and honest about who I am and where I’ve been. 

I have studied, lived, loved, and detoured my way down a trail to true happiness. I am —and always will be—a hopeless romantic who passionately endorses the extraordinary power of heaven-sent love. I am a scholar and genuine mentor to women and have tangible and lived evidence that gratifying and loving relationships are more than possible.

I believe true love is promised by God and attainable to those who believe it, too! 

more about Dr. em…  

Dr. Emily McKnight, lovingly known as Dr. Em, lives in North Texas, with her devoted husband, two beautiful daughters, and one beloved son. Her oldest daughter and new son-in-law is not too far away. With a Ph.D. in Family Studies and a Master’s degree in Psychology, she is currently conducting extensive research on sexual abstinence (including after debut) and its perceived impact on romantic relationships and marriage. In the next chapter of her life, Dr. Em will be the foremost authority on successful dating experiences for single Christian women who desire healthy relationships and, ultimately, marriage. In business and in life, Emily’s motto is, “I am here for you.” Because she is.