Premarital Counseling

Premarital counseling is one of the best investments you can make in the future of your relationship. Our program helps couples build a strong foundation by addressing key topics like communication, conflict resolution, finances, family dynamics, intimacy, and shared values, going beyond a simple checklist to truly prepare you for the realities of married life.

This is not about identifying problems or suggesting something is wrong. Research shows that couples who participate in premarital counseling report higher relationship satisfaction and significantly lower rates of divorce. By addressing potential areas of conflict proactively, you create a foundation of skills and mutual understanding that will serve your partnership for decades.

Our program is grounded in the Gottman Method and the Prepare/Enrich framework. Through the Gottman approach, you will build communication skills, learn to navigate conflict constructively, and explore each other's dreams and values. The Prepare/Enrich assessment identifies your relationship strengths and growth areas across important domains (finances, intimacy, family of origin dynamics, roles, and decision-making), topics that, when left unaddressed, tend to become sources of tension in marriage.

The program typically spans six to eight sessions, each focused on a core topic while making room for the issues most relevant to your unique relationship. Many couples tell us that premarital counseling was the first time they felt truly heard by their partner on certain issues, bringing them closer together even when the conversations were difficult.