Premarital Counseling: Invest in Your Marriage Before It Begins
You’ve said yes, congratulations! This season is exciting and full of plans for the future, but it’s easy to get swept up in wedding details and overlook the foundation of your life together: your relationship.

Premarital counseling isn’t about predicting problems—it’s about preparing for success. Research shows it reduces divorce by 31% and increases satisfaction, trust, and resilience. For less than half of what most couples spend on a wedding planner (average cost: $4,000 for one day), you can invest in something that lasts a lifetime: the health of your marriage.

What Makes This Different
Many therapists offer premarital programs, but I’m not “many therapists.” I’m a PhD-level couples specialist who works almost exclusively with relationships. I bring insight from thousands of sessions with married couples, so I know where couples get stuck and what skills truly make a difference in the real world. This isn’t a checkbox process; it’s a personalized, research-based approach designed to give you tools and clarity for the journey ahead.

How It Works
We start with the PREPARE/ENRICH online assessment ($35 per couple), which gives us a detailed report of your strengths and growth areas. From there, we’ll meet for approximately eight sessions, where you’ll receive customized feedback and learn practical skills in:

• Communication that builds connection

• Conflict resolution strategies that work

• Managing stress as a team

• Understanding personality and family-of-origin dynamics

• Building a shared vision for your marriage

Premarital counseling makes a meaningful wedding gift for couples you love or a powerful investment for your own relationship. If you’re ready to start your marriage on a strong foundation, I’d love to help.