Premarital Counseling

Questions arise before the wedding bells ring.

You’ve dated, decided this is your person, and now you are preparing to say, “I do.” You’re full of excitement and ready!

But you secretly wonder how you will be the spouse you want to be and make your marriage last when you don’t have a model.

Did you see any healthy marriages in your family? Did people close to you stay married? You’re ready but hesitant. You wonder how you and your spouse will handle finances and each other’s expectations. Do you share the same values?

What about children? How will you handle holidays and in-laws? And then there is the “STUFF” from their family being brought into the marriage.

Premarital therapy helps you find the answers.

Premarital therapy is the place for you to work through those questions and uncertainty. You are not alone with your partner to have these discussions.

In therapy, we will explore the areas you want to find answers to in a safe space. I’ll hold space for both the excitement and hesitancy. Yes, they can co-exist.

I’ll help facilitate discussions about your family of origin and what your parents modeled for both of you regarding communication, conflict resolution, intimacy, structure, expectations, finances, and more.

Together, we’ll explore your attachment styles and love languages, and I will guide you in developing your shared meaning for marriage by examining your values and goals.

Imagine feeling more prepared.

Through our work together, you will better understand how you want your marriage to be and your role in bringing the dream to life. You’ll be able to recognize unhealthy habits and dynamics that your parents modeled for you and have a plan to do things differently. As a result, you will feel more confident about moving forward.

Getting married is a big step; it comes with much emotion and preparation. You can receive help during the preparation stage by equipping yourself with tools to foster a solid foundation you’ll build as you travel married life together.

Let’s schedule a free consultation that allows us to chat about how best to prepare for a life together. This consultation provides a time to see if we are a good fit and if I can help you prepare for the next step in your relationship journey.