Premarital Counseling

Congratulations – the ‘Big Day is about to happen!

You have established a wedding date, flowers ordered, and grooms and bridesmaids chosen.

Honeymoon plans are in order, and both of you anticipate the intimacy and fun you will have.

Everything seems perfect, and you can’t wait for your life together.

But are you ready for married life that spans a lifetime? Remember, marriage has good times and trying times; the divorce rate is evidence of that.

Marriage is HARD!

Even the best marriages require work, and often we don’t expect to feel so triggered by our loving partner. It happens.

Perhaps your engagement lasted for a few years, and you begin to think about whether your values align or if everything will be a struggle forever.

He likes the dishes done after you eat dinner, and you feel content to let them sit for a few hours while you unwind. Your bride-to-be wants five children, and you aren’t even sure you want ONE!

Her family expects her to put them first, and you see your family twice a year. How is this marriage ever going to work? There’s a reason you have set the wedding plan on hold. You know you love each other, but you already bicker about everything.

Premarital counseling opens essential lines of communication.

Premarital counseling draws each partner to explore their values, priorities, and vision of marriage, often strongly influenced by their family and relationship history.

It’s more important than ever to work through these crucial issues BEFORE walking down the aisle. Unresolved problems don’t get better after the wedding. They tend to fester, causing resentment and constant disagreements.

Working through those issues before marriage is better. Through premarital counseling, you can discuss those differences honestly and with integrity before you commit to being together forever.

As a therapist, I offer a safe space where you can openly communicate about your likes and dislikes. Gaining the ability to have such conversations without conflict is a great way to start a marriage.

Let me help you lay the strongest foundation possible for your marriage.