Premarital Counseling
You are starting something serious. Premarital counseling is not about fixing problems. It is about building the foundation before problems have a chance to take hold.
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The Best Time to Start Is Before You Need It
Most couples wait until there is a crisis. Premarital counseling flips that. You build the tools, the language, and the patterns before life puts pressure on the relationship.
That is not pessimism. That is strategy.
What We Cover
- Communication styles — how you each talk, process, and listen under stress
- Conflict patterns — understanding your defaults before they become habits
- Family of origin — how what you grew up with shows up in how you love
- Financial values and expectations — one of the top sources of marital stress
- Parenting philosophies — aligning before the decision is urgent
- Intimacy and connection — emotional and physical needs, love languages, and long-term closeness
- Roles and responsibilities — who does what, and what happens when life changes
- Faith, culture, and identity — navigating differences with clarity and respect
The Approach
I use the Prepare/Enrich assessment framework alongside Gottman Method principles and The Pass Go Regulation Method™. You will complete a structured assessment before we begin, which gives us a personalized roadmap for your sessions.
This is not a generic checklist. It is a clinical, evidence-based process tailored to the two of you.
What You Leave With
- A shared communication framework you can use in real conflict
- Clarity on your individual and shared values
- Tools to regulate and repair before patterns become entrenched
- Confidence going into marriage with your eyes open
Sessions are virtual. Available to couples in Maryland, Washington DC, Virginia, and Florida. Not covered by insurance.
Initial session: $275 | Follow-up: $250
