Planning a life together is exciting—but it’s also a time of transition, reflection, and growth. Premarital counseling can help couples strengthen their connection, uncover potential challenges, and prepare for a fulfilling future with intention and clarity.

Even the strongest relationships benefit from guided conversations about values, expectations, communication styles, conflict resolution, and more. Premarital counseling isn’t just for couples in crisis—it’s for those who want to proactively invest in their relationship and deepen their bond before marriage.

You can expect a supportive and judgment-free space where both partners feel heard and valued. The goal isn’t perfection—it’s connection, curiosity, and commitment to growth.

Premarital counseling works best in person but can be done via telehealth if both individuals are in the same location.

The Prepare/Enrich Program:

I use the Prepare/Enrich program, a widely used, research-backed assessment and counseling program designed to help couples prepare for marriage and enrich existing relationships.

This program supports couples in identifying their unique strengths and growth areas. This structured process offers personalized insights across key relationship dynamics such as:

• • Communication and conflict patterns

  • Financial views and goals

  • Personality similarities and differences

  • Family background and beliefs

  • Intimacy and shared expectations

  • Roles, parenting, and future planning

Based on your results, we’ll work together to build skills, address potential stressors, and celebrate the aspects of your relationship that already thrive.

An Integrated, Research-Based Approach:

In our premarital counseling work, I pair the comprehensive Prepare/Enrich assessment with tools drawn from the Gottman Method, a leading approach to relationship health grounded in decades of research. While Prepare/Enrich offers a personalized overview of your relationship dynamics, Gottman-informed strategies help us explore and strengthen key areas like:

• • Conflict management and repair techniques

  • Emotional connection and friendship

  • Communication skills and trust-building

  • Shared meaning, values, and goals

This integrative approach supports couples in building not only insight, but also practical skills for a strong and lasting relationship—well beyond the wedding day.