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Premarital Counseling

Have you decided to get married or are looking to ask someone the big question? Congratulations! 

 I work with engaged and newly committed couples at all stages of their relationship (wedding planning, financial planning, future planning and more), to help improve their communication, understanding and care for one another. Afterall, it’s not just about the wedding. It's about the marriage. 

Let’s work together to create a solid foundation of trust, connection and authenticity. I want to collaborate with you both to help ensure that as a couple you’re ready to face both easy and hard conversations, while enjoying a deep and loving bond with your future spouse.

Any new relationship can come with its own set of trials and tribulations. 

How it works

I use the #1 rated premarital inventory and couple’s assessment tool, Prepare/Enrich, to best prepare you for a happy and fulfilling marriage!

Through the PREPARE/ENRICH program, you and your future spouse will discover the strengths and challenges present in your relationship. We will focus on expanding your relationship skills to work through difficult issues and prevent major problems from developing.

Pre-marital counseling will help you:

Learn

How to strengthen communication and conflict resolution skills

Address

Financial planning and budgeting

Explore

Relationship roles and expectations

Process

Family of origin & friendships that may impact your relationship now or in the future

Discuss

Issues related to parenting, sexuality, & spirituality

Examine

How your unique personalities fit together and how they impact your relationship

…and much more!

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What to expect

After our free consultation, you will both take an online assessment. The assessment is scientifically reliable and valid, which means it provides accurate and objective results that help you talk about what really matters in your relationship. The inventory will help you and your partner identify your unique strengths, and differences, which we will discuss together in future sessions.

You schedule 4-6 sessions, on average, and we will walk you through your results and facilitate productive conversations you both need to strengthen your relationship.

Subsequent Sessions

Couples are typically able to review their results and finish pre-marital counseling after 6-8 sessions, with the option of more sessions in the future, if interested. Sometimes the process fosters the ability for a couple to talk about an issue they may have been avoiding. This is exactly why premarital counseling is so important. It’s great to work through issues now to prevent major problems.

Build a strong foundation for a happy & healthy marriage

Couples who participated in some form of premarital counseling had a 30% greater success rate for longevity and happiness in their marriages than couples who did not.*

  • "We did premarital counseling with Emily and it was so helpful. She’s very insightful and helped us start our marriage on the right foot. Would highly recommend her for anyone looking for premarital counseling or a therapist."

    CB

  • "During our first pre-marital counseling session, my wife and I found that it was easy to connect with Emily. She asked questions in a way that showed she cared. She established a comfortable environment where trust and honestly were valued. We felt that we could be our true selves around Emily and as a result, my wife and I were able to find the heart of conflicts and come to a mutual place of understanding in our relationship. During our sessions with Emily, she would pick up on subtleties that helped my wife and I learn more about our thoughts and feelings. She helped us feel well prepared for marriage as we worked on communication styles, family dynamics, and conflict resolution. We are thankful for all Emily has done to help us in our marriage."

    JV

  • “I have been meeting with Emily for the past two years. Working with her has had a major positive impact on my life. Because of working with her, I have been able to properly work through the challenges that life brings. She is friendly and caring. I personally feel the safety, security and commitment made by her. I am so thankful that a resource such as hers is available. Talking to a therapist has allowed me to dive deeper into self-examination and use the necessary tools to continue that sense of well-being. I highly recommend Emily if you’re looking for a safe and secure environment to grow in.”

    BL

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