Premarital Counseling
Don’t wait for problems to appear—build a stronger marriage from the start.
Premarital counseling is a proactive way to resolve differences, set shared goals, and strengthen your connection before committing to marriage. Instead of waiting until conflicts arise, couples explore important topics that might cause friction. By preparing now, couples enter marriage with clarity, confidence, and a deeper understanding of each other.
Premarital counseling provides a safe space to discuss sensitive topics with a neutral third party, carving out dedicated time to explore any fears or uncertainties about your future together. It also helps improve communication between you and your partner. From conflict resolution to setting realistic expectations for married life, a premarital coach guides couples in building and maintaining a healthy, lasting relationship.
Expect moments of laughter, occasional stress, and full hearts as you reflect on committing your lives to one another. Counseling helps couples understand their hopes, fears, and expectations for marriage, allowing them to make informed decisions about their future together. This process is an important step on your journey, preparing you for the years of marriage ahead and laying a strong foundation for a lifetime together.
What is involved?
I help couples get on the same page about certain topics and to better understand themselves, each other, and their partnership. There are no off-topic limits, but during this 7-session course we will go over the following topics:
Love Expectations
Communication
Spirituality
Children
Finances & Money
Vocation
Sex & Intimacy
Family Relationships & In-Laws
Goals & Aspirations
Time & Leisure
Wedding Planning
Holiday Expectations
Conflict Resolutions
Living Environments
Personality assessments and how to flourish despite differences
What happens during our premarital sessions?
Premarital coaching is designed to help couples get on the same page about important topics and deepen their understanding of themselves, each other, and their partnership. One of the first steps involves completing a written questionnaire about your relationship and expectations individually before each session. This exercise helps identify strengths, uncover potential challenges, and highlight personality traits that guide your coach in facilitating meaningful conversations.
Together during sessions, you’ll review your answers, explore similarities and differences, work through conflict and differences and set intentional goals for your relationship. Premarital coaching also includes personality assessments and resources helping couples understand how differences can be both challenging and beneficial—and teaching practical ways to love and support each other well. By investing in premarital coaching, you’re taking a proactive step toward a thriving, lasting marriage.
Book Yours Today
Start your journey today and build a relationship that’s strong, aligned, and ready for a lifetime together. Each session is about 90-120 minutes long. We will schedule out your 7-sessions that best fits your individual pace or timeline. You will be expected to do homework before each session. Some couples do this as quickly as a month and others take longer time before their wedding approaches. Sessions can be done online or at onsite in Kirkland, WA if you are local.