Pre Marital Therapy

I am passionate about couples who want to invest early on in their relationship and to learn the skills and tools needed to be happy and healthy. It’s my goal for you to find great value in your premarital experience, so that down the road when things get a little sticky (as they do for everyone), you’ll want to come back. 

The SYMBIS (Save Your Marriage Before it Starts) assessment model for premarital therapy acts as a jumping off point for our time together. The assessment consists of several different sections ranging from topics such as finances, conflict resolution, intimacy and family of origin. We will meet once per week for 8-10 weeks to walk through each section together. You and your partner will take the assessment prior to our first meeting. 

I use the SYMBIS assessment tool because of its adaptability to the needs of each couple. The assessment can be tailored to your specific situation, such as :

• cohabitation

• a second (or third) marriage

• same sex couples

• incorporating religious and spiritual differences

• blending different cultures and ethnic backgrounds

Research says the first 5 years of marriage are the hardest. Though premarital therapy will help ease the transition into married life, every relationship will experience bumps in the road. I would love to continue our time together post-wedding to navigate those first few bumps. I am an advocate of treating our mental health like our physical health which means annual check-ups and keeping your health provider in the loop when issues arise. I would be honored to be a part of your love story even after our structured premarital therapy concludes!

Pre Marital Intensive Option

If your wedding is sooner than 8-10 weeks, or you would like an accelerated option, I offer pre marital intensives. Rather than meeting for 8-10 sessions at 55 minutes each, we will meet 4-6 times for 90 minutes each. Please see FAQ page for additional information and pricing options.