ONLINE PREMARITAL COUNSELING

Online Premarital Counseling with our licensed and expertly trained therapists in California.

Here’s to Forever.

Making the decision to get married is arguable one of the most important decisions you will make in your lifetime. When beginning our forever with our partner it is easy to only focus on the excitement of all that surrounds this special moment. These moments are very important and will result in the happiest day of your life. However, it’s easy to be so caught up in the moment that we forget to prepare ourselves for what matters most to us, a successful and happy marriage that lasts a lifetime.

Our goal with online premarital counseling is to support our engaged couples in having the best opportunity for a marriage that can withstand the inevitable challenges that will arise. Your marriage will be tested, and it is our goal to equip you with the tools, strategies, communication techniques, and crucial conversations that will set you and your spouse up for success.

What Is Online Premarital Counseling?

Online premarital counseling is a specialized type of therapy that helps couples prepare for marriage. It's designed to ensure that both partners have a strong, healthy relationship that provides a solid foundation for a harmonious and lasting marriage. This kind of counseling can identify and address potential areas of conflict within a relationship early on—laying the groundwork for open lines of communication and mutual understanding.

Premarital Counseling With Us

During online premarital counseling, our licensed therapist typically leads you couples through a series of structured discussions about various aspects of married life. These topics might include finances, communication, beliefs and values, roles in the marriage, sex and intimacy, parenting and children, family relationships, decision-making, and managing anger and conflict. Some will also include discussions about the personal and family histories that shape beliefs and behaviors.

One of the central components of premarital counseling is developing conflict resolution skills. All married couples will encounter disagreements; what’s vital is how those conflicts are handled. According to John Gottman, their clinical research on couples show the couples that argue less are not that ones that have healthy marriages. The results demonstrated that it was the couples that knew how to repair their relationship after conflicts who had the most positive outcomes. Online premarital counseling teaches couples strategies for resolving disagreements in a way that is constructive and respectful, without resorting to harmful tactics like personal attacks or withdrawing affection.

Counseling sessions often begin with a comprehensive assessment of the couple's relationship strengths and growth areas. Our premarital counselors/ licensed therapists will tailor their sessions to address the couple's specific needs, helping them build upon their strengths and improve upon their weaknesses.

Key Benefit of Online Premarital Counseling

A key benefit of online premarital counseling is that it sets realistic expectations for marriage. Many couples enter marriage with idealized notions that can lead to disappointment. Counseling helps them understand that no marriage is perfect and that working through challenges is part of a healthy relationship. It gives couples a more accurate picture of what they can expect in marriage and teaches them that perseverance and mutual effort are essential for a fulfilling marriage.

An important aspect of premarital counseling services is its focus on building essential relationship skills. This includes enhancing communication skills so that partners can express their needs and listen to each other effectively. It also involves learning to negotiate and compromise, appreciate and support one another, repair, and work together as a team.

Essentially, online premarital counseling is not just about preparing for a wedding—it's about investing in the future of your marriage. By participating in this process, couples can enhance their ability to build a strong, resilient partnership that can grow and evolve over time. Through our HIPAA-secure online platform, online premarital counseling is an invaluable tool for couples ready to take the significant step into married life.

Online Premarital Counseling Can Help Couples:

Increase intimacy

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Create a marriage that is healthy and happy.

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Discover tools and strategies for their relationship.

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Building trust and security.

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Learn new communication techniques

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Better understanding themselves and their partner

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Setting boundaries with family members

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Benefits of Online Premarital Counseling

Accessibility

Online premarital counseling boasts unique benefits that cater to modern couples. The accessibility stands out as a significant advantage; couples can participate from anywhere, making it a convenient option for those with busy schedules or living in remote areas.

This modality eliminates geographical barriers to professional help, allowing couples to connect with our licensed and specialty trained therapists who may not be available locally.

Flexibility

The flexibility of online sessions means that premarital counseling can often be scheduled at times that suit both partners, which encourages regular and consistent participation. Also, you can skip the busy traffic and travel time that comes with making it to an appointment in person. This ease of access can lead to more frequent and thus potentially more effective sessions.

Privacy

Privacy is one of the key benefits of online premarital counseling. Engaging in sessions from the comfort and privacy of your own home can lead to a greater sense of security and openness, which can result in more candid conversations and a deeper exploration of sensitive topics between you and your fiancé.

In sum, online premarital counseling offers a personalized, accessible, and flexible approach to preparing for marriage, allowing couples to build a strong foundation for their future together while accommodating their modern lifestyles and needs.

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How Long Does Online Premarital Counseling Last?

Online premarital counseling typically varies in length depending on the couple's needs, and the collaborative goals set with your therapist. On average, premarital counseling can last from a few weeks to a few months. Most of the time the length of time ranges from 5 to 8 sessions, with each session lasting 50 minutes.

Ultimately, the duration of premarital counseling is flexible and can be adjusted to suit the specific needs and goals of the couple, ensuring that you and your fiancé receive a comprehensive and beneficial experience before walking down the aisle.

Can We Continue with Couples Therapy after Premarital Counseling?

Absolutely you can! In many cases our couples develop a comfortability with their therapist and continue ongoing online couples therapy/online marriage counseling with them. In other cases, premarital counseling is sufficient and there may be no need to continue at this time. For couples that decide to end after premarital counseling, they are always welcome to contact us and meet with their therapists for a “maintenance” or “check-in” therapy session. Our goal is to be accessible and to ensure you have a marriage that is successful.

We wish you a fruitful, lasting, and happy marriage. We are honored to be part of your journey and to support you in one of the happiest times of your life. Let’s work together to ensure your marriage has the best chance at forever.