Premarital Counseling
Prepare for a Lifetime of Love and fulfillment with Premarital Counseling
Congratulations on your journey towards a lifetime of love and commitment! At our premarital counseling center, we're here to support you and your partner as you embark on this exciting new chapter together. Our comprehensive counseling program is designed to help you build a strong foundation for a healthy and fulfilling marriage.
Why Premarital Counseling?
Premarital counseling is an invaluable investment in your relationship, providing you with the tools and insights you need to navigate the joys and challenges of marriage with confidence and clarity. Whether you're newly engaged or preparing to tie the knot, our counseling program offers a supportive and non-judgmental space for you to explore important topics and strengthen your bond as a couple. Stanley (2001) reported that premarital counseling lowered divorce rates by 31 percent. Carlson et al. (2012) found that couples who participated in premarital counseling were better off than 80 percent of the couples that did not.
How Does Premarital Counseling Help?
During your premarital counseling sessions, you'll work with a skilled and compassionate therapist who specializes in relationship dynamics and communication. Together, you'll explore a variety of topics, including:
- Effective communication skills
- Conflict resolution strategies
- Financial planning and budgeting
- Intimacy and connection
- Family dynamics and expectations
- Shared values and goals
- Managing stress and life transitions
**Benefits of Premarital Counseling**
Investing in premarital counseling can offer numerous benefits, including:
- Improved communication and conflict resolution skills
- Enhanced intimacy and connection
- Greater understanding of each other's needs and expectations
- Stronger commitment and trust
- Preparation for life's challenges and transitions
- Reduced risk of future marital problems or divorce
What does Premarital Counseling Look like at LHC?
At LHC we offer a Prepare Enrich Assessment, which assess your marriage across 9 domains. After the first session, you will be sent an email to pay for your assessment and they will be completed individually. During your next session we will discuss your assessment and proceed with our sessions.
The Prepare Enrich Assessment cost is $35, which covers both parties.
If you are in Texas, we are affiliated with TwoTogehterinTexas. With this program, you are able to:
-Waive your 72 hour wait period.
-Have up to $60 dollars waived from your marriage license fee.
-Receive a certificate of completion at the end.
Pre marital session, for Twotogether in Texas, sessions must be at least 8 hours for completion.
Just want access to the virtual course?
Many people do not want, need, or may not have the financial investment for 6-8 premarital sessions. This is why LHC offers a digital course as well. This option that will be available soon, and you can do it right from your home. In this course, you will have access to:
8 hours of video content
In session and post session (video) homework
A certificate of completion at the end.
In the virtual session, course topics will include:
Communication
Sex
Finances
Intimacy
Parenting and so much more.
The new course will be available on July1.