Pre-marital Counseling

What is Pre-Marital Counseling?

Pre-marital counseling is a form of couples therapy that can help you and your partner prepare for your marriage. Pre-marital counseling helps couples strengthen their foundation and plan for how to navigate issues that may arise in even the healthiest of marriages.

What to expect Pre-marital counseling?

Pre-marital counseling typically includes the following topics: Each partner’s expectations for the marriage, healthy communication skills, constructive conflict management strategies, important topics unique to you and your relationship, and expectations regarding children including parenting philosophies and responsibilities.

Dr. Kelly typically asks couples to plan on attending a minimum of 5 hours of pre-marital counseling. This can be completed in five 60-minute sessions or in fewer sessions of greater length. Dr. Kelly will provide a letter confirming your completion of pre-marital counseling should you need one.

How do we get started?

First, congratulations on your upcoming nuptials and for taking the extra step to support a happy and satisfying marriage!

You can get started by contacting our office to schedule your first appointment. Our office will have some paperwork for you to fill out in advance and to review with Dr. Kelly at your first session. You and Dr. Kelly will build the framework for your counseling sessions together based on your needs and time considerations.

You can connect by telephone, email or with the contact form below. Our office assistants will be able to answer your questions and schedule your first appointment.