
Frequently Asked Questions
What’s involved in Premarital Counseling?
Premarital Counseling, sometimes called Pre-commitment Counseling is a way of diving into the biggest barriers to a lasting marriage and giving couples the tools to thrive!
In this 4 week program we cover the most important conversations to have before the wedding:
✓ Communication skills
✓ Financial planning
✓ Views on gender roles
✓ Intimacy (or lack thereof)
✓ Realistic expectations of your partner
✓ Infertility and deciding whether to have children
✓ Parenting (and re-parenting!) values
✓ and finally… differences in religious and spiritual beliefs
Check out our signature Beloved Beginnings package now!
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Wonderful! It is common for couples to skip premarital counseling and trust that their love will be enough - and it is just as common to need help along the way! You are NOT alone!
Our Beloved Bliss package is a great place to dive into your marriage and address the issues that may be coming up for you.
Many couples find they are struggling as they move through some of life’s biggest transitions. I work with couples in all stages of their relationship by meeting you where you are and embarking on the journey together.
Check out the Beloved Bliss package for already committed couples now!
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Every couple can benefit from taking an honest look at their relationship, communication styles, and desires for a lasting partnership, but not everyone wants (or needs) therapy to do it.
That’s what makes this different - it’s not therapy!
Research shows that couples who do Premarital Counseling or a Relationship Coaching (even after they are married) have a 30% higher success rate in avoiding divorce. They also report feeling happier and more satisfied in their marriage!
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Why, yes! I specialize in couples who come from different backgrounds or belief systems. Whether one or both of you are recovering from religious trauma, deconstructing your faith, identify as “spiritual but not religious” (SBNR) or are exploring an interfaith partnership and family, we are here to help!
Even if you no longer hold a spiritual path - your upbringing and religious history will likely impact your wedding and future marriage.Spiritually-rooted counseling with an interfaith approach can be useful for unpacking your deeply held core beliefs.
I specialize in working with couples who come from different spiritual backgrounds because I have seen so many couples struggle to communicate around this issue and so few therapists are trained in this language.
No matter where you and your partner are on your life’s journey - you are welcome here! -
Yes! I am a member of the Open and Affirming Coalition and have worked extensively with LGBTQ+ couples and the unique gifts they bring, and challenges they face, in their relationships.
I have over a decade of experience in supporting those going through religious trauma and healing their spiritual identity. I bring special skills to this aspect of our time together that very few therapists are equipped to handle. -
Nope! I am not a licensed therapist and this is not therapy. More importantly, I will not tell you that you are marrying the wrong person or that your relationship is doomed!
Since you have made the decision to commit yourselves to one another for life, I wish to do everything I can to help you have a happy and successful marriage!
I am experienced Spiritual Counselor and Relationship Coach. I am Certified in each the following modalities:
✓ Gottman Method Couples Therapy (Level II)
✓ Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work
✓ Prepare/Enrich Premarital and Relationship Counseling
✓ Mindfulness Meditation Leadership
✓ Trauma-Informed Yoga Instructor (RYT)
✓ Certified Mediator -
Absolutely! Click the link below to book a FREE 20-minute discovery call so we can get to know each other and see if this is a good fit. I look forward to joining you on your journey to a healthier, happier, more intimate relationship!