Premarital Therapy in Los Angeles

online relationship counseling throughout california

Congratulations, you’re engaged! Before you plan for your wedding, let’s plan for your marriage. While there’s so much excitement during this time, you may have also noticed increased stress levels, complicated family dynamics, or the chaos of wedding planning taking a toll. You may have even found yourself wanting to address ongoing issues or work on building healthy habits that will carry you through the years.

Online premarital therapy provides a safe space to openly talk through these topics and set yourselves up for a successful marriage. With my guidance, you’ll create a roadmap to a healthy and enduring relationship. Through in-depth, honest conversations, you’ll grow more connected, identify any problem areas or blind spots, and have big-picture conversations before tying the knot.

Common Premarital Therapy Topics

Communication skills
Conflict resolution
Life and career goals
Shared values
Family planning
Sex and intimacy
In-laws
Finances

Secular-Premarital-Therapy-Los-Angeles — Benefits of Pre-Marriage Counseling

Having a designated time and space to focus on your relationship comes with numerous benefits. Research indicates that participating in premarital therapy can reduce divorce rate by 30%. It’s also associated with lower levels of conflict and higher relationship quality throughout your marriage. A study conducted by the American Psychological Association found that couples who participate in premarital therapy report better communication skills and repair abilities. Plus, couples who attend premarital counseling are more open to addressing issues that arise down the road.

how therapy works

Learn more about the process and make sure this is the best fit for you.

Together, we’ll discuss your individual and relationship history. We’ll paint the picture of who you are as a couple and identify the areas you want to work on the most.

We’ll tailor goals that are unique to your relationship needs in order to build a healthy, solid foundation for your marriage. A main goal is to facilitate understanding and growth between you and your partner.

This is a designated space for you and your partner away from the stress of wedding planning. We’ll highlight your strengths, have tough conversations in a productive way, and gain a deeper understanding of your relationship.

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questions you may have

Having a designated time and space to discuss your relationship has endless benefits. Whether you want to work through a specific issue, connect more deeply with your partner, or have big-picture conversations with a neutral third party, therapy can help you enter your marriage with readiness and confidence.
Therapy is tailored to your relationship’s unique needs and goals. Typically, premarital therapy is a shorter-term form of counseling compared to ongoing couples therapy or marriage counseling.
Yes! I provide premarital counseling that's rooted in attachment science and my extensive experience as a couples therapist. I welcome couples of all religious and non-religious backgrounds to explore their relationship through this attachment lens.