Online Premarital Counseling

for adults in NYC and New York State

Strengthen the foundation of your next chapter – together.

Your relationship has been full of ups and downs and adventure and growth. And now, you’re here. You and the love of your life are ready and committed to spending the rest of your lives together.

Congratulations!! This new engagement period you’re in is so exciting. There’s a charge in the atmosphere – the electricity of an unfolding promise, and a beautiful future to behold. Your anticipation is thrilling, and you and your fiancé are overjoyed.

But now…there are so many things to do! And there’s a giant list of things to talk about with your partner – money, family plans, and that concerning relative (!) you feel obligated to warn them about. The wedding planning is unexpectedly nerve-wracking, too. So many decisions to make together, and you’re a little surprised about how unsexy and overwhelming the practical side of things can feel.

I’m here to tell you that the mixed bag of overwhelm, excitement, and pre-marriage jitters you’re experiencing are completely normal.

And it’s an amazing opportunity for you and your fiancé to truly deepen your foundation, care, and love for one another.

What premarital counseling looks like:

You and your fiancé will first take the evidence-based Prepare/Enrich relationship assessment. This will take each of you about 30 minutes to complete online. Afterward, you’ll receive your own personalized “Couples Report” to review, tailored from your assessment responses!


From there, I will work to develop a custom premarital counseling package for you. As a certified Prepare/Enrich facilitator, I generally recommend 10 to 12 sessions, on a weekly basis, for an in-depth look into the dynamics of your relationship. We’ll discuss sex, money, and your extended families; and there will be suggested homework between our sessions so that you and your partner can unearth the intimate truths that will strengthen your union.

  • Deepen your awareness of your relationship

  • Reveal how you and your partner play toward each other’s strengths and weaknesses

  • Skill up in how to approach “scary” topics like money, sex, and conflict

  • Navigate differences and move toward conflict resolution and forgiveness

  • Unite as a team in building your new life together

Premarital counseling will help you:

Your marriage is worth the investment.

Frequently Asked Questions about Premarital Counseling:

  • A: Prepare/Enrich is an industry-regarded relationship assessment and enrichment program designed to help couples, whether dating, engaged, or married, to understand and improve their relationships. It was created by Dr. David Olson in the 1980s and since then, continues to be refined and expanded upon.

    Couples start by taking some questionnaires that ask about things like personalities, backgrounds, and what's important to them. These questionnaires act as a road map, showing the couple where they work harmoniously and where there is conflict. A personalized report is shared with the couple, helping each of them see what makes the relationship tick and how it can be made even stronger. The Prepare/Enrich facilitator is trained to provide comprehensive feedback to the couple and work through exercises to strengthen the couples’ dynamic.

  • A: Premarital counseling should be looked at as an investment into the health of the most significant relationship of your life – your marriage – before it begins. It offers a wealth of benefits for couples preparing to tie the knot.

    First and foremost, it provides a safe and supportive space for couples to openly discuss important topics and work through potential challenges. Through guided conversations, couples can better understand each other's values, goals, and expectations, setting a solid foundation for their life together. This process enhances communication and helps them navigate differences constructively, which reduces the likelihood of conflicts getting out of hand later on.

    Premarital counseling also gives couples essential tools and skills to manage conflicts effectively. By learning healthier ways to communicate, solve problems, and cooperate respectfully, couples are better prepared to handle the ups and downs that come with any relationship. Additionally, premarital counseling can uncover underlying issues that might otherwise have gone unnoticed, allowing couples to address these concerns proactively before they become major sources of tension down the line. Premarital counseling ultimately fosters mutual understanding, encourages growth (both individually and as a couple!), and sets the stage for a resilient and fulfilling marriage.

  • A: That’s a great question. Premarital counseling and couples counseling are two types of therapeutic support, tailored for different stages of a relationship. Premarital counseling focuses on couples who are preparing for marriage, with the goal of equipping them with tools, insights, and the communication skills necessary for a strong foundation. It often covers topics like values, expectations, roles, and conflict resolution strategies.

    Couples counseling, on the other hand, is designed for couples facing challenges within their established relationship. It can address a range of issues like communication breakdowns, trust, intimacy concerns, life-stage challenges, and conflicts. Couples counseling aims to help partners work through these challenges, heal wounds, and improve their overall relationship satisfaction. Unlike premarital counseling, couples counseling is more focused on the present state of the relationship and delves into resolving ongoing issues, in order to create a more harmonious partnership.

  • A: I currently offer sessions at $150 per 50-minute session. Fees are charged after the end of each session with your payment method of choice on file.

  • A: Premarital counseling is generally a pre-agreed upon package of between eight to 12 sessions conducted weekly. This cadence is helpful to build momentum toward your premarital goals and working through high value priorities for your married life.

    Virtual therapy is a valuable resource to support you and your fiance through this significant and exciting life transition. Each week will usually consist of a new focus area of your relationship, but we may continue the prior week’s focus area to dig more deeply. Your partnership is important, and I'm here to help you prioritize that.

  • A: Cancellations must be given 48-hours' notice in order to avoid a session charge.