Premarital Counseling
Build a Marriage That’s Designed to Last
Premarital counseling helps engaged couples prepare for lifelong partnership by exploring essential topics before saying “I do.”
At our practice, we use the SYMBIS Assessment (Saving Your Marriage Before It Starts), a research-backed tool that sparks powerful conversations and helps you understand your unique relationship dynamics.
Why SYMBIS?
Because marriage prep should go deeper than planning a wedding.
The SYMBIS Assessment is a personalized, couple-specific tool designed by Drs. Les and Leslie Parrott. It gives you insights into:
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How your personalities work together
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Money and spending mindsets
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Conflict styles
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Expectations and beliefs about marriage
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Sex, intimacy, and affection
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Spiritual and family influences
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Roles, goals, and communication
Who Is It For?
Whether you're newly engaged or just starting serious conversations about the future, SYMBIS-based counseling is for:
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Engaged couples preparing for marriage
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Couples considering engagement
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Remarried couples blending families
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Faith-based or secular couples wanting a strong foundation
What You’ll Learn Together
SYMBIS gives you a personalized roadmap for growth. You’ll gain:
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A shared language for discussing tough topics
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Tools to navigate differences with grace
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Clarity around expectations and shared vision
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Insight into how your past shapes your future
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Confidence in your commitment
What to Expect in Sessions
We’ll create a space for real conversations — not just surface talk. Each session is tailored to your unique SYMBIS report and relationship needs. We’ll laugh, learn, reflect, and get real about what it means to build a thriving partnership.
What’s Included
Our premarital counseling package includes:
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The SYMBIS online assessment (each partner completes separately)
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4–6 guided sessions with a certified SYMBIS facilitator
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A personalized SYMBIS report you’ll refer to again and again
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Optional faith-based integration (Christian lens available)
Start Your Marriage Strong
Your future together is worth investing in. Let’s make sure you start from a place of shared strength, deep understanding, and lasting love.