Getting married is one of the most meaningful commitments you can make.

While planning a wedding is exciting, preparing for your marriage is even more important. Premarital counseling is a powerful way to strengthen your relationship, deepen your connection, and give you the tools you’ll need to navigate the ups and downs of life together.

“Many people spend more time in planning the wedding than they do in planning the marriage.”

~ Zig Ziglar

Why Choose Premarital Counseling?

Many couples enter marriage with love and excitement—but also with unspoken expectations, family influences, and differing communication styles. Premarital counseling helps you:

  • Improve communication so you can talk openly about feelings, needs, and concerns.
  • Understand conflict patterns and learn healthy ways to resolve disagreements.
  • Explore values and expectations around family, finances, intimacy, and roles.
  • Strengthen emotional connection and deepen your sense of partnership.
  • Plan for your future together by creating shared goals and visions.

Think of it as giving your marriage a head start.

Couple sitting on a couch together considering premarital counseling

How We’ll Work Together

Each couple is unique, so I tailor sessions to your relationship.
Typically, premarital counseling includes:

Inter-racial couple having premarital counseling online
  1. An Initial Assessment
    We’ll talk about your story as a couple, your strengths, and areas where you’d like support.
  2. Focused Sessions
    We’ll explore key areas such as communication, conflict resolution, finances, intimacy, family dynamics, and future planning.
  3. Practical Tools
    You’ll leave with exercises and strategies you can use outside of sessions to strengthen your bond.
  4. Customized Pace
    Some couples prefer a few sessions before the wedding; others want a more in-depth series. We’ll design the process to fit your needs.

“Marriage is not a noun, it is a verb. It isn’t something you get, it is something you do. It’s the way you love your partner every single day.”

~ Anonymous

Who Can Benefit?

Premarital counseling is for couples who want to:

  • Enter marriage with confidence and clarity.
  • Feel more connected and prepared for the challenges ahead.
  • Build a marriage rooted in trust, understanding, and shared purpose.
Couple doing a high-five after premarital counseling
Jodi Lerner, LCSW with dog; online discernment counselor, NY therapist

Next Steps

If you and your partner are engaged—or simply considering marriage—this is a wonderful time to invest in your relationship.

Contact me today to schedule your first premarital counseling session. Together, we’ll give your marriage the strongest possible start.

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