Premarital Counseling in Chicago & Online

Start your marriage with a foundation built to last.

You’ve found the person you want to spend your life with. Now you want to make sure your relationship stays strong—not just on the wedding day, but for decades to come.

Premarital counseling is one of the most important investments you can make in your future together. It gives you the skills, tools, and shared understanding to navigate life’s challenges with confidence and connection.

Why Premarital Counseling Matters

Marriage is more than love—it’s a partnership that blends values, habits, families, and goals. Even the healthiest relationships can run into conflict if expectations aren’t clear. Premarital counseling helps you:

  • Strengthen communication and conflict resolution skills

  • Explore values and expectations around money, family, and lifestyle

  • Build trust, intimacy, and emotional safety

  • Create rituals of connection that make your relationship feel secure

  • Prevent small misunderstandings from becoming bigger issues later

Think of it as relationship “preventive care”—just like going to the doctor before there’s a major problem.

My Approach to Premarital Counseling

I use the Gottman Method and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) to guide couples through the most important areas for long-term relationship health:

  • Communication & Conflict: Learning to talk through hard topics without escalation or avoidance.

  • Money & Goals: Building a shared vision for finances, career paths, and future planning.

  • Family & Traditions: Navigating relationships with in-laws, cultural differences, and holiday routines.

  • Intimacy & Connection: Strengthening emotional and physical closeness.

  • Shared Meaning: Creating rituals, values, and goals that give your relationship purpose and resilience.

Sessions are structured, practical, and tailored to your unique partnership—so you leave with clarity, tools, and confidence.

Who It’s For

Premarital counseling is right for you if you’re:

  • Engaged and preparing for marriage

  • In a serious, committed relationship and considering the next step

  • Wanting to prevent future issues by learning healthy patterns now

  • Looking for a safe space to discuss big topics before they become conflicts

Next Steps

Whether you’re months from your wedding or simply exploring the idea of marriage, premarital counseling can help you feel more secure and confident in your commitment.

  • Pre-marital counseling in Chicago (in-person or online for Illinois residents)

  • Online coaching for couples outside Illinois

Schedule a consultation today and give your marriage the strongest start possible.