Pre-Marital Counseling in Florida (Online)

Starting a marriage isn’t just about love—it’s about building something that can actually last.

Pre-marital counseling gives you the space to slow down, have the conversations most couples avoid, and build the skills you’ll rely on when life inevitably gets complicated.

Who This Is For

This is for couples who:

  • Are engaged or seriously considering marriage

  • Want to feel confident—not just hopeful—about their future

  • Have already experienced conflict and want to handle it better

  • Are entering a second marriage or blending families

  • Want to be intentional about how they build their relationship

You don’t have to be struggling to benefit from this work.
In fact, starting here often prevents bigger issues later.

Why Pre-Marital Counseling Matters

Every couple will face stress, conflict, and unexpected challenges.

Therapy doesn’t remove those things—it helps you navigate them differently.

Instead of reacting in the moment, you learn how to:

  • Communicate clearly and actually feel heard

  • Repair after conflict instead of staying stuck in it

  • Understand each other’s triggers and patterns

  • Work as a team, even when things are hard

This is about building a foundation that can hold both the good and the difficult.

What We’ll Work On

Sessions are structured but flexible, and tailored to your relationship.

Common areas include:

  • Communication and conflict resolution

  • Emotional triggers and attachment patterns

  • Expectations around roles, finances, and family

  • Intimacy and connection

  • Decision-making as a couple

  • Navigating differences without losing each other

Gottman Method & Prepare/Enrich

My work with couples is informed by the Gottman Method and I also offer the Prepare/Enrich assessment as part of pre-marital counseling.

The Gottman Method focuses on building practical relationship skills, including communication, conflict management, and strengthening emotional connection. It is grounded in decades of research on what helps relationships succeed long-term.

Prepare/Enrich is a structured assessment that helps identify strengths and growth areas in your relationship. It provides a clear roadmap for conversations around topics like communication, finances, expectations, and roles, allowing sessions to be more focused and intentional.

Together, these approaches offer both insight and actionable tools to help you build a strong, lasting foundation for your relationship.

My Approach

I take a practical, skills-based approach to couples work.

That means:

  • You won’t just talk—you’ll learn tools you can actually use

  • I won’t take sides—I help you understand each other

  • Sessions are structured enough to be productive, but still relational

This is not about proving who’s right.
It’s about learning how to stay connected even when you disagree.

Premarital Counseling Packages

Foundations Package

$650

Designed for couples seeking focused premarital counseling and relationship preparation prior to marriage.

Includes:

  • 4 counseling sessions

  • Prepare/Enrich assessment

  • Feedback session

  • Communication and conflict resolution tools

  • Relationship strengths and growth areas

  • Certificate of completion, when applicable

Comprehensive Premarital Package

$950

A more in-depth premarital counseling experience for couples wanting additional support, skill-building, and relationship exploration.

Includes:

  • 6–8 counseling sessions

  • Prepare/Enrich assessment

  • Personalized feedback sessions

  • Communication and conflict repair skills

  • Family, stress, and expectation discussions

  • Attachment and relationship dynamic exploration

  • Guided relationship exercises and discussion prompts

  • Certificate of completion, when applicable

Premarital Intensive

$750-$900

Designed for couples seeking an accelerated or highly focused premarital counseling experience.

Ideal for:

  • busy schedules,

  • destination weddings,

  • military couples,

  • or couples wanting concentrated relationship preparation.

Includes:

  • Extended-format sessions or full-day intensive

  • Prepare/Enrich assessment

  • Structured communication and relationship exercises

  • Personalized recommendations and follow-up resources

A Personalized Approach to Premarital Counseling

Premarital counseling at Path Forward Counseling is tailored to the unique needs, values, and goals of each couple.

Sessions may be approached from either a secular or faith-based (Christian) perspective depending on the preferences and comfort level of the couple. Some couples prefer a practical and relationship-focused approach, while others wish to incorporate Christian faith, spiritual values, or discussions related to marriage within a faith context.

The goal is to create a supportive space where couples can strengthen communication, deepen understanding, and prepare intentionally for marriage in a way that feels meaningful and authentic to them.

Get Started Today!

If you’re preparing for marriage and want to feel more confident in your relationship, I’d love to support you.

Reach out to schedule a consultation and get started.

Available to clients across Florida via secure telehealth