Premarital Counseling

C.J. Sanders (she/her)

Licensed Marriage Family Therapist

OR #T2235

Congratulations on your impending nuptials! One of the smartest things I ever did was get premarital counseling so I know first hand how impactful this process can be. You will get all the bases covered but with flexibility and creativity to account for your uniqueness and what matters most to you. This is your most important relationship—let’s work together to build a solid foundation and provide you with tools that will last a lifetime.

Caitlin Beckwith-Ferguson (she/her)

Licensed Marriage Family Therapist

MA, LMFT, CCTP

Making the commitment to get married can be both exciting and stressful! I am here to support you on this journey. We will explore your values, dreams, and goals as well as your fears and insecurities. We will examine socio-cultural narratives about relationships to find what fits and what does not. We will identify patterns of interaction, strengthen your bond, and work to deepen your connection.

"Paisley" Jen Burrell (she/her)

Licensed Marriage Family Therapist

LMFT, LPC

In premarital counseling, we will work on building a strong, healthy relationship by improving communication, resolving conflicts, and aligning financial goals. We will explore family dynamics, cultural backgrounds, and personal values to foster empathy and cooperation. Discussing intimacy and sexual expectations will enhance physical satisfaction. Counseling will also reinforce relationship strengths and address past challenges, laying a foundation for a resilient and enduring marriage.

Gabriel Trees (He / Him)

Marriage and Family Therapist Associate

Masters of Arts, Marriage, Couple & Family Therapy

Contemplating getting married? let me guide you and your partner to greater clarity, trust, and communication - while building a strong foundation for marriage. As a level 3 Gottman Therapist, I specialize in offering a wide range of therapeutic approaches unique to pre-marital counseling. With over 40 years of evidence-based research, the Gottman Method provides a path forward to understanding relationship barriers as well as increasing respect, empathy and intimacy.

Courageous Couples Counseling (He/Him)

Licensed Marriage Family Therapist

Engagements are an exciting and anxious time, yet many couples spend this golden opportunity primarily planning the wedding of their dreams, while failing to plan a marriage to last a lifetime. Why wait to see a skilled counselor until there are serious concerns, when it's much more effective to address relationship pitfalls before they happen? I've supported many couples address a variety of struggles while covering important topics to avoid common relational conflicts.

Mary Bruce-Owenby (she/her)

Licensed Marriage Family Therapist

LGBTQIA-affirmative couples therapist

I help couples work through and resolve struggles coming up that they want to resolve before deepening their commitment.

Madeline Fox

Licensed Marriage Family Therapist

We can look at marriage and unions as romantic decisions but I find that it is also helpful to view them as living and breathing contracts. What do you require from yourself and your partner in order to be satisfied by the relationship? I want to help you be clear about what you bring forward and what your partner does as well. What areas need to be expanded and what areas need to be shifted?

Kristen Genzano (she/her)

Licensed Professional Counselor

MA, LPC, NCC

I have extensive training in Emotionally Focused Therapy, a structured approach to couples therapy anchored in the science of attachment and bonding. Through this lens we will work to create a secure foundation as you enter into a new phase of your relationship.

Miranda Bayard-Clark, LPC (she/her)

Licensed Professional Counselor

Premarital counseling is a great investment to your relationship, and I support couples through this life stage. You will learn how to better communicate your needs resulting in more productive disagreements, and increase overall marital satisfaction. When engaged in premarital counseling, your union can begin and grow with healthy patterns established.

Alexandra Leichter LCSW, LICSW, MSW (she/her)

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Prepare Enrich Pre-Marital Counseling Certified Facilitator: This is a leading relationship program, built on a solid research foundation. It is custom tailored to for each couple and provides exercises to build relationship skills. I provide BOTH non-religious and religious based counseling. I am also happy to provide non Prepare Enrich premarital counseling.

Hans Rasmussen

Licensed Professional Counselor

Professional Counselor Associate

I am certified in various premarital and marriage counseling tools including the Prepare & Enrich and the Gottman Method of couples counseling.

Leigh Varley (she/her)

Professional Counselor Associate

LPCA

In premarital counseling, I combine the Gottman Method and attachment theory to help you build a strong relationship foundation. You'll develop practical tools for effective communication, conflict resolution, and emotional support. We’ll also explore how your emotional needs and past experiences shape your relationship, preparing you to navigate challenges and deepen your connection for a lasting, healthy partnership.

Molz Wirtz-Wold (they/them)

Licensed Professional Counselor

MS, LMHC, LPC

I specialize in supporting queer premarital and pre-commitment counseling. I believe in setting up the secure attachment foundation before making a big leap such as buying a house, getting married, or having a child can help folks navigate stressful moments without letting their reactions get in the way of caring for their partner's emotional needs.