PRE MARRIAGE COUNSELING IN NYC

Preparing for marriage is exciting—but it can also bring up important questions about communication, expectations, and long-term goals. Premarital counseling offers couples a proactive way to build a strong foundation for a lifelong partnership.

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What to Expect

During premarital counseling, you and your partner will meet with a trained therapist to explore your relationship in a safe, guided environment. Sessions are designed to help you:

  • Improve communication and conflict-resolution skills

  • Clarify shared values, goals, and expectations

  • Identify potential challenges and plan strategies to navigate them

Counseling is available in formats that meet your needs, including faith-based, secular, and LGBTQ+ inclusiveapproaches. You can choose in-person sessions in NYC or secure online sessions if more convenient.

Common Topics Discussed in Pre Marriage Counseling:

  • Financial planning and money management

  • Family dynamics and boundaries

  • Intimacy, emotional connection, and love languages

  • Career and lifestyle goals

  • Conflict resolution strategies

  • Expectations around children and parenting

These conversations provide a safe space to uncover differences, celebrate strengths, and create a shared vision for your life together.

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Benefits for Engaged Couples

“My fiancée and I completed the Pre-Marital Counseling program with Chanel and we could not be any happier! We really wanted to work with someone to bolster areas in our relationship that we felt could improve or talk through areas that we did not even consider. Chanel made us feel safe and heard in all of our sessions, and I feel that she has given us a lot of tools to harness the strengths of our relationship to navigate the complexities of marriage. I highly recommend working with Chanel, it was positive and eye-opening!”

  • Verified Client at Healthy Minds NYC

Premarital counseling helps couples:

  • Build a strong foundation of trust and communication

  • Reduce misunderstandings and conflicts before they escalate

  • Strengthen problem-solving skills

  • Gain clarity about long-term goals and expectations

  • Enter marriage with confidence and shared purpose

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Pre-marriage counseling is a series of guided sessions with a trained therapist that helps engaged couples strengthen their relationship before marriage. It focuses on communication, shared values, conflict resolution, and preparing for life together. Sessions can be faith-based, secular, or LGBTQ+ inclusive and are offered in NYC or online.

  • Premarital counseling helps couples build a strong foundation for marriage by addressing potential challenges, improving communication, and clarifying expectations. Couples who participate often feel more confident, connected, and prepared for long-term commitment.

  • Common discussion topics include:

    • Communication and conflict resolution

    • Financial planning and money management

    • Family dynamics and boundaries

    • Intimacy, emotional connection, and love languages

    • Career goals and lifestyle choices

    • Parenting expectations and children

  • The number of sessions varies based on each couple’s needs. Most couples complete 4–8 sessions to cover core topics and develop a personalized plan for a strong, lasting relationship.

  • In most cases, premarital counseling is not legally required, but it is highly recommended. Some religious organizations or faith communities may require counseling as part of marriage preparation.