We are doing well — do we still need premarital counseling?

That is exactly when premarital counseling helps most. It is proactive, not corrective: you build good habits and shared understanding while things are going well, so you are better equipped when the harder seasons come.

What are SYMBIS and PREPARE/ENRICH?

They are two of the most widely used premarital assessments. Each partner completes a questionnaire, and the results give you a personalized picture of your strengths and growth areas as a couple — a springboard for honest, guided conversation.

How many sessions does marriage prep take?

It varies by couple, but premarital counseling is typically short-term and focused. Annie will talk through a plan with you at your free consultation based on your timeline and wedding date.

Do you offer Catholic marriage prep?

Yes. Annie can integrate a Catholic or Christian perspective for couples who want it, and it can complement, not replace, any preparation your parish requires.

Premarital Counseling & Marriage Prep

What It Is

A Strong Start, On Purpose

Proactive, not corrective — the best time to build good habits is while things are going well.

Premarital counseling — also called marriage prep or pre-marriage counseling — helps engaged and seriously dating couples build the skills and shared understanding a lasting marriage needs. It is one of Annie's specialties, and it is not just for couples with problems. It is for anyone who wants to begin marriage well.

Using the SYMBIS (Saving Your Marriage Before It Starts) and PREPARE/ENRICH assessments, you will explore the areas that shape a marriage most — before they become the things you argue about.

What You'll Explore

The Conversations That Matter Most

Communication styles and conflict, expectations and roles, finances, intimacy, family of origin, and the values and faith you want at the center of your home. The assessments give you a personalized map; Annie helps you read it together.

You will leave with practical tools and a clearer, more confident picture of the life you are building — not a rigid curriculum, but a conversation shaped around the two of you.

Faith, If You Want It

Christian & Catholic Marriage Prep

As a Catholic therapist with graduate training in theology, Annie can integrate a Christian or Catholic perspective into marriage prep for couples who want it, honoring the weight of the commitment you are making. For couples who prefer a secular approach, faith is set aside entirely, and this work can complement any preparation your parish or church requires.

Common Questions

Questions People Often Ask

A few things people want to know before they reach out.

We are doing well — do we still need premarital counseling?: That is exactly when premarital counseling helps most. It is proactive, not corrective: you build good habits and shared understanding while things are going well, so you are better equipped when the harder seasons come.
What are SYMBIS and PREPARE/ENRICH?: They are two of the most widely used premarital assessments. Each partner completes a questionnaire, and the results give you a personalized picture of your strengths and growth areas as a couple — a springboard for honest, guided conversation.
How many sessions does marriage prep take?: It varies by couple, but premarital counseling is typically short-term and focused. Annie will talk through a plan with you at your free consultation based on your timeline and wedding date.
Do you offer Catholic marriage prep?: Yes. Annie can integrate a Catholic or Christian perspective for couples who want it, and it can complement, not replace, any preparation your parish requires.

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