Premarital Counseling lays a firm foundation for marriage!
You're in love! Congratulations! Fewer things bring as much joy as finding a life partner. We imagine you are full of hope and looking forward to a future of endless possibilities. We want to support you in turning that dream of marital bliss into a reality you can enjoy for years to come.
We offer Premarital Counseling to Tampa, Wesley Chapel, Lutz, and nearby areas, as well as online video counseling throughout the state of Florida.
“We have a great relationship…is therapy for us?”
Engaged couples have many different reasons for considering premarital counseling. Every relationship has flaws, but it's important to enter marriage with knowledge of your partner's deal breakers. If one or both of you have divorced parents, you may feel fearful of ending up there yourself. Perhaps you're already aware of dynamics between you & your fiancé that could prove to be damaging in the long term if left unaltered. Maybe you’ve personally experienced the benefit of a meaningful therapeutic relationship. Therefore, you view premarital counseling as a wise, preventive medicine of sorts. If so, we agree!
“What does a professional therapist bring to the table?”
Education
We are equipped with cutting-edge, research-based communication strategies to share with you. We can teach you about fair fighting, healthy boundaries, and attachment styles. We’ll also lead you through exercises that will cultivate intimacy. We know books to recommend and solutions to many common relationship challenges.
Perspective
Your parents may see you as the child you once were. Your friends see you through eyes of loyalty and support. Your fiancé sees you as their beloved. These are all valid and good! However, there are blindspots inherent to each of these relationships. We can offer an objective, fresh, and non-judgmental perspective.
Experience
Having walked alongside couples in every stage of a relationship, we have the experience needed to help you identify and address dynamics you may not recognize as problematic. We can bring up topics of discussion that you may not have considered and give you feedback on the strengths you can build on as a couple.
“What is the goal of premarital counseling?”
It's impossible to be fully prepared for such a tremendous life change as marriage. However, premarital counseling can increase your connection, equip you with relationship wellness tools, and teach healthy communication skills. While exploring your relationship dynamics and views on marriage, you can co-create goals for your marriage and life together.
Potential Topics Discussed During Premarital Counseling
Family of Origin Exploration
Stress Management and Self-Care
Communication & Conflict
Emotional Engagement
Values & Spirituality
Finances & Money
Sex & Romance
Rituals of Connection
Roles & Responsibilities
Goals & Dreams
Boundaries with Extended Family
Leisure & Quality Time
Blended Family Dynamics
Premarital counseling can increase your connection, equip you with relationship wellness tools, and teach healthy communication skills. Premarital Counseling at Boundless Hope Christian Clinical Counseling in Florida
“We’re ready to invest in ourselves as a couple and the family we'll build together.”
We are so happy for you and thankful that you are making this wise choice. Believe it or not, the steps you take as a couple today are building a legacy for your future children and the generations after them. We want you to have a therapist that connects with you as a couple. Therefore we have several Boundless Hope therapists that offer premarital counseling: Nigel Bryant, Mitchell Zak, Sem Barnes, Shannon Johnson, and Clarissa Melvin. You can reach out to them directly, email Boundless Hope, or call us to schedule a FREE 15-minute phone consultation. We believe that the time, energy, and finances you invest in premarital counseling will be a blessing to you and the family you create together!