Premarital Counseling in Nashville

Start your marriage with clarity, confidence, and connection.

Why prepare before “I do”

Marriage is one of the most meaningful commitments you’ll ever make. Premarital counseling isn’t a formality—it’s an investment in your future together, helping you communicate well, navigate differences, and build habits that last.

What is SYMBIS?

I use the SYMBIS Assessment (Saving Your Marriage Before It Starts), a research-based tool that highlights your strengths, surfaces potential growth areas, and gives us a clear, personalized roadmap. You’ll leave with practical language, shared understanding, and concrete next steps.

Serving couples in Nashville and across Tennessee via secure telehealth.

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What we’ll cover (tailored to you)

  • Communication & conflict resolution – Talk through tough topics constructively; repair and reconnect faster.

  • Money & life logistics – Align expectations around budgeting, saving, debt, and shared goals.

  • Roles, traditions & family boundaries – Navigate in-laws, holidays, and the “we vs. me” balance.

  • Intimacy & closeness – Strengthen emotional connection and keep desire/playfulness alive.

  • Values, faith, and future vision – Align on meaning, routines, and long-term goals (kids, careers, lifestyle).

  • Stress & change – Build resilience for moves, job shifts, fertility decisions, or caregiving seasons.

Who this is for

  • Newly engaged or seriously committed couples preparing for marriage

  • Partners who want proactive tools—not wait-and-see

  • Couples blending families or navigating cultural/religious differences

  • Anyone who wants a structured, positive process to start strong

What to expect

  • Step 1: SYMBIS assessment (online). Each partner completes the inventory individually.

  • Step 2: Feedback & mapping session (together). We review your results, highlight strengths, and identify focus areas.

  • Step 3: Skills & scenarios. We practice communication tools, decision frameworks, and conflict repair steps tailored to your profile.

  • Format & cadence: Typically 4–6 sessions (50 minutes each), scheduled weekly or biweekly. Extended sessions are available if helpful.

  • Takeaways: Shared language for hot topics, a simple repair plan, and a written relationship roadmap you can revisit.

Benefits couples often notice

  • Fewer misunderstandings; cleaner conversations about money, family, and roles

  • Faster repair after conflict and less lingering resentment

  • Clear agreements for daily life (division of labor, calendars, rituals)

  • A stronger sense of teamwork, intimacy, and future vision

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • No. SYMBIS is flexible and works well across belief systems. We’ll tailor the process to your values and culture.

  • Yes. Many couples use premarital counseling to clarify readiness and timing.

  • Premarital counseling is future-focused and skills-based. If we uncover larger patterns that need deeper attention, we can discuss shifting into couples therapy.

  • Most couples complete the core work in 6-8 sessions after the assessment, but we’ll set the pace that fits you.

  • Yes, the assessment costs $35 per couple. This is a one-time charge that you will pay directly through SYMBIS once I send you the assessment link.

  • Reach out to discuss weekend workshops!

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