Leverage Your
Relationship Strengths
Leverage Your Relationship Strengths
When you enter premarital counseling with us, you will work with a Gottman-trained couples counselor to complete the Gottman Relationship Checkup, a series of assessments to provide you with feedback in several key relationship areas including:
Intimacy
Conflict Management
Communication Styles
Finances
Children
In–Laws
Sex
Trust
Division of Household and Family Responsibilities.
Premarital counseling often involves both partners filling out questionnaires to assess compatibility and expectations, and sessions typically cover important topics such as money, parenting, and personal values. This process encourages open communication and honesty, fostering a supportive environment for engaged couples to discuss what they want in terms of career, lifestyle, and family planning.
One of our expert premarital counselors in Baltimore then provides you with detailed feedback about your unique relationship strengths and how to use the coping skills of the healthiest couples to get through the rough patches. Research shows that couples who engage in premarital counseling report higher levels of marital satisfaction and long-term success. Premarital counseling is helpful for growth, allowing couples to align on key issues, develop skills for clear communication even during tough times, and create a plan of action to address potential concerns that may arise in their marriage.
Premarital counseling provides a safe, neutral space for couples to discuss practical and sensitive subjects effectively, and counselors may ask deeply personal questions to uncover relationship dynamics and patterns. Counseling can be provided by licensed therapists for a clinical approach or by clergy for faith-based, spiritual, or religious guidance, and many faiths encourage or require premarital counseling for engaged couples. Seeking recommendations from friends or family can be helpful when looking for a counselor, and scheduling brief initial consultations can help you assess compatibility.
Premarital counseling is believed to offer benefit to all couples considering a long-term commitment such as marriage, and both partners should be willing to participate for it to be effective. Our counselors have extensive practice and experience, and it is important to find a licensed professional who accepts your insurance. Premarital counseling supports mental health and overall health, and it can uncover unexpected personal reactions that may require individual therapy. There is a time and financial commitment required, and not every couple may be able to access counseling due to these constraints.
The act of participating in premarital counseling can be a positive beginning to a partnership, though it can sometimes lead to discovering irreconcilable differences. Skills taught include the speaker-listener technique and other conflict resolution strategies, which help couples learn effective ways to discuss difficult topics and navigate disagreements without falling into destructive blame cycles.
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Laying the Foundation
Premarital counseling is a short-term approach to laying the foundation to a lasting relationship of purpose and acceptance. It supports growth and personal development for both partners by encouraging honest exploration and understanding.
Identifying your partner’s “buttons” as well as needs early on prevents unnecessary conflict later. Counseling creates a safe space for couples to learn things about each other they may not have previously known, and sometimes unexpected personal reactions or difficult topics may arise, which could require further individual support. This also provides the necessary building blocks on which you can construct the relationship of your own design.
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In addition to building your relationship, you're also building a relationship with one of our premarital therapists so if you ever hit a bump in the road we're available to you in the future.
What to Expect in a Session
When you begin premarital counseling at Baltimore Therapy Group, you can expect a welcoming and supportive environment where both you and your partner are encouraged to share openly. Premarital counseling can help you and your partner prepare for marriage by addressing important topics that often play a significant role in long-term relationship satisfaction, such as finances, children, and career aspirations.
During your sessions, your licensed therapist will start by assessing your relationship’s unique dynamics, communication patterns, and conflict resolution skills. This assessment allows your counselor to tailor the counseling process to your specific needs, ensuring that each session is relevant and meaningful. You’ll have the opportunity to discuss your values, beliefs, and expectations for married life, as well as any concerns or questions you may have about your future together.
A key part of couples therapy is learning how to communicate more effectively and resolve conflicts in a healthy way. Your counselor can help you develop practical tools and strategies to address disagreements, manage stress, and support each other through life’s challenges. Whether you’re discussing wedding plans, family expectations, or long-term financial goals, your therapist will provide guidance and feedback to help you navigate these conversations with clarity and confidence.
Premarital counseling sessions are designed to be collaborative, giving both partners space to express their thoughts and feelings. The therapist creates a safe, non-judgmental space where you can explore sensitive topics, receive professional support, and strengthen your connection. By working together, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of each other’s needs and learn how to create a solid foundation for your marriage.
As you move through the counseling process, you may address significant issues that could arise in the future, such as managing finances, planning for children, or balancing career and family life. By discussing these topics in advance, you can develop a joint plan and build the skills needed to resolve conflicts and make decisions together.
Ultimately, premarital counseling is an investment in your relationship and your future as a couple. With the help of a professional counselor, you can prepare for marriage with greater confidence, improve your communication, and create a lasting partnership built on trust, respect, and shared goals.
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Our Other Services
In additional to premarital therapy our premarital therapists also offer individual counseling, marital therapy, and couples counseling.
Individual Therapy
Our therapists can guide you through better management of anxiety, depression as well as relationship and career difficulties.
Couples & Marriage Counseling
Fighting, miscommunication and failures of trust can be overcome in couples counseling.