With the growing divorce rate, it’s no wonder why more couples are considering premarital therapy in an attempt to prevent this from happening in their own relationship. In fact, many, if not most, officials require it.
Most couples who begin sex therapy do so to build a healthy foundation to begin their marriage. It doesn’t mean there’s something wrong in their relationship. Most of my couples tell me that the premarital counseling process is really enjoyable and fun to go through!
All Couples Can Benefit From Premarital Counseling
Premarital counseling isn’t simply for young couples. Premarital counseling can help any engaged couple! Premarital counseling is appropriate for:
- Any engaged couple that wants to know each other deeply before marriage
- High School Sweethearts
- Older couples
- Couples who one or both partners have been married before
- Partners who have children from previous relationships
- Couples from different religious backgrounds
- LGTBQ couples
- Partners where one or both have a past history of trauma
My Approach to Premarital Counseling in Bradenton, FL:
I truly believe in the importance and power of premarital counseling. Did you know, that couples who got premarital counseling are 30% less likely to divorce or have major marital conflict?
I work with an engaged couple to help them learn more about each other and ask them questions that they may not think to ask each other otherwise. Then, I will help them work through any issues that they may be having to build a strong and lasting connection.
The SYMBIS Progam and Assessment:
SYMBIS stands for Saving Your Marriage Before It Starts. It is the gold standard for premarital counseling and widely requested by many couples.
SYMBIS Assessment
First, couples begin by taking the SYMBIS assessment. This assessment analyzes your money methods, fight type (what makes you angry), your love life and feelings on intimacy, your personalities, your talk styles, and your deepest longings.
By taking this assessment you and your partner can expect to identify your expectations for life, love, and marriage. You will talk through big issues and little ones. For example, you will discuss children, how you’ll raise them, and what your expectation is for your partner in terms of parenting. And, you will talk about little issues such as household chores and doing the dishes. My favorite part about this assessment is that it also identifies your strengths as a couple and it teaches you how to play upon those strengths and benefit your relationship. Ultimately, this program helps you launch a lifetime of love.
The Counseling Process
If you work with me for premarital counseling I will ask that you also buy the supplemental materials. This includes a workbook and a book that are yours to keep and reference even after counseling. Buying these tools creates the optimal premarital counseling experience and acts as our guide during this process.
As a premarital therapist, my job is NOT simply identifying possible problems, it is also giving you the tools to cope with challenges. Because every couple encounters issues along the course of their relationship. Together, we will discuss ways to talk through your disagreements while validating each other and your unique opinions, and how to move forward when conflict does occur.
Online Premarital Counseling
In addition to offering premarital counseling at my Bradenton, FL counseling clinic, I also offer online premarital counseling for couples living in Flordia. This is a very convenient option for many couples who struggle to merge their two busy schedules and find times to meet that work for both of them. A huge benefit of online therapy is that I can meet with you outside of normal business hours. And, I can see you even if you’re not both physically located in or around Bradenton. I can see couples who are both physically located in the state of Florida at a time that works best for them!
Premarital Counseling for Couples Who Have Previously Been Married or Have Children
Divorce is hard and traumatic. It causes emotional baggage that can often reappear in your current relationship and affect the way you interact with your partner. Premarital counseling is a fabulous way to overcome the issues from your past and allow you to really begin anew with your current partner.
Blending two families can be hard. Co-parenting with your ex is also challenging. Premarital counseling can help you talk through issues that you may be experiencing as you navigate these challenges and bring to light future difficulties you may experience. As your therapist, I will guide you in discussing current or potential issues that may arise. And, I will help you brainstorm ways to work as a team to get through the issues without doing damage to your marriage.
SYMBIS is the Ultimate Premarital Counseling Experience
Couples who come to Forever Free counseling in Bradenton, FL for premarital counseling have really enjoyed their experience. They say that this process doesn’t feel awkward or forced. And, it’s FUN! They really enjoy learning more about their future spouse and appreciate identifying ways to better communicate with each other. My goal is that you and your fiancee will gain a better understanding of each other feel confident entering into a marriage.
Begin Premarital Counseling in Bradenton, FL
If you’re engaged and looking for high-quality premarital counseling, look no further! I would be honored to help you learn more about your fiancee and create a wonderful foundation for your life together. Follow these steps to begin counseling in Bradenton, FL, or online therapy in Florida:
- Get in touch Forever Free Counseling and request a free consultation with Elizabeth,
- Meet with me and learn about premarital counseling and the SYMBIS program
- Begin premarital counseling and learn the tools for a healthy and lasting marriage
Other Services Offered at Forever Free Counseling
In addition to premarital counseling, I offer a variety of counseling services in my counseling practice located in Bradenton, FL, nearby to Lakewood Ranch. My individual counseling services include counseling for women, Christian counseling, trauma treatment, anxiety treatment, EMDR, Internal Family Systems Therapy, Brainspotting, treatment for childhood sexual abuse and emotional abuse, sexual anorexia treatment. My relationship therapy services include couples therapy and marriage counseling, counseling for emotionally destructive relationships, therapy for partners of sex addicts, relationship anxiety therapy, and sex therapy. Consider online therapy in Florida to meet your mental health needs when you can’t come to in-person counseling. Contact my counseling practice and learn about the ways I can help you live free and be happy.
