About Pre-Marital Therapy at CityCouples™

Pre-marital Therapy at CityCouples™ is designed as a six session, or nine session, curriculum. You as a couple will choose the length of your program, and you have the option to extend the curriculum, if necessary, one session at a time.

Why choose CityCouples™ for pre-marital therapy?

Meeting with a licensed therapist, specialized in working with couples, is invaluable at this point in your relationship. It not only will prepare you for your unique partnership, but it will also set the tone for seeking assistance throughout your marriage through therapy, mentoring, or other means. In addition, our services are offered online, for your convenience.

Your therapist will partner with your church, synagogue, or clergy to provide proof of your participation, at your request.

The Pre-Marital Therapy Process at CityCouples™

At CityCouples, we work carefully with partners to understand their personalities, preferences, and hopes, and to help couples discuss how to negotiate and incorporate these into their marriage. Pre-Marital Therapy is designed to highlight areas of strength and potential conflict, so that neither is a suprise before you say your vows.

Week One: 90-minute Online Welcome Session

During this session, your therapist will review information you’ve shared in questionnaires provided to you when you scheduled your initial appointment, and answer your questions. You and your therapist will discuss the history of your courtship, your engagement story, as well as your vision for your marriage.

Week Two through Closing: 60-90 minute Online Couple Therapy Sessions

We use the PREPARE/ENRICH® assessment, along with evidence-based couple therapy approaches. We will also assess your personality profiles and your Love Languages®, so that you go into your marriage with important knowledge about one another.

Topics you will discuss with your therapist include, but are not limited to:

• Communication Style

• Conflict Resolution

• Sexual Expectations

• Spiritual Beliefs

• Relationship Roles

• Family and Friends

Closing: Final Therapy Session
During your final session, your therapist will review what you’ve learned and gained from your pre-marital therapy program. You’ll have an opportunity to ask questions and provide feedback. You’ll discuss your couple mission and vision, and create a plan for knowing when therapy will be necessary in the future.