Understanding the Concerns Before Committing Through Premarital Counseling
You’re planning a life together—choosing florals, venues, playlists, and maybe even a honeymoon. But what about preparing for what happens after the wedding?
Whether you’re recently engaged or considering a long-term commitment, it’s normal to have questions. You may notice subtle patterns that raise concerns—communication breakdowns, emotional distance, or lingering doubts you can’t quite name. You love each other, but you want to make sure you’re truly aligned before stepping into marriage.
At Creating Healthy Connections, we offer Emotionally Focused Premarital Counseling designed to help you strengthen your connection, address potential pitfalls, and build a relationship that’s secure, resilient, and ready for the future.
📍 Now serving couples in Maryland, Arizona, California, Nevada, Colorado, and Virginia
Why Premarital Counseling Matters
“We’re not in crisis—but something feels off.”
“We love each other, but we keep having the same argument.”
“I want to get married, but I’m afraid we’re avoiding things we should be talking about.”
Premarital counseling isn’t just for couples in trouble—it’s for couples who want to be proactive. Research shows that couples who seek therapy early are more likely to build healthy, long-lasting partnerships. Unfortunately, many couples wait until issues become too painful to ignore.
Let’s change that.
How Emotionally Focused Therapy Supports Couples Before Marriage
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) is a research-backed approach to relationship counseling that focuses on creating emotional security and connection. It’s not about scripts or surface advice—it’s about understanding the deeper patterns in your relationship and learning how to truly show up for each other.
In premarital counseling, you will:
- Improve Emotional Communication: Learn to express needs, fears, and boundaries in a way that builds trust and intimacy.
- Understand Your Relationship Dynamics: Identify your attachment patterns and how they play out in conflict, closeness, and stress.
- Strengthen Commitment and Clarity: Explore your values, expectations, and vision for the future so you can enter marriage with confidence—not confusion.
- Address Small Issues Before They Become Big Problems: Work through concerns about sex, money, family, or lifestyle now, with a supportive guide who helps you navigate them together.
The Benefits of Premarital Counseling
With Emotionally Focused Therapy, you can have:
Deeper Connection
Build stronger emotional and physical intimacy before marriage.
Conflict Prevention
Learn how to navigate differences early, before they become recurring fights.
Long-Term Resilience
Develop tools to handle life’s inevitable stressors—grief, mental health struggles, career changes, parenting, and more.
Shared Vision
Ensure you’re on the same page about life goals, roles, and what a lasting partnership looks like.
EFT is backed by decades of research, with a 70–90% success rate in helping couples reconnect and rebuild. It’s not just about solving problems—it’s about deepening your bond and creating new ways of being together.
“Carol was great to work with and helped us tremendously. I like the idea of emotional focused therapy because (as a technical person), having a define process/game plan to work through is way better than just having gripe sessions. I’d recommend her to any struggling couple.”
Emotional Focused Couples Therapy
Don’t Wait for a Crisis to Start Growing Closer
Most couples wait too long to ask for help—an average of six years, according to research. But you don’t have to wait for problems to build before you invest in your relationship.
Premarital counseling with Carol isn’t about fixing something that’s broken. It’s about strengthening what you already have. As a Certified Emotionally Focused Couples Therapist (EFT), Carol helps engaged and seriously committed couples build a foundation rooted in emotional safety, honest communication, and shared vision.
You’ll explore important topics like:
How to navigate conflict without disconnecting
What each of you needs to feel loved and supported
Unspoken expectations around family, finances, and roles
How to stay emotionally connected in the face of stress or change
Whether you’re already aligned or working through early tension, premarital therapy offers clarity, confidence, and deeper connection—not just for your wedding day, but for every day after.
📍 Licensed in Maryland, Arizona, California, Nevada, Colorado, and Virginia
“We went to Carol in a deep crisis and both viewed it as a last chance. Carol compassionately helped us navigate through our issues and was a calming force in what was a hurricane at the time. She never judged either of us but instead helped us focus on our issues, feeling , and communications. She saved our marriage without a doubt and we will be forever grateful to her. If you and your loved one are at that point where you think its hopeless, I would urge you to at least give her (and your relationship) a chance.”