Premarital counseling is for couples who want to begin their commitment with intention, clarity, and emotional security. Whether you are engaged, planning marriage, or making a long-term commitment, this work helps you build a relationship that can adapt and grow over time.

It is especially helpful if you want to strengthen communication, align values, and prepare for life’s inevitable transitions together.

In premarital counseling you can:

• Learn to listen with empathy (even when you disagree)
• Gain skills to effectively express and negotiate your needs
• Build relationship flexibility to manage unpredictable life challenges
• Balance individuality and supportive partnership
• Navigate in-law and extended family relationships

Premarital counseling offers a space to explore how each of you shows up in relationships — including communication styles, emotional needs, conflict patterns, and expectations for the future.

Rather than waiting for problems to emerge, this work helps couples proactively develop the skills and understanding needed to protect connection, intimacy, and mutual respect over the long term.

Dr. Gardin’s approach to individual therapy is relational, compassionate, and evidence-based. Sessions are collaborative and grounded in respect, curiosity, and emotional safety. Rather than offering quick solutions, the work focuses on increasing awareness, understanding patterns, and creating lasting internal change.

This process allows you to take risks without fear, express your needs more clearly, and move through life with greater confidence and self-trust.

Starting premarital counseling is an investment in your future together. A consultation allows you to ask questions, discuss your goals, and explore whether this approach feels like a good fit for your relationship.

Beginning early helps build a foundation that supports connection, resilience, and lasting partnership.