Premarital Counseling in Arlington

Helping engaged couples who want to build a strong foundation for marriage learn essential communication skills, address potential areas of conflict, and prepare for a lifetime of healthy love in Arlington and throughout Texas.

Start Strong Together

Ready for Marriage But Want to Start Strong?

You're excited about your upcoming marriage but also feel nervous about making sure you're truly prepared for this lifelong commitment. Maybe you've seen other couples struggle with issues you want to avoid, or you're wondering how to navigate differences in communication styles, conflict resolution, or life goals.

Premarital counseling in Arlington can help when you want to enter marriage with confidence and practical tools for success. You might be concerned about repeating unhealthy patterns you witnessed growing up, unsure how to handle financial decisions together, or worried about maintaining intimacy through life's challenges.

Perhaps you love each other deeply but recognize that love alone isn't enough, you want the skills to build a thriving partnership. The investment in premarital counseling now can save you years of pain later by addressing potential issues before they become major problems.

For Engaged Couples

What is Premarital Counseling?

Premarital counseling is specialized therapy designed to help engaged couples prepare for marriage by developing essential relationship skills, exploring important topics, and addressing potential areas of conflict before they become major issues. Unlike wedding planning, this process focuses on preparing for the marriage, not just the wedding.

In premarital counseling sessions, we'll explore topics like communication patterns, conflict resolution styles, financial management, family dynamics, intimacy expectations, and life goals. Using evidence-based approaches like Imago Relationship Therapy, we'll help you understand each other's backgrounds, learn to communicate effectively during disagreements, and build a strong foundation of understanding and respect that will serve your marriage for decades.

Start Your Marriage Strong

Why Choose Hartford Place Counseling for Premarital Counseling

When seeking premarital counseling in Arlington, you want a therapist who understands both relationship dynamics and the unique needs of couples preparing for marriage. I bring seven years of experience helping couples build strong foundations, combined with specialized training in approaches that specifically address communication and conflict resolution. I am a certified SYMBIS (Saving Your Marriage Before It Starts) facilitator and a Twogether in Texas provider, which allows eligible couples to receive a discount on their Texas marriage license.



My approach to premarital counseling goes beyond surface level compatibility to help you understand the deeper patterns each of you brings to the relationship. Using Imago Relationship Therapy and Attachment Based methods, we will explore how your individual backgrounds influence your relationship and teach you skills to turn differences into strengths rather than sources of conflict.

SYMBIS Certified

(Saving Your Marriage Before it Starts)

What You’ll Gain Together

Benefits of Premarital Counseling

3 easy steps

Our Premarital Counseling Process

Relationship Assessment

We'll explore your individual backgrounds, relationship history, and current dynamics to understand your strengths as a couple and areas that may need attention.

Skill Building

You'll learn practical communication techniques, conflict resolution strategies, and intimacy-building exercises that will serve your marriage for years to come.

Future Planning

We'll discuss important topics like finances, family planning, career goals, and how to maintain your connection through life transitions and challenges.

Picture Your First Years

What Your Marriage Could Look Like

Imagine entering marriage with confidence, knowing you have the tools to handle whatever challenges come your way. Picture being able to discuss difficult topics without fear of damaging your relationship.



Without this preparation, many couples find themselves struggling with issues that could have been prevented or addressed early. You might face years of misunderstanding, conflict, or growing apart because you never learned essential relationship skills. But with dedicated premarital counseling work, you can enter marriage with a roadmap for success, practical tools for navigating challenges, and a deep understanding of how to love each other well through all of life's seasons.

Build Your Foundation

Start Your Marriage Journey Strong

Don't wait until problems arise to invest in your relationship. Premarital counseling in Arlington can help you build the foundation for a thriving, lasting marriage.

Skills That Last Decades

The Choice That Shapes Your Marriage

You can trust that love will carry you through whatever comes, believing you’ll figure things out along the way. But love alone often isn’t enough to navigate the stresses, misunderstandings, and conflicts that marriage can bring. Many couples wait until problems arise to seek help, only to realize they could have avoided years of frustration and distance by learning how to communicate and connect more deeply from the start. Hoping it will work out isn’t a strategy for lasting love.



Premarital counseling helps you build the foundation for a strong, resilient marriage before challenges take root. With skilled guidance, you’ll learn how to communicate with care, manage conflict with grace, and nurture emotional and physical intimacy. The tools you gain today will serve you for a lifetime, helping you grow together through every season of marriage and create a lasting partnership grounded in trust and mutual respect.

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Invest in Your Marriage Today

Your marriage deserves the strongest possible foundation. Whether you're in Arlington, Mansfield, or anywhere throughout Texas, you can access expert premarital counseling through our secure virtual sessions.