Premarital Counseling
I have offered premarital counseling services for six years. When I think back I am amazed it has already been six years and I simultaneously feel I have been a premarital counselor, forever.
When I was in graduate school, I took many classes involving intrapersonal communication and relationships. One of my favorite classes was simply referred to as ‘Marriage.’ In this class we learned about family systems, communication, fighting fair and conflict. We studied the good, the bad, and the ugly of relationships and marriage while also processing our own understanding of relationships and family. This was one of my favorite classes in grad school and spurred me on to what I do today.
In that class, under the leadership of a PhD professor, I created a curriculum for couples. This curriculum uses researched based data to analyze and assist couples as they prepare for marriage.
During premarital counseling sessions with me, we discuss family systems, conflict, communication, money, intimacy, and more. We discuss real topics that you have already struggled with in your relationship or will in the future.
Some premarital counseling sessions can often be just “fluff”. You leave the session thinking that was such an abstract idea or when will I ever use that. I guarantee that premarital counseling sessions with me are NOT fluff; instead, you leave each session with new tools to use in your marriage, new skills to practice, or ideas to consider.
I believe in helping couples grow in their relationship. Not only do I want you to get your money’s worth from your sessions, but more importantly I want you to leave with a stronger relationship. The way to develop stronger relationships is through honesty, vulnerability, and trust (and many other skills we’ll discuss). I help you strengthen these skills in your sessions. Some of my clients come into the sessions not realizing they need stronger trust or they struggle with vulnerability. But once we identify the need, together, we discuss specialized ways for YOU and your partner to grow together. Every couple is different and every single one of my premarital counseling sessions is unique. I believe in catering to the couple and this means a specialized curriculum for each couple.
What’s Megan’s Favorite Thing about Premarital Counseling?
My absolute favorite part of premarital counseling is watching my clients have their breakthrough moments. Those ‘ah ha’ moments when the lightbulb comes on and something finally clicks.
In the last week some of my favorite lightbulb moments for my cleints were when one couple was able to finally understand a connectedness issue they were facing. They realized it stemmed from differences in upbringing and expectations. I was able to guide them through a discussion that led to me asking prompting questions as they both had their ‘ah ha’ moments.
I saw the light bulbs go off for each of them followed by “oh that’s why” and then huge smiles. They agreed a weight was lifted off their shoulders and it was only the first session.
I live for moments like this because helping people is my life’s purpose. We can all help others in many ways, but my special way is helping people feel more loved and understood by their partner. And if you ask me, that is the greatest job anyone can have.
How do I schedule sessions with Megan?
If you are interested in scheduling premarital counseling sessions with Megan, she is currently accepting new clients. Fill out the contact form.