Helping couples approach marriage as a team effort is at the heart of my work — because I believe a team mentality can be a true game changer (pun intended!)
My premarital counseling in Orange County focuses on building a strong “Team Us” mindset: learning to think, communicate, and make choices as partners who are on the same side. When both teammates look out for each other, everybody wins.
Why premarital counseling matters
Putting in the time and work now is one of the most powerful ways to set your marriage up for success.
Together, we’ll explore what makes your team strong, the values your relationship is anchored in, and the unique strengths each of you bring to create a solid foundation for the years ahead.
We’ll also talk through any recurring tensions or argument loops and tend to the important topics that sometimes feel hard to bring up. Premarital counseling with me offers a safe space to open those conversations and learn how to collaborate on a plan for how you’ll approach them together — as a team.
Ongoing support after “I Do”
And after you say “I do,” I hope to be your team’s therapist for life — someone you can reach out to when life gets bumpy and you need a little help finding your way through.
I offer premarital services for engaged couples in Costa Mesa or online for any couples throughout California.
Premarital Counseling in Orange County: Building Your Team Us
Sample premarital topics:
THE STORY OF US: reflecting on your relationship and unique strengths as a couple.
COMMUNICATION & UNDERSTANDING: using curiosity to build connection and learn each other’s language.
HANDLING DIFFERENCES: navigating conflict with respect.
CONNECTION, SEX & INTIMACY: what connection means to you both, and your shared vision for a fulfilling sex life together.
MONEY & FINANCES: practical teamwork around managing finances and financial decisions.
ROLE OF FAMILY & FRIENDS: weaving important relationships into your shared life.
SPIRITUALITY & VALUES: the beliefs and principles that guide you.
COPING WITH CHALLENGES: building resilience for life’s inevitable hard times.
BALANCING “ME” and “WE”: maintaining individuality while strengthening partnership
FUTURE GOALS & DREAMS: aligning vision and hopes for life together (career, family, lifestyle).
ANY TOPIC, CHALLENGE, OR SITUATION: Let’s explore any topic impacting your relationship that you would like to improve.
I would love to meet you both and hear about your dreams and plans. Let’s connect! 💛