Premarital Counseling
Premarital Counseling in Windermere, FL
Prepare for a strong, healthy and lasting marriage with premarital counseling at Feel Happy Counseling and Coaching in Windermere, FL. Our structured premarital program gives you and your partner the tools and conversations you need before saying “I do.”
About Our Premarital Counseling Program
Our premarital counseling program includes 8 private, 50-minute sessions with a therapist. You have 12 months from the start date to complete all sessions, offering flexibility to fit your engagement timeline and schedule. The program investment is $1,295 total (prepaid, non-refundable).
Topics Covered
- Conflict Resolution — learning to fight fairly and resolve differences constructively
- Finances — aligning on money management, spending and financial goals
- Sex and Intimacy — building and maintaining physical and emotional intimacy
- Parenting — aligning on values, roles and expectations about children
- Career and Job Planning — supporting each other’s professional goals and ambitions
- Religious Perspectives — navigating faith, spirituality and practice as a couple
- Present and Future Goals — careers, income, expenses and lifestyle expectations
- Individual Differences — addressing your different backgrounds, experiences and family of origin patterns
Why Premarital Counseling Matters
Research consistently shows that couples who complete premarital counseling have significantly lower divorce rates and higher marriage satisfaction. It’s not about “fixing problems” — it’s about building the communication skills, conflict resolution tools and shared understanding that make marriage resilient through life’s inevitable challenges. The best time to invest in your marriage is before it begins.
What to Expect in Sessions
Each session covers one or more key topics. Both partners are active participants. Judy creates a safe, neutral space where difficult conversations can happen constructively. You’ll leave each session with new insights about each other and practical tools for navigating that topic area in your marriage. No homework or extra reading is required — just showing up and engaging.
Who Is This For?
This program is for any engaged couple who wants to enter marriage prepared, confident and deeply connected. It’s especially valuable if you come from very different backgrounds, if either partner has been divorced, or if you have identified specific areas of concern you want to work through before marriage. We also offer Christian premarital counseling for faith-based couples.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How much does premarital counseling cost?
A: $1,295 for the full 8-session program. This must be paid in full upfront and is non-refundable. You have 12 months to complete all sessions.
Q: How far in advance should we start?
A: We recommend starting at least 3–6 months before your wedding date to give yourselves enough time to complete all sessions comfortably.
Q: Do we have to be engaged to do premarital counseling?
A: No. Some couples do this before a formal proposal to help them decide if marriage is right. All committed couples considering marriage are welcome.
Q: Is this the same as couples counseling?
A: Premarital counseling is proactive and structured around preparing for marriage specifically. Couples counseling is more remedial, addressing existing relationship problems. Both have their place.
Q: Do you offer virtual premarital counseling?
A: Yes. All 8 sessions can be conducted via secure telehealth for couples throughout Florida.
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Call us: (407) 476-9626 | 9100 Conroy Windermere Rd, Windermere, FL 34786