Premarital Counseling

​Research has shown that couple therapy who do receive premarital counseling have a 30% lower chance of divorce compared to couple who don't receive premarital counseling. They also report experiencing a higher level of marital satisfaction.

I facilitated premarital counseling sessions in the reality television show called Shahs of Sunset on the Bravo Television Channel. 
As a Certified Premarital Counselor by Prepare/Enrich, I can provide you and your partner understanding of strengths and growth areas in your relationship by completing the customized assessment by Prepare/Enrich. This awareness and the exploration of strengths and growth areas in your relationship can facilitate you and your partner to start a marriage with deep understanding and great connection. Research has shown that Couples who do receive premarital counseling have a lower chance of divorce compared to couples who do not receive premarital counseling.

Some of areas of explorations are:
  • Life style expectations
  • Conflict resolution / problem solving
  • Relationship dynamics
  • Relationship roles
  • Communication skills
  • Spiritual beliefs
  • Parenting goals
  • Family of origin dynamics
  • Sexual relationship
  • Financial goals /management
  • Commitment
  • Career goals and values
  • Cross-cultural conflicts
  • Interfaith conflicts
  • cultural transition difficulties
  • LGBT challenges
  • Wedding planning conflicts
The premarital counseling package is $490, which includes the prepare and Enrich assessment, preparing the report, and a one and half hour session to discuss the assessment.
 I am the Past-President of the San Fernando Valley chapter of California Association of Marriage and  Family Therapists.